EMCO CHEMICAL DISTRIBUTORS INC
Quick Summary
- •Released 3,585 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
-
8601 95TH ST
PLEASANT PRAIRIE, WI 53158
View on map ↗ - County
- KENOSHA County
- Industry
- Wholesale Trade
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 424690
- Inspections
- 3 · last Jul 10, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0
- Registry ID
- 110057185898
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 | 3,340 | — |
| 2016 | 3,340 | 0% |
| 2017 | 3,585 | +7% |
| 2018 | 3,340 | -7% |
| 2019 | 520 | -84% |
| 2020 | 5,540 | +965% |
| 2021 | 7,895 | +43% |
| 2022 | 12,345 | +56% |
| 2023 | 10,195 | -17% |
| 2024 | 10,230 | 0% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methyl methacrylate | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 1,750 | 1,750 | — | — | 34,650 | |
| n-Hexane | 1,350 | 1,350 | — | — | — | |
| Dichloromethane | 1,080 | 1,080 | — | — | 76,651 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 1,000 | 1,000 | — | — | 137,503 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 1,000 | 1,000 | — | — | 2,300 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 500 | 500 | — | — | 250 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 500 | 500 | — | — | 250 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formic acid | 500 | 500 | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 500 | 500 | — | — | 1,751 | |
| Trichloroethylene | 500 | 500 | — | — | 3,750 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 500 | 500 | — | — | 254 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 255 | 255 | — | — | 250 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 255 | 255 | — | — | 7,800 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nonylphenol | 250 | 250 | — | — | 250 | |
| Nonylphenol Ethoxylates | 250 | 250 | — | — | 250 | |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 10 | 10 | — | — | — | |
| Cumene | 10 | 10 | — | — | 250 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cyclohexane | 10 | 10 | — | — | — | |
| Sodium nitrite | 5 | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Naphthalene | 5 | 5 | — | — | 252 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antimony compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Dichloromethane | 2,150 | 2,150 | — | — | 70,351 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 1,750 | 1,750 | — | — | 32,650 | |
| n-Hexane | 1,250 | 1,250 | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 1,000 | 1,000 | — | — | 113,852 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 500 | 500 | — | — | 500 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Certain glycol ethers | 500 | 500 | — | — | 500 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 500 | 500 | — | — | 253 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 500 | 500 | — | — | 250 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 500 | 500 | — | — | 501 | |
| Triethylamine | 255 | 255 | — | — | — | |
| Formic acid | 255 | 255 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene glycol | 255 | 255 | — | — | 250 | |
| Naphthalene | 250 | 250 | — | — | 251 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nonylphenol | 250 | 250 | — | — | — | |
| Nonylphenol Ethoxylates | 250 | 250 | — | — | 500 | |
| Cumene | 10 | 10 | — | — | 250 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 10 | 10 | — | — | — | |
| Sodium nitrite | 5 | 5 | — | — | — | |
| sec-Butyl alcohol | 5 | 5 | — | — | — |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antimony compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Dichloromethane | 2,850 | 2,850 | — | — | 33,350 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 2,550 | 2,550 | — | — | 17,950 | |
| n-Hexane | 1,650 | 1,650 | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 1,000 | 1,000 | — | — | 53,851 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 500 | 500 | — | — | 251 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 500 | 500 | — | — | 501 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 500 | 500 | — | — | 500 | |
| Trichloroethylene | 500 | 500 | — | — | 250 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formic acid | 500 | 500 | — | — | — | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 500 | 500 | — | — | 250 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 255 | 255 | — | — | 250 | |
| Tetrachloroethylene | 255 | 255 | — | — | 250 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nonylphenol Ethoxylates | 250 | 250 | — | — | 500 | |
| Nonylphenol | 250 | 250 | — | — | — | |
| Naphthalene | 250 | 250 | — | — | 251 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 10 | 10 | — | — | — | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 10 | 10 | — | — | 3,450 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cumene | 10 | 10 | — | — | 250 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | 5 | 5 | — | — | 250 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Triethylamine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | — | — | — | — | 250 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | — | 250 | |
| Diisocyanates | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Antimony compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nonylphenol Ethoxylates | 1,850 | 1,850 | — | — | 500 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 1,750 | 1,750 | — | — | 251 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 1,500 | 1,500 | — | — | 255 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cumene | 500 | 500 | — | — | 250 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Trichloroethylene | 500 | 500 | — | — | 250 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 500 | 500 | — | — | 21,750 | |
| Naphthalene | 500 | 500 | — | — | 251 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nonylphenol | 500 | 500 | — | — | 250 | |
| Dichloromethane | 255 | 255 | — | — | 31,150 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 10 | 10 | — | — | 54,251 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 10 | 10 | — | — | 250 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 10 | 10 | — | — | 501 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 10 | 10 | — | — | 3,150 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Butyl alcohol | — | — | — | — | 5,700 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | — | 77,000 | |
| Nonylphenol Ethoxylates | 1,500 | 1,500 | — | — | — | |
| Tetrachloroethylene | 500 | 500 | — | — | 750 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 500 | 500 | — | — | 5,000 | |
| Trichloroethylene | 500 | 500 | — | — | 2,700 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | 500 | 500 | — | — | 1,800 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 500 | 500 | — | — | 3,000 | |
| Cumene | 500 | 500 | — | — | 250 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Naphthalene | 500 | 500 | — | — | 33,000 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nonylphenol | 500 | 500 | — | — | 17,000 | |
| Dichloromethane | 10 | 10 | — | — | 3,500 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 10 | 10 | — | — | 8,600 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 10 | 10 | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 5 | 5 | — | — | 11,900 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 5 | 5 | — | — | 4,700 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tetrachloroethylene | 255 | 255 | — | — | 1,939 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Butyl acrylate | 255 | 255 | — | — | 3,878 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 10 | 10 | — | — | 5,818 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 755 | 755 | — | — | 1,599 | |
| Trichloroethylene | 755 | 755 | — | — | 3,199 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene glycol | 255 | 255 | — | — | 4,798 | |
| Toluene | 255 | 255 | — | — | 70,373 | |
| Cumene | 255 | 255 | — | — | 3,199 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Naphthalene | 255 | 255 | — | — | 11,196 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Tetrachloroethylene | 255 | 255 | — | — | 1,599 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nonylphenol | 255 | 255 | — | — | 3,199 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 255 | 255 | — | — | 19,193 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 10 | 10 | — | — | 8,317 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 10 | 10 | — | — | 6,398 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 10 | 10 | — | — | 70,373 | |
| Dichloromethane | 10 | 10 | — | — | 1,599 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 5 | 5 | — | — | 57,578 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trichloroethylene | 755 | 755 | — | — | 3,344 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 755 | 755 | — | — | 1,672 | |
| Cumene | 255 | 255 | — | — | 3,344 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 255 | 255 | — | — | 6,687 | |
| Toluene | 255 | 255 | — | — | 73,561 | |
| Naphthalene | 255 | 255 | — | — | 11,703 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Tetrachloroethylene | 255 | 255 | — | — | 1,672 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | 255 | 255 | — | — | 20,062 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nonylphenol | 255 | 255 | — | — | 3,344 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 255 | 255 | — | — | 5,016 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 10 | 10 | — | — | 8,694 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 10 | 10 | — | — | 73,561 | |
| Dichloromethane | 10 | 10 | — | — | 1,672 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 5 | 5 | — | — | 60,186 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 755 | 755 | — | — | 1,649 | |
| Trichloroethylene | 755 | 755 | — | — | 3,298 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nonylphenol | 255 | 255 | — | — | 3,298 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 255 | 255 | — | — | 4,947 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 255 | 255 | — | — | 19,789 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Tetrachloroethylene | 255 | 255 | — | — | 1,649 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cumene | 255 | 255 | — | — | 3,298 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 255 | 255 | — | — | 72,559 | |
| Naphthalene | 255 | 255 | — | — | 11,543 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dichloromethane | 10 | 10 | — | — | 1,649 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 10 | 10 | — | — | 72,559 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 10 | 10 | — | — | 8,575 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 10 | 10 | — | — | 6,596 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 5 | 5 | — | — | 59,366 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trichloroethylene | 755 | 755 | — | — | 2,970 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 755 | 755 | — | — | 1,485 | |
| Tetrachloroethylene | 255 | 255 | — | — | 1,485 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cumene | 255 | 255 | — | — | 2,970 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Naphthalene | 255 | 255 | — | — | 10,395 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nonylphenol | 255 | 255 | — | — | 2,970 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 255 | 255 | — | — | 4,455 | |
| Toluene | 255 | 255 | — | — | 65,342 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 255 | 255 | — | — | 17,821 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 10 | 10 | — | — | 5,940 | |
| Dichloromethane | 10 | 10 | — | — | 1,485 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 10 | 10 | — | — | 7,722 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 10 | 10 | — | — | 65,342 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 5 | 5 | — | — | 53,462 |
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 | — | — | 250 | — |
| Ethylbenzene | — | — | 250 | 0 |
| Toluene | — | 110,500 | 27,000 | 2 |
| Naphthalene | — | — | 250 | 2 |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | 250 | 3 |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | — | 6,800 | 1,000 | — |
| Trichloroethylene | — | 3,500 | 250 | — |
| Cumene | — | — | 250 | — |
| n-Butyl alcohol | — | — | 250 | — |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | 250 | 1,500 | 1 |
| Nonylphenol | — | — | 250 | — |
| Nonylphenol Ethoxylates | — | — | 250 | — |
| Certain glycol ethers | — | — | 2,300 | — |
| Dichloromethane | — | 68,000 | 8,650 | 1 |
| Methanol | — | 31,100 | 3,550 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
REWORLD OIL LLC
HODGKINS, IL
|
n-Butyl alcohol | — | — | 250 | — |
|
REWORLD OIL LLC
HODGKINS, IL
|
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | 250 | — |
|
REWORLD OIL LLC
HODGKINS, IL
|
Certain glycol ethers | — | — | 2,300 | — |
|
REWORLD OIL LLC
HODGKINS, IL
|
Nonylphenol | — | — | 250 | — |
|
REWORLD OIL LLC
HODGKINS, IL
|
Nonylphenol Ethoxylates | — | — | 250 | — |
|
WRR ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES CO INC
EAU CLAIRE, WI
|
Toluene | — | 81,000 | — | — |
|
REWORLD OIL LLC
HODGKINS, IL
|
Toluene | — | — | 14,000 | — |
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT AND RECYCLING OF WI LLC
MILWAUKEE, WI
|
Toluene | — | 8,500 | — | — |
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT AND RECYCLING OF WI LLC
MILWAUKEE, WI
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | 250 | — | — |
|
REWORLD OIL LLC
HODGKINS, IL
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | 1,500 | — |
|
REWORLD OIL LLC
HODGKINS, IL
|
Ethylene glycol | — | — | 250 | — |
|
WRR ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES CO INC
EAU CLAIRE, WI
|
Methyl isobutyl ketone | — | — | 750 | — |
|
REWORLD OIL LLC
HODGKINS, IL
|
Methyl isobutyl ketone | — | — | 250 | — |
|
REWORLD OIL LLC
HODGKINS, IL
|
Methanol | — | — | 750 | — |
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT AND RECYCLING OF WI LLC
MILWAUKEE, WI
|
Methanol | — | 8,500 | — | — |
|
WRR ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES CO INC
EAU CLAIRE, WI
|
Methanol | — | 4,600 | — | — |
|
REWORLD OIL LLC
HODGKINS, IL
|
Naphthalene | — | — | 250 | — |
|
REWORLD OIL LLC
HODGKINS, IL
|
Cumene | — | — | 250 | — |
|
WRR ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES CO INC
EAU CLAIRE, WI
|
Dichloromethane | — | 54,000 | — | — |
|
REWORLD OIL LLC
HODGKINS, IL
|
Dichloromethane | — | — | 250 | — |
|
REWORLD OIL LLC
HODGKINS, IL
|
Ethylbenzene | — | — | 250 | — |
|
REWORLD OIL LLC
HODGKINS, IL
|
Trichloroethylene | — | — | 250 | — |
|
WRR ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES CO INC
EAU CLAIRE, WI
|
Trichloroethylene | — | 3,500 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 1 | KENOSHA WATER UTILITY WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT, KENOSHA |
| Toluene | 3 | KENOSHA WATER UTILITY WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT, KENOSHA |
| Naphthalene | 2 | KENOSHA WATER UTILITY WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT, KENOSHA |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 4 | KENOSHA WATER UTILITY WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT, KENOSHA |
| Dichloromethane | 1 | KENOSHA WATER UTILITY WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT, KENOSHA |
| Ethylbenzene | 0 | KENOSHA WATER UTILITY WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT, KENOSHA |
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: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jan 17, 2022 | Feb 10, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jan 17, 2022 | Jan 27, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Jan 17, 2022 | Feb 8, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Preparedness. Prevention, and Emergency Procedures for LQGs | Jan 17, 2022 | Feb 1, 2022 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Aug 31, 2020 | — | Open |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Nov 13, 2019 | Dec 17, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Nov 13, 2019 | Dec 17, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Nov 13, 2019 | Dec 17, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Nov 24, 2015 | Feb 12, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 25, 2015 | Sep 14, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Jun 25, 2015 | Sep 14, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 25, 2015 | Sep 14, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Jun 25, 2015 | Sep 14, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 25, 2015 | Sep 14, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Jun 25, 2015 | Sep 14, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Jun 25, 2015 | Sep 14, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Jun 25, 2015 | Sep 14, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 17, 2009 | Feb 22, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 17, 2000 | Apr 28, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Oct 5, 1993 | Jan 14, 1994 | 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.