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PCI SYNTHESIS INC
Quick Summary
- •Released 8,861 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
-
9 OPPORTUNITY WAY
NEWBURYPORT, MA 01950
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- ESSEX County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325412
- Inspections
- 3 · last Mar 7, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Sep 5, 2019
- Registry ID
- 110024315267
How This Compares
#30
of 331 TRI reporters in MA
#4,228
of 16,877 TRI reporters in Manufacturing
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.
Emissions Trend (2015–2023)
-57% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 5,987 | — |
| 2016 | 4,719 | -21% |
| 2017 | 8,861 | +88% |
| 2018 | 8,901 | 0% |
| 2019 | 744 | -92% |
| 2020 | 4,951 | +565% |
| 2021 | 4,056 | -18% |
| 2022 | 3,655 | -10% |
| 2023 | 2,575 | -30% |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium nitrite | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Dichloromethane | 1,589 | 1,589 | — | — | 157,320 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 767 | 767 | — | — | 75,934 | |
| Methanol | 219 | 219 | — | — | 21,608 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium nitrite | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Dichloromethane | 2,413 | 2,413 | — | — | 239,016 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 648 | 648 | — | — | 64,147 | |
| Toluene | 442 | 442 | — | — | 43,862 | |
| Epichlorohydrin | 152 | 152 | — | — | 1,150 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 1,580 | 1,580 | — | — | 156,500 | |
| Dichloromethane | 1,260 | 1,260 | — | — | 124,745 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 1,216 | 1,216 | — | — | 120,368 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium nitrite | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 3,052 | 3,052 | — | — | 302,217 | |
| Dichloromethane | 957 | 957 | — | — | 94,737 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 942 | 942 | — | — | 93,292 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dichloromethane | 744 | 744 | — | — | 73,644 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium nitrite | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 3,827 | 3,827 | — | — | 378,879 | |
| Dichloromethane | 1,453 | 1,453 | — | — | 143,732 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acetonitrile | 1,221 | 1,221 | — | — | 120,879 | |
| Toluene | 1,216 | 1,216 | — | — | 120,350 | |
| Methyl tert-butyl ether | 870 | 870 | — | — | 118,284 | |
| 1,4-Dioxane | 208 | 208 | — | — | 20,632 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acrylonitrile | 106 | 106 | — | — | 10,543 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 4,500 | 4,500 | — | — | 445,524 | |
| Acetonitrile | 1,529 | 1,529 | — | — | 151,370 | |
| Dichloromethane | 1,103 | 1,103 | — | — | 109,172 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methyl tert-butyl ether | 870 | 870 | — | — | 86,145 | |
| Toluene | 558 | 558 | — | — | 55,272 | |
| 1,4-Dioxane | 301 | 301 | — | — | 29,837 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium nitrite | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 2,091 | 2,091 | — | — | 207,037 | |
| Toluene | 1,665 | 1,665 | — | — | 164,899 | |
| Dichloromethane | 850 | 850 | — | — | 84,159 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methyl tert-butyl ether | 113 | 113 | — | — | 11,216 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 3,217 | 3,217 | — | — | 318,492 | |
| Toluene | 1,726 | 1,726 | — | — | 170,831 | |
| Dichloromethane | 718 | 718 | — | — | 71,087 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acetonitrile | 326 | 326 | — | — | 32,240 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dichloromethane | — | 129,322 | 14,369 | — |
| Acrylonitrile | — | — | 10,543 | — |
| Toluene | — | 12,035 | 108,315 | — |
| Methyl tert-butyl ether | — | — | 118,283 | — |
| 1,4-Dioxane | — | — | 20,632 | — |
| Methanol | — | 260,059 | 118,820 | — |
| Acetonitrile | — | — | 120,879 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING
MERIDEN, CT
|
Toluene | — | 28,556 | — | — |
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING
MERIDEN, CT
|
Dichloromethane | — | 698 | — | — |
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING
MERIDEN, CT
|
Methanol | — | — | 41,833 | — |
|
CHEMREC INC.
COWANSVILLE
|
Methanol | — | 236,357 | — | — |
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING
MERIDEN, CT
|
Methyl tert-butyl ether | — | — | 86,143 | — |
|
CHEMREC INC.
COWANSVILLE
|
Toluene | — | 26,716 | — | — |
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING
MERIDEN, CT
|
Acetonitrile | — | — | 151,370 | — |
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING
MERIDEN, CT
|
1,4-Dioxane | — | — | 29,837 | — |
|
CHEMREC INC.
COWANSVILLE
|
Dichloromethane | — | 108,473 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Methyl tert-butyl ether | 2 | NEWBURYPORT WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY, NEWBURYPORT |
| 1,4-Dioxane | — | NEWBURYPORT WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY, NEWBURYPORT |
| Methanol | — | NEWBURYPORT WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY, NEWBURYPORT |
| Acetonitrile | — | NEWBURYPORT WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY, NEWBURYPORT |
| Toluene | — | NEWBURYPORT WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY, NEWBURYPORT |
| Dichloromethane | 1 | NEWBURYPORT WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY, NEWBURYPORT |
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 | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Air Emission Standards for Equipment Leaks | Jun 13, 2017 | Nov 4, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 13, 2017 | Nov 4, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Air Emission Standards for Tanks, Surface Impoundments and Containers | Jun 13, 2017 | Nov 4, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 13, 2017 | Nov 4, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Aug 24, 2011 | Feb 2, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Aug 24, 2011 | Feb 2, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 24, 2011 | Feb 2, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Aug 24, 2011 | Feb 2, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Aug 24, 2011 | Feb 2, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Aug 24, 2011 | Feb 2, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | May 23, 2006 | May 14, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 23, 2006 | May 14, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | May 23, 2006 | May 14, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | May 23, 2006 | May 14, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | May 23, 2006 | May 14, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | May 23, 2006 | May 14, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Air Emission Standards for Equipment Leaks | May 23, 2006 | May 14, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Air Emission Standards for Tanks, Surface Impoundments and Containers | May 23, 2006 | May 14, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | May 23, 2006 | May 14, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 23, 1995 | Mar 23, 2000 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 18, 1991 | Dec 10, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Sep 18, 1991 | Dec 10, 1991 | 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
· Case 01-2023-1010 · Jun 15, 2023
Administrative - Formal
· Case 01-2018-5004 · Sep 9, 2019
$50,211
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MAR000007955-001 · Sep 28, 2018
Administrative - Formal
· Case 01-2006-5210 · May 14, 2007
$8,750
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MAD981896129-000 · Nov 6, 1991
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