Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
RCRA
AMPAC FINE CHEMICALS LLC
Quick Summary
- •Released 3,669 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 $139,758 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
-
HWY 50 & HAZEL AVE
RANCHO CORDOVA, CA 95670
View on map ↗ - County
- SACRAMENTO County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325412
- Inspections
- 1 · last Sep 27, 2023
- Total Penalties
- $139,758 · last Nov 3, 2022
- Registry ID
- 110028001187
How This Compares
#186
of 996 TRI reporters in CA
#5,447
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.
12
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)
-51% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 3,856 | — |
| 2016 | 3,125 | -19% |
| 2017 | 3,669 | +17% |
| 2018 | 10,793 | +194% |
| 2019 | 4,233 | -61% |
| 2020 | 4,833 | +14% |
| 2021 | 3,563 | -26% |
| 2022 | 2,772 | -22% |
| 2023 | 7,276 | +163% |
| 2024 | 1,879 | -74% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dichloromethane | 963 | 963 | — | — | 195,243 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 436 | 436 | — | — | 881,849 | |
| Acetonitrile | 150 | 150 | — | — | 225,842 | |
| Toluene | 115 | 115 | — | — | 350,983 | |
| Methyl tert-butyl ether | 91 | 91 | — | — | 22,812 | |
| sec-Butyl alcohol | 44 | 44 | — | — | 68,177 | |
| N,N-Dimethylformamide | 37 | 37 | — | — | 200,981 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Triethylamine | 35 | 35 | — | — | 9,942 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 8 | 8 | — | — | 16,867 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acetonitrile | 3,980 | 3,980 | — | — | 411,914 | |
| Methanol | 2,351 | 2,351 | — | — | 930,561 | |
| Dichloromethane | 521 | 521 | — | — | 361,898 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| sec-Butyl alcohol | 182 | 182 | — | — | 142,514 | |
| N,N-Dimethylformamide | 99 | 99 | — | — | 35,752 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 70 | 70 | — | — | 103,885 | |
| Methyl tert-butyl ether | 50 | 50 | — | — | 23,730 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 13 | 13 | — | — | 38,612 | |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 10 | 10 | — | — | 37,155 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dichloromethane | 1,343 | 1,343 | — | — | 788,286 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 415 | 415 | — | — | 685,697 | |
| Acetonitrile | 402 | 402 | — | — | 738,564 | |
| Methyl tert-butyl ether | 262 | 262 | — | — | 48,343 | |
| Toluene | 143 | 143 | — | — | 247,062 | |
| Triethylamine | 69 | 69 | — | — | 63,868 | |
| N,N-Dimethylformamide | 68 | 68 | — | — | 1,163 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| sec-Butyl alcohol | 36 | 36 | — | — | 69,656 | |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 34 | 34 | — | — | 9,508 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methyl tert-butyl ether | 1,504 | 1,504 | — | — | 59,564 | |
| Dichloromethane | 949 | 949 | — | — | 1,210,319 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 399 | 399 | — | — | 749,674 | |
| Acetonitrile | 340 | 340 | — | — | 787,878 | |
| Toluene | 89 | 89 | — | — | 182,541 | |
| Triethylamine | 68 | 68 | — | — | 30,489 | |
| N,N-Dimethylformamide | 68 | 68 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,4-Dioxane | 42 | 42 | — | — | 13,725 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 35 | 35 | — | — | 75,521 | |
| sec-Butyl alcohol | 35 | 35 | — | — | 75,266 | |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 34 | 34 | — | — | 529 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dichloromethane | 2,910 | 2,910 | — | — | 1,507,089 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 788 | 788 | — | — | 1,725,083 | |
| Methyl tert-butyl ether | 560 | 560 | — | — | 429,847 | |
| Toluene | 284 | 284 | — | — | 424,840 | |
| Acetonitrile | 188 | 188 | — | — | 407,853 | |
| N,N-Dimethylformamide | 35 | 35 | — | — | 10,371 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 34 | 34 | — | — | 52,178 | |
| Cyclohexane | 34 | 34 | — | — | 103,723 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 2,177 | 2,177 | — | — | 1,674,660 | |
| Dichloromethane | 796 | 796 | — | — | 577,739 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methyl tert-butyl ether | 728 | 728 | — | — | 138,258 | |
| Toluene | 321 | 321 | — | — | 155,455 | |
| Acetonitrile | 172 | 172 | — | — | 322,909 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 34 | 34 | — | — | 11,537 | |
| Triethylamine | 5 | 5 | — | — | 17,010 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 6,416 | 6,416 | — | — | 1,813,970 | |
| Toluene | 2,212 | 2,212 | — | — | 139,534 | |
| Dichloromethane | 1,469 | 1,469 | — | — | 295,555 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methyl tert-butyl ether | 317 | 317 | — | — | 12,440 | |
| Acetonitrile | 290 | 290 | — | — | 257,247 | |
| Cyclohexane | 48 | 48 | — | — | 17,613 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 41 | 41 | — | — | 14,661 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 1,455 | 1,455 | — | — | 2,334,029 | |
| N,N-Dimethylformamide | 497 | 497 | — | — | 363,539 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dichloromethane | 467 | 467 | — | — | 911,909 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Triethylamine | 389 | 389 | — | — | 70,642 | |
| Toluene | 328 | 328 | — | — | 499,642 | |
| Acetonitrile | 159 | 159 | — | — | 184,433 | |
| Chlorobenzene | 141 | 141 | — | — | 187,905 | |
| Ammonia | 139 | 139 | — | — | 33,689 | |
| Methyl tert-butyl ether | 79 | 79 | — | — | 21,019 | |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 12 | 12 | — | — | 118,360 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 3 | 3 | — | — | 21,774 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 865 | 865 | — | — | 1,964,370 | |
| N,N-Dimethylformamide | 647 | 647 | — | — | 233,640 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Triethylamine | 491 | 491 | — | — | 234,579 | |
| Dichloromethane | 393 | 393 | — | — | 852,163 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 363 | 363 | — | — | 688,258 | |
| Ammonia | 140 | 140 | — | — | 52,398 | |
| Chlorobenzene | 130 | 130 | — | — | 357,368 | |
| Acetonitrile | 66 | 66 | — | — | 274,251 | |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 12 | 12 | — | — | 888,063 | |
| Cyclohexane | 10 | 10 | — | — | 55,473 | |
| Methyl tert-butyl ether | 8 | 8 | — | — | 24,816 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Butyl alcohol | — | — | — | — | 11,132 | |
| Methanol | 1,935 | 1,935 | — | — | 5,696,853 | |
| N,N-Dimethylformamide | 419 | 419 | — | — | 168,087 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dichloromethane | 411 | 411 | — | — | 1,471,388 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 367 | 367 | — | — | 485,954 | |
| Triethylamine | 293 | 293 | — | — | 43,729 | |
| Chlorobenzene | 190 | 190 | — | — | 677,539 | |
| Ammonia | 152 | 152 | — | — | 67,659 | |
| Acetonitrile | 76 | 76 | — | — | 59,245 | |
| Methyl tert-butyl ether | 7 | 7 | — | — | 18,226 | |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 6 | 6 | — | — | 146,579 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dichloromethane | — | — | 155,784 | 39,456 |
| Toluene | — | — | 276,963 | 74,019 |
| n-Butyl alcohol | — | — | 14,818 | 2,049 |
| Acetonitrile | — | — | 177,818 | 48,024 |
| sec-Butyl alcohol | — | — | 59,273 | 8,904 |
| Methanol | — | — | 721,432 | 160,417 |
| N,N-Dimethylformamide | — | — | 177,818 | 23,163 |
| Triethylamine | — | — | 6,550 | 3,158 |
| Methyl tert-butyl ether | — | — | 18,694 | 4,118 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
CLEAN HARBORS ARAGONITE, LLC
ARAGONITE, UT
|
Toluene | — | — | — | 24,970 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS SAN JOSE
SAN JOSE, CA
|
Toluene | — | — | — | 49,048 |
|
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC
AZUSA, CA
|
Toluene | — | — | 276,963 | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS ARAGONITE, LLC
ARAGONITE, UT
|
sec-Butyl alcohol | — | — | — | 2 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS SAN JOSE
SAN JOSE, CA
|
sec-Butyl alcohol | — | — | — | 8,902 |
|
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC
AZUSA, CA
|
sec-Butyl alcohol | — | — | 59,273 | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS ARAGONITE, LLC
ARAGONITE, UT
|
Triethylamine | — | — | — | 2,088 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS SAN JOSE
SAN JOSE, CA
|
Triethylamine | — | — | — | 894 |
|
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC
AZUSA, CA
|
Triethylamine | — | — | 6,550 | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS ARAGONITE, LLC
ARAGONITE, UT
|
Acetonitrile | — | — | — | 54 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS SAN JOSE
SAN JOSE, CA
|
Acetonitrile | — | — | — | 47,970 |
|
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC
AZUSA, CA
|
Acetonitrile | — | — | 177,818 | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS ARAGONITE, LLC
ARAGONITE, UT
|
Methanol | — | — | — | 35,010 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS SAN JOSE
SAN JOSE, CA
|
Methanol | — | — | — | 125,407 |
|
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC
AZUSA, CA
|
Methanol | — | — | 721,432 | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS ARAGONITE, LLC
ARAGONITE, UT
|
Dichloromethane | — | — | — | 38,142 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS SAN JOSE
SAN JOSE, CA
|
Dichloromethane | — | — | — | 1,311 |
|
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC
AZUSA, CA
|
Dichloromethane | — | — | 155,784 | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS ARAGONITE, LLC
ARAGONITE, UT
|
N,N-Dimethylformamide | — | — | — | 1 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS SAN JOSE
SAN JOSE, CA
|
N,N-Dimethylformamide | — | — | — | 23,162 |
|
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC
AZUSA, CA
|
N,N-Dimethylformamide | — | — | 177,818 | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS ARAGONITE, LLC
ARAGONITE, UT
|
Methyl tert-butyl ether | — | — | — | 3,871 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS SAN JOSE
SAN JOSE, CA
|
Methyl tert-butyl ether | — | — | — | 247 |
|
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC
AZUSA, CA
|
Methyl tert-butyl ether | — | — | 18,694 | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS ARAGONITE, LLC
ARAGONITE, UT
|
n-Butyl alcohol | — | — | — | 1 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS SAN JOSE
SAN JOSE, CA
|
n-Butyl alcohol | — | — | — | 2,048 |
|
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC
AZUSA, CA
|
n-Butyl alcohol | — | — | 14,818 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 0 | SACRAMENTO REGIONAL WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT, ELK GROVE |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 0 | SACRAMENTO REGIONAL WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT, ELK GROVE |
| N,N-Dimethylformamide | 0 | SACRAMENTO REGIONAL WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT, ELK GROVE |
| Toluene | 2 | SACRAMENTO REGIONAL WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT, ELK GROVE |
| Acetonitrile | 0 | SACRAMENTO REGIONAL WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT, ELK GROVE |
| Triethylamine | 410 | SACRAMENTO REGIONAL WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT, ELK GROVE |
| Dichloromethane | 6 | SACRAMENTO REGIONAL WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT, ELK GROVE |
| sec-Butyl alcohol | 0 | SACRAMENTO REGIONAL WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT, ELK GROVE |
| Methyl tert-butyl ether | 0 | SACRAMENTO REGIONAL WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT, ELK GROVE |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Sep 27, 2023 | Oct 13, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Feb 19, 2020 | Oct 21, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Air Emission Standards for Equipment Leaks | Feb 19, 2020 | Oct 21, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 12, 2018 | Apr 4, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Apr 8, 2016 | May 3, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 8, 2016 | May 3, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 2, 2014 | Jun 24, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Apr 2, 2014 | Jun 6, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Nov 19, 2010 | Dec 29, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Sep 3, 2009 | Sep 14, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 23, 2007 | Aug 19, 2009 | Resolved |
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.
Administrative - Formal
· Case 09-2011-2506 · Sep 26, 2024
Administrative - Formal
· Case 09-2002-0181 · Sep 26, 2024
INSPECTION REPORT w/VIOLATIONS (MAILED DATE)
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-CAR000069153-500 · Oct 18, 2023
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-CAR000069153-300 · Sep 27, 2023
Administrative - Formal
· Case 09-2023-5005 · Nov 3, 2022
$69,879
INITIAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-CAR000069153-001 · Apr 29, 2020
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-CAR000069153-002 · Apr 29, 2020
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-CAR000069153-602 · Apr 8, 2016
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-CAR000069153-603 · Apr 2, 2014
Administrative - Formal
· Case 09-2011-2520 · Sep 20, 2011
Administrative - Formal
· Case 09-2010-2501 · Nov 3, 2009
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-CAR000069153-601 · May 23, 2007
Judicial
· Case 09-1983-0007 · Jun 23, 1989
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