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Clean Air Act
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THERMATRU CORPORATION
Quick Summary
- •Released 244,297 lbs of toxic chemicals to the environment in the most recent TRI reporting year.
- •Assessed $9,400 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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601 RE JONES RD
BUTLER, IN 46721
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- DE KALB County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 332321
- Inspections
- 5 · last Jul 14, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $9,400 · last Jan 25, 2024
- Registry ID
- 110041987838
How This Compares
#31
of 804 TRI reporters in IN
#622
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)
-57% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 228,154 | — |
| 2016 | 230,146 | +1% |
| 2017 | 244,297 | +6% |
| 2018 | 289,486 | +18% |
| 2019 | 268,742 | -7% |
| 2020 | 271,507 | +1% |
| 2021 | 214,478 | -21% |
| 2022 | 126,396 | -41% |
| 2023 | 89,544 | -29% |
| 2024 | 98,306 | +10% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | 20,875 | |
| Styrene | 98,304 | 98,304 | — | — | 22,453 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Diisocyanates | 2 | 2 | — | — | 6,454 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | 1,781 | |
| Styrene | 89,542 | 89,542 | — | — | 19,852 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Diisocyanates | 2 | 2 | — | — | 5,560 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Styrene | 126,395 | 126,395 | — | — | 24,075 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Diisocyanates | 1 | 1 | — | — | 7,511 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | 762 | |
| Styrene | 212,392 | 212,392 | — | — | 14,088 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Certain glycol ethers | 2,085 | 2,085 | — | — | 1,076 | |
| Diisocyanates | 1 | 1 | — | — | 4,595 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | 1,130 | |
| Styrene | 225,333 | 225,333 | — | — | 20,670 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Certain glycol ethers | 46,173 | 46,173 | — | — | 7,361 | |
| Diisocyanates | 1 | 1 | — | — | 1,603 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | 1,031 | |
| Styrene | 217,406 | 217,406 | — | — | 26,422 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Certain glycol ethers | 51,335 | 51,335 | — | — | 18,159 | |
| Diisocyanates | 1 | 1 | — | — | 4,341 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | 1,030 | |
| Styrene | 231,588 | 231,588 | — | — | 18,622 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Certain glycol ethers | 57,897 | 57,897 | — | — | 12,996 | |
| Diisocyanates | 1 | 1 | — | — | 4,224 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | 1,074 | |
| Styrene | 202,434 | 202,434 | — | — | 20,370 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Certain glycol ethers | 41,862 | 41,862 | — | — | 11,002 | |
| Diisocyanates | 1 | 1 | — | — | 7,451 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | 1,321 | |
| Styrene | 186,680 | 186,680 | — | — | 28,878 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Certain glycol ethers | 43,465 | 43,465 | — | — | 11,283 | |
| Diisocyanates | 1 | 1 | — | — | 7,258 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | 1,749 | |
| Styrene | 179,381 | 179,381 | — | — | 46,406 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Certain glycol ethers | 48,772 | 48,772 | — | — | 10,078 | |
| Diisocyanates | 1 | 1 | — | — | 136 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diisocyanates | — | — | — | 6,454 |
| Styrene | — | — | — | 22,453 |
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
|
Styrene | — | — | — | 22,453 |
|
ROSS INCINERATION SERVICES INC
GRAFTON, OH
|
Diisocyanates | — | — | — | 6,454 |
|
ROSS INCINERATION SERVICES INC
GRAFTON, OH
|
Zinc compounds | 1,670 | — | — | — |
|
REPUBLIC SERVICES NATIONAL SERV-ALL LANDFILL
FORT WAYNE, IN
|
Zinc compounds | 19,206 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| caa | FRV | Jul 30, 2022 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 30, 2021 | May 7, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 30, 2004 | Feb 27, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 30, 2004 | Feb 27, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Jun 30, 2004 | Feb 27, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 12, 2000 | May 31, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Aug 28, 1991 | Apr 3, 1992 | 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.
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3604259423 · Jan 25, 2024
$9,400
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3604259421 · Nov 19, 2023
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IND980996680-005 · Apr 8, 2021
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IND980996680-004 · Nov 9, 2005
$6,240
PROPOSED AGREED ORDER (PAO) SENT
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IND980996680-003 · Sep 29, 2005
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IND980996680-002 · Apr 8, 2005
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IND980996680-001 · Feb 19, 1992
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