Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
RCRA
PENFORD PRODUCTS
Quick Summary
- •Released 24,849 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 $0 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
-
1001 FIRST STREET SW
CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52404
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- LINN County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 311221
- Inspections
- 5 · last Sep 19, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Feb 29, 2008
- Registry ID
- 110000415168
How This Compares
#95
of 420 TRI reporters in IA
#2,517
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.
1
Air (CAA)
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)
-37% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 27,173 | — |
| 2016 | 26,300 | -3% |
| 2017 | 24,849 | -6% |
| 2018 | 25,085 | +1% |
| 2019 | 6,730 | -73% |
| 2020 | 23,723 | +252% |
| 2021 | 22,806 | -4% |
| 2022 | 17,175 | -25% |
| 2023 | 16,403 | -4% |
| 2024 | 17,126 | +4% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acetaldehyde | 11,709 | 11,709 | 0 | — | 9,041 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 5,145 | 5,145 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene oxide | 267 | 267 | — | — | 1,587 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene glycol | 5 | 5 | — | — | 135,615 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acetaldehyde | 11,270 | 11,270 | — | — | 8,213 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 4,847 | 4,847 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene oxide | 281 | 281 | — | — | 1,951 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene glycol | 5 | 5 | — | — | 123,195 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acetaldehyde | 11,720 | 11,720 | — | — | 10,059 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 5,107 | 5,107 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene oxide | 343 | 343 | — | — | 1,459 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene glycol | 5 | 5 | — | — | 150,902 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acetaldehyde | 13,122 | 13,122 | — | — | 10,703 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 5,460 | 5,460 | — | — | 0 | |
| n-Hexane | 2,125 | 2,125 | — | — | 300 | |
| Ethylene oxide | 2,094 | 2,094 | — | — | 399 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene glycol | 5 | 5 | — | — | 219,413 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acetaldehyde | 12,851 | 12,851 | — | — | 13,797 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 5,735 | 5,735 | — | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 3,404 | 3,404 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene oxide | 1,677 | 1,677 | — | — | 3,455 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzene | 17 | 17 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 14 | 14 | — | — | — | |
| Cyclohexane | 9 | 9 | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 6 | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene glycol | 5 | 5 | — | — | 165,857 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 5 | 5 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 6,327 | 6,327 | — | — | — | |
| Propylene oxide | 373 | 373 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzene | 19 | 19 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cyclohexane | 11 | 11 | — | — | — |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acetaldehyde | 14,201 | 14,201 | — | — | 23,234 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 6,146 | 6,146 | — | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 3,792 | 3,792 | — | — | 32 | |
| Ethylene oxide | 476 | 476 | — | — | 255 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Propylene oxide | 406 | 406 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 19 | 19 | — | — | 1 | |
| Benzene | 17 | 17 | — | — | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cyclohexane | 10 | 10 | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 8 | 8 | — | — | 0 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 5 | 5 | — | — | 217,700 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 5 | 5 | — | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acetaldehyde | 14,003 | 14,003 | — | — | 30,565 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 5,870 | 5,870 | — | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 3,998 | 3,998 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene oxide | 499 | 499 | — | — | 251 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Propylene oxide | 408 | 408 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 24 | 24 | — | — | — | |
| Benzene | 17 | 17 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cyclohexane | 11 | 11 | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 9 | 9 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene glycol | 5 | 5 | — | — | 1,141,227 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 5 | 5 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acetaldehyde | 14,133 | 14,133 | — | — | 28,823 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 7,148 | 7,148 | — | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 4,006 | 4,006 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene oxide | 576 | 576 | — | — | 237 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Propylene oxide | 362 | 362 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 26 | 26 | — | — | 0 | |
| Benzene | 18 | 18 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cyclohexane | 12 | 12 | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 9 | 9 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylbenzene | 5 | 5 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene glycol | 5 | 5 | — | — | 1,159,010 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acetaldehyde | 14,009 | 14,009 | — | — | 29,091 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 7,752 | 7,752 | — | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 4,305 | 4,305 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene oxide | 618 | 618 | — | — | 239 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Propylene oxide | 387 | 387 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 40 | 40 | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 23 | 23 | — | — | — | |
| Benzene | 18 | 18 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cyclohexane | 11 | 11 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene glycol | 5 | 5 | — | — | 1,415,165 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 5 | 5 | — | — | — | ♦ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | — | — | — | 39,587 |
| Acetaldehyde | — | — | — | 17,193 |
| Ethylene oxide | — | — | — | 1,557 |
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | 215,176 |
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 ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES INC
KIMBALL, NE
|
Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | 300 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Ethylene glycol | 135,615 | WATER POLLUTION CONTROL FACILITY, CEDAR RAPIDS |
| Ethylene oxide | 1,587 | WATER POLLUTION CONTROL FACILITY, CEDAR RAPIDS |
| Acetaldehyde | 9,041 | WATER POLLUTION CONTROL FACILITY, CEDAR RAPIDS |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| caa | FRV | Jul 17, 2025 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | May 15, 2019 | May 29, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 15, 2019 | May 29, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 14, 2011 | Jul 8, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Nov 19, 2008 | Jan 12, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Fuel Marketers | Sep 25, 2008 | Oct 7, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Sep 25, 2008 | Oct 7, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 25, 2008 | Oct 7, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 25, 2008 | Oct 7, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Sep 25, 2008 | Oct 7, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Sep 25, 2008 | Oct 7, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Sep 25, 2008 | Oct 7, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 13, 2000 | Mar 24, 2000 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 24, 1997 | May 2, 1997 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 24, 1997 | May 2, 1997 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Apr 24, 1997 | May 2, 1997 | 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.
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IAD000639948-001 · Aug 17, 2011
Administrative - Formal
· Case 07-1999-0177 · Sep 10, 1999
$26,812
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IAD000639948-000 · Apr 24, 1997
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