SILTRONIC CORPORATION
Quick Summary
- •Released 158,927 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.
- Address
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7200 FRONT AVENUE
PORTLAND, OR 97210
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- MULTNOMAH County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 334413
- Inspections
- 1 · last Aug 16, 2023
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Sep 23, 2013
- Registry ID
- 110000487456
How This Compares
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.
Qtrs Non-Compliant
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.
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 147,293 | — |
| 2016 | 225,943 | +53% |
| 2017 | 158,927 | -30% |
| 2018 | 170,041 | +7% |
| 2019 | 229,119 | +35% |
| 2020 | 432,180 | +89% |
| 2021 | 540,011 | +25% |
| 2022 | 483,048 | -11% |
| 2023 | 389,863 | -19% |
| 2024 | 392,224 | +1% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 391,032 | — | 391,032 | — | 429 | |
| Nitric acid | 750 | 750 | — | — | 439 | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 309 | 309 | — | — | 668 | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 133 | 133 | — | — | 6,104 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 388,619 | — | 388,619 | — | 2,416 | |
| Nitric acid | 776 | 776 | — | — | 1,060 | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 319 | 319 | — | — | 769 | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 149 | 149 | — | — | 6,095 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 481,688 | — | 481,688 | — | 4 | |
| Nitric acid | 863 | 863 | — | — | 439 | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 331 | 331 | — | — | 458 | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 166 | 166 | — | — | 6,900 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 538,538 | — | 538,538 | — | 3 | |
| Nitric acid | 951 | 951 | — | — | 496 | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 334 | 334 | — | — | 591 | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 188 | 188 | — | — | 9,783 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 430,930 | — | 430,930 | — | 442 | |
| Nitric acid | 788 | 788 | — | — | 360 | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 319 | 319 | — | — | 795 | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 143 | 143 | — | — | 6,019 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 229,119 | — | 229,119 | — | 1,943 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 168,569 | — | 168,569 | — | 650 | |
| Nitric acid | 900 | 900 | — | — | 460 | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 341 | 341 | — | — | 1,182 | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 231 | 231 | — | — | 12,575 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 157,474 | — | 157,474 | — | 622 | |
| Nitric acid | 883 | 883 | — | — | 490 | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 343 | 343 | — | — | 1,139 | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 227 | 227 | — | — | 12,077 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 224,489 | — | 224,489 | — | 1,990 | |
| Nitric acid | 904 | 904 | — | — | 770 | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 335 | 335 | — | — | 932 | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 215 | 215 | — | — | 11,218 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 145,866 | — | 145,866 | — | 1,258 | |
| Nitric acid | 873 | 873 | — | — | 664 | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 332 | 332 | — | — | 965 | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 222 | 222 | — | — | 11,519 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | 427,635 |
| Hydrogen fluoride | — | — | — | 74,947 |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | — | 6,056 | — | 60,095 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
KANTO CORPORATION
PORTLAND, OR
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Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | — | — | — | 48 |
|
LINDE ELECTRONICS & SPECIALTY GASES
PHOENIX, AZ
|
Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | — | 6,056 | — | — |
|
QUALAWASH HOLDING LLC VANCOUVER
VANCOUVER, WA
|
Hydrogen fluoride | — | — | — | 339 |
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KMG ELECTRONIC CHEMICALS INC
PUEBLO, CO
|
Hydrogen fluoride | — | — | — | 329 |
|
NORTHERN WASCO CO LDFL INC
THE DALLES, OR
|
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 3 | — | — | — |
|
KMG ELECTRONIC CHEMICALS INC
PUEBLO, CO
|
Nitric acid | — | — | — | 57 |
|
CASCADE COLUMBIA DISTRIBUTION CO
SHERWOOD, OR
|
Nitric acid | — | — | — | 382 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 426 | COLUMBIA BOULEVARD STP, PORTLAND |
| Nitric acid | — | COLUMBIA BOULEVARD STP, PORTLAND |
| Hydrogen fluoride | — | COLUMBIA BOULEVARD STP, PORTLAND |
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 achieved late but reported | Mar 1, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Dec 1, 2023 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 16, 2023 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Aug 16, 2023 | Sep 12, 2023 | Resolved |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Improper/ Incorrect Reporting | Feb 11, 2023 | Apr 4, 2024 | Resolved |
| cwa | Monitoring Violations - Failure to Monitor for Toxicity Requirements | Aug 1, 2019 | Nov 15, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | May 21, 2009 | May 21, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Nov 16, 1999 | Nov 18, 1999 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 12, 1999 | May 21, 1999 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 12, 1999 | May 13, 1999 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 6, 1988 | Oct 27, 1988 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 6, 1988 | Sep 2, 1988 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Jun 6, 1988 | Oct 27, 1988 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jan 16, 1985 | Feb 19, 1985 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Dec 3, 1984 | May 13, 1985 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 30, 1984 | Apr 11, 1985 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| pH range excursions, > 60 minutes | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.03 occur/d | 0.00 | +2,147,483,650% | Apr 2025 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 33.70 mg/L | 23.00 | +47% | Nov 2024 | Open |
| pH range excursions, > 60 minutes | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.07 occur/d | 0.00 | +2,147,483,650% | Oct 2021 | 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.