ACUPOWDER INTERNATIONAL LLC
Quick Summary
- •Released 500 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 $35,955 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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901 LEHIGH AVE
UNION, NJ 07083
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- UNION County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 331221
- Inspections
- 1 · last Jun 9, 2023
- Total Penalties
- $35,955 · last Oct 31, 2023
- Registry ID
- 110000319156
How This Compares
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.
Qtrs Non-Compliant
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.
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 750 | — |
| 2016 | 750 | 0% |
| 2017 | 500 | -33% |
| 2018 | 576 | +15% |
| 2019 | 598 | +4% |
| 2020 | 630 | +5% |
| 2021 | 664 | +6% |
| 2022 | 554 | -17% |
| 2023 | 10,938 | +1875% |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Antimony | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Manganese | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Copper | 10,920 | 357 | 91 | 10,472 | 396,384 | |
| Zinc (fume or dust) | 18 | 18 | — | — | 12,264 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antimony | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Zinc (fume or dust) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Chromium | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Copper | 553 | 462 | 91 | — | 207,112 | |
| Manganese | 0 | 0 | — | — | 2,717 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | — | 197,090 | — | — |
| Nickel | — | 120 | — | — |
| Manganese | — | 1,662 | — | — |
| Chromium | — | 768 | — | — |
| Zinc (fume or dust) | — | 71,727 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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METALLURGICAL PRODUCTS CO
WEST CHESTER, PA
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Antimony | — | 792 | — | — |
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METALLURGICAL PRODUCTS CO
WEST CHESTER, PA
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Copper | — | 265,873 | — | — |
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METALLURGICAL PRODUCTS CO
WEST CHESTER, PA
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Manganese | — | 1,550 | — | — |
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METALLURGICAL PRODUCTS CO
WEST CHESTER, PA
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Zinc (fume or dust) | — | 35,741 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Copper | 3 | JOINT MEETING OF ESSEX AND UNION COUNTIES, ELIZABETH |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Sep 30, 2025 | Oct 31, 2025 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Sep 30, 2024 | Oct 31, 2024 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Sep 30, 2023 | Oct 31, 2023 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Jun 9, 2023 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Jun 9, 2023 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Sep 30, 2022 | Oct 31, 2022 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Sep 30, 2021 | Oct 31, 2021 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Sep 30, 2020 | Oct 31, 2020 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Sep 30, 2018 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 8, 1994 | Sep 22, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 8, 1994 | Sep 22, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Aug 16, 1989 | Nov 17, 1989 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 16, 1989 | Sep 15, 1989 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Dec 10, 1985 | Oct 28, 1987 | 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.