GFS CHEMICALS INC
Quick Summary
- •Released 264 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.
- Address
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800 KADERLY DR
COLUMBUS, OH 43228
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- FRANKLIN County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325199
- Inspections
- 1 · last Dec 13, 2023
- Total Penalties
- $0
- Registry ID
- 110004621008
How This Compares
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.
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.
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 245 | — |
| 2016 | 241 | -2% |
| 2017 | 264 | +10% |
| 2018 | 261 | -1% |
| 2019 | 699 | +168% |
| 2020 | 175 | -75% |
| 2021 | 682 | +290% |
| 2022 | 671 | -2% |
| 2023 | 1,737 | +159% |
| 2024 | 1,529 | -12% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 0 | |
| Mercury compounds | — | — | — | — | 0 | |
| Nitric acid | 993 | 993 | — | — | 250 | |
| Methanol | 536 | 536 | — | — | 462 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercury compounds | — | — | — | — | 0 | |
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 0 | |
| Nitric acid | 993 | 993 | — | — | 250 | |
| Methanol | 744 | 744 | — | — | 712 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercury compounds | — | — | — | — | 2 | |
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 1 | |
| Methanol | 419 | 419 | — | — | 323 | |
| Nitric acid | 252 | 252 | — | — | — |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercury compounds | — | — | — | — | 1 | |
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 0 | |
| Methanol | 430 | 430 | — | — | 337 | |
| Nitric acid | 252 | 252 | — | — | — |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 0 | |
| Mercury compounds | — | — | — | — | 1 | |
| Nitric acid | 175 | 175 | — | — | — |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercury compounds | — | — | — | — | 4 | |
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 0 | |
| Methanol | 478 | 478 | — | — | 379 | |
| Nitric acid | 221 | 221 | — | — | — |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 0 | |
| Nitric acid | 261 | 261 | — | — | — |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 0 | |
| Mercury compounds | — | — | — | — | 0 | |
| Nitric acid | 264 | 264 | — | — | — |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 1 | |
| Mercury compounds | — | — | — | — | 0 | |
| Nitric acid | 241 | 241 | — | — | — |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 2 | |
| Mercury compounds | — | — | — | — | 0 | |
| Nitric acid | 245 | 245 | — | — | — |
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 | — | — | — | 462 |
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | 4,267 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
CHEMTRON CORPORATION
AVON, OH
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Mercury compounds | 0 | — | — | — |
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CHEMTRON CORPORATION
AVON, OH
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Lead compounds | 0 | — | — | — |
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CHEMTRON CORPORATION
AVON, OH
|
Methanol | — | — | — | 462 |
|
CHEMTRON CORPORATION
AVON, OH
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Nitric acid | — | — | — | 250 |
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 | Dec 13, 2023 | Dec 13, 2023 | 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.