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TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
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STEPAN CHEMICAL
Quick Summary
- •Released 556 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 $3,375 in total penalties since records began.
- Address
-
100 WEST HUNTER AVENUE
MAYWOOD, NJ 07607
View on map ↗ - County
- BERGEN County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325199
- Inspections
- 10 · last Feb 4, 2026
- Total Penalties
- $3,375 · last Aug 1, 2025
- Registry ID
- 110000320395
How This Compares
#138
of 317 TRI reporters in NJ
#7,794
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
11
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
5
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)
-97% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 880 | — |
| 2016 | 620 | -30% |
| 2017 | 556 | -10% |
| 2018 | 282 | -49% |
| 2020 | 511 | — |
| 2021 | 1,479 | +189% |
| 2022 | 1,524 | +3% |
| 2023 | 0 | -100% |
| 2024 | 28 | — |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Butyl alcohol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 28 | 28 | — | — | 57,146 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Butyl alcohol | — | — | — | — | — |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 1,022 | 1,022 | — | — | 187,760 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 313 | 313 | — | — | — | |
| Diethanolamine | 189 | 189 | — | — | — |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Butyl alcohol | 822 | 822 | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 494 | 494 | — | — | 66,520 | |
| Diethanolamine | 163 | 163 | — | — | — |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Butyl alcohol | 280 | 280 | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 231 | 231 | — | — | 65,512 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 158 | 158 | — | — | 107,000 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 124 | 124 | — | — | — |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 411 | 411 | — | — | 139,400 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 145 | 145 | — | — | — |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 411 | 411 | — | — | 90,000 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 209 | 209 | — | — | — |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 480 | 480 | — | — | 285,000 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 400 | 400 | — | — | — |
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 | — | 57,146 | — | — |
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 | — | 57,146 | — | — |
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 | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Mar 31, 2025 | — | Open |
| cwa | WW Storm Water Non-Construction - Failure to Implement SWPPP/SWMP | Mar 17, 2025 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 7, 2019 | Aug 26, 2019 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Jan 8, 2019 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 23, 2014 | May 13, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Apr 27, 2010 | May 7, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 27, 2010 | Apr 27, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Dec 10, 2001 | Jan 2, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 4, 1998 | Jun 5, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Apr 4, 1996 | Jun 25, 1996 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 15, 1994 | Mar 31, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Oct 21, 1988 | Mar 21, 1989 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Oct 21, 1988 | Mar 21, 1989 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 15, 1985 | Aug 9, 1985 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Apr 4, 1984 | Jul 18, 1984 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 24.00 mg/L | 20.00 | +20% | Jul 2025 | Open |
| Carbon, tot organic [TOC] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 36.00 mg/L | 20.00 | +80% | Dec 2024 | Open |
| Temp. diff. between intake and discharge | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 27.00 deg F | 20.00 | +35% | Feb 2024 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 36.00 mg/L | 20.00 | +80% | Jan 2024 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 37.00 mg/L | 20.00 | +85% | Dec 2023 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 42.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +40% | Oct 2023 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 13.60 mg/L | 2.00 | +580% | Jun 2023 | Resolved |
| Carbon, tot organic [TOC] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 29.70 mg/L | 2.00 | +1,385% | Jun 2023 | Resolved |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 24.00 mg/L | 20.00 | +20% | Jun 2023 | Open |
| Carbon, tot organic [TOC] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 37.00 mg/L | 20.00 | +85% | Jun 2023 | Open |
| Carbon, tot organic [TOC] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 99.72 mg/L | 2.00 | +4,886% | May 2023 | Resolved |
| Carbon, tot organic [TOC] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 100.00 mg/L | 20.00 | +400% | May 2023 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 33.02 mg/L | 2.00 | +1,551% | May 2023 | Resolved |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 36.00 mg/L | 20.00 | +80% | May 2023 | Open |
| Carbon, tot organic [TOC] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 93.57 mg/L | 2.00 | +4,579% | Apr 2023 | Resolved |
| Carbon, tot organic [TOC] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 99.00 mg/L | 20.00 | +395% | Apr 2023 | Open |
| Carbon, tot organic [TOC] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 46.00 mg/L | 20.00 | +130% | Mar 2023 | Open |
| Carbon, tot organic [TOC] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 44.85 mg/L | 2.00 | +2,143% | Mar 2023 | Resolved |
| Carbon, tot organic [TOC] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 61.00 mg/L | 20.00 | +205% | Feb 2023 | Open |
| Carbon, tot organic [TOC] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 56.69 mg/L | 2.00 | +2,735% | Feb 2023 | Resolved |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 6,300.00 mg/L | 20.00 | +31,400% | Aug 2022 | Resolved |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 6,300.00 mg/L | 20.00 | +31,400% | Aug 2022 | Open |
| Carbon, tot organic [TOC] | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 360.00 mg/L | 20.00 | +1,700% | Aug 2022 | Resolved |
| Carbon, tot organic [TOC] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 360.00 mg/L | 20.00 | +1,700% | Aug 2022 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 89.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +197% | Aug 2022 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 89.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +197% | Aug 2022 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 84.90 mg/L | 3.00 | +2,730% | Aug 2022 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 84.90 mg/L | 3.00 | +2,730% | Aug 2022 | Open |
| Carbon, tot organic [TOC] | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 358.50 mg/L | 2.00 | +17,825% | Aug 2022 | Resolved |
| Carbon, tot organic [TOC] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 358.50 mg/L | 2.00 | +17,825% | Aug 2022 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 6,298.00 mg/L | 2.00 | +314,800% | Aug 2022 | Resolved |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 6,298.00 mg/L | 2.00 | +314,800% | Aug 2022 | Open |
| Carbon, tot organic [TOC] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 60.00 mg/L | 20.00 | +200% | Jun 2022 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 94.00 deg F | 86.00 | +9% | May 2022 | Open |
| Temp. diff. between intake and discharge | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 25.00 deg F | 20.00 | +25% | Apr 2022 | Open |
| Temp. diff. between intake and discharge | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 38.00 deg F | 20.00 | +90% | Mar 2022 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 96.00 deg F | 86.00 | +12% | Mar 2022 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 40.00 mg/L | 20.00 | +100% | Feb 2022 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 88.00 deg F | 86.00 | +2% | Feb 2022 | Open |
| Temp. diff. between intake and discharge | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 34.00 deg F | 20.00 | +70% | Feb 2022 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 48.35 mg/L | 2.00 | +2,318% | Jan 2022 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 49.00 mg/L | 20.00 | +145% | Jan 2022 | Open |
| Temp. diff. between intake and discharge | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 26.00 deg F | 20.00 | +30% | Jan 2022 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 91.00 deg F | 86.00 | +6% | Aug 2021 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 87.00 deg F | 86.00 | +1% | Jun 2021 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 88.00 deg F | 86.00 | +2% | Aug 2020 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 95.00 deg F | 86.00 | +10% | Jul 2020 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 93.00 deg F | 86.00 | +8% | Jun 2020 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 22.70 mg/L | 20.00 | +14% | Aug 2019 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 17.65 mg/L | 2.00 | +783% | Aug 2019 | 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.
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case NJ-NEA1800010003182 · May 3, 2018
$1,000
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NJD002011294-000 · Oct 21, 1988
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NJD002011294-002 · Jul 23, 1985
$875
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NJD002011294-003 · May 15, 1985
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NJD002011294-001 · Apr 4, 1984
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