Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
SUN CHEMICAL CORP
Quick Summary
- •Released 26 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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3200 FESTIVAL DR
KANKAKEE, IL 60901
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- KANKAKEE County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325910
- Inspections
- 2 · last Feb 21, 2023
- Total Penalties
- $0
- Registry ID
- 110000436234
How This Compares
#635
of 914 TRI reporters in IL
#11,157
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.
1
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
0
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)
-100% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 53 | — |
| 2016 | 55 | +4% |
| 2017 | 26 | -53% |
| 2018 | 0 | -100% |
| 2020 | 0 | — |
| 2021 | 0 | — |
| 2022 | 0 | — |
| 2023 | 0 | — |
| 2024 | 0 | — |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | — | — | — | — | — |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | — | — | — | — | — |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | — | — | — | — | — |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Copper compounds | — | — | — | — | — |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Copper compounds | — | — | — | — | — |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | — | — | — | — | — |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 26 | 26 | — | — | 325 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 55 | 55 | — | — | 143 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 53 | 53 | — | — | 99 |
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 |
|---|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
CLEAN HARBORS EL DORADO LLC
EL DORADO, AR
|
Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 34 | — | — | — |
|
SAFETY-KLEEN SYSTEMS, INC.
SMITHFIELD, KY
|
Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 291 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| caa | FRV | Jun 15, 2025 | — | Open |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Nov 13, 2019 | Jan 11, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Nov 13, 2019 | Jan 11, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Nov 13, 2019 | Jan 11, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Jul 18, 2013 | Jul 24, 2013 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Aug 1, 2012 | May 9, 2013 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Aug 1, 2012 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Aug 1, 2012 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Aug 1, 2012 | May 9, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 22, 2000 | Oct 20, 2000 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Jan 7, 1992 | Apr 10, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 22, 1990 | Aug 31, 1990 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Mar 22, 1990 | Aug 31, 1990 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Mar 22, 1990 | Aug 7, 1990 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 22, 1990 | Jan 15, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | Feb 16, 1988 | Aug 10, 1988 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Feb 16, 1988 | Aug 10, 1988 | 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.
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3604465040 · Jul 16, 2025
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-ILD075603886-001 · Nov 13, 2019
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-ILD075603886-004 · Jun 30, 2000
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-ILD075603886-003 · Jul 3, 1990
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-ILD075603886-LS1 · Jun 14, 1990
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-ILD075603886-002 · Apr 26, 1988
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