LIFE TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
Quick Summary
- •Released 34,885 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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920 HENRY ST
DETROIT, MI 48201
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- WAYNE County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325414
- Inspections
- 2 · last Aug 1, 2024
- Total Penalties
- $0
- Registry ID
- 110000406490
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
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 20,875 | — |
| 2020 | 34,885 | — |
| 2021 | 17,543 | -50% |
| 2022 | 12,665 | -28% |
| 2023 | 4,806 | -62% |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Butyl alcohol | 4,806 | 4,806 | — | — | 38,180 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Butyl alcohol | 12,665 | 12,665 | — | — | 56,761 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Butyl alcohol | 17,543 | 17,543 | — | — | 62,890 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Butyl alcohol | 34,885 | 34,885 | — | — | 37,734 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Butyl alcohol | 20,875 | 20,875 | — | — | 26,088 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Butyl alcohol | — | — | — | 24,001 |
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 | Nov 6, 2025 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 26, 2023 | Aug 17, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 18, 2012 | Oct 23, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Jul 18, 2012 | Oct 30, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program Permit Application | Jul 18, 2012 | Oct 23, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Jul 18, 2012 | Oct 23, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Sep 24, 1986 | Jan 13, 1987 | 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.