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AFTON CHEMICAL CORPORATION

Quick Summary

  • Released 31,693 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 $63,065 in total penalties since records began.
  • Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
Address
501 MONSANTO AVENUE
SAUGET, IL 62201
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County
ST. CLAIR County
Industry
Manufacturing
NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
324191
Inspections
7 · last Oct 24, 2024
Total Penalties
$63,065 · last Nov 13, 2020
Registry ID
110000438884

How This Compares

#104 of 914 TRI reporters in IL
#2,178 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.

3
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
0
Hazardous Waste (RCRA)
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) +29% overall
Year Total Releases (lbs) vs Prior Year
2015 41,372
2016 31,855 -23%
2017 31,693 -1%
2018 59,349 +87%
2019 57,096 -4%
2020 52,506 -8%
2021 55,465 +6%
2022 35,753 -36%
2023 54,211 +52%
2024 53,468 -1%

2024

Chemical Total (lbs) Air Water Land Off-Site
Chlorine
Hydrazine ♦ Carcinogen
Nonylphenol
n-Hexane 14,904 14,904 13
Methanol 14,541 14,541 22,693
Ammonia 6,047 6,047 353
Benzene 5,971 5,971 2,032 ♦ Carcinogen
Ethylene glycol 4,291 4,291
Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) 2,494 2,494
Maleic anhydride 1,400 1,400
Carbon disulfide 1,149 1,149 19
Hydrogen sulfide 994 994
Methyl isobutyl ketone 859 859 1,431 ♦ Carcinogen
Zinc compounds 600 600 162,663
Xylene (mixed isomers) 198 198 457
Formic acid 10 10 1,580
n-Butyl alcohol 10 10 31,124

2023

Chemical Total (lbs) Air Water Land Off-Site
Chlorine
Hydrazine ♦ Carcinogen
Formic acid
n-Hexane 15,309 15,309 12
Methanol 13,378 13,378 22,145
Ammonia 5,846 5,846 321
Benzene 5,003 5,003 148 ♦ Carcinogen
Ethylene glycol 5,000 5,000
Carbon disulfide 3,035 3,035 17
Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) 2,299 2,299
Hydrogen sulfide 1,277 1,277
Maleic anhydride 1,092 1,092 125
Methyl isobutyl ketone 816 816 1,304 ♦ Carcinogen
Zinc compounds 600 600 156,885
Dicyclopentadiene 325 325 872
Xylene (mixed isomers) 199 199 518
Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) 13 13 19,901
n-Butyl alcohol 10 10 9,304
Nonylphenol 9 9 249

2022

Chemical Total (lbs) Air Water Land Off-Site
n-Hexane 9,501 9,501 2
Methanol 6,122 6,122 22,110
Ammonia 6,039 6,039 368
Ethylene glycol 5,000 5,000
Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) 2,326 2,326
Hydrogen sulfide 1,541 1,541
Carbon disulfide 1,166 1,166 826
Benzene 1,153 1,153 132 ♦ Carcinogen
Methyl isobutyl ketone 819 819 1,492 ♦ Carcinogen
Maleic anhydride 607 607
Zinc compounds 600 600 200,494
Dicyclopentadiene 325 325 731
Triethylamine 297 297 103
Xylene (mixed isomers) 199 199 1,118
Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) 13 13 2,437
Chlorine 10 10
Nonylphenol 10 10 9,058
n-Butyl alcohol 10 10 16,232
Formic acid 10 10
Hydrazine 5 5 ♦ Carcinogen

2021

Chemical Total (lbs) Air Water Land Off-Site
n-Hexane 16,712 16,712 3,976
Methanol 12,998 12,998 99,576
Ammonia 6,351 6,351 391
Benzene 5,268 5,268 71 ♦ Carcinogen
Ethylene glycol 4,180 4,180
Carbon disulfide 3,201 3,201 102
Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) 2,246 2,246
Maleic anhydride 1,135 1,135 66,340
Hydrogen sulfide 837 837
Methyl isobutyl ketone 820 820 626 ♦ Carcinogen
Zinc compounds 600 600 224,766
Dicyclopentadiene 320 320 855
Triethylamine 303 303 105
Chlorine 255 255
Xylene (mixed isomers) 199 199 675
Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) 13 13 2,089
Nonylphenol 11 11 390
Formic acid 10 10
Hydrazine 5 5 ♦ Carcinogen

2020

Chemical Total (lbs) Air Water Land Off-Site
n-Hexane 13,698 13,698 22
Methanol 12,634 12,634 107,699
Ammonia 5,507 5,507 367
Benzene 5,034 5,034 60 ♦ Carcinogen
Ethylene glycol 5,011 5,011
Carbon disulfide 3,047 3,047 32
Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) 2,178 2,178
Hydrogen sulfide 1,594 1,594
Maleic anhydride 1,126 1,126 475
Methyl isobutyl ketone 820 820 207 ♦ Carcinogen
Triethylamine 656 656 229
Zinc compounds 600 600 201,942
Dicyclopentadiene 325 325 1,038
Xylene (mixed isomers) 199 199 802
Toluene 30 30 31
Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) 13 13 1,222
Formic acid 10 10
Chlorine 10 10
Nonylphenol 9 9 349
Hydrazine 5 5 ♦ Carcinogen

2019

Chemical Total (lbs) Air Water Land Off-Site
Methanol 16,200 16,200 48,443
n-Hexane 15,680 15,680 7
Ammonia 6,000 6,000 409
Benzene 5,200 5,200 68 ♦ Carcinogen
Ethylene glycol 4,185 4,185
Carbon disulfide 3,140 3,140
Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) 2,220 2,220
Hydrogen sulfide 1,860 1,860
Maleic anhydride 1,120 1,120 500
Zinc compounds 600 600 214,189
Dicyclopentadiene 325 325 780
Triethylamine 292 292 101
Xylene (mixed isomers) 200 200 723
Toluene 30 30 11
Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) 10 10 2,296
Chlorine 10 10
Formic acid 10 10
Nonylphenol 9 9 401
Hydrazine 5 5 ♦ Carcinogen

2018

Chemical Total (lbs) Air Water Land Off-Site
n-Hexane 17,154 17,154
Methanol 15,130 15,130 37,805
Ammonia 5,686 5,686 420
Benzene 5,216 5,216 66 ♦ Carcinogen
Ethylene glycol 5,000 5,000
Carbon disulfide 3,148 3,148 4
Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) 2,222 2,222
Hydrogen sulfide 1,780 1,780
Maleic anhydride 1,146 1,146 2,431
Methyl isobutyl ketone 818 818 2,475 ♦ Carcinogen
Zinc compounds 600 600 227,246
Triethylamine 528 528 184
Xylene (mixed isomers) 440 440 735
Dicyclopentadiene 325 325 745
Toluene 65 65 15
Certain glycol ethers 35 35
Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) 13 13 1,142
n-Butyl alcohol 10 10 11,705
Formic acid 10 10
Chlorine 10 10
Nonylphenol 8 8 308
Hydrazine 5 5 ♦ Carcinogen
Lead compounds 0 0 48

2017

Chemical Total (lbs) Air Water Land Off-Site
n-Hexane 10,700 10,700 65
Methanol 6,860 6,860 105,584
Ammonia 6,060 6,060 400
Hydrogen sulfide 1,780 1,780
Benzene 1,600 1,600 1 ♦ Carcinogen
Methyl isobutyl ketone 1,460 1,460 732 ♦ Carcinogen
Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) 820 820
Carbon disulfide 731 731 38
Zinc compounds 600 600 257,482
Xylene (mixed isomers) 440 440 979
Maleic anhydride 380 380
Dicyclopentadiene 125 125 530
Toluene 45 45 20
Certain glycol ethers 35 35
Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) 13 13 2,103
Chlorine 10 10
n-Butyl alcohol 10 10 18,255
Formic acid 10 10
Nonylphenol 9 9 429
Hydrazine 5 5 ♦ Carcinogen
Lead compounds 0 0 41

2016

Chemical Total (lbs) Air Water Land Off-Site
n-Hexane 12,380 12,380 4,612
Ammonia 6,380 6,380 396
Methanol 5,320 5,320 76,645
Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) 2,480 2,480
Hydrogen sulfide 1,440 1,440
Xylene (mixed isomers) 1,060 1,060 2,830
Carbon disulfide 765 765 6
Benzene 660 660 137 ♦ Carcinogen
Zinc compounds 600 600 236,915
Triethylamine 364 364 126
Maleic anhydride 180 180
Dicyclopentadiene 125 125 1,245
Certain glycol ethers 35 35
Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) 13 13 2,230
Nonylphenol 11 11 553
n-Butyl alcohol 10 10 15,405
Chlorine 10 10
Formic acid 10 10
Toluene 7 7 24
Hydrazine 5 5 ♦ Carcinogen
Lead compounds 0 0 19

2015

Chemical Total (lbs) Air Water Land Off-Site
n-Hexane 15,840 15,840 5
Xylene (mixed isomers) 6,520 6,520 1,998
Ammonia 6,400 6,400 393
Methanol 6,080 6,080 111,845
Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) 2,540 2,540
Hydrogen sulfide 1,500 1,500
Carbon disulfide 785 785 87
Benzene 680 680 119 ♦ Carcinogen
Zinc compounds 600 600 254,581
Maleic anhydride 200 200
Dicyclopentadiene 125 125 1,465
Certain glycol ethers 35 35
Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) 13 13 1,971
n-Butyl alcohol 10 10 20,205
Nonylphenol 10 10 542
Formic acid 10 10
Chlorine 10 10
Toluene 9 9 19
Hydrazine 5 5 ♦ Carcinogen
Lead compounds 0 0 25

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
n-Butyl alcohol 22,320 4,144
Hydrogen sulfide 4,404,054
Carbon disulfide 27,422
Maleic anhydride 491,409
n-Hexane 288,691
Ammonia 64,209
Xylene (mixed isomers) 420 30
Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) 1,224,922
Formic acid 80
Methyl isobutyl ketone 1,724
Benzene 2,031 11,745
Methanol 13,212 204,622

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
TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING LLC
EAST CHICAGO, IN
Benzene 6
CLEAN HARBORS EL DORADO, LLC
EL DORADO, AR
Benzene 8
AES ENVIRONMENTAL, LLC
CALVERT CITY, KY
Benzene 2,017
CLEAN HARBORS EL DORADO, LLC
EL DORADO, AR
Formic acid 80
ENVIRITE OF ILLINOIS INC
HARVEY, IL
Formic acid 1,500
AES ENVIRONMENTAL, LLC
CALVERT CITY, KY
n-Butyl alcohol 4,300
CLEAN HARBORS EL DORADO, LLC
EL DORADO, AR
n-Butyl alcohol 22,320
AES ENVIRONMENTAL, LLC
CALVERT CITY, KY
Methanol 13,212
LONE STAR INDUSTRIES INC
CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO
Xylene (mixed isomers) 420
HERITAGE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES LLC
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
Zinc compounds 159,509
AES ENVIRONMENTAL, LLC
CALVERT CITY, KY
Zinc compounds 197
NORTH MILAM RDF
EAST SAINT LOUIS, IL
Zinc compounds 1,782

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
n-Butyl alcohol 4,504 SAUGET VILLAGE OF AMERICAN BOTTOMS WWTF, SAUGET
Zinc compounds 1,174 SAUGET VILLAGE OF AMERICAN BOTTOMS WWTF, SAUGET
n-Hexane 13 SAUGET VILLAGE OF AMERICAN BOTTOMS WWTF, SAUGET
Benzene 0 SAUGET VILLAGE OF AMERICAN BOTTOMS WWTF, SAUGET
Xylene (mixed isomers) 37 SAUGET VILLAGE OF AMERICAN BOTTOMS WWTF, SAUGET
Carbon disulfide 19 SAUGET VILLAGE OF AMERICAN BOTTOMS WWTF, SAUGET
Ammonia 353 SAUGET VILLAGE OF AMERICAN BOTTOMS WWTF, SAUGET
Methanol 9,481 SAUGET VILLAGE OF AMERICAN BOTTOMS WWTF, SAUGET
Methyl isobutyl ketone 1,431 SAUGET VILLAGE OF AMERICAN BOTTOMS WWTF, SAUGET

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 Mar 8, 2026 Open
caa FRV Aug 27, 2025 Open
caa FRV Mar 5, 2024 Open
caa FRV Jan 14, 2024 Open
caa FRV Aug 21, 2023 Open
caa FRV Mar 22, 2022 Open
caa FRV Mar 7, 2021 Open
rcra Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures Aug 17, 2016 Apr 4, 2017 Resolved
rcra Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators Aug 17, 2016 Apr 4, 2017 Resolved
rcra Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Large Quantity Handlers Jun 22, 2010 Mar 16, 2012 Resolved
rcra Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators Nov 15, 1993 Jan 20, 1994 Resolved
rcra Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators May 10, 1991 Jun 20, 1991 Resolved
rcra Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators May 10, 1991 Jun 20, 1991 Resolved
rcra Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General May 10, 1991 Jun 20, 1991 Resolved
rcra Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General Jul 17, 1985 Sep 3, 1985 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.

Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act · Case 3604853750 · Mar 23, 2026
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act · Case 3604657982 · Nov 17, 2025
Administrative - Formal
· Case 05-2025-0028 · Dec 10, 2024
$63,065
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act · Case 3603983877 · Apr 24, 2024
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act · Case 3603862000 · Jan 24, 2024
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act · Case 3603792903 · Nov 16, 2023
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act · Case 3603383803 · Oct 13, 2022
$0
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act · Case 3603255092 · Jun 15, 2022
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act · Case 3602803112 · Aug 17, 2021
$0
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act · Case 3602688624 · Apr 7, 2021
Administrative - Formal
· Case 05-2021-5003 · Nov 13, 2020
$327,500
Administrative - Formal
· Case 05-2020-5005 · Dec 20, 2019
Administrative - Formal
· Case 05-2012-5036 · Mar 24, 2014
Administrative - Formal
· Case 05-2012-5037 · Jun 28, 2012
$168,000
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste) · Case RCRA-ILD055871370-DV1 · May 28, 1991
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste) · Case RCRA-ILD055871370-001 · Jul 23, 1985

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