TRI Reporter
Clean Water Act
SUN CHEMICAL
Quick Summary
- •Released 24,516 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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205 S JAMES ST
NEWPORT, DE 19804
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- NEW CASTLE County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325110
- Inspections
- 1 · last Dec 1, 2022
- Total Penalties
- $0
- Registry ID
- 110071826979
How This Compares
#7
of 45 TRI reporters in DE
#2,535
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)
+40% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 21,130 | — |
| 2016 | 22,139 | +5% |
| 2017 | 24,516 | +11% |
| 2018 | 29,352 | +20% |
| 2019 | 7 | -100% |
| 2020 | 29,756 | +424983% |
| 2021 | 33,937 | +14% |
| 2022 | 37,276 | +10% |
| 2023 | 21,143 | -43% |
| 2024 | 29,683 | +40% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 27,740 | 27,740 | — | — | 164,471 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 1,850 | 1,850 | — | — | 1,224 | |
| Biphenyl | 64 | 64 | — | — | 167,433 | |
| p-Chloroaniline | 15 | 15 | — | — | 35,762 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Aniline | 14 | 14 | — | — | 232,402 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | — | — | — | — | 73,398 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 18,816 | |
| Methanol | 20,361 | 20,361 | — | — | 255,986 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 653 | 653 | — | — | 563 | |
| Biphenyl | 59 | 59 | — | — | 78,267 | |
| Cyclohexane | 47 | 47 | — | — | 21,349 | |
| Aniline | 13 | 13 | — | — | 15,901 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| p-Chloroaniline | 10 | 10 | — | — | 3,923 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 23,057 | |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | — | — | — | — | 55,860 | |
| Methanol | 36,010 | 36,010 | — | — | 149,622 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 1,054 | 1,054 | — | — | 802 | |
| Biphenyl | 94 | 94 | — | — | 91,282 | |
| Cyclohexane | 86 | 86 | — | — | 24,053 | |
| Aniline | 26 | 26 | — | — | 14,175 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| p-Chloroaniline | 5 | 5 | — | — | 4,476 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | — | — | — | — | 29,120 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 21,890 | |
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 32,856 | 32,856 | — | — | 575,851 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 905 | 905 | — | — | 616 | |
| Biphenyl | 94 | 94 | — | — | 77,255 | |
| Cyclohexane | 49 | 49 | — | — | 20,943 | |
| Aniline | 28 | 28 | — | — | 13,085 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| p-Chloroaniline | 4 | 4 | — | — | 3,085 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 27,126 | |
| Methanol | 28,902 | 28,902 | — | — | 449,653 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 683 | 683 | — | — | 733 | |
| Biphenyl | 77 | 77 | — | — | 95,428 | |
| Cyclohexane | 70 | 70 | — | — | 11,667 | |
| Aniline | 19 | 19 | — | — | 19,970 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| p-Chloroaniline | 5 | 5 | — | — | 6,800 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| p-Chloroaniline | 7 | 7 | — | — | 7,691 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | — | — | — | — | 40,489 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 15,542 | |
| Methanol | 28,226 | 28,226 | — | — | 1,026,909 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 960 | 960 | — | — | 461 | |
| Biphenyl | 89 | 89 | — | — | 254,139 | |
| Cyclohexane | 49 | 49 | — | — | 32,079 | |
| Aniline | 22 | 22 | — | — | 20,042 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| p-Chloroaniline | 6 | 6 | — | — | 12,187 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 22,656 | |
| Methanol | 23,161 | 23,161 | — | — | 818,744 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 1,174 | 1,174 | — | — | 958 | |
| Biphenyl | 100 | 100 | — | — | 98,376 | |
| Cyclohexane | 49 | 49 | — | — | 30,434 | |
| Aniline | 27 | 27 | — | — | 41,392 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| p-Chloroaniline | 5 | 5 | — | — | 18,028 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | — | — | — | — | 47,126 | |
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 23,756 | |
| Methanol | 20,770 | 20,770 | — | — | 839,006 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 1,188 | 1,188 | — | — | 683 | |
| Biphenyl | 100 | 100 | — | — | 91,054 | |
| Cyclohexane | 49 | 49 | — | — | 22,610 | |
| Aniline | 27 | 27 | — | — | 20,070 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| p-Chloroaniline | 5 | 5 | — | — | 87,042 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 19,986 | |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | — | — | — | — | 137,536 | |
| Methanol | 20,069 | 20,069 | — | — | 768,304 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 881 | 881 | — | — | 708 | |
| Biphenyl | 108 | 108 | — | — | 134,071 | |
| Cyclohexane | 40 | 40 | — | — | 14,125 | |
| Aniline | 23 | 23 | — | — | 9,139 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| p-Chloroaniline | 9 | 9 | — | — | 112,357 | ♦ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biphenyl | — | — | 138,350 | 30,679 |
| Aniline | — | — | 222,329 | 10,235 |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | 456 | 9,302 |
| p-Chloroaniline | — | — | 33,423 | 1,389 |
| Methanol | — | 305,185 | 91,116 | 475,533 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
REWORLD MYERSTOWN LLC
MYERSTOWN, PA
|
Biphenyl | 288 | — | — | — |
|
CYCLECHEM INC
LEWISBERRY, PA
|
Biphenyl | 39 | — | — | — |
|
ENVIRITE OF PENNSYLVANIA INC
YORK, PA
|
Biphenyl | 0 | — | — | — |
|
ELDREDGE INC
WEST CHESTER, PA
|
Biphenyl | 197 | — | — | — |
|
ROSS INCINERATION SERVICES INC
GRAFTON, OH
|
Biphenyl | — | — | — | 88 |
|
SYSTECH ENVIRONMENTAL CORPORATION
PAULDING, OH
|
Biphenyl | — | — | 106,094 | — |
|
FIELDING ENVIRONMENTAL LLC
FREEDOM, PA
|
Biphenyl | — | — | 562 | — |
|
LONE STAR GREENCASTLE WDF
GREENCASTLE, IN
|
Biphenyl | — | — | 14,909 | — |
|
HOLCIM US INC GEOCYCLE LLC
HOLLY HILL, SC
|
Biphenyl | — | — | 16,785 | — |
|
LCSWMA RESOURCE RECOVERY PLANT
BAINBRIDGE, PA
|
Biphenyl | — | — | — | 26,430 |
|
SYSTECH ENVIRONMENTAL CORPORATION
PAULDING, OH
|
Methanol | — | — | 62,586 | — |
|
HOLCIM US INC GEOCYCLE LLC
HOLLY HILL, SC
|
Methanol | — | — | 24,591 | — |
|
LONE STAR GREENCASTLE WDF
GREENCASTLE, IN
|
Methanol | — | — | 1,202 | — |
|
FIELDING ENVIRONMENTAL LLC
FREEDOM, PA
|
Methanol | — | — | 2,736 | — |
|
ROSS INCINERATION SERVICES INC
GRAFTON, OH
|
Methanol | — | — | — | 10,213 |
|
HOLCIM US INC GEOCYCLE LLC
HOLLY HILL, SC
|
p-Chloroaniline | — | — | 4,061 | — |
|
ROSS INCINERATION SERVICES INC
GRAFTON, OH
|
p-Chloroaniline | — | — | 88 | — |
|
LONE STAR GREENCASTLE WDF
GREENCASTLE, IN
|
p-Chloroaniline | — | — | 3,607 | — |
|
SYSTECH ENVIRONMENTAL CORPORATION
PAULDING, OH
|
p-Chloroaniline | — | — | 25,668 | — |
|
FIELDING ENVIRONMENTAL LLC
FREEDOM, PA
|
p-Chloroaniline | — | — | — | 91 |
|
ROSS INCINERATION SERVICES INC
GRAFTON, OH
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | 342 |
|
FIELDING ENVIRONMENTAL LLC
FREEDOM, PA
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | 456 | — |
|
ROSS INCINERATION SERVICES INC
GRAFTON, OH
|
Aniline | — | — | — | 385 |
|
HOLCIM US INC GEOCYCLE LLC
HOLLY HILL, SC
|
Aniline | — | — | 27,073 | — |
|
FIELDING ENVIRONMENTAL LLC
FREEDOM, PA
|
Aniline | — | — | 91 | — |
|
SYSTECH ENVIRONMENTAL CORPORATION
PAULDING, OH
|
Aniline | — | — | 171,119 | — |
|
LONE STAR GREENCASTLE WDF
GREENCASTLE, IN
|
Aniline | — | — | 24,046 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 63,142 | WILMINGTON WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT- 12TH ST & HAY RD, WIL, WILMINGTON |
| p-Chloroaniline | 2,248 | WILMINGTON WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT- 12TH ST & HAY RD, WIL, WILMINGTON |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 426 | WILMINGTON WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT- 12TH ST & HAY RD, WIL, WILMINGTON |
| Biphenyl | 2,041 | WILMINGTON WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT- 12TH ST & HAY RD, WIL, WILMINGTON |
| Aniline | 9,688 | WILMINGTON WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT- 12TH ST & HAY RD, WIL, WILMINGTON |
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