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ARISTECH SURFACES LLC
Quick Summary
- •Released 27,066 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 $8,000 in total penalties since records began.
- Address
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7350 EMPIRE DR
FLORENCE, KY 41042
View on map ↗ - County
- BOONE County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 326113
- Inspections
- 5 · last Jan 8, 2026
- Total Penalties
- $8,000 · last Sep 27, 2023
- Registry ID
- 110013363458
How This Compares
#88
of 398 TRI reporters in KY
#2,388
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.
0
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
1
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
2
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)
-7% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 27,066 | — |
| 2016 | 27,066 | 0% |
| 2017 | 27,066 | 0% |
| 2018 | 27,066 | 0% |
| 2019 | 10 | -100% |
| 2020 | 265 | +2550% |
| 2021 | 1,010 | +281% |
| 2022 | 53,110 | +5158% |
| 2023 | 2,985 | -94% |
| 2024 | 25,070 | +740% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methyl methacrylate | 24,270 | 24,270 | — | — | 110,683 | |
| Butyl acrylate | 800 | 800 | — | — | 1,172 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methyl methacrylate | 2,730 | 2,730 | — | — | 111,695 | |
| Butyl acrylate | 255 | 255 | — | — | 1,961 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methyl methacrylate | 52,355 | 52,355 | — | — | 750 | |
| Butyl acrylate | 755 | 755 | — | — | 750 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Butyl acrylate | 755 | 755 | — | — | 750 | |
| Methyl methacrylate | 255 | 255 | — | — | 750 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methyl methacrylate | 255 | 255 | — | — | 750 | |
| Butyl acrylate | 10 | 10 | — | — | — |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Butyl acrylate | 5 | 5 | — | — | 1,000 | |
| Methyl methacrylate | 5 | 5 | — | — | 26,000 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methyl methacrylate | 26,230 | 26,230 | — | — | — | |
| Butyl acrylate | 836 | 836 | — | — | — |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methyl methacrylate | 26,230 | 26,230 | — | — | — | |
| Butyl acrylate | 836 | 836 | — | — | — |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methyl methacrylate | 26,230 | 26,230 | — | — | — | |
| Butyl acrylate | 836 | 836 | — | — | — |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methyl methacrylate | 26,230 | 26,230 | — | — | — | |
| Butyl acrylate | 836 | 836 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Butyl acrylate | — | — | 272 | 991 |
| Methyl methacrylate | — | — | 39,383 | 102,937 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
CHEMICAL SOLVENTS INC
CLEVELAND, OH
|
Butyl acrylate | — | — | 181 | — |
|
CHEMICAL SOLVENTS INC
CLEVELAND, OH
|
Methyl methacrylate | — | — | 7,746 | — |
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 | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Dec 13, 2022 | Jun 6, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Dec 13, 2022 | Jun 6, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Aug 28, 2018 | Oct 15, 2018 | Resolved |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Discharge Without a Valid Permit | Jan 19, 2018 | — | Open |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Dec 4, 2013 | Dec 4, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Dec 7, 2011 | Dec 7, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Dec 7, 2011 | Dec 7, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Dec 7, 2011 | Dec 7, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Dec 7, 2011 | Dec 7, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Nov 23, 2010 | Nov 23, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Nov 23, 2010 | Nov 23, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Nov 16, 2006 | Apr 5, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Nov 16, 2006 | Apr 5, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Nov 16, 2006 | Apr 5, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 8, 2002 | Dec 5, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 8, 2002 | Dec 5, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 8, 2002 | Dec 5, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 8, 2002 | Dec 5, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | Jan 24, 2002 | Apr 22, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 31, 2000 | May 31, 2000 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 31, 2000 | May 31, 2000 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Mar 31, 2000 | May 31, 2000 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Apr 16, 1999 | Apr 16, 1999 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 16, 1999 | Jun 4, 1999 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 14, 1998 | Oct 8, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Waste Piles | Oct 22, 1996 | Feb 27, 1997 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | Dec 1, 1993 | Jan 25, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 28, 1991 | Mar 28, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 28, 1991 | Apr 22, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Dec 14, 1990 | Dec 28, 1990 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Oct 1, 1990 | Oct 23, 1990 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Aug 6, 1990 | Jul 9, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Jul 28, 1989 | Jul 9, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Jun 29, 1989 | Jul 28, 1989 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | May 31, 1989 | Jun 26, 1989 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 31, 1989 | Jun 26, 1989 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | Apr 3, 1989 | May 24, 1989 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Jun 17, 1988 | Jul 9, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Ground-Water Monitoring | Nov 24, 1987 | Mar 9, 1988 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Sep 29, 1987 | Oct 23, 1987 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Ground-Water Monitoring | Sep 8, 1987 | Oct 26, 1987 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Jul 21, 1986 | Jul 21, 1986 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | May 2, 1986 | May 16, 1986 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Jan 30, 1986 | Apr 16, 1986 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Dec 23, 1985 | Jul 9, 1991 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 41.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +37% | Jun 2025 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 43.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +43% | Aug 2020 | 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.
Administrative - Formal
· Case 04-2020-0101 · Sep 9, 2020
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-KYD092825538-001 · Sep 5, 2018
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-KYD092825538-002 · Oct 11, 1990
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-KYD092825538-013 · Oct 5, 1989
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-KYD092825538-009 · May 31, 1989
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-KYD092825538-000 · May 31, 1989
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-KYD092825538-007 · Apr 3, 1989
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-KYD092825538-012 · Jun 17, 1988
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-KYD092825538-005 · Sep 29, 1987
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-KYD092825538-006 · Sep 8, 1987
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-KYD092825538-004 · May 2, 1986
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-KYD092825538-003 · Jan 30, 1986
$10,000
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-KYD092825538-010 · Dec 23, 1985
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