ARCH CHEMICALS
Quick Summary
- •Released 2,838 lbs of toxic chemicals to the environment in the most recent TRI reporting year.
- •Assessed $16,225 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
-
100 MCKEE ROAD
ROCHESTER, NY 14611
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- MONROE County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325199
- Inspections
- 1 · last Jul 18, 2023
- Total Penalties
- $16,225 · last Sep 5, 2017
- Registry ID
- 110000327931
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 | 4,058 | — |
| 2016 | 3,802 | -6% |
| 2017 | 2,838 | -25% |
| 2018 | 3,217 | +13% |
| 2019 | 258 | -92% |
| 2020 | 553 | +114% |
| 2021 | 1,010 | +83% |
| 2022 | 243 | -76% |
| 2023 | 150 | -38% |
| 2024 | 2 | -99% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 2 | 2 | — | — | 124,286 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pyridine | 81 | 81 | — | — | 51,177 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chlorine | 58 | 58 | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 11 | 11 | — | — | 209,908 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pyridine | 136 | 136 | — | — | 23,742 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chlorine | 91 | 91 | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 16 | 16 | — | — | 404,282 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pyridine | 500 | 500 | — | — | 29,732 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chlorine | 255 | 255 | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 255 | 255 | — | — | 431,142 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 324 | 324 | — | — | 350,606 | |
| Pyridine | 143 | 143 | — | — | 45,656 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chlorine | 86 | 86 | — | — | — |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 32,817 | |
| Pyridine | 151 | 151 | — | — | 91,914 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chlorine | 107 | 107 | — | — | — |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 49,909 | |
| Methanol | 2,273 | 2,273 | — | — | 9,112 | |
| 3-Iodo-2-propynyl butylcarbamate | 344 | 344 | — | — | 1,199 | |
| Zinc compounds | 334 | 334 | — | — | 717,319 | |
| Pyridine | 152 | 152 | — | — | 86,180 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chlorine | 114 | 114 | — | — | — | |
| Nitric acid | 0 | 0 | — | — | — |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 49,348 | |
| Methanol | 2,005 | 2,005 | — | — | 6,969 | |
| Zinc compounds | 334 | 334 | — | — | 411,520 | |
| 3-Iodo-2-propynyl butylcarbamate | 247 | 247 | — | — | 3,350 | |
| Pyridine | 146 | 146 | — | — | 110,415 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chlorine | 106 | 106 | — | — | — | |
| Nitric acid | 0 | 0 | — | — | — |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 67,054 | |
| Methanol | 2,895 | 2,895 | — | — | 7,239 | |
| 3-Iodo-2-propynyl butylcarbamate | 329 | 329 | — | — | 1,610 | |
| Zinc compounds | 314 | 314 | — | — | 257,006 | |
| Pyridine | 146 | 146 | — | — | 46,647 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chlorine | 118 | 118 | — | — | — | |
| Nitric acid | 0 | 0 | — | — | — |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 69,508 | |
| Methanol | 2,895 | 2,895 | — | — | 12,601 | |
| 3-Iodo-2-propynyl butylcarbamate | 598 | 598 | — | — | 4,999 | |
| Zinc compounds | 314 | 314 | — | — | 251,655 | |
| Pyridine | 143 | 143 | — | — | 36,095 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chlorine | 107 | 107 | — | — | — | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 1 | 1 | — | — | 875 | |
| Nitric acid | 0 | 0 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | — | 25,901 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
EQ DETROIT INC
DETROIT, MI
|
Zinc compounds | 4,729 | — | — | — |
|
MILLSEAT LANDFILL
BERGEN, NY
|
Zinc compounds | 52,540 | — | — | — |
|
MODERN LANDFILL INC
MODEL CITY, NY
|
Zinc compounds | 66,976 | — | — | — |
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING LLC
EAST CHICAGO, IN
|
Zinc compounds | 1 | — | — | — |
|
ENVIRITE OF PENNSYLVANIA INC
YORK, PA
|
Zinc compounds | 0 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 40 | FRANK E VAN LARE WASTEWATER TREATMENT, ROCHESTER |
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 | May 29, 2019 | May 29, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Jun 26, 2017 | Sep 5, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program General Information | Jun 26, 2017 | Sep 5, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Jun 26, 2017 | Sep 5, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 26, 2017 | Sep 5, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Jun 26, 2017 | Sep 5, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 26, 2017 | Sep 5, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Feb 10, 2010 | Mar 19, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Feb 10, 2010 | Mar 19, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jan 30, 2007 | Apr 20, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 17, 2004 | Jan 5, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 20, 1998 | Jun 1, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 6, 1990 | Apr 23, 1990 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Sep 15, 1988 | Mar 6, 1990 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 26, 1987 | Nov 5, 1987 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Dec 1, 1986 | Jun 5, 1987 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 5, 1986 | Apr 30, 1986 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 2, 1984 | Sep 11, 1984 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 20, 1984 | Dec 5, 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.