Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
RCRA
ELEMENTIS SPECIALTIES INC
Quick Summary
- •Released 921 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 $26,250 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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5548 MANCHESTER
ST. LOUIS, MO 63110
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- ST. LOUIS CITY County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325199
- Inspections
- 6 · last Dec 18, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $26,250 · last Jul 10, 2024
- Registry ID
- 110000441004
How This Compares
#216
of 454 TRI reporters in MO
#7,198
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.
3
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
5
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)
-3% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1,113 | — |
| 2016 | 1,143 | +3% |
| 2017 | 921 | -19% |
| 2018 | 1,213 | +32% |
| 2019 | 1,122 | -8% |
| 2020 | 1,079 | -4% |
| 2021 | 1,173 | +9% |
| 2022 | 1,262 | +8% |
| 2023 | 1,002 | -21% |
| 2024 | 1,084 | +8% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 841 | 841 | — | — | 14,990 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 210 | 210 | — | — | 1,406 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Certain glycol ethers | 32 | 32 | — | — | 562 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 737 | 737 | — | — | 1,710 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 263 | 263 | — | — | 1,266 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cyclohexanol | 2 | 2 | — | — | 23 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 928 | 928 | — | — | 6,672 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 333 | 333 | — | — | 1,672 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cyclohexanol | 1 | 1 | — | — | 68 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 862 | 862 | — | — | 6,515 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 309 | 309 | — | — | 1,598 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cyclohexanol | 2 | 2 | — | — | 1,189 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 733 | 733 | — | — | 10,424 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 253 | 253 | — | — | 2,588 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 91 | 91 | — | — | 41,778 | |
| Cyclohexanol | 2 | 2 | — | — | 1,124 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 843 | 843 | — | — | 42,433 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 278 | 278 | — | — | 10,811 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cyclohexanol | 1 | 1 | — | — | 1,081 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 843 | 843 | — | — | 6,902 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 279 | 279 | — | — | 1,749 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 89 | 89 | — | — | 1,916 | |
| Cyclohexanol | 2 | 2 | — | — | 1,403 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 648 | 648 | — | — | 15,284 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 230 | 230 | — | — | 3,824 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 32 | 32 | — | — | 901 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 10 | 10 | — | — | 1,510 | |
| Cyclohexanol | 1 | 1 | — | — | 811 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 740 | 740 | — | — | 14,541 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 245 | 245 | — | — | 3,634 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 112 | 112 | — | — | 791 | |
| Zinc compounds | 44 | 44 | — | — | 1,089 | |
| Cyclohexanol | 2 | 2 | — | — | 1,582 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 688 | 688 | — | — | 13,893 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 246 | 246 | — | — | 3,470 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 122 | 122 | — | — | 3,131 | |
| Zinc compounds | 46 | 46 | — | — | 988 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 10 | 10 | — | — | 1,127 | |
| Cyclohexanol | 1 | 1 | — | — | 1,107 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | — | 562 | 0 | — |
| Ethylbenzene | — | 1,404 | 3 | — |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | 14,980 | 10 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
AES ENVIRONMENTAL, LLC
CALVERT CITY, KY
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | 10 | — |
|
SYSTECH ENVIRONMENTAL CORPORATION
FREDONIA, KS
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | 3,952 | — | — |
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING LLC
EAST CHICAGO, IN
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | 11,028 | — | — |
|
SYSTECH ENVIRONMENTAL CORPORATION
FREDONIA, KS
|
Ethylbenzene | — | 988 | — | — |
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING LLC
EAST CHICAGO, IN
|
Ethylbenzene | — | 416 | — | — |
|
AES ENVIRONMENTAL, LLC
CALVERT CITY, KY
|
Ethylbenzene | — | — | 3 | — |
|
AES ENVIRONMENTAL, LLC
CALVERT CITY, KY
|
Certain glycol ethers | — | — | 0 | — |
|
SYSTECH ENVIRONMENTAL CORPORATION
FREDONIA, KS
|
Certain glycol ethers | — | 148 | — | — |
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING LLC
EAST CHICAGO, IN
|
Certain glycol ethers | — | 414 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | — | METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT LEMAY WWTP, SAINT LOUIS |
| Ethylbenzene | — | METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT LEMAY WWTP, SAINT LOUIS |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT LEMAY WWTP, SAINT LOUIS |
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 | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Preparedness. Prevention, and Emergency Procedures for LQGs | Jul 15, 2025 | Jul 21, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jul 15, 2025 | Jul 21, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Jul 15, 2025 | Jul 21, 2025 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Jan 4, 2024 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Nov 7, 2023 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Sep 26, 2023 | May 20, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Sep 26, 2023 | May 20, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 26, 2023 | Sep 26, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Sep 26, 2023 | May 20, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Sep 26, 2023 | May 20, 2024 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Aug 25, 2023 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Aug 10, 2023 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Jul 8, 2022 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Mar 20, 2019 | Mar 28, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Mar 20, 2019 | Mar 28, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 20, 2019 | Mar 28, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 20, 2019 | Mar 28, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Mar 20, 2019 | Mar 28, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 20, 2019 | Mar 28, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Apr 29, 2015 | May 7, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 29, 2015 | May 7, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 14, 2010 | Apr 14, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Nov 30, 2007 | Dec 11, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Nov 30, 2007 | Dec 11, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 26, 2004 | May 26, 2004 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 26, 2004 | May 26, 2004 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 26, 2004 | May 26, 2004 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 28, 2000 | Jun 13, 2000 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 28, 2000 | Apr 25, 2000 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 28, 2000 | Apr 25, 2000 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Aug 21, 1992 | Sep 23, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 21, 1992 | Sep 23, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 21, 1992 | Sep 23, 1992 | 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.
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3604069095 · Jul 10, 2024
$3,750
Administrative - Formal
· Case 07-2024-0074 · Jun 24, 2024
$11,250
Warning Letter
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603923223 · Mar 14, 2024
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603812238 · Dec 12, 2023
Warning Letter
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603750194 · Sep 25, 2023
Warning Letter
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603743218 · Sep 15, 2023
Warning Letter
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603436951 · Jul 8, 2022
Administrative - Formal
· Case 07-2008-0176 · May 5, 2008
LETTER OF WARNING
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MOD006292296-001 · May 9, 2000
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MOD006292296-000 · Apr 3, 2000
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