UNIVERSAL CHEMICALS & COATINGS INC
Quick Summary
- •Released 3,500 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 $0 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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1124 ELMHURST ROAD
ELK GROVE VILLAGE, IL 60007
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- COOK County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325510
- Inspections
- 1 · last May 15, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0
- Registry ID
- 110000428957
How This Compares
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.
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.
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 4,750 | — |
| 2016 | 6,250 | +32% |
| 2017 | 3,500 | -44% |
| 2018 | 4,200 | +20% |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | 1,600 | 1,600 | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 1,600 | 1,600 | — | — | — | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 1,000 | 1,000 | — | — | — |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | 2,000 | 2,000 | — | — | — | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 1,000 | 1,000 | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 500 | 500 | — | — | — |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 2,250 | 2,250 | — | — | — | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 2,000 | 2,000 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylbenzene | 1,000 | 1,000 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 1,000 | 1,000 | — | — | — |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 2,250 | 2,250 | — | — | — | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 1,500 | 1,500 | — | — | — | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 1,000 | 1,000 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|
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 | Violation of a Federal or State Statute | May 15, 2025 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 15, 2025 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | May 15, 2025 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | May 15, 2025 | — | Open |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | May 15, 2025 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | May 15, 2025 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Mar 26, 2015 | Aug 31, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program General Information | Jul 24, 2008 | Nov 9, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 24, 2008 | Nov 9, 2009 | 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.