Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
DYNACHEM INC
Quick Summary
- •Released 62,539 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 $2,000 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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MAPLE GROVE RD
GEORGETOWN, IL 61846
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- VERMILION County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325211
- Inspections
- 3 · last Sep 26, 2024
- Total Penalties
- $2,000 · last Sep 12, 2025
- Registry ID
- 110056958430
How This Compares
#71
of 914 TRI reporters in IL
#1,467
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
0
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
12
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)
-18% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 58,286 | — |
| 2016 | 56,078 | -4% |
| 2017 | 62,539 | +12% |
| 2018 | 57,463 | -8% |
| 2019 | 5,187 | -91% |
| 2020 | 37,577 | +624% |
| 2021 | 64,772 | +72% |
| 2022 | 46,599 | -28% |
| 2023 | 50,177 | +8% |
| 2024 | 48,024 | -4% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | 32,538 | |
| Styrene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| m-Cresol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 4,4'-Isopropylidenediphenol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| p-Cresol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 33,903 | 33,903 | — | — | 20,000 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 3,130 | 3,130 | — | — | 135,402 | |
| Toluene | 3,030 | 3,030 | — | — | 1,538 | |
| Phenol | 2,001 | 2,001 | — | — | 5,307 | |
| Formaldehyde | 1,666 | 1,666 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Epichlorohydrin | 1,385 | 1,385 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 1,247 | 1,247 | — | — | — | |
| Benzene | 699 | 699 | — | — | 5 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 503 | 503 | — | — | — | |
| Cumene hydroperoxide | 460 | 460 | — | — | 253 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| p-Cresol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Styrene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | 27,613 | |
| 4,4'-Isopropylidenediphenol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| m-Cresol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 37,052 | 37,052 | — | — | 20,000 | |
| Toluene | 2,803 | 2,803 | — | — | 5,694 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 2,554 | 2,554 | — | — | 122,952 | |
| Phenol | 1,885 | 1,885 | — | — | 12,510 | |
| Formaldehyde | 1,624 | 1,624 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Epichlorohydrin | 1,430 | 1,430 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 1,144 | 1,144 | — | — | — | |
| Benzene | 734 | 734 | — | — | 7 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 491 | 491 | — | — | — | |
| Cumene hydroperoxide | 460 | 460 | — | — | 778 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4,4'-Isopropylidenediphenol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| m-Cresol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| p-Cresol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | 32,477 | |
| Styrene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 30,247 | 30,247 | — | — | 20,500 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 4,733 | 4,733 | — | — | 1,635,500 | |
| Toluene | 3,376 | 3,376 | — | — | 1,247 | |
| Phenol | 2,165 | 2,165 | — | — | 216,513 | |
| Formaldehyde | 1,662 | 1,662 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Epichlorohydrin | 1,430 | 1,430 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 1,164 | 1,164 | — | — | — | |
| Benzene | 860 | 860 | — | — | 11,385 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 513 | 513 | — | — | — | |
| Cumene hydroperoxide | 449 | 449 | — | — | 1,010 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | 36,222 | |
| 4,4'-Isopropylidenediphenol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| p-Cresol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Styrene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| m-Cresol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 50,186 | 50,186 | — | — | 31,500 | |
| Toluene | 3,216 | 3,216 | — | — | 3,314 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 2,731 | 2,731 | — | — | 154,027 | |
| Phenol | 2,074 | 2,074 | — | — | 47,536 | |
| Formaldehyde | 1,753 | 1,753 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Epichlorohydrin | 1,418 | 1,418 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 1,366 | 1,366 | — | — | — | |
| Benzene | 1,057 | 1,057 | — | — | 3,115 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 511 | 511 | — | — | — | |
| Cumene hydroperoxide | 460 | 460 | — | — | 1,054 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Epichlorohydrin | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| p-Cresol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Cumene hydroperoxide | — | — | — | — | 709 | |
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | 36,245 | |
| Styrene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 4,4'-Isopropylidenediphenol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| m-Cresol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 25,574 | 25,574 | — | — | 19,500 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 3,910 | 3,910 | — | — | 210,013 | |
| Toluene | 3,108 | 3,108 | — | — | 8,254 | |
| Phenol | 2,089 | 2,089 | — | — | 47,330 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 1,060 | 1,060 | — | — | — | |
| Benzene | 985 | 985 | — | — | 1,295 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formaldehyde | 465 | 465 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 386 | 386 | — | — | — |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | 31,974 | |
| m-Cresol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 3,757 | 3,757 | — | — | 7,979 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 1,430 | 1,430 | — | — | — |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | 31,159 | |
| p-Cresol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Styrene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| m-Cresol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 39,372 | 39,372 | — | — | 35,280 | |
| Toluene | 5,041 | 5,041 | — | — | 12,765 | |
| Phenol | 3,109 | 3,109 | — | — | 45,111 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 2,682 | 2,682 | — | — | 116,411 | |
| Epichlorohydrin | 2,000 | 2,000 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formaldehyde | 1,761 | 1,761 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 1,421 | 1,421 | — | — | — | |
| Benzene | 1,090 | 1,090 | — | — | 2,069 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 527 | 527 | — | — | — | |
| Cumene hydroperoxide | 460 | 460 | — | — | 767 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | 75,620 | |
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Styrene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 45,071 | 45,071 | — | — | 30,870 | |
| Toluene | 4,378 | 4,378 | — | — | 18,874 | |
| Phenol | 3,279 | 3,279 | — | — | 28,940 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 2,575 | 2,575 | — | — | 122,878 | |
| Epichlorohydrin | 1,975 | 1,975 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formaldehyde | 1,721 | 1,721 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 1,435 | 1,435 | — | — | — | |
| Benzene | 1,116 | 1,116 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 529 | 529 | — | — | — | |
| Cumene hydroperoxide | 460 | 460 | — | — | 720 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | 32,367 | |
| Styrene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 39,901 | 39,901 | — | — | 32,750 | |
| Toluene | 3,187 | 3,187 | — | — | 13,180 | |
| Phenol | 2,796 | 2,796 | — | — | 30,841 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 2,681 | 2,681 | — | — | 107,247 | |
| Epichlorohydrin | 2,457 | 2,457 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formaldehyde | 1,709 | 1,709 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 1,236 | 1,236 | — | — | — | |
| Benzene | 1,094 | 1,094 | — | — | 1,295 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 552 | 552 | — | — | — | |
| Cumene hydroperoxide | 465 | 465 | — | — | 769 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| m-Cresol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | 11,828 | |
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Styrene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 39,897 | 39,897 | — | — | 29,000 | |
| Phenol | 3,682 | 3,682 | — | — | 35,862 | |
| Toluene | 3,680 | 3,680 | — | — | 8,738 | |
| Epichlorohydrin | 3,430 | 3,430 | — | — | 1,960 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 2,483 | 2,483 | — | — | 60,027 | |
| Formaldehyde | 1,605 | 1,605 | — | — | 46 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 1,330 | 1,330 | — | — | — | |
| Benzene | 1,184 | 1,184 | — | — | 660 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 530 | 530 | — | — | 10,831 | |
| Cumene hydroperoxide | 465 | 465 | — | — | 861 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | — | 536,000 | — | 1,101 |
| Cumene hydroperoxide | — | — | — | 253 |
| n-Butyl alcohol | — | 1,572,449 | — | — |
| Phenol | — | 461,861 | — | 5,307 |
| Benzene | — | 36,000 | — | — |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | 42,000 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
BEAVER OIL CO INC
HODGKINS, IL
|
n-Butyl alcohol | — | 135,402 | — | — |
|
BEAVER OIL CO INC
HODGKINS, IL
|
Phenol | — | — | — | 5,307 |
|
AREA DISPOSAL SERVICES INC
CLINTON, IL
|
Zinc compounds | 32,538 | — | — | — |
|
VICKERY ENVIRONMENTAL INC
VICKERY, OH
|
Benzene | 5 | — | — | — |
|
SUN COSMETICS LLC
VALPARAISO, IN
|
Ammonia | 20,000 | — | — | — |
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING LLC
EAST CHICAGO, IN
|
Cumene hydroperoxide | — | — | — | 253 |
|
DESOTEC US LLC
DARLINGTON, PA
|
Toluene | — | — | — | 1,101 |
|
SUN COSMETICS LLC
VALPARAISO, IN
|
Toluene | 437 | — | — | — |
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 | Schedule Event reported late | Dec 1, 2012 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Dec 1, 2012 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Dec 1, 2012 | Sep 3, 2013 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Dec 1, 2012 | Sep 3, 2013 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Dec 1, 2011 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Dec 1, 2011 | Sep 4, 2012 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Dec 1, 2011 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Dec 1, 2011 | Sep 4, 2012 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Dec 1, 2010 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Dec 1, 2010 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Dec 1, 2010 | Sep 15, 2011 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Dec 1, 2010 | Sep 15, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Surface Impoundments | Jan 14, 2002 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Jan 14, 2002 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Aug 1, 2001 | Sep 30, 2002 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Aug 1, 2000 | Sep 30, 2001 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jul 20, 2000 | Jul 20, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 17, 1999 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Closure and Post-Closure | Aug 17, 1999 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Aug 17, 1999 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | Aug 17, 1999 | Mar 26, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Aug 17, 1999 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | May 13, 1988 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 13, 1988 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 13, 1988 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | May 13, 1988 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | May 13, 1988 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Manifest System, Recordkeeping and Reporting | May 13, 1988 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | May 13, 1988 | Mar 26, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Surface Impoundments | May 13, 1988 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Landfills RCRAInfo V3 Violation | May 13, 1988 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Aug 27, 1985 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Closure and Post-Closure | Aug 27, 1985 | — | Open |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Ground-Water Monitoring | Aug 27, 1985 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Aug 27, 1985 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Landfills RCRAInfo V3 Violation | Aug 27, 1985 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Manifest System, Recordkeeping and Reporting | Aug 27, 1985 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Aug 27, 1985 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Aug 27, 1985 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | Jun 24, 1985 | Mar 26, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Manifest System, Recordkeeping and Reporting | Jun 24, 1985 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Closure and Post-Closure | Jun 24, 1985 | — | Open |
Discharge Limit Exceedances
Instances where this facility's reported discharge monitoring results exceeded its permitted limits under the Clean Water Act. Exceedance percentage shows how far over the permit limit the discharge was.
| Pollutant | Violation | Reported | Limit | Exceedance | Period | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 12.50 mg/L | 12.00 | +4% | Jun 2015 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 14.80 mg/L | 10.00 | +48% | Jun 2015 | Open |
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.
Administrative - Formal
· Case 05-2025-5059 · Sep 12, 2025
$2,000
Administrative - Formal
· Case 05-2011-5021 · Mar 25, 2011
$89,362
IPCB FINAL ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-ILD005174461-LR1 · Oct 24, 2002
$90,000
Administrative - Formal
· Case 05-2001-0568 · Dec 21, 2001
$5,000
Administrative - Formal
· Case 05-2001-0640 · Sep 28, 2001
FINAL MONITORING,ANALYSIS,TEST ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-ILD005174461-001 · Sep 28, 2001
Administrative - Formal
· Case 05-1999-0589 · Jul 2, 1999
Administrative - Formal
· Case 05-1997-0303 · Jan 13, 1998
INITIAL CIVIL JUDICIAL ACTION FOR COMPLIANCE AND/OR MONETARY PENALTY
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-ILD005174461-VV1 · Feb 1, 1994
LETTER OF INTENT TO INITIATE ENFORCEMENT ACTION
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-ILD005174461-JM6 · Mar 10, 1992
VIOLATION NOTICE (VN)
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-ILD005174461-JM5 · Jun 27, 1988
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-ILD005174461-JM4 · May 31, 1988
VIOLATION NOTICE (VN)
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-ILD005174461-JM3 · Sep 27, 1985
VIOLATION NOTICE (VN)
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-ILD005174461-JM2 · Aug 7, 1985
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-ILD005174461-JM1 · Jul 2, 1985
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