CHEM FLEUR DIVISION OF FIRMENICH
Quick Summary
- •Released 2,743 lbs of toxic chemicals to the environment in the most recent TRI reporting year.
- •Assessed $1,400 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
-
150 FIRMENICH WAY
NEWARK, NJ 07114
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- ESSEX County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325199
- Inspections
- 1 · last Dec 29, 2022
- Total Penalties
- $1,400 · last Nov 26, 2024
- Registry ID
- 110006175370
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 | 2,885 | — |
| 2016 | 2,770 | -4% |
| 2017 | 2,743 | -1% |
| 2018 | 2,746 | 0% |
| 2020 | 2,716 | — |
| 2021 | 500 | -82% |
| 2022 | 510 | +2% |
| 2023 | 3,261 | +539% |
| 2024 | 171,814 | +5169% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Propionaldehyde | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 171,786 | 2,277 | — | 169,509 | 230,161 | |
| Dicyclopentadiene | 28 | 28 | — | — | — |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Propionaldehyde | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 3,209 | 3,209 | — | — | 215,139 | |
| Dicyclopentadiene | 52 | 52 | — | — | — |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Propionaldehyde | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 500 | 500 | — | — | 112,783 | |
| Dicyclopentadiene | 10 | 10 | — | — | 63 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dicyclopentadiene | — | — | — | — | 50 | |
| Propionaldehyde | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 500 | 500 | — | — | 800 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Propionaldehyde | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 2,695 | 2,695 | — | — | 188,381 | |
| Dicyclopentadiene | 21 | 21 | — | — | — |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dicyclopentadiene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Propionaldehyde | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 2,746 | 2,746 | — | — | 463,104 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Propionaldehyde | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Dicyclopentadiene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 2,730 | 2,730 | — | — | 1,079,096 | |
| Formaldehyde | 13 | 13 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dicyclopentadiene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Propionaldehyde | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 2,744 | 2,744 | — | — | 1,329,274 | |
| Formaldehyde | 26 | 26 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Propionaldehyde | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Dicyclopentadiene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 2,874 | 2,874 | — | — | 1,243,721 | |
| Formaldehyde | 11 | 11 | — | — | — | ♦ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | — | 46,446 | — | 225,309 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC
MIDDLESEX, NJ
|
Methanol | — | — | — | 169,509 |
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 | 60,652 | PASSAIC VALLEY SEWER COMM, NEWARK |
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 5, 2020 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Jun 1, 2018 | — | Open |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Jun 7, 2016 | Oct 9, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 8, 2006 | Nov 6, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 7, 2003 | Aug 6, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Oct 27, 1997 | Nov 5, 1997 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Dec 13, 1993 | Dec 30, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Dec 13, 1993 | Dec 30, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Feb 20, 1987 | Mar 23, 1987 | 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.