Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
RCRA
BAKELITE CHEMICALS LLC
Quick Summary
- •Released 3,562 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
-
1975 WATKINS RD
COLUMBUS, OH 43207
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- FRANKLIN County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325211
- Inspections
- 2 · last Dec 18, 2023
- Total Penalties
- $0
- Registry ID
- 110000493369
How This Compares
#369
of 1,142 TRI reporters in OH
#5,485
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.
0
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
2
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)
-67% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 5,183 | — |
| 2016 | 3,114 | -40% |
| 2017 | 3,562 | +14% |
| 2018 | 5,755 | +62% |
| 2019 | 2,270 | -61% |
| 2020 | 2,732 | +20% |
| 2021 | 3,130 | +15% |
| 2022 | 3,827 | +22% |
| 2023 | 1,971 | -48% |
| 2024 | 1,692 | -14% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 872 | 872 | — | — | 11,036 | |
| Formaldehyde | 820 | 820 | — | — | 936 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 1,010 | 1,010 | — | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 919 | 919 | — | — | 13,000 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenol | 42 | 42 | — | — | 6,100 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 1,232 | 1,232 | — | — | 160 | |
| Methanol | 1,230 | 1,230 | — | — | 1,179 | |
| Formaldehyde | 1,119 | 1,119 | — | — | 9,604 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenol | 246 | 246 | — | — | 9,204 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 1,540 | 1,540 | — | — | 312 | |
| Formaldehyde | 1,322 | 1,322 | — | — | 5,736 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenol | 268 | 268 | — | — | 6,696 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | 2,300 | |
| Methanol | 1,270 | 1,270 | — | — | 5,500 | |
| Formaldehyde | 1,224 | 1,224 | — | — | 110,611 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenol | 238 | 238 | — | — | 1,520 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | 375 | |
| Methanol | 1,530 | 1,530 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 740 | 740 | — | — | 160 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 2,730 | 2,730 | — | — | 2,020 | |
| Formaldehyde | 1,748 | 1,748 | — | — | 9,390 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 930 | 930 | — | — | 190 | |
| Phenol | 347 | 347 | — | — | 3,160 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 1,800 | 1,800 | — | — | 928 | |
| Formaldehyde | 1,430 | 1,430 | — | — | 6,235 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenol | 332 | 332 | — | — | 910 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 1,460 | 1,460 | — | — | 5,200 | |
| Formaldehyde | 1,360 | 1,360 | — | — | 1,340 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenol | 287 | 287 | — | — | 6,400 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 7 | 7 | — | — | 11,100 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Molybdenum trioxide | — | — | — | — | 3,500 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 2,560 | 2,560 | — | — | 8,960 | |
| Ammonia | 1,491 | 1,491 | — | — | 170 | |
| Formaldehyde | 744 | 744 | — | — | 10,411 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenol | 383 | 383 | — | — | 12,210 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 5 | 5 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | — | 9,752 | — | 181,301 |
| Formaldehyde | — | 1,800 | — | 936 |
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
|
Formaldehyde | — | — | — | 936 |
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING LLC
EAST CHICAGO, IN
|
Methanol | — | — | — | 11,036 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Formaldehyde | — | CITY OF COLUMBUS, COLUMBUS |
| Methanol | — | CITY OF COLUMBUS, COLUMBUS |
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 | Jul 27, 2023 | Oct 4, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jul 18, 2023 | Oct 4, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Feb 27, 2019 | Mar 1, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Feb 27, 2019 | Feb 27, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Feb 27, 2019 | Feb 27, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Oct 30, 2014 | May 11, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Oct 30, 2014 | May 11, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Oct 30, 2014 | May 11, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Oct 30, 2014 | May 11, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 30, 2012 | May 30, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 2, 1986 | May 11, 1987 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 13, 1986 | May 11, 1987 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 31, 1985 | Aug 12, 1985 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jan 17, 1985 | Mar 11, 1985 | 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-OHD054026679-006 · Sep 20, 2023
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD054026679-005 · Mar 20, 2019
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD054026679-004 · Jun 2, 1986
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD054026679-003 · Apr 15, 1986
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD054026679-002 · May 31, 1985
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD054026679-001 · Jan 31, 1985
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