Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Water Act
RCRA
AVERY DENNISON PERFORMANCE POLYMERS
Quick Summary
- •Released 19,151 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
-
171 DRAKETOWN ROAD
MILL HALL, PA 17751
View on map ↗ - County
- CLINTON County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325520
- Inspections
- 13 · last May 12, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Dec 3, 2014
- Registry ID
- 110042074698
How This Compares
#123
of 920 TRI reporters in PA
#2,890
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.
0
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
1
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)
+132% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 7,266 | — |
| 2016 | 14,847 | +104% |
| 2017 | 19,151 | +29% |
| 2018 | 23,720 | +24% |
| 2019 | 11,653 | -51% |
| 2020 | 21,239 | +82% |
| 2021 | 17,155 | -19% |
| 2022 | 16,369 | -5% |
| 2023 | 16,233 | -1% |
| 2024 | 16,840 | +4% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Styrene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ethylbenzene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethyl acrylate | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 6,843 | 6,843 | — | — | 152,695 | |
| n-Hexane | 5,128 | 5,128 | — | — | 56,997 | |
| Vinyl acetate | 3,438 | 3,438 | — | — | 18,540 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Butyl acrylate | 1,102 | 1,102 | — | — | 1,360 | |
| Methyl acrylate | 217 | 217 | — | — | 930 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methyl methacrylate | 109 | 109 | — | — | 59 | |
| Acrylic acid | 3 | 3 | — | — | — |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ethylbenzene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethyl acrylate | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Styrene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 5,643 | 5,643 | — | — | 158,628 | |
| n-Hexane | 5,533 | 5,533 | — | — | 64,638 | |
| Vinyl acetate | 3,141 | 3,141 | — | — | 17,194 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Butyl acrylate | 991 | 991 | — | — | 3,240 | |
| Ammonia | 680 | 680 | — | — | 2,353 | |
| Methyl acrylate | 155 | 155 | — | — | 1,020 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methyl methacrylate | 88 | 88 | — | — | 29 | |
| Acrylic acid | 3 | 3 | — | — | — |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ethylbenzene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Styrene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethyl acrylate | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 5,640 | 5,640 | — | — | 285,127 | |
| n-Hexane | 4,955 | 4,955 | — | — | 69,275 | |
| Vinyl acetate | 3,317 | 3,317 | — | — | 33,174 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Butyl acrylate | 1,249 | 1,249 | — | — | 2,342 | |
| Ammonia | 851 | 851 | — | — | 3,455 | |
| Methyl acrylate | 228 | 228 | — | — | 723 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methyl methacrylate | 127 | 127 | — | — | 36 | |
| Acrylic acid | 4 | 4 | — | — | — |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylbenzene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Styrene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ethyl acrylate | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 6,398 | 6,398 | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 5,465 | 5,451 | 14 | — | 212,011 | |
| Vinyl acetate | 3,334 | 3,334 | — | — | 6,863 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Butyl acrylate | 874 | 874 | — | — | 5,322 | |
| Ammonia | 773 | 773 | — | — | 2,320 | |
| Methyl acrylate | 190 | 190 | — | — | 819 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methyl methacrylate | 100 | 100 | — | — | 115 | |
| Acrylic acid | 23 | 23 | — | — | 51 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ethylbenzene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethyl acrylate | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Styrene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 6,750 | 6,750 | — | — | 228,233 | |
| Vinyl acetate | 6,278 | 6,278 | — | — | 52,495 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 5,991 | 5,991 | — | — | 200,015 | |
| Butyl acrylate | 901 | 901 | — | — | 4,520 | |
| Ammonia | 856 | 856 | — | — | 1,713 | |
| Methyl acrylate | 295 | 295 | — | — | 825 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methyl methacrylate | 154 | 154 | — | — | 24 | |
| Acrylic acid | 15 | 15 | — | — | 34 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vinyl acetate | 5,876 | 5,876 | — | — | 6,723 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 5,754 | 5,754 | — | — | 247,570 | |
| Acrylic acid | 23 | 23 | — | — | — |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethyl acrylate | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Styrene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 11,289 | 11,289 | — | — | 246,716 | |
| Toluene | 7,834 | 7,834 | — | — | 284,616 | |
| Vinyl acetate | 2,405 | 2,405 | — | — | 6,065 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Butyl acrylate | 1,001 | 1,001 | — | — | 3,682 | |
| Ammonia | 768 | 768 | — | — | 1,694 | |
| Methyl acrylate | 267 | 267 | — | — | 750 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methyl methacrylate | 140 | 140 | — | — | 89 | |
| Acrylic acid | 16 | 16 | — | — | 46 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Styrene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ethyl acrylate | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 5,693 | 5,693 | — | — | 234,603 | |
| n-Hexane | 5,561 | 5,561 | — | — | 189,559 | |
| Vinyl acetate | 5,126 | 5,126 | — | — | 6,143 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Butyl acrylate | 1,279 | 1,279 | — | — | 9,970 | |
| Ammonia | 919 | 919 | — | — | 19,895 | |
| Methyl acrylate | 377 | 377 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methyl methacrylate | 173 | 173 | — | — | 355 | |
| Acrylic acid | 23 | 23 | — | — | 330 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Styrene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ethyl acrylate | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 5,991 | 5,991 | — | — | 319,316 | |
| Vinyl acetate | 2,962 | 2,962 | — | — | 15,902 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 2,518 | 2,518 | — | — | 208,077 | |
| Butyl acrylate | 1,800 | 1,800 | — | — | 3,777 | |
| Ammonia | 964 | 964 | — | — | 616 | |
| Methyl acrylate | 400 | 400 | — | — | 97 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methyl methacrylate | 189 | 189 | — | — | 79 | |
| Acrylic acid | 24 | 24 | — | — | 550 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ethyl acrylate | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polychlorinated alkanes (C10-C13) | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Styrene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 2,244 | 2,244 | — | — | 270,033 | |
| Butyl acrylate | 1,778 | 1,778 | — | — | 2,084 | |
| Ammonia | 837 | 837 | — | — | 1,362 | |
| Vinyl acetate | 791 | 791 | — | — | 542 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 622 | 622 | — | — | 269,935 | |
| Methyl acrylate | 481 | 481 | — | — | 1,899 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methyl methacrylate | 479 | 479 | — | — | 158 | |
| Acrylic acid | 33 | 33 | — | — | 423 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Hexane | — | — | 56,997 | — |
| Butyl acrylate | — | — | 1,360 | — |
| Toluene | — | — | 152,680 | — |
| Methyl acrylate | — | — | 930 | — |
| Acrylic acid | — | — | — | 239 |
| Vinyl acetate | — | — | 18,525 | 35,600 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
CHEMTRON CORPORATION
AVON, OH
|
Butyl acrylate | — | — | 1,235 | — |
|
US INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGIES INC
LIVONIA, MI
|
Butyl acrylate | — | — | 125 | — |
|
CHEMTRON CORPORATION
AVON, OH
|
Vinyl acetate | — | — | 18,525 | — |
|
CHEMTRON CORPORATION
AVON, OH
|
n-Hexane | — | — | 49,523 | — |
|
US INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGIES INC
LIVONIA, MI
|
n-Hexane | — | — | 7,474 | — |
|
CHEMTRON CORPORATION
AVON, OH
|
Toluene | — | — | 84,218 | — |
|
US INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGIES INC
LIVONIA, MI
|
Toluene | — | — | 68,462 | — |
|
CHEMTRON CORPORATION
AVON, OH
|
Methyl acrylate | — | — | 930 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 15 | CITY OF LOCK HAVEN WATER DEPT, LOCK HAVEN |
| Methyl methacrylate | 59 | CITY OF LOCK HAVEN WATER DEPT, LOCK HAVEN |
| Vinyl acetate | 15 | CITY OF LOCK HAVEN WATER DEPT, LOCK HAVEN |
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 | Permit Violations - Discharge Without a Valid Permit | Aug 7, 2023 | Aug 7, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Jun 15, 2023 | Jun 15, 2023 | Resolved |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Discharge Without a Valid Permit | May 9, 2023 | May 12, 2023 | Resolved |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Discharge Without a Valid Permit | Feb 21, 2023 | May 4, 2023 | Resolved |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Discharge Without a Valid Permit | Aug 26, 2022 | Sep 6, 2022 | Resolved |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Discharge Without a Valid Permit | Aug 17, 2022 | Sep 1, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 13, 2022 | Jul 19, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jul 13, 2022 | Jul 13, 2022 | Resolved |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Discharge Without a Valid Permit | Feb 28, 2022 | Apr 6, 2022 | Resolved |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Numeric effluent violation | Feb 22, 2019 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Numeric effluent violation | Jan 18, 2018 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Mar 4, 2015 | Mar 26, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Dec 6, 2013 | Mar 31, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Apr 9, 2013 | Apr 22, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Apr 9, 2013 | Apr 22, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Feb 14, 2011 | Feb 14, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Dec 22, 2008 | Jan 22, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Dec 5, 2007 | Dec 5, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 25, 2005 | Aug 9, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 25, 2005 | Aug 9, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Sep 24, 2004 | May 25, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 25, 2003 | Mar 25, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 25, 2003 | Mar 25, 2003 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.20 mg/L | 1.17 | +88% | May 2018 | 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.
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-PAD065649527-103 · Jul 22, 2022
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case PA-R234814_12032014 · Dec 3, 2014
$1,500
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-PAD065649527-102 · Apr 23, 2013
CONSENT ASSESSMENT OF CIVIL PENALTY
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-PAD065649527-101 · Apr 29, 2011
$2,000
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-PAD065649527-100 · Feb 28, 2011
Administrative - Formal
· Case 03-2007-0015 · Dec 29, 2006
$77,700
INITIAL CIVIL JUDICIAL ACTION FOR COMPLIANCE AND/OR MONETARY PENALTY
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-PAD065649527-001 · Apr 14, 2003
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