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POLYURETHANE SPECIALTIES COMPANY INCORPORATED
Quick Summary
- •Released 1,114 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 $58,092 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
-
624 SCHUYLER AVE.
LYNDHURST, NJ 07071
View on map ↗ - County
- BERGEN County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325211
- Inspections
- 5 · last May 22, 2024
- Total Penalties
- $58,092 · last Jun 27, 2025
- Registry ID
- 110000318834
How This Compares
#112
of 317 TRI reporters in NJ
#6,960
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
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
9
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
0
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)
-47% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1,285 | — |
| 2016 | 989 | -23% |
| 2017 | 1,114 | +13% |
| 2018 | 1,101 | -1% |
| 2019 | 217 | -80% |
| 2020 | 931 | +328% |
| 2021 | 994 | +7% |
| 2022 | 876 | -12% |
| 2023 | 697 | -20% |
| 2024 | 680 | -2% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene diisocyanate (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene-2,4-diisocyanate | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Diisocyanates | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 478 | 478 | — | — | — | |
| N,N-Dimethylformamide | 121 | 121 | — | — | 25,192 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene glycol | 81 | 81 | — | — | 15,876 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene-2,4-diisocyanate | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Diisocyanates | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Toluene diisocyanate (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 497 | 497 | — | — | 9,137 | |
| N,N-Dimethylformamide | 110 | 110 | — | — | 9,137 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene glycol | 90 | 90 | — | — | 14,361 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diisocyanates | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Toluene diisocyanate (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene-2,4-diisocyanate | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 570 | 570 | — | — | 9,346 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 161 | 161 | — | — | 22,031 | |
| N,N-Dimethylformamide | 145 | 145 | — | — | 9,346 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene diisocyanate (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Diisocyanates | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Toluene-2,4-diisocyanate | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 625 | 625 | — | — | 9,228 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 210 | 210 | — | — | 25,156 | |
| N,N-Dimethylformamide | 159 | 159 | — | — | 9,228 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene diisocyanate (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Diisocyanates | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Toluene-2,4-diisocyanate | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 568 | 568 | — | — | 9,565 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 218 | 218 | — | — | 29,608 | |
| N,N-Dimethylformamide | 145 | 145 | — | — | 9,565 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene glycol | 217 | 217 | — | — | 33,840 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene diisocyanate (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene-2,4-diisocyanate | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Diisocyanates | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 745 | 745 | — | — | 8,498 | |
| N,N-Dimethylformamide | 189 | 189 | — | — | 8,498 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene glycol | 167 | 167 | — | — | 20,618 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diisocyanates | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Toluene-2,4-diisocyanate | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene diisocyanate (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 726 | 726 | — | — | 9,481 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 204 | 204 | — | — | 20,223 | |
| N,N-Dimethylformamide | 184 | 184 | — | — | 9,481 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diisocyanates | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Toluene diisocyanate (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene-2,4-diisocyanate | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 690 | 690 | — | — | 10,200 | |
| N,N-Dimethylformamide | 175 | 175 | — | — | 10,200 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene glycol | 124 | 124 | — | — | 17,218 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene diisocyanate (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene-2,4-diisocyanate | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Diisocyanates | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 865 | 865 | — | — | 7,332 | |
| N,N-Dimethylformamide | 219 | 219 | — | — | 7,332 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene glycol | 201 | 201 | — | — | 30,892 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | 14,606 |
| N,N-Dimethylformamide | — | — | — | 25,192 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC
MIDDLESEX, NJ
|
N,N-Dimethylformamide | — | — | — | 25,192 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Ethylene glycol | 15,876 | PASSAIC VALLEY SEWER COMM, NEWARK |
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 unachieved and not reported | Jun 27, 2025 | Oct 29, 2025 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Jun 1, 2022 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Jun 1, 2022 | Nov 30, 2023 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jun 1, 2022 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jun 1, 2022 | Nov 30, 2023 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Jun 1, 2022 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Jun 1, 2022 | Nov 30, 2023 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jun 1, 2022 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jun 1, 2022 | Nov 30, 2023 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jun 1, 2021 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jun 1, 2021 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Jun 1, 2021 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Jun 1, 2021 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jun 1, 2020 | Mar 10, 2022 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Jun 1, 2020 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Jun 1, 2020 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jun 1, 2020 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Jun 1, 2020 | Mar 10, 2022 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jun 1, 2020 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jun 1, 2020 | Mar 10, 2022 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Jun 1, 2020 | Mar 10, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Nov 19, 2019 | Sep 22, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Air Emission Standards for Process Vents | Nov 19, 2019 | Sep 22, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Air Emission Standards for Tanks, Surface Impoundments and Containers | Nov 19, 2019 | Sep 22, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Nov 19, 2019 | Sep 22, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Nov 19, 2019 | Sep 22, 2021 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jun 1, 2019 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jun 1, 2019 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Application Incomplete | Jun 11, 2018 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jun 1, 2018 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jun 1, 2018 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jun 1, 2017 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jun 1, 2017 | Oct 2, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Apr 15, 2015 | Jul 10, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 5, 2008 | Feb 5, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Nov 20, 2002 | Mar 26, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jan 31, 1995 | Feb 14, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Aug 8, 1990 | Oct 1, 1990 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 8, 1990 | Oct 1, 1990 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 8, 1990 | Oct 1, 1990 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 28, 1986 | Apr 14, 1988 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Apr 18, 1986 | Mar 25, 1987 | 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.
Administrative - Formal
· Case 02-1991-0030
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case NJ-NEA2300010111333 · Jun 27, 2025
$18,092
Administrative - Formal
· Case 02-2021-7104 · Aug 2, 2021
$20,000
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NJD000314682-001 · Feb 5, 2008
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NJD000314682-000 · Jan 31, 1995
INITIAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NJD000314682-006 · Dec 27, 1990
$135,863
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NJD000314682-007 · Aug 8, 1990
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NJD000314682-005 · Jan 13, 1987
$2,500
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NJD000314682-002 · Apr 28, 1986
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