DUPONT - AGRICULTURAL CARIBE INDUSTRIES LTD
Quick Summary
- •Released 19,336 lbs of toxic chemicals to the environment in the most recent TRI reporting year.
- •Assessed $0 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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PR 686 KM 2.3
MANATI, PR 00674
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- MANATI County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325320
- Inspections
- 1 · last Apr 18, 2023
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Jul 25, 2008
- Registry ID
- 110007802119
How This Compares
Ranked by most recent year's total TRI releases.
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 | 14,596 | — |
| 2016 | 17,121 | +17% |
| 2017 | 19,336 | +13% |
| 2018 | 18,159 | -6% |
| 2019 | 7,040 | -61% |
| 2020 | 15,649 | +122% |
| 2021 | 20,366 | +30% |
| 2022 | 9,551 | -53% |
| 2023 | 8,970 | -6% |
| 2024 | 6,693 | -25% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 106,789 | |
| Methanol | 2,858 | 2,858 | — | — | 97,011 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 1,851 | 1,851 | — | — | 144,199 | |
| Acetonitrile | 1,500 | 1,500 | — | — | 83,921 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 484 | 484 | — | — | 76,049 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Tribenuron-methyl | 0 | 0 | — | — | 7,914 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 81,244 | |
| Methanol | 4,480 | 4,480 | — | — | 298,517 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 1,952 | 1,952 | — | — | 472,689 | |
| Acetonitrile | 1,779 | 1,779 | — | — | 241,587 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 562 | 562 | — | — | 232,069 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Naphthalene | 195 | 195 | — | — | 7 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Tribenuron-methyl | 2 | 2 | — | — | 7,030 | |
| Chlorsulfuron | 1 | 1 | — | — | 4,512 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 167,203 | |
| Methanol | 5,170 | 5,170 | — | — | 714,666 | |
| Acetonitrile | 1,805 | 1,805 | — | — | 950,618 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 1,767 | 1,767 | — | — | 867,191 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 563 | 563 | — | — | 367,705 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Naphthalene | 195 | 195 | — | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chlorimuron-ethyl | 47 | 47 | — | — | 7,264 | |
| Chlorsulfuron | 2 | 2 | — | — | 8,227 | |
| Pyridine | 2 | 2 | — | — | 43,620 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Tribenuron-methyl | 2 | 2 | — | — | 7,659 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | 10 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 175,313 | |
| Methanol | 8,208 | 8,208 | — | — | 537,766 | |
| Acetonitrile | 6,410 | 6,410 | — | — | 874,036 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 4,266 | 4,266 | — | — | 679,268 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 1,136 | 1,136 | — | — | 346,270 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Naphthalene | 194 | 194 | — | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chlorimuron-ethyl | 146 | 146 | — | — | 7,061 | |
| Tribenuron-methyl | 2 | 2 | — | — | 12,556 | |
| Pyridine | 2 | 2 | — | — | 32,308 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chlorsulfuron | 1 | 1 | — | — | 5,270 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 169,522 | |
| Acetonitrile | 6,026 | 6,026 | — | — | 1,061,484 | |
| Methanol | 5,777 | 5,777 | — | — | 532,141 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 2,778 | 2,778 | — | — | 684,654 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 767 | 767 | — | — | 304,527 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Naphthalene | 195 | 195 | — | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chlorimuron-ethyl | 97 | 97 | — | — | 3,945 | |
| Triethylamine | 6 | 6 | — | — | 50,546 | |
| Tribenuron-methyl | 2 | 2 | — | — | 9,778 | |
| Chlorsulfuron | 1 | 1 | — | — | 7,535 | |
| Pyridine | 0 | 0 | — | — | 41,257 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 6,844 | 6,844 | — | — | 803,192 | |
| Naphthalene | 194 | 194 | — | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Tribenuron-methyl | 2 | 2 | — | — | 19,678 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 141,704 | |
| Methanol | 7,709 | 7,709 | — | — | 867,624 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 4,919 | 4,919 | — | — | 967,969 | |
| Acetonitrile | 4,028 | 4,028 | — | — | 1,082,237 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 1,278 | 1,278 | — | — | 381,634 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Naphthalene | 194 | 194 | — | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chlorimuron-ethyl | 19 | 19 | — | — | 3,085 | |
| Pyridine | 9 | 9 | — | — | 74,446 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chlorsulfuron | 3 | 3 | — | — | 10,418 | |
| Tribenuron-methyl | 1 | 1 | — | — | 5,119 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Silver compounds | — | — | — | — | 5 | |
| Methanol | 8,091 | 8,091 | — | — | 676,878 | |
| Acetonitrile | 5,263 | 5,263 | — | — | 945,970 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 4,448 | 4,448 | — | — | 493,199 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 1,180 | 1,180 | — | — | 286,470 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Naphthalene | 195 | 195 | — | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 96 | — | — | 96 | 114,724 | |
| Chlorimuron-ethyl | 47 | 47 | — | — | 3,663 | |
| Lead compounds | 9 | 1 | — | 9 | — | |
| Pyridine | 5 | 5 | — | — | 79,108 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Tribenuron-methyl | 2 | 2 | — | — | 5,339 | |
| Chlorsulfuron | 0 | 0 | — | — | 696 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tribenuron-methyl | — | — | — | — | 5,624 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 7,432 | 7,432 | — | — | 807,568 | |
| Acetonitrile | 4,071 | 4,071 | — | — | 832,085 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 3,345 | 3,345 | — | — | 509,953 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 1,145 | — | — | 1,145 | 227,416 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 899 | 899 | — | — | 13,440 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Naphthalene | 194 | 194 | — | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formaldehyde | 21 | 21 | — | — | 34 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 5 | 1 | — | 4 | 1 | |
| Chlorimuron-ethyl | 4 | 4 | — | — | 182 | |
| Pyridine | 3 | 3 | — | — | 75,276 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Silver compounds | 2 | — | — | 2 | 8 | |
| Chlorsulfuron | 0 | 0 | — | — | 1,245 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tribenuron-methyl | — | — | — | — | 2,518 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 7,352 | 7,352 | — | — | 704,505 | |
| Acetonitrile | 3,183 | 3,183 | — | — | 976,005 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 2,074 | 2,074 | — | — | 726,801 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 894 | — | — | 894 | 216,984 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 624 | 624 | — | — | 12,880 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chlorimuron-ethyl | 240 | 240 | — | — | 6,713 | |
| Naphthalene | 194 | 194 | — | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formaldehyde | 19 | 19 | — | — | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 7 | 1 | — | 6 | 3 | |
| Pyridine | 5 | 5 | — | — | 64,933 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Silver compounds | 3 | — | — | 3 | 8 | |
| Chlorsulfuron | 1 | 1 | — | — | 451 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | 2,314,715 | 143,890 | 754 |
| Acetonitrile | — | 11,874 | 71,709 | 6,804 |
| Methanol | — | 148,390 | 88,794 | 44,248 |
| Tribenuron-methyl | — | — | 2,643 | — |
| Ethylbenzene | — | 586,595 | 67,947 | 188 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC
FLANDERS, NJ
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Tribenuron-methyl | 72 | — | — | — |
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VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC
MIDDLESEX, NJ
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Tribenuron-methyl | — | — | 2,643 | — |
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VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC
FLANDERS, NJ
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Acetonitrile | 168 | — | — | — |
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VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC
MIDDLESEX, NJ
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Acetonitrile | — | — | 71,709 | — |
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VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC
FLANDERS, NJ
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Ethylbenzene | 51 | — | — | — |
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VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC
MIDDLESEX, NJ
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Ethylbenzene | — | 7,916 | — | — |
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VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC
MIDDLESEX, NJ
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Methanol | 52 | — | — | — |
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VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC
FLANDERS, NJ
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Methanol | 21 | — | — | — |
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VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC
FLANDERS, NJ
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Xylene (mixed isomers) | 133 | — | — | — |
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VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC
MIDDLESEX, NJ
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Xylene (mixed isomers) | 176 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 0 | PRASA BARCELONETA STP, BARCELONETA |
| Ethylbenzene | 0 | PRASA BARCELONETA STP, BARCELONETA |
| Methanol | 228 | PRASA BARCELONETA STP, BARCELONETA |
| Acetonitrile | 66 | PRASA BARCELONETA STP, BARCELONETA |
| Tribenuron-methyl | 5,200 | PRASA BARCELONETA STP, BARCELONETA |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 106,789 | PRASA BARCELONETA STP, BARCELONETA |
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 | ID and Listing of HW: General | Nov 12, 2019 | May 11, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Nov 12, 2019 | May 11, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Nov 12, 2019 | May 11, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Preparedness. Prevention, and Emergency Procedures for LQGs | Nov 12, 2019 | May 11, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 13, 2012 | Feb 15, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 5, 2011 | Aug 8, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 27, 2011 | Jun 28, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Nov 30, 2010 | Dec 2, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Oct 11, 2010 | Oct 13, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 17, 2010 | Feb 18, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Apr 12, 2001 | Feb 5, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Incinerators | May 13, 1998 | May 20, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jan 13, 1998 | Feb 9, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jan 13, 1998 | Feb 9, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Dec 6, 1995 | Dec 20, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Apr 18, 1995 | Mar 5, 1997 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Apr 18, 1995 | Jul 11, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 30, 1991 | Mar 3, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jul 30, 1991 | Mar 3, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Apr 24, 1991 | Dec 11, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 10, 1990 | Sep 20, 1990 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 29, 1988 | Mar 23, 1988 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Sep 1, 1987 | Feb 26, 1988 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jan 3, 1986 | Oct 22, 1986 | 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.