ELEMENTIS SPECIALTIES
Quick Summary
- •Released 699 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
-
400 CLAREMONT AVE
JERSEY CITY, NJ 07304
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- HUDSON County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325199
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last May 21, 2012
- Registry ID
- 110000319806
How This Compares
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.
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 2,000 | — |
| 2016 | 6,002 | +200% |
| 2017 | 699 | -88% |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 378 | 378 | — | — | 20,881 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 318 | 318 | — | — | 13,675 | |
| Copper compounds | 3 | 3 | — | — | 345 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 2,718 | 2,718 | — | — | 16,484 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 1,788 | 1,788 | — | — | 14,869 | |
| Copper compounds | 822 | — | — | 822 | 4,939 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 674 | 674 | — | — | 5,261 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 1,000 | 1,000 | — | — | 6,819 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 500 | 500 | — | — | 1,661 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Certain glycol ethers | 500 | 500 | — | — | 4,355 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | 11,593 | 4,179 | 6,889 |
| Certain glycol ethers | — | 7,729 | 3,720 | 3,406 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
SAFETY-KLEEN SYSTEMS INC
LINDEN, NJ
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | 11,593 | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS
BALTIMORE, MD
|
Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | 959 |
|
EQ DETROIT INC
DETROIT, MI
|
Certain glycol ethers | — | — | 3,720 | — |
|
SAFETY-KLEEN SYSTEMS INC
LINDEN, NJ
|
Certain glycol ethers | — | 7,729 | — | — |
|
STERI CYCLE
SOUTHAMPTON, PA
|
Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | 629 |
|
STERI CYCLE
SOUTHAMPTON, PA
|
Copper compounds | 33 | — | — | — |
|
GROWS WASTE MANAGEMENT
MORRISVILLE, PA
|
Copper compounds | 7 | — | — | — |
|
EQ DETROIT INC
DETROIT, MI
|
Copper compounds | 250 | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS
BALTIMORE, MD
|
Copper compounds | 55 | — | — | — |
|
EQ DETROIT INC
DETROIT, MI
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | 1,275 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS
BALTIMORE, MD
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | 3,834 |
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 Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 30, 2016 | Aug 30, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Sep 23, 2014 | Sep 23, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Sep 23, 2014 | Sep 23, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 23, 2014 | Nov 17, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Sep 22, 2011 | Sep 30, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 28, 2005 | Apr 20, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 10, 2003 | Jun 24, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 3, 1999 | Apr 1, 1999 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 23, 1990 | Jun 24, 1990 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 6, 1988 | Aug 18, 1988 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jul 12, 1985 | Sep 26, 1986 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jul 11, 1985 | Jun 28, 1985 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Dec 16, 1983 | Sep 14, 1984 | 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.