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Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
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WR GRACE & CO CONN/TYRONE
Quick Summary
- •Released 18,596 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
-
2858 BACK VAIL RD
TYRONE, PA 16686
View on map ↗ - County
- BLAIR County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325199
- Inspections
- 4 · last Aug 8, 2024
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Jun 6, 2018
- Registry ID
- 110046292677
How This Compares
#126
of 920 TRI reporters in PA
#2,933
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
5
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
0
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)
-42% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 13,854 | — |
| 2016 | 12,625 | -9% |
| 2017 | 18,596 | +47% |
| 2018 | 19,214 | +3% |
| 2019 | 45 | -100% |
| 2020 | 23,246 | +51558% |
| 2021 | 15,613 | -33% |
| 2022 | 20,052 | +28% |
| 2023 | 9,791 | -51% |
| 2024 | 8,091 | -17% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dichloromethane | 5,092 | 5,092 | — | — | 206,622 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 1,084 | 1,084 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 352 | 352 | — | — | — | |
| Ethyl chloroformate | 334 | 334 | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 322 | 322 | — | — | 1,260,100 | |
| Toluene | 288 | 288 | — | — | 1,103,343 | |
| Acetonitrile | 266 | 266 | — | — | 214,455 | |
| Methyl tert-butyl ether | 265 | 265 | — | — | 425,892 | |
| Ammonia | 86 | 86 | — | — | 7,291 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 1 | 1 | — | — | 12,280 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Triethylamine | 1 | 1 | — | — | 40,169 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium nitrite | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Dichloromethane | 4,923 | 4,923 | — | — | 224,995 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 1,530 | 1,530 | — | — | 1,647,798 | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 1,346 | 1,346 | — | — | — | |
| Acetonitrile | 739 | 739 | — | — | 631,031 | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 354 | 354 | — | — | — | |
| Ethyl chloroformate | 354 | 354 | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 259 | 259 | — | — | 790,143 | |
| Methyl tert-butyl ether | 91 | 91 | — | — | 22,031 | |
| Ammonia | 87 | 87 | — | — | 2,807 | |
| n-Hexane | 63 | 63 | — | — | 15,560 | |
| Chlorine | 38 | 38 | — | — | — | |
| Nitrobenzene | 5 | 5 | — | — | 22,037 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Triethylamine | 2 | 2 | — | — | 23,122 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium nitrite | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Dichloromethane | 13,452 | 13,452 | — | — | 387,571 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 1,974 | 1,974 | — | — | 1,670,147 | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 1,968 | 1,968 | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 866 | 866 | — | — | 541,918 | |
| Acetonitrile | 690 | 690 | — | — | 465,869 | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 566 | 566 | — | — | — | |
| Ethyl chloroformate | 236 | 236 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 139 | 139 | — | — | 5,356 | |
| n-Hexane | 65 | 65 | — | — | 10,661 | |
| Chlorine | 43 | 43 | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 41 | 41 | — | — | 78,357 | |
| Nitrobenzene | 5 | 5 | — | — | 33,059 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methyl tert-butyl ether | 4 | 4 | — | — | 47,343 | |
| Triethylamine | 3 | 3 | — | — | 95,048 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium nitrite | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Dichloromethane | 10,506 | 10,506 | — | — | 362,765 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 1,821 | 1,821 | — | — | 1,339,564 | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 1,455 | 1,455 | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 719 | 719 | — | — | 675,291 | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 402 | 402 | — | — | — | |
| Ethyl chloroformate | 277 | 277 | — | — | — | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 189 | 189 | — | — | 16,689 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 98 | 98 | — | — | 2,983 | |
| Triethylamine | 98 | 98 | — | — | 85,292 | |
| Chlorine | 35 | 35 | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 9 | 9 | — | — | 25,341 | |
| Nitrobenzene | 4 | 4 | — | — | 26,446 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium nitrite | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Dichloromethane | 8,164 | 8,164 | — | — | 380,577 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Triethylamine | 4,935 | 4,935 | — | — | 65,204 | |
| Acetonitrile | 3,921 | 3,921 | — | — | 343,641 | |
| Toluene | 3,244 | 3,244 | — | — | 1,436,698 | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 1,224 | 1,224 | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 667 | 667 | — | — | 697,934 | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 299 | 299 | — | — | — | |
| Ethyl chloroformate | 239 | 239 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 239 | 239 | — | — | 14,516 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 228 | 228 | — | — | 23,034 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chlorine | 45 | 45 | — | — | — | |
| N,N-Dimethylformamide | 27 | 27 | — | — | 15,840 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 8 | 8 | — | — | 35,242 | |
| Nitrobenzene | 6 | 6 | — | — | 41,772 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine | 44 | 44 | — | — | — | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 1 | 1 | — | — | 11,390 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dichloromethane | 7,882 | 7,882 | — | — | 338,710 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acetonitrile | 4,286 | 4,286 | — | — | 705,114 | |
| Triethylamine | 2,150 | 2,150 | — | — | 79,960 | |
| Toluene | 1,968 | 1,968 | — | — | 1,234,653 | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 1,225 | 1,225 | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 1,074 | 1,074 | — | — | 306,376 | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 258 | 258 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 154 | 154 | — | — | 3,087 | |
| Methyl tert-butyl ether | 97 | 97 | — | — | 39,293 | |
| n-Hexane | 38 | 38 | — | — | 13,180 | |
| Chlorine | 35 | 35 | — | — | — | |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 31 | 31 | — | — | 3,035 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 11 | 11 | — | — | 22,834 | |
| Nitrobenzene | 4 | 4 | — | — | 34,252 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formaldehyde | 1 | 1 | — | — | 90 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dichloromethane | 9,373 | 9,373 | — | — | 497,240 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Triethylamine | 2,034 | 2,034 | — | — | 30,702 | |
| Methanol | 1,549 | 1,549 | — | — | 299,460 | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 1,388 | 1,388 | — | — | — | |
| Acetonitrile | 1,374 | 1,374 | — | — | 205,054 | |
| Toluene | 1,291 | 1,291 | — | — | 961,518 | |
| Methyl tert-butyl ether | 513 | 513 | — | — | 21,360 | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 391 | 391 | — | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 385 | 385 | — | — | 42,522 | |
| Ammonia | 122 | 122 | — | — | 70 | |
| Methyl acrylate | 60 | 60 | — | — | 45,541 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chlorine | 50 | 50 | — | — | — | |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 43 | 43 | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 22 | 22 | — | — | 111,562 | |
| Formaldehyde | 1 | 1 | — | — | 9 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium nitrite | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Dichloromethane | 7,517 | 7,517 | — | — | 265,969 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 1,437 | 1,437 | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 1,277 | 1,277 | — | — | 999,942 | |
| Methanol | 1,193 | 1,193 | — | — | 475,487 | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 359 | 359 | — | — | — | |
| Acetonitrile | 303 | 303 | — | — | 193,187 | |
| Triethylamine | 293 | 293 | — | — | 14,737 | |
| Ammonia | 88 | 88 | — | — | 5,236 | |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 68 | 68 | — | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 39 | 39 | — | — | 8,601 | |
| Chlorine | 24 | 24 | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 11 | 11 | — | — | 29,639 | |
| Methyl tert-butyl ether | 8 | 8 | — | — | 20,372 | |
| Nitrobenzene | 3 | 3 | — | — | 83,883 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methyl acrylate | 3 | 3 | — | — | 735 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formaldehyde | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene glycol | 1 | 1 | — | — | 29,883 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dichloromethane | 5,936 | 5,936 | — | — | 246,493 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 2,862 | 2,862 | — | — | 217,731 | |
| Toluene | 1,778 | 1,778 | — | — | 1,439,398 | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 1,424 | 1,424 | — | — | — | |
| Acetonitrile | 875 | 875 | — | — | 326,869 | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 333 | 333 | — | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 229 | 229 | — | — | 7,049 | |
| Chlorine | 168 | 168 | — | — | — | |
| Triethylamine | 114 | 114 | — | — | 8,024 | |
| Ammonia | 82 | 82 | — | — | 14,951 | |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 50 | 50 | — | — | — | |
| Methyl tert-butyl ether | 3 | 3 | — | — | 25,940 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | — | — | — | 107,298 |
| Hydrogen fluoride | — | — | — | 34,832 |
| Triethylamine | — | — | — | 40,412 |
| Acetonitrile | — | 168,889 | 214,455 | 2,362 |
| Methanol | — | — | 725,270 | 537,441 |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | — | 13,488 | 7,038 | 5,463 |
| Methyl tert-butyl ether | — | — | 263,532 | 163,286 |
| Toluene | — | 1,353,540 | 571,410 | 548,821 |
| Dichloromethane | — | 290,998 | 206,502 | 120 |
| Ammonia | — | — | 7,280 | 8,530 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
CHEMTRON CORPORATION
AVON, OH
|
Acetonitrile | — | — | 214,455 | — |
|
CHEMTRON CORPORATION
AVON, OH
|
Dichloromethane | — | — | 206,502 | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS EL DORADO, LLC
EL DORADO, AR
|
Dichloromethane | — | — | — | 120 |
|
CHEMTRON CORPORATION
AVON, OH
|
Methyl tert-butyl ether | — | — | 263,532 | — |
|
HERITAGE THERMAL SERVICES INC
EAST LIVERPOOL, OH
|
Methyl tert-butyl ether | — | — | — | 83,904 |
|
ROSS INCINERATION SERVICES INC
GRAFTON, OH
|
Methyl tert-butyl ether | — | — | — | 78,030 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS EL DORADO, LLC
EL DORADO, AR
|
Methyl tert-butyl ether | — | — | — | 426 |
|
CHEMTRON CORPORATION
AVON, OH
|
Methanol | — | — | 725,270 | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS EL DORADO, LLC
EL DORADO, AR
|
Methanol | — | — | — | 9 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS OF BALTIMORE INC.
BALTIMORE, MD
|
Methanol | — | — | — | 12,240 |
|
HERITAGE THERMAL SERVICES INC
EAST LIVERPOOL, OH
|
Methanol | — | — | — | 271,035 |
|
ROSS INCINERATION SERVICES INC
GRAFTON, OH
|
Methanol | — | — | — | 251,546 |
|
CHEMTRON CORPORATION
AVON, OH
|
Methyl isobutyl ketone | — | — | 7,038 | — |
|
HERITAGE THERMAL SERVICES INC
EAST LIVERPOOL, OH
|
Methyl isobutyl ketone | — | — | — | 2,719 |
|
ROSS INCINERATION SERVICES INC
GRAFTON, OH
|
Methyl isobutyl ketone | — | — | — | 2,523 |
|
CHEMTRON CORPORATION
AVON, OH
|
Ammonia | — | — | 7,280 | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS OF BALTIMORE INC.
BALTIMORE, MD
|
Triethylamine | — | — | — | 40,169 |
|
CHEMTRON CORPORATION
AVON, OH
|
Toluene | — | — | 571,410 | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS EL DORADO, LLC
EL DORADO, AR
|
Toluene | — | — | — | 9 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS OF BALTIMORE INC.
BALTIMORE, MD
|
Toluene | — | — | — | 30,601 |
|
HERITAGE THERMAL SERVICES INC
EAST LIVERPOOL, OH
|
Toluene | — | — | — | 228,646 |
|
ROSS INCINERATION SERVICES INC
GRAFTON, OH
|
Toluene | — | — | — | 204,864 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Methanol | — | TYRONE BOROUGH STP, TYRONE |
| Toluene | 5 | TYRONE BOROUGH STP, TYRONE |
| Dichloromethane | — | TYRONE BOROUGH STP, TYRONE |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | — | TYRONE BOROUGH STP, TYRONE |
| Ammonia | 11 | TYRONE BOROUGH STP, TYRONE |
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 Equipment Leaks | Aug 14, 2014 | Aug 28, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 14, 2014 | Sep 19, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 28, 2009 | Apr 28, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Jun 27, 2006 | Aug 21, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Air Emission Standards for Equipment Leaks | Jun 27, 2006 | Aug 31, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Jun 27, 2006 | Jul 17, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 27, 2006 | Jul 17, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Apr 18, 2000 | Apr 18, 2000 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 13, 1998 | Apr 13, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Apr 13, 1998 | Apr 13, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Dec 31, 1997 | Dec 31, 1997 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 31, 1997 | Mar 31, 1997 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 15, 1996 | May 21, 1997 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Feb 2, 1994 | Feb 2, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jan 19, 1993 | Jan 19, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jan 22, 1992 | Jan 19, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jan 4, 1991 | Aug 1, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Dec 28, 1989 | Aug 1, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 14, 1988 | Dec 12, 1988 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jan 21, 1988 | Dec 12, 1988 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 5, 1986 | Aug 1, 1991 | 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.
Administrative - Formal
· Case 03-2019-4007 · May 2, 2019
Administrative - Formal
· Case 03-2018-0109 · Jun 6, 2018
$3,838
Administrative - Formal
· Case 03-2008-0161 · Jun 2, 2008
$27,644
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-PAD030069140-001 · Jul 18, 2007
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-PAD030069140-000 · Jul 5, 2000
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-PAD030069140-005 · Jan 4, 1991
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-PAD030069140-004 · Dec 28, 1989
Administrative - Formal
· Case 03-1988-0625 · Mar 9, 1989
$39,500
INITIAL CIVIL JUDICIAL ACTION FOR COMPLIANCE AND/OR MONETARY PENALTY
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-PAD030069140-003 · Dec 12, 1988
$500
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-PAD030069140-002 · Sep 14, 1988
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ALTOONA C A / HORSESHOE CURVE WS
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