PRESSURE CHEM CO/PGH
Quick Summary
- •Released 21,037 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
-
3419 SMALLMAN ST
PITTSBURGH, PA 15201
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- ALLEGHENY County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325199
- Inspections
- 2 · last Mar 14, 2024
- Total Penalties
- $0
- Registry ID
- 110000329467
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 | 8,222 | — |
| 2016 | 7,377 | -10% |
| 2017 | 21,037 | +185% |
| 2018 | 0 | -100% |
| 2019 | 18,749 | — |
| 2020 | 26,365 | +41% |
| 2021 | 4,789 | -82% |
| 2022 | 3,898 | -19% |
| 2023 | 4,219 | +8% |
| 2024 | 3,729 | -12% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cyclohexanol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | — | — | — | — | 47,407 | |
| Toluene | 2,031 | 2,031 | — | — | 52,454 | |
| Methyl methacrylate | 1,684 | 1,684 | — | — | 1,063 | |
| Cyclohexane | 14 | 14 | — | — | 5,587 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maleic anhydride | — | — | — | — | 37 | |
| Methanol | — | — | — | — | 58,749 | |
| Methyl methacrylate | 2,795 | 2,795 | — | — | 168 | |
| Toluene | 982 | 982 | — | — | 58,004 | |
| Cyclohexane | 437 | 437 | — | — | 6,600 | |
| Phthalic anhydride | 3 | 3 | — | — | 3,252 | |
| Cyclohexanol | 2 | 2 | — | — | 10 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | — | — | — | — | 69,742 | |
| Cyclohexane | — | — | — | — | 8,527 | |
| Cyclohexanol | — | — | — | — | 98 | |
| Maleic anhydride | — | — | — | — | 187 | |
| Methyl methacrylate | 2,852 | 2,852 | — | — | 334 | |
| Toluene | 1,039 | 1,039 | — | — | 46,415 | |
| Phthalic anhydride | 7 | 7 | — | — | 3,575 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Hexane | — | — | — | — | 11,376 | |
| Methanol | — | — | — | — | 82,139 | |
| Methyl methacrylate | 2,294 | 2,294 | — | — | 1,091 | |
| Toluene | 1,787 | 1,787 | — | — | 30,195 | |
| Cyclohexane | 283 | 283 | — | — | 1,316 | |
| Phthalic anhydride | 246 | 246 | — | — | 3,147 | |
| Cyclohexanol | 179 | 179 | — | — | — |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methyl methacrylate | — | — | — | — | 1,173 | |
| Phthalic anhydride | — | — | — | — | 2,487 | |
| n-Hexane | — | — | — | — | 19,439 | |
| Chloroform | 9,583 | 9,583 | — | — | 46,690 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 8,338 | 8,338 | — | — | 137,401 | |
| Dichloromethane | 5,925 | 5,925 | — | — | 13,607 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 2,519 | 2,519 | — | — | 45,303 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maleic anhydride | — | — | — | — | 704 | |
| Methyl methacrylate | — | — | — | — | 5,808 | |
| Methanol | 9,024 | 9,024 | — | — | 153,026 | |
| n-Hexane | 6,839 | 6,839 | — | — | 9,349 | |
| Dichloromethane | 2,848 | 2,848 | — | — | 14,294 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cyclohexanol | 38 | 38 | — | — | — |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | — | — | — | — | 144,994 | |
| Methyl methacrylate | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Chloroform | — | — | — | — | 121,547 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | — | — | — | — | 55,654 | |
| n-Hexane | — | — | — | — | 26,245 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Hexane | — | — | — | — | 20,879 | |
| Methyl methacrylate | — | — | — | — | 97 | |
| Chloroform | — | — | — | — | 66,139 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cyclohexanol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Maleic anhydride | — | — | — | — | 2 | |
| Phthalic anhydride | — | — | — | — | 1,709 | |
| Methanol | 14,625 | 14,625 | — | — | 113,232 | |
| Dichloromethane | 4,264 | 4,264 | — | — | 9,247 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 2,148 | 2,148 | — | — | 33,047 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Triethylamine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Cyclohexanol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Phthalic anhydride | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Benzoyl chloride | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | — | — | — | — | 106,475 | |
| Methyl methacrylate | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Maleic anhydride | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Chloroform | 3,635 | 3,635 | — | — | 27,861 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 1,300 | 1,300 | — | — | 13,608 | |
| Toluene | 1,238 | 1,238 | — | — | 54,687 | |
| Dichloromethane | 1,204 | 1,204 | — | — | 10,210 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phthalic anhydride | — | — | — | — | 6,226 | |
| n-Hexane | — | — | — | — | 23,257 | |
| Cyclohexanol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Chloroform | — | — | — | — | 34,084 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Maleic anhydride | — | — | — | — | 40 | |
| Triethylamine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methyl methacrylate | — | — | — | — | 7 | |
| Methanol | 6,646 | 6,646 | — | — | 178,188 | |
| Toluene | 1,576 | 1,576 | — | — | 47,520 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cyclohexane | — | — | 5,561 | 26 |
| Methanol | — | — | 46,681 | 726 |
| Methyl methacrylate | — | — | 1,052 | 11 |
| Toluene | — | — | 51,428 | 1,026 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
ROSS INCINERATION SERVICES INC
GRAFTON, OH
|
Cyclohexane | — | — | — | 26 |
|
SYSTECH ENVIRONMENTAL CORPORATION
PAULDING, OH
|
Cyclohexane | — | — | 5,561 | — |
|
SYSTECH ENVIRONMENTAL CORPORATION
PAULDING, OH
|
Methanol | — | — | 46,681 | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS OF BALTIMORE INC.
BALTIMORE, MD
|
Methanol | — | — | — | 726 |
|
EQ DETROIT INC
DETROIT, MI
|
Methyl methacrylate | — | — | 1,025 | — |
|
ROSS INCINERATION SERVICES INC
GRAFTON, OH
|
Methyl methacrylate | — | — | — | 11 |
|
SYSTECH ENVIRONMENTAL CORPORATION
PAULDING, OH
|
Methyl methacrylate | — | — | 27 | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS EL DORADO, LLC
EL DORADO, AR
|
Toluene | — | — | — | 961 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS OF BALTIMORE INC.
BALTIMORE, MD
|
Toluene | — | — | — | 30 |
|
EQ DETROIT INC
DETROIT, MI
|
Toluene | — | — | 15 | — |
|
ROSS INCINERATION SERVICES INC
GRAFTON, OH
|
Toluene | — | — | — | 35 |
|
SYSTECH ENVIRONMENTAL CORPORATION
PAULDING, OH
|
Toluene | — | — | 51,413 | — |
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 | Sep 6, 2017 | Oct 25, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Sep 6, 2017 | Jul 13, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Sep 6, 2017 | Jul 13, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Sep 6, 2017 | Oct 25, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Sep 6, 2017 | Jul 13, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Sep 6, 2017 | Jul 13, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Air Emission Standards for Equipment Leaks | Sep 6, 2017 | Mar 15, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 28, 2008 | Jul 14, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 21, 1997 | Jan 16, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 21, 1997 | Jan 16, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Feb 19, 1991 | Oct 1, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 1, 1989 | Feb 19, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 1, 1989 | Feb 19, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 19, 1988 | Jun 1, 1989 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 19, 1988 | Jun 1, 1989 | 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.