Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
PACIFIC POLYMERS INTL INC
Quick Summary
- •Released 812 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 $2,000 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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12271 MONARCH ST.
GARDEN GROVE, CA 92841
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- ORANGE County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325510
- Inspections
- 4 · last Apr 2, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $2,000 · last Dec 8, 2023
- Registry ID
- 110000479982
How This Compares
#330
of 996 TRI reporters in CA
#7,309
of 16,877 TRI reporters in Manufacturing
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.
0
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
0
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
1
Hazardous Waste (RCRA)
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.
Emissions Trend (2015–2024)
+22% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 914 | — |
| 2016 | 867 | -5% |
| 2017 | 812 | -6% |
| 2018 | 792 | -2% |
| 2020 | 1,658 | — |
| 2021 | 1,499 | -10% |
| 2022 | 1,262 | -16% |
| 2023 | 1,500 | +19% |
| 2024 | 1,112 | -26% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene diisocyanate (mixed isomers) | 673 | 673 | — | — | 450 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 340 | 340 | — | — | — | |
| Diisocyanates | 76 | 76 | — | — | — | |
| Toluene-2,4-diisocyanate | 22 | 22 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene diisocyanate (mixed isomers) | 750 | 750 | — | — | 200 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene-2,4-diisocyanate | 250 | 250 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Diisocyanates | 250 | 250 | — | — | — | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 250 | 250 | — | — | — |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 1,012 | 1,012 | — | — | 5,141 | |
| Toluene diisocyanate (mixed isomers) | 250 | 250 | — | — | 40 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 1,249 | 1,249 | — | — | 4,300 | |
| Toluene diisocyanate (mixed isomers) | 250 | 250 | — | — | 228 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 1,408 | 1,408 | — | — | 16,260 | |
| Toluene diisocyanate (mixed isomers) | 250 | 250 | — | — | 120 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene diisocyanate (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | — | 30 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Diisocyanates | — | — | — | — | 30 | |
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Mercury compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 500 | 500 | — | — | 7,680 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 292 | 292 | — | — | 3 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercury compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Toluene diisocyanate (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | — | 12 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Diisocyanates | — | — | — | — | 12 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 500 | 500 | — | — | 2,531 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 312 | 312 | — | — | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Toluene diisocyanate (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | — | 17 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Diisocyanates | — | — | — | — | 17 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 500 | 500 | — | — | 4,160 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 367 | 367 | — | — | 2 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercury compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Diisocyanates | — | — | — | — | 27 | |
| Toluene diisocyanate (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | — | 27 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 500 | 500 | — | — | 7,840 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 414 | 414 | — | — | 3 | ♦ 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 |
|---|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
21ST CENTURY ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGMENT OF NEVADA, LLC.
FERNLEY, NV
|
Toluene diisocyanate (mixed isomers) | 450 | — | — | — |
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 Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 12, 2025 | Mar 28, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 12, 2025 | Mar 28, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 12, 2025 | Mar 28, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 29, 2022 | Mar 29, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 29, 2022 | Mar 29, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 16, 2021 | Mar 16, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Feb 1, 2008 | Jul 2, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Oct 20, 2005 | Dec 13, 2005 | 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
· Case 09-2024-3502 · Dec 8, 2023
$2,000
Administrative - Formal
· Case 09-2018-3510 · Sep 14, 2018
$2,000
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-CAD056588403-501 · Oct 20, 2005
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