FISHER SCIENTIFIC CO INC
Quick Summary
- •Released 5,344 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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1 REAGENT LN
FAIR LAWN, NJ 07410
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- BERGEN County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325411
- Inspections
- 7 · last Aug 7, 2024
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Jun 26, 2018
- Registry ID
- 110000319904
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
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 | 3,875 | — |
| 2016 | 4,614 | +19% |
| 2017 | 5,344 | +16% |
| 2018 | 8,128 | +52% |
| 2019 | 993 | -88% |
| 2020 | 4,389 | +342% |
| 2021 | 4,800 | +9% |
| 2022 | 4,727 | -2% |
| 2023 | 4,133 | -13% |
| 2024 | 3,485 | -16% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 1 | |
| Dichloromethane | 2,343 | 2,342 | 1 | — | 67,014 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 1,017 | 1,017 | — | — | 16,342 | |
| Methanol | 120 | 120 | — | — | 10,411 | |
| Formic acid | 5 | 5 | — | — | 2,236 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 11 | |
| Mercury compounds | — | — | — | — | 33 | |
| Dichloromethane | 2,355 | 2,354 | 1 | — | 105,768 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acetonitrile | 1,004 | 1,004 | — | — | 141,701 | |
| n-Hexane | 700 | 700 | — | — | 24,131 | |
| Methanol | 70 | 70 | — | — | 10,154 | |
| Formic acid | 4 | 4 | — | — | 1,517 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 649 | |
| Mercury compounds | — | — | — | — | 1 | |
| Dichloromethane | 2,277 | 2,276 | 1 | — | 36,788 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acetonitrile | 1,347 | 1,347 | — | — | 320,972 | |
| n-Hexane | 912 | 912 | — | — | 31,364 | |
| Methanol | 186 | 186 | — | — | 38,987 | |
| Formic acid | 5 | 5 | — | — | 3,058 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercury compounds | — | — | — | — | 1 | |
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 10 | |
| Dichloromethane | 2,304 | 2,303 | 1 | — | 31,386 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 1,365 | 1,365 | — | — | 37,389 | |
| Acetonitrile | 962 | 962 | — | — | 238,969 | |
| Methanol | 163 | 163 | — | — | 4,915 | |
| Formic acid | 6 | 6 | — | — | 767 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 16 | |
| Mercury compounds | — | — | — | — | 2 | |
| Dichloromethane | 2,341 | 2,340 | 1 | — | 112,270 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 1,138 | 1,138 | — | — | 15,156 | |
| Acetonitrile | 894 | 894 | — | — | 174,139 | |
| Methanol | 13 | 13 | — | — | 24,832 | |
| Formic acid | 3 | 3 | — | — | 1,362 |
2019
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 49 | |
| Mercury compounds | — | — | — | — | 5 | |
| Dichloromethane | 6,044 | 6,043 | 1 | — | 107,241 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acetonitrile | 1,154 | 1,154 | — | — | 198,307 | |
| n-Hexane | 915 | 915 | — | — | 33,794 | |
| Methanol | 10 | 10 | — | — | 6,092 | |
| Formic acid | 5 | 5 | — | — | 837 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercury compounds | — | — | — | — | 11 | |
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 91 | |
| Dichloromethane | 3,558 | 3,557 | 1 | — | 72,849 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acetonitrile | 1,074 | 1,074 | — | — | 63,712 | |
| n-Hexane | 705 | 705 | — | — | 29,513 | |
| Formic acid | 5 | 5 | — | — | 963 | |
| Formaldehyde | 2 | 2 | — | — | 2,278 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 47 | |
| Mercury compounds | — | — | — | — | 17 | |
| Dichloromethane | 3,105 | 3,105 | — | — | 74,006 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acetonitrile | 1,248 | 1,248 | — | — | 58,657 | |
| n-Hexane | 253 | 253 | — | — | 37,079 | |
| Formic acid | 6 | 6 | — | — | 3,707 | |
| Formaldehyde | 2 | 2 | — | — | 1,296 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercury compounds | — | — | — | — | 16 | |
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 39 | |
| Formaldehyde | — | — | — | — | 3,037 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dichloromethane | 3,385 | 3,385 | — | — | 74,360 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acetonitrile | 403 | 403 | — | — | 52,985 | |
| n-Hexane | 84 | 84 | — | — | 18,548 | |
| Formic acid | 3 | 3 | — | — | 1,393 |
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-Hexane | — | — | 14,210 | 2,132 |
| Dichloromethane | — | — | 64,930 | 2,084 |
| Formic acid | — | — | 1,423 | 813 |
| Methanol | — | — | 4,365 | 6,046 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS CORP
FLANDERS, NJ
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Dichloromethane | — | — | — | 2,083 |
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VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC
MIDDLESEX, NJ
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Dichloromethane | — | — | 8,775 | — |
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VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS CORP
FLANDERS, NJ
|
Formic acid | — | — | — | 813 |
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VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC
MIDDLESEX, NJ
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Formic acid | — | — | 576 | — |
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VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS CORP
FLANDERS, NJ
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Lead compounds | 1 | — | — | — |
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VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS CORP
FLANDERS, NJ
|
n-Hexane | — | — | — | 2,132 |
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VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC
MIDDLESEX, NJ
|
n-Hexane | — | — | 7,085 | — |
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VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS CORP
FLANDERS, NJ
|
Methanol | — | — | — | 6,046 |
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VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC
MIDDLESEX, NJ
|
Methanol | — | — | 1 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Dichloromethane | 1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jun 30, 2025 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Jun 30, 2018 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jun 30, 2018 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Feb 18, 1993 | Feb 26, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | May 4, 1988 | Sep 19, 1988 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Dec 12, 1986 | Jun 25, 1987 | Resolved |
Discharge Limit Exceedances
Instances where this facility's reported discharge monitoring results exceeded its permitted limits under the Clean Water Act. Exceedance percentage shows how far over the permit limit the discharge was.
| Pollutant | Violation | Reported | Limit | Exceedance | Period | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oxygen demand, chem. [high level] [COD] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 58.00 mg/L | 50.00 | +16% | Jun 2021 | Open |
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.