Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Water Act
RCRA
AMERICAN POLYMERS CORP DBA POLYCOAT PRODUCTS
Quick Summary
- •Released 1,420 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
-
14722 SPRING AVE.
SANTA FE SPRINGS, CA 90670
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- LOS ANGELES County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325510
- Inspections
- 1 · last Feb 16, 2023
- Total Penalties
- $0
- Registry ID
- 110000475655
How This Compares
#284
of 996 TRI reporters in CA
#6,672
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.
11
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)
-36% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1,500 | — |
| 2016 | 1,500 | 0% |
| 2017 | 1,420 | -5% |
| 2018 | 820 | -42% |
| 2019 | 0 | -100% |
| 2020 | 1,316 | — |
| 2021 | 1,742 | +32% |
| 2022 | 998 | -43% |
| 2023 | 936 | -6% |
| 2024 | 962 | +3% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diisocyanates | — | — | — | — | 2,054 | |
| Toluene diisocyanate (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dibutyl phthalate | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 962 | 962 | — | — | 252 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dibutyl phthalate | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Toluene diisocyanate (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Diisocyanates | — | — | — | — | 3,447 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 936 | 936 | — | — | 926 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Diisocyanates | — | — | — | — | 1,815 | |
| Toluene diisocyanate (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 998 | 998 | — | — | 633 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Toluene diisocyanate (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | — | 6,305 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Diisocyanates | — | — | — | — | 4,711 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 1,742 | 1,742 | — | — | 84 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diisocyanates | — | — | — | — | 92,138 | |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Toluene diisocyanate (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | — | 1,979 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 1,316 | 1,316 | — | — | 125 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diisocyanates | — | — | — | — | 2,889 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene diisocyanate (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | — | 1,342 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Diisocyanates | — | — | — | — | 2,359 | |
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 820 | 820 | — | — | 60 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercury compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Toluene diisocyanate (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | — | 1,489 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Diisocyanates | — | — | — | — | 2,701 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 1,420 | 1,420 | — | — | 125 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Mercury compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Toluene diisocyanate (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | — | 1,500 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Diisocyanates | — | — | — | — | 1,500 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 1,500 | 1,500 | — | — | 500 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diisocyanates | — | — | — | — | 1,500 | |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Toluene diisocyanate (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | — | 1,500 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 1,500 | 1,500 | — | — | 500 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diisocyanates | — | 2,054 | — | — |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | 252 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING LLC
EAST CHICAGO, IN
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | 252 | — | — |
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING LLC
EAST CHICAGO, IN
|
Diisocyanates | — | 2,054 | — | — |
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 | Effluent Violations - Unauthorized Discharge | Jul 25, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unauthorized Discharge | Aug 2, 2023 | — | Open |
| cwa | WW Storm Water Non-Construction - Failure to Implement SWPPP/SWMP | May 21, 2021 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Feb 24, 2021 | Mar 10, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Oct 14, 2019 | Nov 13, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 18, 2016 | Mar 30, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 10, 2015 | Mar 30, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jan 7, 2014 | Feb 7, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jan 7, 2014 | Feb 7, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Feb 17, 2011 | Feb 25, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Feb 24, 2010 | Mar 15, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Feb 7, 2007 | May 2, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 7, 2007 | May 2, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Feb 7, 2007 | May 2, 2007 | 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.
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case CA-ZFEA453721 · Jul 25, 2024
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case CA-ZFEA450370 · Aug 2, 2023
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-CAD983578832-602 · Feb 18, 2016
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-CAD983578832-601 · Jan 7, 2014
INSPECTION REPORT WRITTEN
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-CAD983578832-001 · Apr 9, 2007
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