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Quick Summary
- •Released 20,662 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
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15210 103RD STREET
WEST BURLINGTON, IA 52655
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- DES MOINES County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325193
- Inspections
- 5 · last Oct 28, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Mar 30, 2015
- Registry ID
- 110014396858
How This Compares
#111
of 420 TRI reporters in IA
#2,789
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.
2
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
5
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)
-4% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 27,568 | — |
| 2016 | 26,391 | -4% |
| 2017 | 20,662 | -22% |
| 2018 | 17,548 | -15% |
| 2019 | 6,700 | -62% |
| 2020 | 23,071 | +244% |
| 2021 | 24,950 | +8% |
| 2022 | 26,346 | +6% |
| 2023 | 26,756 | +2% |
| 2024 | 26,469 | -1% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 6,185 | 6,185 | — | — | — | |
| Acrolein | 6,015 | 6,015 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formic acid | 5,680 | 5,680 | — | — | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 3,538 | 3,538 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formaldehyde | 2,948 | 2,948 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 1,534 | 1,534 | — | — | — | |
| Benzene | 351 | 351 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 217 | 217 | — | — | — |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 6,313 | 6,313 | — | — | — | |
| Acrolein | 6,036 | 6,036 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formic acid | 5,723 | 5,723 | — | — | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 3,479 | 3,479 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formaldehyde | 3,015 | 3,015 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 1,627 | 1,627 | — | — | — | |
| Benzene | 348 | 348 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 216 | 216 | — | — | — |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Hexane | 6,927 | 6,927 | — | — | — | |
| Acrolein | 6,049 | 6,049 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formic acid | 4,575 | 4,575 | — | — | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 4,431 | 4,431 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formaldehyde | 2,250 | 2,250 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 1,548 | 1,548 | — | — | — | |
| Benzene | 343 | 343 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 213 | 213 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 10 | 10 | — | — | — |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylbenzene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 7,444 | 7,444 | — | — | — | |
| Acrolein | 6,119 | 6,119 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acetaldehyde | 4,855 | 4,855 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formic acid | 3,457 | 3,457 | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 1,718 | 1,718 | — | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 1,347 | 1,347 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 10 | 10 | — | — | — |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 6,484 | 6,484 | — | — | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 6,246 | 6,246 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acrolein | 5,367 | 5,367 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formic acid | 2,167 | 2,167 | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 1,604 | 1,604 | — | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 1,193 | 1,193 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 10 | 10 | — | — | — |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Hexane | 6,700 | 6,700 | — | — | — |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylbenzene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Benzene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 6,795 | 6,795 | — | — | — | |
| Acrolein | 3,952 | 3,952 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acetaldehyde | 3,841 | 3,841 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 1,722 | 1,722 | — | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 1,227 | 1,227 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 10 | 10 | — | — | — |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Benzene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 7,235 | 7,235 | — | — | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 4,847 | 4,847 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acrolein | 4,104 | 4,104 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 3,146 | 3,146 | — | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 1,321 | 1,321 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 10 | 10 | — | — | — |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ethylbenzene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Acrolein | 7,941 | 7,941 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 7,069 | 7,069 | — | — | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 6,542 | 6,542 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 2,566 | 2,566 | — | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 2,263 | 2,263 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 10 | 10 | — | — | — |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acrolein | 10,085 | 10,085 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 6,327 | 6,327 | — | — | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 5,287 | 5,287 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 3,084 | 3,084 | — | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 2,774 | 2,774 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 10 | 10 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formic acid | — | — | — | 139,547 |
| Formaldehyde | — | — | — | 91,206 |
| Methanol | — | — | — | 38,253 |
| Acrolein | — | — | — | 161,764 |
| Acetaldehyde | — | — | — | 48,529 |
| Benzene | — | — | — | 577 |
| Toluene | — | — | — | 346 |
| n-Hexane | — | — | — | 1,154 |
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 | Linked to Viol. Below | — | — | Open |
| caa | Linked to Viol. Below | — | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Nov 25, 2024 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Sep 7, 2023 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Feb 1, 2021 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Jul 27, 2020 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Oct 9, 2017 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 1, 2006 | May 19, 2006 | Resolved |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chloride [as Cl] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 395.00 mg/L | 389.00 | +2% | Jun 2025 | Open |
| Sulfate, total [as SO4] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,600.00 mg/L | 1,514.00 | +6% | Oct 2024 | Open |
| Sulfate, total [as SO4] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,616.19 kg/d | 2,235.04 | +17% | Aug 2023 | Open |
| Chloride [as Cl] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 643.71 kg/d | 573.86 | +12% | Aug 2023 | Open |
| Sulfate, total [as SO4] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,690.00 mg/L | 1,514.00 | +12% | Oct 2021 | Open |
| Sulfate, total [as SO4] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,310.00 mg/L | 1,514.00 | +53% | Jun 2020 | Open |
| Sulfate, total [as SO4] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3,136.49 kg/d | 2,953.27 | +6% | Jun 2020 | Open |
| Sulfate, total [as SO4] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,310.00 mg/L | 2,000.00 | +16% | Jun 2020 | Open |
| Sulfate, total [as SO4] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3,136.49 kg/d | 2,235.04 | +40% | Jun 2020 | Open |
| Iron, total [as Fe] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.27 mg/L | 0.47 | +170% | Apr 2019 | Open |
| Iron, total [as Fe] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.48 kg/d | 0.45 | +225% | Apr 2019 | Open |
| Iron, total [as Fe] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.27 mg/L | 0.47 | +170% | Apr 2019 | Open |
| Iron, total [as Fe] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.48 kg/d | 0.45 | +225% | Apr 2019 | Open |
| Iron, total [as Fe] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.68 mg/L | 0.47 | +44% | Dec 2018 | Resolved |
| Iron, total [as Fe] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.68 mg/L | 0.47 | +44% | Dec 2018 | Open |
| Iron, total [as Fe] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.60 kg/d | 0.45 | +31% | Dec 2018 | Open |
| Iron, total [as Fe] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.60 kg/d | 0.45 | +31% | Dec 2018 | Resolved |
| Iron, total [as Fe] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.56 kg/d | 0.45 | +24% | Oct 2018 | Resolved |
| Iron, total [as Fe] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.56 kg/d | 0.45 | +24% | Oct 2018 | Open |
| Iron, total [as Fe] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.49 mg/L | 0.47 | +5% | Oct 2018 | Open |
| Iron, total [as Fe] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.49 mg/L | 0.47 | +5% | Oct 2018 | Resolved |
| Iron, total [as Fe] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.50 mg/L | 0.47 | +6% | Jul 2018 | Open |
| Iron, total [as Fe] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.70 kg/d | 0.45 | +54% | Jul 2018 | Open |
| Iron, total [as Fe] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.70 kg/d | 0.45 | +54% | Jul 2018 | Resolved |
| Iron, total [as Fe] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.50 mg/L | 0.47 | +6% | Jul 2018 | Resolved |
| Iron, total [as Fe] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.47 kg/d | 0.45 | +3% | Jun 2018 | Open |
| Iron, total [as Fe] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.47 kg/d | 0.45 | +3% | Jun 2018 | Resolved |
| Iron, total [as Fe] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.68 mg/L | 0.47 | +45% | May 2018 | Open |
| Iron, total [as Fe] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.68 mg/L | 0.47 | +45% | May 2018 | Resolved |
| Iron, total [as Fe] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.95 kg/d | 0.45 | +109% | May 2018 | Open |
| Iron, total [as Fe] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.95 kg/d | 0.45 | +109% | May 2018 | Resolved |
| Chloride [as Cl] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 408.20 mg/L | 389.00 | +5% | May 2017 | Open |
| Chloride [as Cl] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 895.00 mg/L | 675.00 | +33% | May 2017 | Open |
| Chloride [as Cl] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,093.56 kg/d | 996.53 | +10% | May 2017 | Open |
| Sulfate, total [as SO4] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,610.00 mg/L | 1,514.00 | +6% | Apr 2017 | Open |
| Iron, total [as Fe] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.58 kg/d | 0.45 | +28% | Jun 2015 | Open |
| Iron, total [as Fe] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.58 kg/d | 0.45 | +28% | Jun 2015 | Open |
| Chloride [as Cl] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 476.75 mg/L | 389.00 | +23% | Mar 2015 | Open |
| Chloride [as Cl] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 591.97 kg/d | 573.86 | +3% | Mar 2015 | Open |
| Sulfate, total [as SO4] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,575.00 mg/L | 1,514.00 | +4% | Mar 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.
Warning Letter
Clean Air Act
· Case 3604180089 · Nov 25, 2024
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603716975 · Sep 7, 2023
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602263855 · Jul 27, 2020
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601206939 · Oct 9, 2017
Administrative - Formal
· Case 07-2015-0173 · Mar 30, 2015
$5,400
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RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IAR000505420-001 · May 5, 2006
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