TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
RCRA
AMERICAN COLORS INC DISPERSION PLANT SANDUSKY OHIO
Quick Summary
- •Released 1,200 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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1110 EDGEWATER AVE.
SANDUSKY, OH 44870
View on map ↗ - County
- ERIE County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325510
- Inspections
- 1 · last Aug 11, 2022
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Jan 13, 2004
- Registry ID
- 110000391772
How This Compares
#502
of 1,142 TRI reporters in OH
#6,881
of 16,877 TRI reporters in Manufacturing
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)
+147% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1,000 | — |
| 2016 | 750 | -25% |
| 2017 | 1,200 | +60% |
| 2018 | 3,200 | +167% |
| 2019 | 12,590 | +293% |
| 2020 | 12,063 | -4% |
| 2021 | 7,898 | -35% |
| 2022 | 3,436 | -56% |
| 2023 | 2,490 | -28% |
| 2024 | 2,472 | -1% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 1,824 | 1,824 | — | — | 455 | |
| Toluene | 366 | 366 | — | — | 346 | |
| Antimony compounds | 282 | 282 | — | — | 140 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 1,920 | 1,920 | — | — | 960 | |
| Toluene | 570 | 570 | — | — | 560 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 1,810 | 1,810 | — | — | 905 | |
| Toluene | 1,626 | 1,626 | — | — | 810 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 3,666 | 3,666 | — | — | 1,840 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 2,922 | 2,922 | — | — | 2,118 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 1,310 | 1,310 | — | — | 207 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 3,936 | 3,936 | — | — | 2,200 | |
| Toluene | 3,898 | 3,898 | — | — | 2,300 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 2,142 | 2,142 | — | — | 200 | |
| Diisocyanates | 2,087 | 2,087 | — | — | 100 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diisocyanates | 5,500 | 5,500 | — | — | 300 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 2,000 | 2,000 | — | — | 1,200 | |
| Toluene | 2,000 | 2,000 | — | — | 400 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 2,000 | 2,000 | — | — | 550 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 1,090 | 1,090 | — | — | 100 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 1,400 | 1,400 | — | — | 850 | |
| Toluene | 900 | 900 | — | — | 200 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 900 | 900 | — | — | 200 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 1,200 | 1,200 | — | — | 750 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 750 | 750 | — | — | 250 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 750 | 750 | — | — | 250 | |
| Molybdenum trioxide | 250 | 250 | — | — | 250 | ♦ 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 |
|---|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
CHEMICAL SOLVENTS INC
CLEVELAND, OH
|
Antimony compounds | 140 | — | — | — |
|
CHEMICAL SOLVENTS INC
CLEVELAND, OH
|
Toluene | 346 | — | — | — |
|
CHEMICAL SOLVENTS INC
CLEVELAND, OH
|
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 455 | — | — | — |
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 | Aug 11, 2022 | Aug 15, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Aug 11, 2022 | Aug 15, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Preparedness. Prevention, and Emergency Procedures for LQGs | Aug 11, 2022 | Aug 22, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Nov 7, 2016 | Dec 30, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Nov 7, 2016 | Dec 6, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Nov 7, 2016 | Dec 30, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Nov 7, 2016 | Nov 7, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Nov 7, 2016 | Apr 6, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Air Emission Standards for Tanks, Surface Impoundments and Containers | Mar 16, 2016 | Sep 21, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 16, 2016 | Sep 21, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Mar 16, 2016 | Sep 21, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Mar 16, 2016 | Sep 21, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 16, 2016 | Sep 21, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Mar 16, 2016 | Sep 21, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Mar 16, 2016 | Sep 21, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | May 14, 2012 | Jun 11, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 14, 2012 | May 14, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | May 14, 2012 | May 14, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Jan 8, 2008 | Mar 11, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jan 8, 2008 | Jan 8, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Jan 8, 2008 | Mar 11, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Jan 8, 2008 | Mar 11, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Jan 8, 2008 | Jan 8, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Closure and Post-Closure | May 29, 2002 | Mar 22, 2004 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Nov 27, 2001 | Jun 25, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Nov 27, 2001 | Jun 25, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Nov 27, 2001 | Jun 25, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Nov 27, 2001 | Jun 25, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 8, 1996 | Oct 10, 1996 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 8, 1996 | Aug 22, 1996 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | May 8, 1996 | Aug 22, 1996 | 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.
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD986966323-015 · Sep 16, 2022
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD986966323-014 · Jan 17, 2017
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD986966323-012 · Dec 7, 2016
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD986966323-011 · Nov 16, 2016
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD986966323-010 · Jun 4, 2012
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD986966323-009 · Feb 7, 2008
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD986966323-008 · Jan 13, 2004
$37,180
Director-Division Warning Letter
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD986966323-006 · Mar 24, 2003
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD986966323-007 · Jul 25, 2002
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD986966323-005 · Jun 25, 2002
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD986966323-004 · May 13, 2002
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD986966323-003 · Jan 2, 2002
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD986966323-002 · Aug 22, 1996
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD986966323-001 · May 29, 1996
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