Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
RCRA
BARTON SOLVENTS INC DES MOINES
Quick Summary
- •Released 991 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
-
1970 NE BROADWAY AVE
DES MOINES, IA 50313
View on map ↗ - County
- POLK County
- Industry
- Wholesale Trade
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 424690
- Inspections
- 4 · last Feb 17, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Dec 10, 2015
- Registry ID
- 110000412982
How This Compares
#234
of 420 TRI reporters in IA
#455
of 898 TRI reporters in Wholesale Trade
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
1
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)
-16% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 3,556 | — |
| 2016 | 3,225 | -9% |
| 2017 | 991 | -69% |
| 2018 | 1,240 | +25% |
| 2019 | 184 | -85% |
| 2020 | 1,907 | +936% |
| 2021 | 2,039 | +7% |
| 2022 | 1,719 | -16% |
| 2023 | 2,360 | +37% |
| 2024 | 2,982 | +26% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 1,120 | 1,120 | — | — | 1,785 | |
| Methanol | 859 | 859 | — | — | 8,564 | |
| Toluene | 663 | 663 | — | — | 4,481 | |
| n-Hexane | 211 | 211 | — | — | 219 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 82 | 82 | — | — | 379 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methyl tert-butyl ether | 34 | 34 | — | — | 46 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 6 | 6 | — | — | 4,779 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 3 | 3 | — | — | 71 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 3 | 3 | — | — | 54 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cumene | 2 | 2 | — | — | 88 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 0 | 0 | — | — | 249 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 0 | 0 | — | — | 12 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 0 | 0 | — | — | 1,023 | |
| Nonylphenol Ethoxylates | 0 | 0 | — | — | 350 | |
| Sodium nitrite | 0 | 0 | — | — | 49 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 911 | 911 | — | — | 792 | |
| Toluene | 571 | 571 | — | — | 2,772 | |
| Methanol | 550 | 550 | — | — | 2,413 | |
| n-Hexane | 185 | 185 | — | — | 133 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 69 | 69 | — | — | 173 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nonylphenol Ethoxylates | 64 | 64 | — | — | 142 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 5 | 5 | — | — | 2,176 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 2 | 2 | — | — | 34 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cumene | 2 | 2 | — | — | 34 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 0 | 0 | — | — | 10 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 0 | 0 | — | — | 735 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 841 | 841 | — | — | 5,495 | |
| tert-Butyl alcohol | 555 | 555 | — | — | 110 | |
| Toluene | 96 | 96 | — | — | 949 | |
| n-Hexane | 95 | 95 | — | — | 169 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 52 | 52 | — | — | 547 | |
| Methyl tert-butyl ether | 37 | 37 | — | — | 529 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 24 | 24 | — | — | 141 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 5 | 5 | — | — | 72 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 4 | 4 | — | — | 5,298 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 4 | 4 | — | — | 443 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 4 | 4 | — | — | 924 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 3 | 3 | — | — | 5 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cumene | 0 | 0 | — | — | 23 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 1,043 | 1,043 | — | — | 5,234 | |
| tert-Butyl alcohol | 529 | 529 | — | — | 104 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 152 | 152 | — | — | 520 | |
| Toluene | 149 | 149 | — | — | 901 | |
| n-Hexane | 90 | 90 | — | — | 160 | |
| Methyl tert-butyl ether | 35 | 35 | — | — | 504 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 23 | 23 | — | — | 134 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 5 | 5 | — | — | 68 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 4 | 4 | — | — | 5,046 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 3 | 3 | — | — | 880 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 3 | 3 | — | — | 422 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 3 | 3 | — | — | 5 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cumene | 0 | 0 | — | — | 22 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 975 | 975 | — | — | 4,891 | |
| tert-Butyl alcohol | 495 | 495 | — | — | 98 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 142 | 142 | — | — | 486 | |
| Toluene | 139 | 139 | — | — | 843 | |
| n-Hexane | 84 | 84 | — | — | 150 | |
| Methyl tert-butyl ether | 33 | 33 | — | — | 472 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 21 | 21 | — | — | 122 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 4 | 4 | — | — | 64 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 4 | 4 | — | — | 4,716 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 3 | 3 | — | — | 389 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 3 | 3 | — | — | 822 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 3 | 3 | — | — | 4 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cumene | 0 | 0 | — | — | 20 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 106 | 106 | — | — | 263 | |
| n-Hexane | 74 | 74 | — | — | 165 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 4 | 4 | — | — | 59 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 870 | 870 | — | — | 6,400 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 129 | 129 | — | — | 137 | |
| Toluene | 104 | 104 | — | — | 472 | |
| n-Hexane | 103 | 103 | — | — | 193 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 18 | 18 | — | — | 35 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 5 | 5 | — | — | 74 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cyclohexane | 5 | 5 | — | — | 16 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 3 | 3 | — | — | 5,580 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 2 | 2 | — | — | 406 | |
| Naphthalene | 1 | 1 | — | — | 6 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 0 | 0 | — | — | 275 | |
| Cumene | 0 | 0 | — | — | 12 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 0 | 0 | — | — | 64 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Butyl alcohol | — | — | — | — | 94 | |
| Methanol | 667 | 667 | — | — | 6,616 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 111 | 111 | — | — | 338 | |
| Toluene | 105 | 105 | — | — | 502 | |
| n-Hexane | 76 | 76 | — | — | 172 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 16 | 16 | — | — | 106 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cyclohexane | 4 | 4 | — | — | 15 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 4 | 4 | — | — | 5,052 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 4 | 4 | — | — | 26 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Certain glycol ethers | 3 | 3 | — | — | 650 | |
| Naphthalene | 1 | 1 | — | — | 9 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cumene | 0 | 0 | — | — | 16 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 0 | 0 | — | — | 303 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Butyl alcohol | 2,075 | 2,075 | — | — | 23 | |
| Methanol | 655 | 655 | — | — | 3,133 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 182 | 182 | — | — | 4,152 | |
| Toluene | 115 | 115 | — | — | 447 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 101 | 101 | — | — | 199 | |
| n-Hexane | 35 | 35 | — | — | 70 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 22 | 22 | — | — | 367 | |
| Trichloroethylene | 20 | 20 | — | — | 45 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | 15 | 15 | — | — | 50 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cyclohexane | 2 | 2 | — | — | 5 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 2 | 2 | — | — | 3 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Naphthalene | 1 | 1 | — | — | 14 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cumene | 0 | 0 | — | — | 9 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 0 | 0 | — | — | 174 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 2,723 | 2,723 | — | — | 13,912 | |
| n-Hexane | 233 | 233 | — | — | 233 | |
| Toluene | 198 | 198 | — | — | 1,534 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 178 | 178 | — | — | 1,337 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 78 | 78 | — | — | 1,527 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 54 | 54 | — | — | 69 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | 29 | 29 | — | — | 1,301 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene glycol | 26 | 26 | — | — | 5,717 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 18 | 18 | — | — | 742 | |
| Trichloroethylene | 14 | 14 | — | — | 557 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 4 | 4 | — | — | 168 | |
| Cumene | 1 | 1 | — | — | 48 | ♦ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | 12 | — |
| Ethylbenzene | — | — | 379 | — |
| n-Butyl alcohol | — | — | 71 | — |
| Certain glycol ethers | — | — | 1,023 | — |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | — | — | 54 | — |
| Methanol | — | — | 8,564 | — |
| n-Hexane | — | — | 219 | — |
| Toluene | — | — | 4,481 | — |
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | 4,779 | — |
| Methyl tert-butyl ether | — | — | 46 | — |
| Nonylphenol Ethoxylates | — | — | 350 | — |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | — | — | 249 | — |
| Cumene | — | — | 88 | — |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | 1,785 | — |
| Sodium nitrite | — | — | 49 | — |
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
MENOMONEE FALLS, WI
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | 1,106 | — |
|
WRR ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES CO INC
EAU CLAIRE, WI
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | 679 | — |
|
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC
MENOMONEE FALLS, WI
|
Toluene | — | — | 2,776 | — |
|
WRR ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES CO INC
EAU CLAIRE, WI
|
Toluene | — | — | 1,706 | — |
|
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC
MENOMONEE FALLS, WI
|
Ethylene glycol | — | — | 2,960 | — |
|
WRR ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES CO INC
EAU CLAIRE, WI
|
Ethylene glycol | — | — | 1,819 | — |
|
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC
MENOMONEE FALLS, WI
|
Methanol | — | — | 5,305 | — |
|
WRR ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES CO INC
EAU CLAIRE, WI
|
Methanol | — | — | 3,259 | — |
|
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC
MENOMONEE FALLS, WI
|
Ethylbenzene | — | — | 235 | — |
|
WRR ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES CO INC
EAU CLAIRE, WI
|
Ethylbenzene | — | — | 144 | — |
|
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC
MENOMONEE FALLS, WI
|
Certain glycol ethers | — | — | 634 | — |
|
WRR ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES CO INC
EAU CLAIRE, WI
|
Certain glycol ethers | — | — | 389 | — |
|
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC
MENOMONEE FALLS, WI
|
Cumene | — | — | 55 | — |
|
WRR ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES CO INC
EAU CLAIRE, WI
|
Cumene | — | — | 34 | — |
|
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC
MENOMONEE FALLS, WI
|
Methyl isobutyl ketone | — | — | 33 | — |
|
WRR ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES CO INC
EAU CLAIRE, WI
|
Methyl isobutyl ketone | — | — | 21 | — |
|
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC
MENOMONEE FALLS, WI
|
n-Hexane | — | — | 136 | — |
|
WRR ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES CO INC
EAU CLAIRE, WI
|
n-Hexane | — | — | 83 | — |
|
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC
MENOMONEE FALLS, WI
|
Nonylphenol Ethoxylates | — | — | 217 | — |
|
WRR ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES CO INC
EAU CLAIRE, WI
|
Nonylphenol Ethoxylates | — | — | 133 | — |
|
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC
MENOMONEE FALLS, WI
|
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | 8 | — |
|
WRR ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES CO INC
EAU CLAIRE, WI
|
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | 5 | — |
|
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC
MENOMONEE FALLS, WI
|
N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | — | — | 154 | — |
|
WRR ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES CO INC
EAU CLAIRE, WI
|
N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | — | — | 95 | — |
|
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC
MENOMONEE FALLS, WI
|
n-Butyl alcohol | — | — | 44 | — |
|
WRR ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES CO INC
EAU CLAIRE, WI
|
n-Butyl alcohol | — | — | 27 | — |
|
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC
MENOMONEE FALLS, WI
|
Sodium nitrite | — | — | 30 | — |
|
WRR ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES CO INC
EAU CLAIRE, WI
|
Sodium nitrite | — | — | 19 | — |
|
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC
MENOMONEE FALLS, WI
|
Methyl tert-butyl ether | — | — | 29 | — |
|
WRR ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES CO INC
EAU CLAIRE, WI
|
Methyl tert-butyl ether | — | — | 18 | — |
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 | Feb 17, 2025 | Feb 26, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 9, 2021 | Mar 22, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Preparedness. Prevention, and Emergency Procedures for LQGs | Mar 9, 2021 | Mar 22, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Jul 23, 2014 | Mar 18, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jul 23, 2014 | Mar 18, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 23, 2014 | Mar 18, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Jul 23, 2014 | Mar 18, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | May 13, 2009 | May 22, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | May 13, 2009 | May 22, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Nov 20, 2006 | Jul 12, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Transporters of HW: Compliance with the Manifest System and Recordkeeping | Nov 20, 2006 | Jul 12, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Transporters of HW: General | May 2, 2006 | Mar 13, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | May 2, 2006 | Nov 20, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 2, 2006 | Jul 12, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 21, 1999 | Jul 30, 1999 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 21, 1999 | Jul 30, 1999 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Transporters of HW: Compliance with the Manifest System and Recordkeeping | Jul 21, 1999 | Jul 30, 1999 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Jul 21, 1999 | Apr 11, 2000 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Jul 21, 1999 | Jul 30, 1999 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Jul 21, 1999 | Jul 30, 1999 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jul 21, 1999 | Jul 30, 1999 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Nov 2, 1993 | Dec 21, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Nov 2, 1993 | Dec 21, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Nov 2, 1993 | Dec 21, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Nov 2, 1993 | Dec 21, 1993 | 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-IAD981719909-001 · Apr 4, 2025
Judicial
· Case 07-2010-0290 · Dec 10, 2015
$1,100,000
Administrative - Formal
· Case 07-2004-0102 · Feb 27, 2004
$600
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IAD981719909-000 · Dec 21, 1993
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