Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
VANTAGE SPECIALTIES INC.
Quick Summary
- •Released 2,003 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 $67,500 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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3938 PORETT DRIVE
GURNEE, IL 60031
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- LAKE County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325613
- Inspections
- 7 · last Dec 11, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $67,500 · last Aug 22, 2024
- Registry ID
- 110000429457
How This Compares
#344
of 914 TRI reporters in IL
#6,213
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
12
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)
-99% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 12,881 | — |
| 2016 | 12,771 | -1% |
| 2017 | 2,003 | -84% |
| 2018 | 1,744 | -13% |
| 2019 | 241 | -86% |
| 2020 | 415 | +72% |
| 2021 | 251 | -40% |
| 2022 | 116 | -54% |
| 2023 | 70 | -39% |
| 2024 | 92 | +32% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene oxide | 50 | 50 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Propylene oxide | 21 | 21 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 4,4'-Isopropylidenediphenol | 10 | 10 | — | — | 3,572 | |
| Nonylphenol Ethoxylates | 5 | 5 | — | — | 3,503 | |
| 1-Bromopropane | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nonylphenol | 2 | 2 | — | — | 211 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 1 | 1 | — | — | 41,529 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Propylene oxide | 22 | 22 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene oxide | 20 | 20 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 2-Methoxyethanol | 13 | 13 | — | — | — | |
| 4,4'-Isopropylidenediphenol | 5 | 5 | — | — | 2,381 | |
| Nonylphenol Ethoxylates | 4 | 4 | — | — | 3,209 | |
| 1-Bromopropane | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cresol (mixed isomers) | 2 | 2 | — | — | 158 | |
| Nonylphenol | 1 | 1 | — | — | 41 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 0 | 0 | — | — | 28,721 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene oxide | 48 | 48 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Propylene oxide | 44 | 44 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cresol (mixed isomers) | 9 | 9 | — | — | 162 | |
| 1-Bromopropane | 5 | 5 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 4,4'-Isopropylidenediphenol | 4 | 4 | — | — | 1,984 | |
| Nonylphenol Ethoxylates | 3 | 3 | — | — | 2,315 | |
| Nonylphenol | 2 | 2 | — | — | 76 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 2 | 2 | — | — | 30,779 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Propylene oxide | 161 | 161 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene oxide | 21 | 21 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nonylphenol | 16 | 16 | — | — | 149 | |
| Nonylphenol Ethoxylates | 15 | 15 | — | — | 20,521 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 11 | 11 | — | — | 32,430 | |
| Cresol (mixed isomers) | 11 | 11 | — | — | 111 | |
| 4,4'-Isopropylidenediphenol | 9 | 9 | — | — | 2,778 | |
| 1-Bromopropane | 6 | 6 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-Bromopropane | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Propylene oxide | 277 | 277 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene oxide | 62 | 62 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nonylphenol Ethoxylates | 30 | 30 | — | — | 41,674 | |
| Nonylphenol | 18 | 18 | — | — | 141 | |
| Cresol (mixed isomers) | 17 | 17 | — | — | 79 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 8 | 8 | — | — | 45,035 | |
| 4,4'-Isopropylidenediphenol | 2 | 2 | — | — | 3,969 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Propylene oxide | 241 | 241 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene oxide | 1,062 | 1,062 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Propylene oxide | 589 | 589 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nonylphenol | 28 | 28 | — | — | 13 | |
| Cresol (mixed isomers) | 23 | 23 | — | — | — | |
| 4,4'-Isopropylidenediphenol | 20 | 20 | — | — | 30 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 10 | 10 | — | — | 62,046 | |
| Diethanolamine | 5 | 5 | — | — | — | |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 5 | 5 | — | — | 17 | |
| 1-Bromopropane | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene oxide | 1,547 | 1,547 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Propylene oxide | 129 | 129 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cresol (mixed isomers) | 124 | 124 | — | — | — | |
| Nonylphenol | 67 | 67 | — | — | 11 | |
| 4,4'-Isopropylidenediphenol | 62 | 62 | — | — | 65 | |
| Diethanolamine | 57 | 57 | — | — | — | |
| 1-Bromopropane | 10 | 10 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene glycol | 7 | 7 | — | — | 4,512 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Propylene oxide | 11,180 | 11,180 | — | — | 15,460 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene oxide | 1,127 | 1,127 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cresol (mixed isomers) | 325 | 325 | — | — | — | |
| Nonylphenol | 102 | 102 | — | — | 100,000 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 16 | 11 | — | 5 | — | |
| 4,4'-Isopropylidenediphenol | 10 | 10 | — | — | 5 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 6 | 6 | — | — | 517,890 | |
| Diethanolamine | 5 | 5 | — | — | 250 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Propylene oxide | 11,180 | 11,180 | — | — | 15,460 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene oxide | 1,277 | 1,277 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cresol (mixed isomers) | 284 | 284 | — | — | — | |
| Nonylphenol | 102 | 102 | — | — | 747,201 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 16 | 11 | — | 5 | — | |
| 4,4'-Isopropylidenediphenol | 10 | 10 | — | — | 4 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 6 | 6 | — | — | 517,890 | |
| Diethanolamine | 5 | 5 | — | — | 714 | |
| Naphthalene | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | 4 |
| Nonylphenol | — | — | — | 49 |
| Propylene oxide | — | — | — | 317 |
| Nonylphenol Ethoxylates | — | — | — | 3,460 |
| 4,4'-Isopropylidenediphenol | — | — | — | 29 |
| Ethylene oxide | — | — | — | 2,488 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
COVANTA ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS LLC
MILWAUKEE, WI
|
Nonylphenol | 118 | — | — | — |
|
ELITE SUSTAINABILITY SOLUTIONS INC
MILWAUKEE, WI
|
Nonylphenol | 44 | — | — | — |
|
HEARTLAND RECYCLING LLC
FOREST VIEW, IL
|
Nonylphenol Ethoxylates | — | — | — | 2,897 |
|
WMWI - METRO RECYCLING & DISPOSAL
FRANKLIN, WI
|
Nonylphenol Ethoxylates | — | — | — | 536 |
|
ELITE SUSTAINABILITY SOLUTIONS INC
MILWAUKEE, WI
|
Ethylene glycol | 11,326 | — | — | — |
|
COVANTA ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS LLC
MILWAUKEE, WI
|
Ethylene glycol | 30,203 | — | — | — |
|
COVANTA ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS LLC
MILWAUKEE, WI
|
4,4'-Isopropylidenediphenol | 2,572 | — | — | — |
|
ELITE SUSTAINABILITY SOLUTIONS INC
MILWAUKEE, WI
|
4,4'-Isopropylidenediphenol | 964 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Nonylphenol Ethoxylates | 70 | NORTH SHORE WATER RECLAMATION DISTRICT ADMINISTRATION BUILDI, GURNEE |
| 4,4'-Isopropylidenediphenol | 36 | NORTH SHORE WATER RECLAMATION DISTRICT ADMINISTRATION BUILDI, GURNEE |
| Nonylphenol | 49 | NORTH SHORE WATER RECLAMATION DISTRICT ADMINISTRATION BUILDI, GURNEE |
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 | Jun 2, 2022 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Jun 2, 2022 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 2, 2022 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Apr 28, 2022 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | May 1, 2016 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 3, 2013 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jan 3, 2013 | Jul 26, 2013 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Jan 3, 2013 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Jan 3, 2013 | Jul 26, 2013 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Jun 30, 2009 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jun 30, 2009 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Jun 30, 2008 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Jun 30, 2008 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jun 30, 2008 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jun 30, 2008 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 2, 2007 | Mar 13, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Aug 2, 2007 | Mar 13, 2008 | 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.
Judicial
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603596424 · Aug 22, 2024
$60,000
Administrative - Formal
· Case 05-2023-9902 · Mar 17, 2023
$3,750
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-ILD055413371-002 · Mar 17, 2023
$3,750
INITIAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-ILD055413371-001 · Aug 31, 2022
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603236043 · Jun 2, 2022
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3600818983 · Sep 19, 2016
$0
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3600731785 · May 23, 2016
Administrative - Formal
· Case 05-2008-3784 · Jul 8, 2008
$2,100
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