Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
FIRMENICH INCORPORATED
Quick Summary
- •Released 19 lbs of toxic chemicals to the environment in the most recent TRI reporting year.
- •Currently out of compliance in at least one environmental program (CAA, CWA, or RCRA).
- •Assessed $5,240 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
-
250 PLAINSBORO RD
PLAINSBORO, NJ 08536
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- MIDDLESEX County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325199
- Inspections
- 6 · last Apr 7, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $5,240 · last Jan 16, 2025
- Registry ID
- 110000321651
How This Compares
#201
of 317 TRI reporters in NJ
#11,535
of 16,877 TRI reporters in Manufacturing
Ranked by most recent year's total TRI releases.
Compliance Status (Last 12 Quarters)
Number of calendar quarters, out of the last 12, in which this facility was in violation of its permit. Zero means no recorded violations in that program over the past three years.
0
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
12
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
0
Hazardous Waste (RCRA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
TRI Toxic Chemical Releases
Annual pounds of each toxic chemical released to air, water, and land, as reported to the EPA Toxic Release Inventory. Carcinogen (♦) and PFAS designations are per EPA and IARC classifications.
Emissions Trend (2015–2024)
+480% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 38 | — |
| 2016 | 34 | -11% |
| 2017 | 19 | -44% |
| 2018 | 30 | +58% |
| 2023 | 216 | — |
| 2024 | 220 | +2% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,3,4,6,7,8-Hexahydro-4,6,6,7,8,8-hexamethylcyclopenta[g]-2-benzopyran | 220 | 3 | 218 | — | 4,359 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,3,4,6,7,8-Hexahydro-4,6,6,7,8,8-hexamethylcyclopenta[g]-2-benzopyran | 216 | 4 | 213 | — | 18,226 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 30 | 29 | 1 | — | 95 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 19 | 19 | — | — | 86 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 34 | 33 | 1 | — | 148 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 38 | 37 | 1 | — | 157 | ♦ Carcinogen |
Waste Management & Recycling
How this facility manages toxic chemicals beyond direct releases — through recycling, energy recovery, and on-site or off-site treatment. Data from the most recent TRI reporting year. Quantities in pounds.
| Chemical | Released | Recycled | Energy Recovery | Treated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,3,4,6,7,8-Hexahydro-4,6,6,7,8,8-hexamethylcyclopenta[g]-2-benzopyran | — | — | 3,517 | 1,713 |
Off-Site Transfer Destinations
Facilities to which toxic chemicals were transferred for disposal, recycling, energy recovery, or treatment during the most recent TRI reporting year. Quantities in pounds.
| Destination | Chemical | Disposal | Recycling | Energy Rec. | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
DESOTEC US LLC
DARLINGTON, PA
|
1,3,4,6,7,8-Hexahydro-4,6,6,7,8,8-hexamethylcyclopenta[g]-2-benzopyran | — | — | — | 7 |
|
VEOLIA TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC
SAUGET, IL
|
1,3,4,6,7,8-Hexahydro-4,6,6,7,8,8-hexamethylcyclopenta[g]-2-benzopyran | — | — | — | 799 |
|
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC
MIDDLESEX, NJ
|
1,3,4,6,7,8-Hexahydro-4,6,6,7,8,8-hexamethylcyclopenta[g]-2-benzopyran | — | — | 3,517 | — |
Transfers to Publicly-Owned Treatment Works (POTWs)
Toxic chemicals transferred to municipal wastewater treatment plants during the most recent TRI reporting year. Quantities in pounds.
| Chemical | Transferred (lbs) | POTW |
|---|---|---|
| 1,3,4,6,7,8-Hexahydro-4,6,6,7,8,8-hexamethylcyclopenta[g]-2-benzopyran | 37 | SOUTH BRUNSWICK SEWER DIVISION, SOUTH BRUNSWICK |
Compliance Violations
Individual permit violations recorded by the EPA across air, water, and hazardous waste programs. Open violations are unresolved as of the most recent ECHO data update.
| Program | Type | Violation Date | Return to Compliance | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Oct 3, 2023 | Nov 3, 2023 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jun 30, 2023 | Jul 31, 2023 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jun 30, 2022 | Aug 29, 2022 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Jun 30, 2022 | Aug 29, 2022 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jun 30, 2022 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Jun 30, 2022 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 20, 2022 | Jul 1, 2022 | Resolved |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Application Incomplete | Oct 5, 2021 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jun 30, 2020 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Jun 6, 2019 | Jun 6, 2019 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jun 30, 2018 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Jun 30, 2018 | Nov 15, 2018 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Jun 30, 2018 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jun 30, 2018 | Nov 15, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Sep 13, 2017 | Sep 13, 2017 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jul 4, 2017 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Jul 4, 2017 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jul 4, 2017 | Sep 13, 2017 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Jul 4, 2017 | Sep 13, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 4, 2002 | Apr 4, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Oct 24, 1997 | Sep 1, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Nov 28, 1995 | Jan 5, 1996 | Resolved |
| cwa | Effluent Violation | Apr 12, 1995 | — | Open |
| cwa | Violation Detected During Inspection | Jan 4, 1995 | — | Open |
| cwa | Non-Compliance Notice | Aug 18, 1994 | — | Open |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Sep 24, 1990 | Nov 26, 1990 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Sep 24, 1990 | Oct 9, 1990 | Resolved |
| rcra | Violation of a formal enforcement agreement or order. (3008(a) or 3013) | Sep 18, 1989 | Oct 24, 1989 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Manifest System, Recordkeeping and Reporting | Aug 23, 1989 | Oct 24, 1989 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Sep 16, 1986 | Sep 17, 1986 | Resolved |
Discharge Limit Exceedances
Instances where this facility's reported discharge monitoring results exceeded its permitted limits under the Clean Water Act. Exceedance percentage shows how far over the permit limit the discharge was.
| Pollutant | Violation | Reported | Limit | Exceedance | Period | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.49 kg/d | 1.36 | +10% | Nov 2025 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 8.38 kg/d | 6.14 | +36% | Feb 2024 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 7.20 kg/d | 6.14 | +17% | Dec 2023 | Open |
| Nitrogen, organic total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3.80 kg/d | 3.07 | +24% | Jul 2023 | Open |
| Phenol | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 kg/d | 0.00 | +31% | Jul 2023 | Open |
| Phenol | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 kg/d | 0.00 | +41% | Jul 2023 | Open |
| Nitrogen, organic total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 23.50 mg/L | 22.50 | +4% | Jul 2023 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3.28 kg/d | 1.02 | +222% | Jun 2023 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 8.99 mg/L | 5.00 | +80% | Jun 2023 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 20.00 mg/L | 7.50 | +167% | Jun 2023 | Open |
| Nitrogen, organic total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.48 kg/d | 2.04 | +22% | Jun 2023 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.55 kg/d | 0.68 | +128% | Jun 2023 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.38 kg/d | 1.36 | +1% | Feb 2023 | Open |
| Phenol | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 kg/d | 0.00 | +27% | Nov 2022 | Open |
| Phenol | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 kg/d | 0.00 | +19% | Nov 2022 | Open |
| 1,1-Dichloroethylene | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 kg/d | 0.00 | +15% | Mar 2022 | Open |
| Chlorobenzene | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 kg/d | 0.00 | +23% | Mar 2022 | Open |
| 1,1-Dichloroethylene | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 kg/d | 0.00 | +1% | Mar 2022 | Open |
| 1,4-Dichlorobenzene | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 kg/d | 0.00 | +23% | Mar 2022 | Open |
| Carbon tetrachloride | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 kg/d | 0.00 | +2% | Mar 2022 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.53 kg/d | 1.02 | +50% | Dec 2021 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 7.70 mg/L | 7.50 | +3% | Dec 2021 | Open |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 5.79 kg/d | 5.44 | +6% | Nov 2021 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,200.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +200% | Aug 2021 | Open |
| Phenol | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 kg/d | 0.00 | +32% | Jul 2021 | Open |
| Phenol | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 kg/d | 0.00 | +23% | Jul 2021 | Open |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 33.00 mg/L | 25.00 | +32% | Feb 2020 | Open |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 6.70 kg/d | 3.40 | +97% | Feb 2020 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 4.27 kg/d | 4.08 | +5% | Feb 2020 | Open |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 6.70 kg/d | 5.44 | +23% | Feb 2020 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.54 kg/d | 1.36 | +13% | Mar 2019 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.49 kg/d | 1.36 | +10% | Feb 2019 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.38 kg/d | 1.02 | +35% | Dec 2018 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,100.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +425% | Oct 2018 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,300.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +225% | Sep 2018 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 7,700.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +1,825% | Mar 2018 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 16.04 kg/d | 2.05 | +682% | Feb 2018 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 73.80 mg/L | 15.00 | +392% | Feb 2018 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 28.00 mg/L | 10.00 | +180% | Feb 2018 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 6.01 kg/d | 1.36 | +342% | Feb 2018 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 34.80 mg/L | 15.00 | +132% | Jan 2018 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 7.34 kg/d | 2.05 | +258% | Jan 2018 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 15.00 mg/L | 7.50 | +100% | Nov 2017 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.57 kg/d | 1.02 | +152% | Nov 2017 | Open |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 6.20 kg/d | 5.44 | +14% | Dec 2016 | Open |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 39.00 mg/L | 25.00 | +56% | Dec 2016 | Open |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 6.20 kg/d | 3.40 | +82% | Dec 2016 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 812.40 MPN/100mL | 200.00 | +306% | Apr 2016 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,200.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +200% | Apr 2016 | Open |
| 2-Chlorophenol | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.04 kg/d | 0.00 | +1,645% | May 2015 | Open |
Enforcement Actions
Formal enforcement cases brought by the EPA or state agencies, including administrative orders and civil penalties assessed. Penalty amounts reflect what was formally assessed, not necessarily what was collected.
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case NJ-NEA2200010031445 · Apr 4, 2022
$1,000
INITIAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NJD060056157-001 · Mar 11, 2020
$10,125
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case NJ-NEA1700010031445 · Apr 10, 2017
$5,000
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case NJ-NEA1300010031445 · Apr 15, 2014
$10,000
Administrative - Formal
· Case 02-2010-9141 · Apr 12, 2010
$28,475
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NJD060056157-000 · Nov 28, 1995
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NJD060056157-007 · Nov 5, 1990
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NJD060056157-006 · Sep 24, 1990
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NJD060056157-003 · Aug 23, 1989
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