UNITED SILICONE INC
Quick Summary
- •Released 339 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
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4471 WALDEN AVE.
LANCASTER, NY 14086
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- ERIE County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 333319
- Total Penalties
- $0
- Registry ID
- 110000326503
How This Compares
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.
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 474 | — |
| 2016 | 339 | -28% |
| 2017 | 339 | 0% |
| 2018 | 339 | 0% |
| 2019 | 0 | -100% |
| 2020 | 339 | +1695000% |
| 2021 | 339 | 0% |
| 2022 | 143 | -58% |
| 2023 | 1,351 | +845% |
| 2024 | 1,351 | 0% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 23,490 | |
| Nitric acid | 1,351 | 1,351 | — | — | — | |
| Lead | 0 | 0 | — | — | 5 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 32,400 | |
| Nitric acid | 1,351 | 1,351 | — | — | — | |
| Lead | 0 | 0 | — | — | 3 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 23,490 | |
| Nitric acid | 143 | 143 | — | — | — | |
| Lead | 0 | 0 | — | — | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 44,360 | |
| Nitric acid | 339 | 339 | — | — | — | |
| Lead | 0 | 0 | — | — | 2 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | 339 | 339 | — | — | — | |
| Lead | 0 | 0 | — | — | 2 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | 0 | 0 | — | — | 2 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | 339 | 339 | — | — | — | |
| Lead | 0 | 0 | — | — | 50 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | 339 | 339 | — | — | — | |
| Lead | 0 | 0 | — | — | 50 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | 339 | 339 | — | — | — | |
| Lead | 0 | 0 | — | — | 50 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 31,843 | |
| Nitric acid | 474 | 474 | — | — | — | |
| Lead | 0 | 0 | — | — | 131 | ♦ Carcinogen |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | 24,000 |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | 23,490 |
| Lead | — | 5 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
MEG BUFFALO
LANCASTER, NY
|
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | 23,490 |
|
METALICO BUFFALO INC
BUFFALO, NY
|
Lead | — | 5 | — | — |
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: General | Dec 27, 1994 | Jan 30, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Dec 27, 1994 | Jan 30, 1995 | 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.