TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
ESTER SOLUTIONS
Quick Summary
- •Released 4,625 lbs of toxic chemicals to the environment in the most recent TRI reporting year.
- •Assessed $0 in total penalties since records began.
- Address
-
5851 W 73RD ST
BEDFORD PARK, IL 60638
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- COOK County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325199
- Inspections
- 1 · last Aug 19, 2022
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Jul 27, 1993
- Registry ID
- 110000435413
How This Compares
#269
of 914 TRI reporters in IL
#5,153
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 (2015–2024)
+2% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 4,945 | — |
| 2016 | 4,497 | -9% |
| 2017 | 4,625 | +3% |
| 2018 | 4,876 | +5% |
| 2019 | 1,883 | -61% |
| 2020 | 5,610 | +198% |
| 2021 | 5,015 | -11% |
| 2022 | 5,860 | +17% |
| 2023 | 5,100 | -13% |
| 2024 | 5,042 | -1% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | 2,520 | 2,520 | — | — | 18,602 | |
| Methanol | 2,156 | 2,156 | — | — | 14,133 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 264 | 264 | — | — | 18,622 | |
| Phthalic anhydride | 102 | 102 | — | — | 1,942 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | 2,785 | 2,785 | — | — | 15,138 | |
| Methanol | 1,962 | 1,962 | — | — | 12,536 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 242 | 242 | — | — | 1,152 | |
| Phthalic anhydride | 111 | 111 | — | — | 2,114 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | 3,008 | 3,008 | — | — | 21,854 | |
| Methanol | 2,409 | 2,409 | — | — | 16,418 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 301 | 301 | — | — | 7,569 | |
| Phthalic anhydride | 142 | 142 | — | — | 2,694 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | 2,336 | 2,336 | — | — | 182,205 | |
| Methanol | 2,019 | 2,019 | — | — | 3,887 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 257 | 257 | — | — | 20,390 | |
| Phthalic anhydride | 236 | 236 | — | — | 4,477 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 167 | 167 | — | — | 7,757 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 2,592 | 2,592 | — | — | 104,661 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 2,564 | 2,564 | — | — | 165,213 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 256 | 256 | — | — | 2,393 | |
| Phthalic anhydride | 150 | 150 | — | — | 2,841 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 48 | 48 | — | — | 20,422 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 1,883 | 1,883 | — | — | 3,200 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | 2,365 | 2,365 | — | — | 81,636 | |
| Methanol | 1,954 | 1,954 | — | — | 191,135 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 235 | 235 | — | — | 16,815 | |
| Phthalic anhydride | 222 | 222 | — | — | 4,226 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 100 | 100 | — | — | 589 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | 2,365 | 2,365 | — | — | 54,688 | |
| Methanol | 1,804 | 1,804 | — | — | 233,272 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 235 | 235 | — | — | 12,656 | |
| Phthalic anhydride | 121 | 121 | — | — | 2,308 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 100 | 100 | — | — | 1,330 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | 2,120 | 2,120 | — | — | 28,109 | |
| Methanol | 1,860 | 1,860 | — | — | 175,165 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 220 | 220 | — | — | 11,013 | |
| Phthalic anhydride | 197 | 197 | — | — | 3,749 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 100 | 100 | — | — | 2,151 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | 2,389 | 2,389 | — | — | 79,809 | |
| Methanol | 1,943 | 1,943 | — | — | 134,103 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 244 | 244 | — | — | 38,727 | |
| Phthalic anhydride | 234 | 234 | — | — | 4,438 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 135 | 135 | — | — | 927 |
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 | — | — | — | 10,137 |
| Phthalic anhydride | — | — | — | 1,923 |
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | 17,132 |
| Methanol | — | — | — | 13,002 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
LIQUID ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS
CHICAGO, IL
|
Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | 1,938 |
|
REPUBLIC DISPOSAL - LIVINGSTON LANDFILL
PONTIAC, IL
|
Certain glycol ethers | 7,752 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Phthalic anhydride | 1,942 | STICKNEY WATER RECLAMATION PLANT, CICERO |
| Ethylene glycol | 18,622 | STICKNEY WATER RECLAMATION PLANT, CICERO |
| Methanol | 14,133 | STICKNEY WATER RECLAMATION PLANT, CICERO |
| Certain glycol ethers | 8,912 | STICKNEY WATER RECLAMATION PLANT, CICERO |
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: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Oct 29, 2019 | Oct 29, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Oct 29, 2019 | Oct 29, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Oct 29, 2019 | Oct 29, 2019 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jun 30, 2008 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Feb 1, 2002 | Nov 7, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 16, 1999 | Nov 7, 2002 | 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.
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-ILT180010340-001 · Oct 29, 2019
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-ILT180010340-002 · Oct 22, 1999
Administrative - Formal
· Case 05-1990-0030 · Jul 27, 1993
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