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TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
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EMERY OLEOCHEMICALS
Quick Summary
- •Released 9,597 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 $13,675 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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4900 ESTE AVENUE
CINCINNATI, OH 45232
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- HAMILTON County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325199
- Inspections
- 7 · last Sep 24, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $13,675 · last Sep 15, 2021
- Registry ID
- 110066942321
How This Compares
#238
of 1,142 TRI reporters in OH
#4,069
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
1
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)
-75% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 35,553 | — |
| 2016 | 10,997 | -69% |
| 2017 | 9,597 | -13% |
| 2018 | 12,338 | +29% |
| 2019 | 3,714 | -70% |
| 2020 | 11,288 | +204% |
| 2021 | 10,202 | -10% |
| 2022 | 8,895 | -13% |
| 2023 | 22,603 | +154% |
| 2024 | 8,999 | -60% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lithium carbonate | — | — | — | — | 10,231 | |
| Methanol | 5,875 | 5,875 | — | — | 361,218 | |
| Ammonia | 1,519 | 1,519 | — | — | 7,728 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 726 | 726 | — | — | 133,060 | |
| Acetaldehyde | 462 | 462 | — | — | 54,617 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Propionaldehyde | 219 | 219 | — | — | 11,348 | |
| Phthalic anhydride | 130 | 130 | — | — | 613 | |
| Ozone | 48 | 48 | — | — | — | |
| Formic acid | 9 | 9 | — | — | 542,070 | |
| Nickel compounds | 6 | 6 | — | — | 87,177 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Butyraldehyde | 4 | 4 | — | — | 21,393 | |
| Manganese compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 82,826 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene glycol | 13,330 | 13,330 | — | — | 128,097 | |
| Methanol | 7,453 | 7,453 | — | — | 79,849 | |
| Ammonia | 1,106 | 1,106 | — | — | 11,294 | |
| Acetaldehyde | 389 | 389 | — | — | 61,339 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Propionaldehyde | 185 | 185 | — | — | 12,744 | |
| Phthalic anhydride | 68 | 68 | — | — | 768 | |
| Ozone | 54 | 54 | — | — | — | |
| Formic acid | 8 | 8 | — | — | 608,783 | |
| Nickel compounds | 6 | 6 | — | — | 65,525 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Butyraldehyde | 3 | 3 | — | — | 24,026 | |
| Manganese compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 106,442 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 6,069 | 6,069 | — | — | 466,281 | |
| Ammonia | 1,199 | 1,199 | — | — | 6,861 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 741 | 741 | — | — | 164,877 | |
| Acetaldehyde | 435 | 435 | — | — | 64,603 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Propionaldehyde | 207 | 207 | — | — | 13,423 | |
| Phthalic anhydride | 167 | 167 | — | — | 1,340 | |
| Ozone | 57 | 57 | — | — | — | |
| Formic acid | 9 | 9 | — | — | 641,186 | |
| Nickel compounds | 7 | 7 | — | — | 82,359 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Butyraldehyde | 3 | 3 | — | — | 25,304 | |
| Manganese compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 100,909 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 6,533 | 6,533 | — | — | 626,332 | |
| Ammonia | 2,141 | 2,141 | — | — | 2,178 | |
| Acetaldehyde | 605 | 605 | — | — | 75,178 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene glycol | 465 | 465 | — | — | 128,502 | |
| Propionaldehyde | 288 | 288 | — | — | 15,620 | |
| Phthalic anhydride | 79 | 79 | — | — | 391 | |
| Ozone | 66 | 66 | — | — | — | |
| Formic acid | 12 | 12 | — | — | 746,145 | |
| Nickel compounds | 6 | 6 | — | — | 36,626 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Butyraldehyde | 5 | 5 | — | — | 29,448 | |
| Manganese compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 97,993 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 8,001 | 8,001 | — | — | 331,188 | |
| Ammonia | 1,889 | 1,889 | — | — | 7,230 | |
| Acetaldehyde | 530 | 530 | — | — | 72,145 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene glycol | 459 | 459 | — | — | 166,416 | |
| Propionaldehyde | 252 | 252 | — | — | 14,989 | |
| Phthalic anhydride | 72 | 72 | — | — | 396 | |
| Ozone | 63 | 63 | — | — | — | |
| Formic acid | 10 | 10 | — | — | 716,040 | |
| Nickel compounds | 7 | 7 | — | — | 26,525 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Butyraldehyde | 4 | 4 | — | — | 28,259 | |
| Manganese compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 119,296 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phthalic anhydride | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 3,649 | 3,649 | — | — | 75,835 | |
| Ozone | 65 | 65 | — | — | — |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lithium carbonate | — | — | — | — | 7 | |
| Methanol | 7,111 | 7,111 | — | — | 628,545 | |
| Ammonia | 3,862 | 3,862 | — | — | 1,930 | |
| Acetaldehyde | 688 | 688 | — | — | 66,260 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Propionaldehyde | 327 | 327 | — | — | 13,766 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 182 | 182 | — | — | 46,956 | |
| Phthalic anhydride | 76 | 76 | — | — | 398 | |
| Ozone | 64 | 64 | — | — | — | |
| Formic acid | 14 | 14 | — | — | 657,630 | |
| Nickel compounds | 7 | 7 | — | — | 24,596 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Butyraldehyde | 5 | 5 | — | — | 25,955 | |
| Manganese compounds | 2 | 2 | — | — | 106,514 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phthalic anhydride | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Lithium carbonate | — | — | — | — | 5 | |
| Methanol | 6,759 | 6,759 | — | — | 738,654 | |
| Ammonia | 1,573 | 1,573 | — | — | 2,421 | |
| Acetaldehyde | 676 | 676 | — | — | 67,495 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Propionaldehyde | 321 | 321 | — | — | 14,023 | |
| Zinc compounds | 95 | 0 | 95 | — | 3,791 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 76 | 76 | — | — | 7,313 | |
| Ozone | 59 | 59 | — | — | — | |
| Formic acid | 13 | 13 | — | — | 669,893 | |
| Copper compounds | 12 | 0 | 12 | — | 4,250 | |
| Nickel compounds | 7 | 7 | — | — | 29,874 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Butyraldehyde | 5 | 5 | — | — | 26,439 | |
| Manganese compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 93,733 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phthalic anhydride | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 7,082 | 7,082 | — | — | 689,720 | |
| Ammonia | 1,484 | 1,484 | — | — | 3,585 | |
| Acetaldehyde | 845 | 845 | — | — | 78,021 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 836 | — | 836 | — | 13,643 | |
| Propionaldehyde | 402 | 402 | — | — | 16,210 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 229 | 229 | — | — | 14,293 | |
| Ozone | 68 | 68 | — | — | — | |
| Copper compounds | 19 | — | 19 | — | 15,341 | |
| Formic acid | 17 | 17 | — | — | 774,360 | |
| Butyraldehyde | 7 | 7 | — | — | 30,562 | |
| Nickel compounds | 7 | 7 | — | — | 11,892 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 102,013 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phthalic anhydride | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 32,116 | 32,116 | — | — | 259,835 | |
| Ammonia | 1,064 | 1,064 | — | — | 1,770 | |
| Zinc compounds | 868 | — | 868 | — | 17,620 | |
| Acetaldehyde | 639 | 639 | — | — | 76,711 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Propionaldehyde | 304 | 304 | — | — | 15,937 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 225 | 225 | — | — | 524 | |
| Formic acid | 151 | 151 | — | — | 761,355 | |
| Copper compounds | 104 | — | 104 | — | 19,293 | |
| Ozone | 67 | 67 | — | — | — | |
| Nickel compounds | 8 | 8 | — | — | 15,648 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Butyraldehyde | 5 | 5 | — | — | 30,048 | |
| Manganese compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 114,765 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acetaldehyde | — | — | 3,614 | 87,474 |
| Methanol | — | 271,486 | 28,499 | 6,308 |
| Ammonia | — | 6,220 | — | 15,083 |
| Propionaldehyde | — | — | 7,228 | 21,464 |
| Formic acid | — | — | 542,070 | 242,116 |
| Butyraldehyde | — | — | 14,455 | 7,223 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
TANNER INDUSTRIES
SOUTHAMPTON, PA
|
Ammonia | — | 6,220 | — | — |
|
RUMPKE
CINCINNATI, OH
|
Phthalic anhydride | 613 | — | — | — |
|
BAVARIAN
WALTON, KY
|
Lithium carbonate | 10,227 | — | — | — |
|
RUMPKE
CINCINNATI, OH
|
Lithium carbonate | 4 | — | — | — |
|
FORT WAYNE WATER POL CONT PLT
FT WAYNE, IN
|
Acetaldehyde | — | — | 3,614 | — |
|
FORT WAYNE WATER POL CONT PLT
FT WAYNE, IN
|
Butyraldehyde | — | — | 14,455 | — |
|
REPUBLIC SERVICE PINE GROVE LANDFILL
AMANDA, OH
|
Ethylene glycol | 133,060 | — | — | — |
|
FORT WAYNE WATER POL CONT PLT
FT WAYNE, IN
|
Propionaldehyde | — | — | 7,228 | — |
|
FORT WAYNE WATER POL CONT PLT
FT WAYNE, IN
|
Formic acid | — | — | 542,070 | — |
|
RUMPKE
CINCINNATI, OH
|
Manganese compounds | 200 | — | — | — |
|
REPUBLIC SERVICE PINE GROVE LANDFILL
AMANDA, OH
|
Manganese compounds | 82,163 | — | — | — |
|
BAVARIAN
WALTON, KY
|
Nickel compounds | 80,112 | — | — | — |
|
REPUBLIC SERVICES PINE GROVE LANDFILL
AMANDA, OH
|
Nickel compounds | 5,576 | — | — | — |
|
MAUMEE RIVER WWTP
WATERVILLE, OH
|
Nickel compounds | 256 | — | — | — |
|
MIDWEST ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES INC
HAMILTON, OH
|
Methanol | — | — | 28,487 | — |
|
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC
WEST CARROLLTON, OH
|
Methanol | — | — | 12 | — |
|
MIDWEST ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES INC
HAMILTON, OH
|
Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | 126,871 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Acetaldehyde | 51,003 | MILL CREEK WWTP (1431070944), CINCINNATI |
| Manganese compounds | 463 | MILL CREEK WWTP (1431070944), CINCINNATI |
| Butyraldehyde | 6,938 | MILL CREEK WWTP (1431070944), CINCINNATI |
| Nickel compounds | 1,233 | MILL CREEK WWTP (1431070944), CINCINNATI |
| Methanol | 6,856 | MILL CREEK WWTP (1431070944), CINCINNATI |
| Ammonia | 1,508 | MILL CREEK WWTP (1431070944), CINCINNATI |
| Propionaldehyde | 4,120 | MILL CREEK WWTP (1431070944), CINCINNATI |
| Ethylene glycol | 3,333 | MILL CREEK WWTP (1431070944), CINCINNATI |
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 | — | — | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Sep 29, 2023 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Feb 10, 2017 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Jun 17, 2016 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Aug 31, 2010 | Aug 31, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | May 23, 2006 | May 23, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jan 29, 1999 | Sep 16, 2002 | 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 and grease, hexane extr method | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 39.70 mg/L | 10.00 | +297% | Jan 2017 | 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.
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603681232 · Aug 1, 2023
Administrative - Formal
· Case 05-2021-7572 · Sep 15, 2021
$13,675
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3600818772 · Sep 28, 2016
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3600703127 · Apr 26, 2016
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3600086235 · Jan 26, 2015
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD093903235-004 · Sep 7, 2010
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD093903235-003 · May 31, 2006
Administrative - Formal
· Case 05-2005-3987 · Sep 28, 2005
$44,000
Administrative - Formal
· Case 05-2002-0650 · Sep 16, 2002
$33,400
INITIAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD093903235-001 · Sep 16, 2002
$33,400
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD093903235-002 · Sep 16, 2002
Administrative - Formal
· Case 05-1987-0266 · Oct 15, 1990
$43,000
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