Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
ARKEMA INC
Quick Summary
- •Released 8,260 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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1415 STEELE AVENUE SW
GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49507
View on map ↗ - County
- KENT County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325211
- Inspections
- 5 · last Jun 30, 2023
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Jul 7, 1997
- Registry ID
- 110000411572
How This Compares
#166
of 692 TRI reporters in MI
#4,348
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.
1
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
0
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
6
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)
-5% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 8,105 | — |
| 2016 | 8,105 | 0% |
| 2017 | 8,260 | +2% |
| 2018 | 7,270 | -12% |
| 2019 | 3,705 | -49% |
| 2020 | 7,770 | +110% |
| 2021 | 7,650 | -2% |
| 2022 | 7,903 | +3% |
| 2023 | 7,712 | -2% |
| 2024 | 7,707 | -0% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4,4'-Isopropylidenediphenol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Naphthalene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 5,599 | 5,599 | — | — | 43,243 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 1,439 | 1,439 | — | — | 3,760 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Certain glycol ethers | 267 | 267 | — | — | 865 | |
| Toluene | 190 | 190 | — | — | 860 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 54 | 54 | — | — | — | |
| Styrene | 45 | 45 | — | — | 1,110 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| sec-Butyl alcohol | 45 | 45 | — | — | 1,110 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 31 | 31 | — | — | 1,115 | |
| Phthalic anhydride | 19 | 19 | — | — | 620 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 18 | 18 | — | — | 1,234 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naphthalene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 4,4'-Isopropylidenediphenol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 5,775 | 5,775 | — | — | 47,039 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 1,514 | 1,514 | — | — | 4,519 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Styrene | 115 | 115 | — | — | 1,190 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Certain glycol ethers | 67 | 67 | — | — | 1,178 | |
| Toluene | 60 | 60 | — | — | 1,190 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 55 | 55 | — | — | 250 | |
| sec-Butyl alcohol | 52 | 52 | — | — | 1,190 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 30 | 30 | — | — | 935 | |
| Phthalic anhydride | 23 | 23 | — | — | 608 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 21 | 21 | — | — | 1,206 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4,4'-Isopropylidenediphenol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 2,785 | 2,785 | — | — | 40,610 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 850 | 850 | — | — | 2,130 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 758 | 758 | — | — | 1,650 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Styrene | 500 | 500 | — | — | 1,320 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phthalic anhydride | 500 | 500 | — | — | 505 | |
| Toluene | 500 | 500 | — | — | 1,320 | |
| Naphthalene | 500 | 500 | — | — | 1,650 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 500 | 500 | — | — | 1,650 | |
| sec-Butyl alcohol | 500 | 500 | — | — | 1,320 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 500 | 500 | — | — | 2,136 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 10 | 10 | — | — | 500 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4,4'-Isopropylidenediphenol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 2,565 | 2,565 | — | — | 38,165 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 820 | 820 | — | — | 3,500 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 755 | 755 | — | — | 1,760 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Styrene | 500 | 500 | — | — | 1,270 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 500 | 500 | — | — | 1,760 | |
| Naphthalene | 500 | 500 | — | — | 1,760 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| sec-Butyl alcohol | 500 | 500 | — | — | 1,270 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 500 | 500 | — | — | 2,250 | |
| Toluene | 500 | 500 | — | — | 1,270 | |
| Phthalic anhydride | 255 | 255 | — | — | 505 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 255 | 255 | — | — | 500 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4,4'-Isopropylidenediphenol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 3,260 | 3,260 | — | — | 68,760 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 500 | 500 | — | — | 2,960 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 500 | 500 | — | — | 3,450 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 500 | 500 | — | — | 3,450 | |
| Toluene | 500 | 500 | — | — | 1,905 | |
| sec-Butyl alcohol | 500 | 500 | — | — | 1,900 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 500 | 500 | — | — | 2,960 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Naphthalene | 500 | 500 | — | — | 2,960 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Styrene | 500 | 500 | — | — | 1,905 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phthalic anhydride | 255 | 255 | — | — | 505 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 255 | 255 | — | — | 500 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 1,950 | 1,950 | — | — | 126,410 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 500 | 500 | — | — | 6,360 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Styrene | 500 | 500 | — | — | 3,150 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 500 | 500 | — | — | 4,810 | |
| Phthalic anhydride | 255 | 255 | — | — | 505 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4,4'-Isopropylidenediphenol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 2,250 | 2,250 | — | — | 175,760 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 1,000 | 1,000 | — | — | 13,460 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Certain glycol ethers | 1,000 | 1,000 | — | — | 4,800 | |
| Toluene | 500 | 500 | — | — | 3,150 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 500 | 500 | — | — | 3,810 | |
| Styrene | 500 | 500 | — | — | 2,400 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| sec-Butyl alcohol | 500 | 500 | — | — | 1,900 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 255 | 255 | — | — | 4,300 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 255 | 255 | — | — | 500 | |
| Naphthalene | 255 | 255 | — | — | 5,160 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phthalic anhydride | 255 | 255 | — | — | 505 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4,4'-Isopropylidenediphenol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 2,750 | 2,750 | — | — | 159,705 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 1,000 | 1,000 | — | — | 6,200 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 1,000 | 1,000 | — | — | 8,855 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 500 | 500 | — | — | 5,700 | |
| Styrene | 500 | 500 | — | — | 3,400 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 500 | 500 | — | — | 5,205 | |
| Naphthalene | 500 | 500 | — | — | 5,710 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| sec-Butyl alcohol | 500 | 500 | — | — | 2,900 | |
| Toluene | 500 | 500 | — | — | 3,400 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 255 | 255 | — | — | 500 | |
| Phthalic anhydride | 255 | 255 | — | — | 505 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maleic anhydride | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 4,4'-Isopropylidenediphenol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 2,850 | 2,850 | — | — | 181,255 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 1,000 | 1,000 | — | — | 9,510 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Certain glycol ethers | 1,000 | 1,000 | — | — | 6,655 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 500 | 500 | — | — | 5,660 | |
| sec-Butyl alcohol | 500 | 500 | — | — | 3,200 | |
| Toluene | 500 | 500 | — | — | 3,455 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 500 | 500 | — | — | 5,910 | |
| Naphthalene | 500 | 500 | — | — | 6,165 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Styrene | 500 | 500 | — | — | 3,455 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phthalic anhydride | 255 | 255 | — | — | 505 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 4,4'-Isopropylidenediphenol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 2,850 | 2,850 | — | — | 152,000 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 1,000 | 1,000 | — | — | 9,900 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Certain glycol ethers | 1,000 | 1,000 | — | — | 4,250 | |
| Toluene | 500 | 500 | — | — | 2,550 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 500 | 500 | — | — | 4,250 | |
| sec-Butyl alcohol | 500 | 500 | — | — | 1,800 | |
| Naphthalene | 500 | 500 | — | — | 4,800 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 500 | 500 | — | — | 4,250 | |
| Styrene | 500 | 500 | — | — | 2,050 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phthalic anhydride | 255 | 255 | — | — | 500 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | 993 | — | 242 |
| Ethylbenzene | — | — | 3,700 | 4,260 |
| Phthalic anhydride | — | — | — | 250 |
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | 20 |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | 37,130 | 19,613 |
| Certain glycol ethers | — | 5 | 740 | 460 |
| Styrene | — | 250 | 740 | 260 |
| n-Butyl alcohol | — | 250 | 740 | 310 |
| Toluene | — | — | 740 | 1,090 |
| sec-Butyl alcohol | — | 250 | 740 | 255 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
ICS MI LLC
GRAND RAPIDS, MI
|
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | 250 | — | — |
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING LLC
EAST CHICAGO, IN
|
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | 743 | — | — |
|
BEAVER OIL CO INC
HODGKINS, IL
|
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | — | 122 |
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING LLC
EAST CHICAGO, IN
|
Toluene | — | — | 740 | — |
|
BEAVER OIL CO INC
HODGKINS, IL
|
Toluene | — | — | — | 120 |
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING LLC
EAST CHICAGO, IN
|
Ethylbenzene | — | — | 3,700 | — |
|
BEAVER OIL CO INC
HODGKINS, IL
|
Ethylbenzene | — | — | — | 60 |
|
BEAVER OIL CO INC
HODGKINS, IL
|
Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | 120 |
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING LLC
EAST CHICAGO, IN
|
Certain glycol ethers | — | — | 740 | — |
|
ICS MI LLC
GRAND RAPIDS, MI
|
Certain glycol ethers | — | 5 | — | — |
|
BEAVER OIL CO INC
HODGKINS, IL
|
sec-Butyl alcohol | — | — | — | 120 |
|
ICS MI LLC
GRAND RAPIDS, MI
|
sec-Butyl alcohol | — | 250 | — | — |
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING LLC
EAST CHICAGO, IN
|
sec-Butyl alcohol | — | — | 740 | — |
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING LLC
EAST CHICAGO, IN
|
n-Butyl alcohol | — | — | 740 | — |
|
BEAVER OIL CO INC
HODGKINS, IL
|
n-Butyl alcohol | — | — | — | 244 |
|
ICS MI LLC
GRAND RAPIDS, MI
|
n-Butyl alcohol | — | 250 | — | — |
|
BEAVER OIL CO INC
HODGKINS, IL
|
Phthalic anhydride | — | — | — | 120 |
|
VALLEY CITY DISPOSAL INC
GRAND RAPIDS, MI
|
Phthalic anhydride | 250 | — | — | — |
|
OTTAWA COUNTY LANDFILL INC
COOPERSVILLE, MI
|
Phthalic anhydride | 250 | — | — | — |
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING LLC
EAST CHICAGO, IN
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | 37,130 | — |
|
BEAVER OIL CO INC
HODGKINS, IL
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | 6,113 |
|
ICS MI LLC
GRAND RAPIDS, MI
|
Styrene | — | 250 | — | — |
|
BEAVER OIL CO INC
HODGKINS, IL
|
Styrene | — | — | — | 120 |
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING LLC
EAST CHICAGO, IN
|
Styrene | — | — | 740 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | CITY OF GRAND RAPIDS WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT, GRAND RAPIDS |
| Styrene | — | CITY OF GRAND RAPIDS WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT, GRAND RAPIDS |
| Certain glycol ethers | — | CITY OF GRAND RAPIDS WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT, GRAND RAPIDS |
| n-Butyl alcohol | — | CITY OF GRAND RAPIDS WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT, GRAND RAPIDS |
| Toluene | — | CITY OF GRAND RAPIDS WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT, GRAND RAPIDS |
| Ethylbenzene | — | CITY OF GRAND RAPIDS WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT, GRAND RAPIDS |
| sec-Butyl alcohol | — | CITY OF GRAND RAPIDS WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT, GRAND RAPIDS |
| Naphthalene | — | CITY OF GRAND RAPIDS WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT, GRAND RAPIDS |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | CITY OF GRAND RAPIDS WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT, GRAND RAPIDS |
| Ethylene glycol | — | CITY OF GRAND RAPIDS WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT, GRAND RAPIDS |
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 7, 2023 | — | Open |
| rcra | Violation of a Federal or State Statute | Apr 19, 2023 | Aug 22, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Apr 19, 2023 | Aug 22, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Apr 19, 2023 | Aug 22, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Apr 19, 2023 | Aug 22, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Apr 19, 2023 | Aug 22, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 25, 2019 | Apr 18, 2019 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jul 5, 2017 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Jul 5, 2017 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Jul 5, 2017 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jul 5, 2017 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 2, 2000 | Jun 7, 2000 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 2, 2000 | Jun 7, 2000 | 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 3603675157 · Jul 7, 2023
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MIR000017673-001 · Apr 18, 2019
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