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TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
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BOSTIK MANUFACTURING PLANT
Quick Summary
- •Released 13,742 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 $367,767 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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211 BOSTON ST.
MIDDLETON, MA 01949
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- ESSEX County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325520
- Inspections
- 1 · last Dec 2, 2022
- Total Penalties
- $367,767 · last Jun 3, 2025
- Registry ID
- 110000310315
How This Compares
#20
of 331 TRI reporters in MA
#3,431
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.
0
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
0
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
9
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)
-16% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 9,902 | — |
| 2016 | 11,865 | +20% |
| 2017 | 13,742 | +16% |
| 2018 | 16,956 | +23% |
| 2019 | 318 | -98% |
| 2020 | 10,620 | +3240% |
| 2021 | 9,673 | -9% |
| 2022 | 10,362 | +7% |
| 2023 | 10,833 | +5% |
| 2024 | 8,322 | -23% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diisocyanates | — | — | — | — | 7,484 | |
| Toluene | 6,736 | 6,736 | — | — | 79,097 | |
| Cyclohexane | 889 | 889 | — | — | 25,250 | |
| Methanol | 409 | 409 | — | — | 229,022 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 287 | 287 | — | — | 276,439 | |
| Antimony compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 1,010 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diisocyanates | — | — | — | — | 8,996 | |
| Toluene | 9,651 | 9,651 | — | — | 83,914 | |
| Cyclohexane | 657 | 657 | — | — | 32,143 | |
| Methanol | 308 | 308 | — | — | 209,795 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 215 | 215 | — | — | 254,450 | |
| Antimony compounds | 2 | 2 | — | — | 1,605 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diisocyanates | — | — | — | — | 7,128 | |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | — | — | — | — | 4,200 | |
| Toluene | 8,159 | 8,159 | — | — | 71,574 | |
| Cyclohexane | 1,251 | 1,251 | — | — | 31,650 | |
| Methanol | 563 | 563 | — | — | 320,206 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 381 | 381 | — | — | 373,409 | |
| Antimony compounds | 8 | 8 | — | — | 622 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tetrabromobisphenol A | — | — | — | — | 2 | |
| Diisocyanates | — | — | — | — | 1,278 | |
| Toluene | 7,306 | 7,306 | — | — | 71,885 | |
| Cyclohexane | 1,421 | 1,421 | — | — | 19,224 | |
| Methanol | 587 | 587 | — | — | 338,847 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 359 | 359 | — | — | 393,490 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diisocyanates | — | — | — | — | 2,188 | |
| Tetrabromobisphenol A | — | — | — | — | 17 | |
| Toluene | 8,374 | 8,374 | — | — | 77,179 | |
| Cyclohexane | 1,362 | 1,362 | — | — | 19,519 | |
| Methanol | 517 | 517 | — | — | 301,852 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 366 | 366 | — | — | 354,889 | |
| Antimony compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 667 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tetrabromobisphenol A | — | — | — | — | 7 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 305 | 305 | — | — | 392,787 | |
| Antimony compounds | 8 | 8 | — | — | 1,101 | |
| Zinc compounds | 5 | 5 | — | — | 988 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diisocyanates | — | — | — | — | 10,725 | |
| Tetrabromobisphenol A | — | — | — | — | 6 | |
| Toluene | 12,991 | 12,991 | — | — | 57,547 | |
| Cyclohexane | 2,808 | 2,808 | — | — | 4,163 | |
| Methanol | 904 | 904 | — | — | 289,873 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 250 | 250 | — | — | 341,090 | |
| Antimony compounds | 2 | 2 | — | — | 607 | |
| Zinc compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 1,583 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antimony compounds | — | — | — | — | 1,287 | |
| Diisocyanates | — | — | — | — | 6,130 | |
| Tetrabromobisphenol A | — | — | — | — | 2 | |
| Toluene | 12,218 | 12,218 | — | — | 69,070 | |
| Cyclohexane | 731 | 731 | — | — | 4,877 | |
| Methanol | 536 | 536 | — | — | 255,159 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 257 | 257 | — | — | 304,042 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diisocyanates | — | — | — | — | 5,827 | |
| Tetrabromobisphenol A | — | — | — | — | 10 | |
| Antimony compounds | — | — | — | — | 1,242 | |
| Toluene | 10,668 | 10,668 | — | — | 64,481 | |
| Cyclohexane | 493 | 493 | — | — | 8,461 | |
| Methanol | 485 | 485 | — | — | 219,451 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 219 | 219 | — | — | 261,842 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | — | — | — | — | 23 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Tetrabromobisphenol A | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Diisocyanates | — | — | — | — | 12,206 | |
| Antimony compounds | — | — | — | — | 1,529 | |
| Decabromodiphenyl oxide | — | — | — | — | 2,312 | |
| Toluene | 8,947 | 8,947 | — | — | 47,244 | |
| Cyclohexane | 393 | 393 | — | — | 4,191 | |
| Methanol | 381 | 381 | — | — | 255,756 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 181 | 181 | — | — | 304,172 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antimony compounds | — | 488 | — | — |
| Diisocyanates | — | — | 5,341 | 1,964 |
| Toluene | — | 41,555 | 36,823 | 680 |
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | 226,858 | 49,553 |
| Methanol | — | — | 186,041 | 42,981 |
| Cyclohexane | — | — | 24,878 | 366 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
EL HARVEY & SONS INC
WESTBOROUGH, MA
|
Antimony compounds | — | 488 | — | — |
|
GIANT RESOURCE RECOVERY SUMTER INC
SUMTER, SC
|
Antimony compounds | 346 | — | — | — |
|
ROSS INCINERATION SERVICES INC
GRAFTON, OH
|
Antimony compounds | 176 | — | — | — |
|
GIANT RESOURCE RECOVERY SUMTER INC
SUMTER, SC
|
Cyclohexane | — | — | 24,884 | — |
|
ROSS INCINERATION SERVICES INC
GRAFTON, OH
|
Cyclohexane | — | — | — | 366 |
|
ROSS INCINERATION SERVICES INC
GRAFTON, OH
|
Diisocyanates | — | — | — | 1,969 |
|
VLS LANCASTER LLC
LANCASTER, PA
|
Diisocyanates | — | — | 5,355 | — |
|
TRIUMVIRATE ENVIRONMENTAL MERRIMACK INC
LOWELL, MA
|
Diisocyanates | 160 | — | — | — |
|
ROSS INCINERATION SERVICES INC
GRAFTON, OH
|
Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | 214 |
|
NORLITE LLC
COHOES, NY
|
Ethylene glycol | — | — | 44,296 | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS OF BRAINTREE INC
BRAINTREE, MA
|
Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | 49,344 |
|
VLS LANCASTER LLC
LANCASTER, PA
|
Ethylene glycol | — | — | 17,741 | — |
|
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC
MIDDLESEX, NJ
|
Ethylene glycol | — | — | 72,213 | — |
|
GIANT RESOURCE RECOVERY SUMTER INC
SUMTER, SC
|
Ethylene glycol | — | — | 450 | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS OF BRAINTREE INC
BRAINTREE, MA
|
Methanol | — | — | — | 42,908 |
|
NORLITE LLC
COHOES, NY
|
Methanol | — | — | 38,518 | — |
|
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC
MIDDLESEX, NJ
|
Methanol | — | — | 62,794 | — |
|
ROSS INCINERATION SERVICES INC
GRAFTON, OH
|
Methanol | — | — | — | 73 |
|
GIANT RESOURCE RECOVERY SUMTER INC
SUMTER, SC
|
Methanol | — | — | 4,571 | — |
|
GIANT RESOURCE RECOVERY SUMTER INC
SUMTER, SC
|
Toluene | — | — | 36,841 | — |
|
ROSS INCINERATION SERVICES INC
GRAFTON, OH
|
Toluene | — | — | — | 680 |
|
CHEMREC QUEBEC
COWANSVILLE
|
Toluene | — | 41,576 | — | — |
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 | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Air Emission Standards for Tanks, Surface Impoundments and Containers | Dec 2, 2022 | May 6, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Air Emission Standards for Equipment Leaks | Dec 2, 2022 | Dec 2, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Dec 2, 2022 | Dec 2, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Dec 2, 2022 | Mar 14, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Sep 6, 2012 | Aug 9, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Sep 6, 2012 | Aug 9, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Sep 28, 2006 | Jan 29, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Sep 28, 2006 | Jan 29, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Sep 28, 2006 | Jan 29, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Sep 28, 2006 | Jan 29, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Sep 28, 2006 | Jan 29, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | ID and Listing of HW: General | May 24, 1994 | Jul 18, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 24, 1994 | Jul 18, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 24, 1994 | Jul 18, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | May 24, 1994 | Apr 24, 1997 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Closure and Post-Closure | May 24, 1994 | Apr 24, 1997 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | May 24, 1994 | Apr 24, 1997 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | May 24, 1994 | Apr 24, 1997 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Manifest System, Recordkeeping and Reporting | May 24, 1994 | Apr 24, 1997 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Dec 9, 1992 | Apr 12, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Jan 10, 1991 | Dec 9, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jan 10, 1991 | Dec 9, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 9, 1984 | Dec 9, 1992 | 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.
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MAD001039767-002 · Jun 3, 2025
$122,589
Administrative - Formal
· Case 01-2025-5002 · Jun 3, 2025
$122,589
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MAD001039767-001 · Jun 3, 2025
$122,589
Administrative - Formal
· Case 01-2012-3014 · Sep 13, 2012
$21,200
Administrative - Formal
· Case 01-2012-1010 · Nov 15, 2011
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MAD001039767-000 · Jun 15, 1995
$30,000
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MAD001039767-015 · Feb 11, 1991
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