BENJAMIN MOORE & CO.
Quick Summary
- •Released 106 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
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134 LISTER AVENUE
NEWARK, NJ 07105
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- ESSEX County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325510
- Inspections
- 2 · last May 22, 2024
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Feb 2, 2011
- Registry ID
- 110000319307
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 | 121 | — |
| 2016 | 101 | -17% |
| 2017 | 106 | +5% |
| 2018 | 103 | -3% |
| 2019 | 116 | +12% |
| 2020 | 143 | +23% |
| 2021 | 170 | +19% |
| 2022 | 155 | -9% |
| 2023 | 5 | -97% |
| 2024 | 68 | +1261% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Vinyl acetate | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury | — | — | — | — | 0 | |
| Nonylphenol Ethoxylates | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 64 | 64 | — | — | 1,472 | |
| 3-Iodo-2-propynyl butylcarbamate | 4 | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Lead | 0 | 0 | — | — | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercury | — | — | — | — | 0 | |
| Vinyl acetate | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nonylphenol Ethoxylates | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 3-Iodo-2-propynyl butylcarbamate | 4 | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 1,120 | |
| Lead | 0 | 0 | — | — | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercury | — | — | — | — | 0 | |
| Nonylphenol Ethoxylates | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Vinyl acetate | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 151 | 151 | — | — | 115 | |
| 3-Iodo-2-propynyl butylcarbamate | 4 | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Lead | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonylphenol Ethoxylates | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Vinyl acetate | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 170 | 170 | — | — | 148 | |
| Lead | 0 | 0 | — | — | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonylphenol Ethoxylates | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 138 | 138 | — | — | 454 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 5 | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Lead | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Vinyl acetate | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 116 | 116 | — | — | 384 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vinyl acetate | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 103 | 103 | — | — | 351 | |
| Lead | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vinyl acetate | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 106 | 106 | — | — | 349 | |
| Lead | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vinyl acetate | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 101 | 101 | — | — | 327 | |
| Lead | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vinyl acetate | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 95 | 95 | — | — | 327 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 26 | 26 | — | — | 357 | |
| Lead | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
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 | — | 500 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
JG ENVIRONMENTAL
LANCASTER, PA
|
Lead | 1 | — | — | — |
|
JG ENVIRONMENTAL
LANCASTER, PA
|
Mercury | 0 | — | — | — |
|
JG ENVIRONMENTAL
LANCASTER, PA
|
Zinc compounds | 1,472 | — | — | — |
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 | FRV | May 22, 2024 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | May 22, 2024 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Jul 9, 2021 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Jan 22, 2020 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Jun 30, 2018 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jun 30, 2018 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jun 30, 2018 | Nov 15, 2018 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Jun 30, 2018 | Nov 15, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 24, 2012 | Mar 27, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Oct 21, 2008 | Dec 1, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Oct 21, 2008 | Dec 1, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Oct 21, 2008 | Dec 1, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 13, 1992 | May 5, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Apr 13, 1992 | May 5, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Feb 28, 1986 | Oct 16, 1986 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 24, 1985 | Sep 7, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Apr 11, 1984 | May 7, 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.