TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
RCRA
SIGMA - ALDRICH CO-SIGMA CHEMICAL COMPANY
Quick Summary
- •Released 9,658 lbs of toxic chemicals to the environment in the most recent TRI reporting year.
- •Assessed $0 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
-
3300 SOUTH SECOND STREET
ST. LOUIS, MO 63118
View on map ↗ - County
- ST. LOUIS CITY County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325414
- Inspections
- 1 · last May 31, 2022
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Jun 4, 2007
- Registry ID
- 110000441308
How This Compares
#121
of 454 TRI reporters in MO
#4,059
of 16,877 TRI reporters in Manufacturing
Ranked by most recent year's total TRI releases.
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)
-20% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 8,486 | — |
| 2016 | 9,023 | +6% |
| 2017 | 9,658 | +7% |
| 2018 | 8,003 | -17% |
| 2019 | 8,584 | +7% |
| 2020 | 8,631 | +1% |
| 2021 | 9,424 | +9% |
| 2022 | 7,417 | -21% |
| 2023 | 9,793 | +32% |
| 2024 | 6,766 | -31% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 4,691 | 4,691 | — | — | 57,995 | |
| Chloroform | 1,229 | 1,229 | — | — | 9,919 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dichloromethane | 500 | 500 | — | — | 9,456 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 250 | 250 | — | — | 38,951 | |
| Triethylamine | 91 | 91 | — | — | 1,849 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 5 | 5 | — | — | 26,873 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 6,867 | 6,867 | — | — | 20,905 | |
| Chloroform | 1,910 | 1,910 | — | — | 5 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dichloromethane | 500 | 500 | — | — | 22 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Triethylamine | 261 | 261 | — | — | 5 | |
| Ammonia | 250 | 250 | — | — | 36,859 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 5 | 5 | — | — | 25,872 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 5,042 | 5,042 | — | — | 141,655 | |
| Chloroform | 1,435 | 1,435 | — | — | 5 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dichloromethane | 500 | 500 | — | — | 2,367 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 250 | 250 | — | — | 39,463 | |
| Triethylamine | 185 | 185 | — | — | 5 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 5 | 5 | — | — | 97,947 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercury compounds | — | — | — | — | 2 | |
| Methanol | 7,738 | 7,738 | — | — | 90,145 | |
| Chloroform | 862 | 862 | — | — | 5 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dichloromethane | 500 | 500 | — | — | 750 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 250 | 250 | — | — | 55,854 | |
| Triethylamine | 69 | 69 | — | — | 5 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 5 | 5 | — | — | 153,700 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 7,463 | 7,463 | — | — | 73,905 | |
| Chloroform | 880 | 880 | — | — | 4,113 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 250 | 250 | — | — | 49,007 | |
| Triethylamine | 33 | 33 | — | — | 15 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 5 | 5 | — | — | 74,557 | |
| Mercury compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 23 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 6,885 | 6,885 | — | — | 136,182 | |
| Chloroform | 850 | 850 | — | — | 1,823 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dichloromethane | 500 | 500 | — | — | 19,664 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 250 | 250 | — | — | 53,158 | |
| Triethylamine | 94 | 94 | — | — | 27,245 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 5 | 5 | — | — | 84,648 | |
| Mercury compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 1 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 5,828 | 5,828 | — | — | 190,111 | |
| Chloroform | 1,344 | 1,344 | — | — | 13,107 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dichloromethane | 500 | 500 | — | — | 19,803 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 250 | 250 | — | — | 54,556 | |
| Triethylamine | 75 | 75 | — | — | 3,366 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 5 | 5 | — | — | 82,276 | |
| Mercury compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 92 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 6,288 | 6,288 | — | — | 133,320 | |
| Chloroform | 1,750 | 1,750 | — | — | 13,131 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dichloromethane | 1,000 | 1,000 | — | — | 7,037 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 250 | 250 | — | — | 44,750 | |
| Methyl tert-butyl ether | 250 | 250 | — | — | 7,547 | |
| Triethylamine | 115 | 115 | — | — | 528 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 5 | 5 | — | — | 66,280 | |
| Mercury compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 99 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 6,024 | 6,024 | — | — | 115,654 | |
| Chloroform | 2,200 | 2,200 | — | — | 20,505 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dichloromethane | 500 | 500 | — | — | 4,276 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 250 | 250 | — | — | 47,550 | |
| Triethylamine | 44 | 44 | — | — | 493 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 5 | 5 | — | — | 16,110 | |
| Mercury compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 17 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 5,703 | 5,703 | — | — | 209,449 | |
| Chloroform | 1,850 | 1,850 | — | — | 17,615 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dichloromethane | 500 | 500 | — | — | 19,098 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 250 | 250 | — | — | 48,450 | |
| Triethylamine | 178 | 178 | — | — | 1,830 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 5 | 5 | — | — | 59,584 | |
| Mercury compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 36 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chloroform | — | — | 9,914 | — |
| Dichloromethane | — | — | 9,451 | — |
| Triethylamine | — | — | 1,844 | — |
| Methanol | — | 5,489 | 46,600 | 5,434 |
| Ammonia | — | — | — | 23,221 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
LONE STAR INDUSTRIES INC
CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO
|
Chloroform | — | — | 9,914 | — |
|
LONE STAR INDUSTRIES INC
CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO
|
Dichloromethane | — | — | 9,451 | — |
|
HERITAGE THERMAL SERVICES INC
EAST LIVERPOOL, OH
|
Ethylene glycol | 250 | — | — | — |
|
LONE STAR INDUSTRIES INC
CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO
|
Methanol | — | — | 46,600 | — |
|
RECLAIMED ENERGY DIVISION SUPERIOR OIL COMPANY INCORPORATED
CONNERSVILLE, IN
|
Methanol | — | 5,489 | — | — |
|
LONE STAR INDUSTRIES INC
CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO
|
Triethylamine | — | — | 1,844 | — |
|
HERITAGE THERMAL SERVICES INC
EAST LIVERPOOL, OH
|
Ammonia | 250 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 38,701 | BISSEL POINT WWTP ST LOUIS MSD, SAINT LOUIS |
| Ethylene glycol | 26,623 | BISSEL POINT WWTP ST LOUIS MSD, SAINT LOUIS |
| Triethylamine | 5 | BISSEL POINT WWTP ST LOUIS MSD, SAINT LOUIS |
| Methanol | 5,906 | BISSEL POINT WWTP ST LOUIS MSD, SAINT LOUIS |
| Dichloromethane | 5 | BISSEL POINT WWTP ST LOUIS MSD, SAINT LOUIS |
| Chloroform | 5 | BISSEL POINT WWTP ST LOUIS MSD, SAINT LOUIS |
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 | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | May 31, 2022 | Jun 2, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 31, 2022 | Jun 6, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 29, 2019 | Jun 20, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | May 29, 2019 | Jun 20, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 29, 2019 | Jun 20, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 29, 2019 | Jun 20, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | May 29, 2019 | Jun 20, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | May 29, 2019 | Jun 20, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Jun 7, 2017 | Aug 8, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Air Emission Standards for Equipment Leaks | Jun 7, 2017 | Aug 8, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Dec 18, 2014 | Dec 30, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Dec 18, 2014 | Dec 30, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Dec 18, 2014 | Dec 30, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 25, 2010 | Dec 15, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | May 25, 2010 | Dec 15, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 25, 2010 | Dec 15, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 14, 2007 | Jun 4, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Mar 14, 2007 | Jun 4, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Mar 14, 2007 | Jun 4, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Mar 14, 2007 | Jun 4, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Feb 18, 2003 | Feb 20, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 18, 2003 | Mar 5, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 14, 1997 | Apr 16, 1997 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Dec 8, 1994 | Jun 21, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Dec 8, 1994 | Jul 7, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Dec 8, 1994 | Aug 15, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Aug 11, 1992 | Dec 8, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Aug 11, 1992 | Dec 8, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Aug 11, 1992 | Dec 8, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | May 11, 1989 | Jul 7, 1989 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | May 11, 1989 | Jun 19, 1989 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Jun 8, 1988 | Jun 27, 1988 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Closure and Post-Closure | Jun 8, 1988 | Jun 27, 1988 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | Jun 8, 1988 | Jun 27, 1988 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Jun 8, 1988 | Jun 27, 1988 | 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 07-2007-0140 · Jun 4, 2007
$55,000
Administrative - Formal
· Case 07-2006-0184 · Jun 8, 2006
Judicial
· Case 07-1998-0351 · Sep 1, 2004
$180,000
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MOD980962773-000 · Dec 29, 1994
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MOD980962773-005 · May 25, 1989
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MOD980962773-001 · Jun 15, 1988
Administrative - Formal
· Case 07-1985-0083 · Feb 20, 1986
$1,680
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