TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
RCRA
BARTON SOLVENTS INC - COUNCIL BLUFFS
Quick Summary
- •Released 4,053 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
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2135 9TH AVENUE
COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA 51501
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- POTTAWATTAMIE County
- Industry
- Wholesale Trade
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 424690
- Inspections
- 2 · last Nov 11, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Dec 10, 2015
- Registry ID
- 110000414445
How This Compares
#197
of 420 TRI reporters in IA
#148
of 898 TRI reporters in Wholesale Trade
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.
Emissions Trend (2015–2024)
-44% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 14,843 | — |
| 2016 | 4,117 | -72% |
| 2017 | 4,053 | -2% |
| 2018 | 7,175 | +77% |
| 2019 | 64 | -99% |
| 2020 | 10,254 | +15921% |
| 2021 | 7,178 | -30% |
| 2022 | 6,928 | -3% |
| 2023 | 6,670 | -4% |
| 2024 | 8,253 | +24% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Hexane | 2,628 | 2,628 | — | — | 3,428 | |
| Methanol | 1,975 | 1,975 | — | — | 18,740 | |
| Toluene | 1,873 | 1,873 | — | — | 15,710 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 1,269 | 1,269 | — | — | 1,338 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 255 | 255 | — | — | 311 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cyclohexane | 131 | 131 | — | — | 172 | |
| Cumene | 75 | 75 | — | — | 32 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 32 | 32 | — | — | 1,157 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 9 | 9 | — | — | 361 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene glycol | 4 | 4 | — | — | 1,294 | |
| Naphthalene | 1 | 1 | — | — | 79 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| tert-Butyl alcohol | 0 | 0 | — | — | 39 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Hexane | 2,821 | 2,821 | — | — | 2,342 | |
| Methanol | 2,406 | 2,406 | — | — | 10,394 | |
| Toluene | 1,041 | 1,041 | — | — | 5,311 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 284 | 284 | — | — | 1,133 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 61 | 61 | — | — | 264 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cumene | 22 | 22 | — | — | 22 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 19 | 19 | — | — | 193 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| tert-Butyl alcohol | 8 | 8 | — | — | 207 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 4 | 4 | — | — | 433 | |
| Cyclohexane | 1 | 1 | — | — | 1 | |
| Naphthalene | 0 | 0 | — | — | 23 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nonylphenol Ethoxylates | 0 | 0 | — | — | 14 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 6,414 | 6,414 | — | — | 32,660 | |
| n-Hexane | 259 | 259 | — | — | 423 | |
| Toluene | 190 | 190 | — | — | 868 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 23 | 23 | — | — | 306 | |
| Cyclohexane | 13 | 13 | — | — | 22 | |
| tert-Butyl alcohol | 7 | 7 | — | — | 84 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 6 | 6 | — | — | 90 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 5 | 5 | — | — | 62 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 4 | 4 | — | — | 123 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 3 | 3 | — | — | 146 | |
| Cumene | 1 | 1 | — | — | 17 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Naphthalene | 1 | 1 | — | — | 15 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Certain glycol ethers | 1 | 1 | — | — | 85 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 0 | 0 | — | — | 159 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 6,644 | 6,644 | — | — | 33,881 | |
| n-Hexane | 269 | 269 | — | — | 439 | |
| Toluene | 197 | 197 | — | — | 901 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 24 | 24 | — | — | 318 | |
| Cyclohexane | 14 | 14 | — | — | 23 | |
| tert-Butyl alcohol | 7 | 7 | — | — | 87 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 7 | 7 | — | — | 94 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 6 | 6 | — | — | 64 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 5 | 5 | — | — | 128 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 4 | 4 | — | — | 151 | |
| Cumene | 1 | 1 | — | — | 17 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Naphthalene | 1 | 1 | — | — | 16 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Certain glycol ethers | 1 | 1 | — | — | 88 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 0 | 0 | — | — | 165 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 9,491 | 9,491 | — | — | 48,402 | |
| n-Hexane | 385 | 385 | — | — | 628 | |
| Toluene | 282 | 282 | — | — | 1,287 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 34 | 34 | — | — | 454 | |
| Cyclohexane | 20 | 20 | — | — | 33 | |
| tert-Butyl alcohol | 10 | 10 | — | — | 125 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 9 | 9 | — | — | 134 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 8 | 8 | — | — | 91 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 7 | 7 | — | — | 183 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 5 | 5 | — | — | 216 | |
| Cumene | 2 | 2 | — | — | 24 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Naphthalene | 1 | 1 | — | — | 23 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Certain glycol ethers | 1 | 1 | — | — | 179 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 0 | 0 | — | — | 236 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 59 | 59 | — | — | 2,460 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 4 | 4 | — | — | 325 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 1 | 1 | — | — | 287 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 6,569 | 6,569 | — | — | 64,552 | |
| n-Hexane | 359 | 359 | — | — | 693 | |
| Toluene | 170 | 170 | — | — | 1,435 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 42 | 42 | — | — | 1,232 | |
| Cyclohexane | 18 | 18 | — | — | 37 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 11 | 11 | — | — | 337 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 3 | 3 | — | — | 119 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cumene | 2 | 2 | — | — | 37 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Certain glycol ethers | 1 | 1 | — | — | 261 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 1 | 1 | — | — | 339 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 0 | 0 | — | — | 107 | |
| Naphthalene | 0 | 0 | — | — | 47 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Butyl alcohol | — | — | — | — | 251 | |
| Dibutyl phthalate | — | — | — | — | 66 | |
| Methanol | 3,635 | 3,635 | — | — | 45,680 | |
| Toluene | 257 | 257 | — | — | 1,581 | |
| n-Hexane | 84 | 84 | — | — | 907 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 52 | 52 | — | — | 1,422 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 14 | 14 | — | — | 389 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cyclohexane | 4 | 4 | — | — | 45 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 2 | 2 | — | — | 184 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cumene | 2 | 2 | — | — | 47 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Certain glycol ethers | 1 | 1 | — | — | 280 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 1 | 1 | — | — | 370 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 1 | 1 | — | — | 101 | |
| Naphthalene | 0 | 0 | — | — | 34 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dibutyl phthalate | — | — | — | — | 233 | |
| Methanol | 3,804 | 3,804 | — | — | 70,880 | |
| Toluene | 166 | 166 | — | — | 2,059 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 72 | 72 | — | — | 1,843 | |
| n-Hexane | 48 | 48 | — | — | 720 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 18 | 18 | — | — | 476 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cumene | 3 | 3 | — | — | 60 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cyclohexane | 2 | 2 | — | — | 36 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 1 | 1 | — | — | 125 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Certain glycol ethers | 1 | 1 | — | — | 299 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 1 | 1 | — | — | 523 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 0 | 0 | — | — | 107 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 0 | 0 | — | — | 365 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 10,668 | 10,668 | — | — | 58,590 | |
| Toluene | 2,201 | 2,201 | — | — | 2,029 | |
| n-Hexane | 1,131 | 1,131 | — | — | 631 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 414 | 414 | — | — | 419 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 231 | 231 | — | — | 1,418 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 70 | 70 | — | — | 880 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cyclohexane | 56 | 56 | — | — | 31 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 44 | 44 | — | — | 140 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cumene | 10 | 10 | — | — | 57 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 10 | 10 | — | — | 516 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 5 | 5 | — | — | 321 | |
| Naphthalene | 1 | 1 | — | — | 57 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene glycol | 1 | 1 | — | — | 265 | |
| Dibutyl phthalate | 0 | 0 | — | — | 101 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cumene | — | — | 32 | — |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | — | — | 361 | — |
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | 1,294 | — |
| Cyclohexane | — | — | 172 | — |
| Methanol | — | — | 18,740 | — |
| Naphthalene | — | — | 79 | — |
| tert-Butyl alcohol | — | — | 39 | — |
| Ethylbenzene | — | — | 311 | — |
| Toluene | — | — | 15,710 | — |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | 1,338 | — |
| n-Hexane | — | — | 3,428 | — |
| n-Butyl alcohol | — | — | 1,157 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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WRR ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES CO INC
EAU CLAIRE, WI
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Cumene | — | — | 32 | — |
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WRR ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES CO INC
EAU CLAIRE, WI
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Cyclohexane | — | — | 172 | — |
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WRR ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES CO INC
EAU CLAIRE, WI
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Ethylbenzene | — | — | 311 | — |
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WRR ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES CO INC
EAU CLAIRE, WI
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n-Hexane | — | — | 3,428 | — |
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WRR ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES CO INC
EAU CLAIRE, WI
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tert-Butyl alcohol | — | — | 39 | — |
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WRR ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES CO INC
EAU CLAIRE, WI
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Toluene | — | — | 15,710 | — |
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WRR ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES CO INC
EAU CLAIRE, WI
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Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | 1,338 | — |
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WRR ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES CO INC
EAU CLAIRE, WI
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Methanol | — | — | 18,740 | — |
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WRR ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES CO INC
EAU CLAIRE, WI
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Naphthalene | — | — | 79 | — |
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WRR ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES CO INC
EAU CLAIRE, WI
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Methyl isobutyl ketone | — | — | 361 | — |
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WRR ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES CO INC
EAU CLAIRE, WI
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Ethylene glycol | — | — | 1,294 | — |
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WRR ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES CO INC
EAU CLAIRE, WI
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n-Butyl alcohol | — | — | 1,157 | — |
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: General | Apr 17, 2018 | Apr 30, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Dec 21, 2010 | Dec 10, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Dec 21, 2010 | Dec 10, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Dec 21, 2010 | Mar 4, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Apr 9, 2010 | Dec 10, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Mar 23, 2010 | Mar 23, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 23, 2010 | Apr 1, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jul 23, 2001 | Jul 30, 2001 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 29, 2000 | Jul 30, 2001 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 26, 1988 | Nov 21, 1998 | 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.
INITIAL CIVIL JUDICIAL ACTION FOR COMPLIANCE AND/OR MONETARY PENALTY
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IAD089570063-001 · Apr 2, 2019
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IAD089570063-002 · Aug 5, 1988
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