RUST-OLEUM CORPORATION
Quick Summary
- •Released 3,463 lbs of toxic chemicals to the environment in the most recent TRI reporting year.
- •Assessed $0 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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173 BELMONT DR
SOMERSET, NJ 08875
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- SOMERSET County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325510
- Inspections
- 4 · last May 7, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Nov 25, 2019
- Registry ID
- 110010294350
How This Compares
Ranked by most recent year's total TRI releases.
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 | 3,800 | — |
| 2016 | 3,376 | -11% |
| 2017 | 3,463 | +3% |
| 2018 | 2,646 | -24% |
| 2019 | 973 | -63% |
| 2020 | 2,720 | +180% |
| 2021 | 2,658 | -2% |
| 2022 | 667 | -75% |
| 2023 | 1,451 | +118% |
| 2024 | 2,002 | +38% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium nitrite | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ethyl acrylate | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 1,446 | 1,446 | — | — | 868 | |
| Styrene | 225 | 225 | — | — | 118 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Butyl acrylate | 202 | 202 | — | — | 96 | |
| Methyl methacrylate | 119 | 119 | — | — | 91 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 10 | 10 | — | — | 2,670 | |
| Ammonia | 0 | 0 | — | — | 140 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 0 | 0 | — | — | 57 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethyl acrylate | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Sodium nitrite | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Acrylic acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 651 | 651 | — | — | 1,245 | |
| Methyl methacrylate | 278 | 278 | — | — | 64 | |
| Styrene | 262 | 262 | — | — | 105 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Butyl acrylate | 227 | 227 | — | — | 83 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 21 | 21 | — | — | 3,443 | |
| Vinyl acetate | 11 | 11 | — | — | 2,140 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 1 | 1 | — | — | 1,516 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acrylic acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ethyl acrylate | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methyl methacrylate | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Sodium nitrite | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Styrene | 363 | 363 | — | — | 1,281 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Butyl acrylate | 275 | 275 | — | — | 461 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 26 | 26 | — | — | 3,206 | |
| Vinyl acetate | 3 | 3 | — | — | 407 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Sodium nitrite | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ethyl acrylate | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Acrylic acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methyl methacrylate | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Styrene | 1,406 | 1,406 | — | — | 81 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Butyl acrylate | 1,187 | 1,187 | — | — | 81 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 65 | 65 | — | — | — |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acrylic acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methyl methacrylate | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Sodium nitrite | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ethyl acrylate | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Styrene | 1,400 | 1,400 | — | — | 81 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Butyl acrylate | 1,184 | 1,184 | — | — | 81 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 136 | 136 | — | — | — |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Butyl acrylate | 973 | 973 | — | — | 40 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethyl acrylate | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methyl methacrylate | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Sodium nitrite | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Acrylic acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Styrene | 1,351 | 1,351 | — | — | 41 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Butyl acrylate | 1,179 | 1,179 | — | — | 41 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 116 | 116 | — | — | — |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Sodium nitrite | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Acrylic acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Styrene | 1,480 | 1,480 | — | — | 41 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Butyl acrylate | 1,317 | 1,317 | — | — | 41 | |
| Methyl methacrylate | 356 | 356 | — | — | 1,003 | |
| Ethyl acrylate | 206 | 206 | — | — | 1,003 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene glycol | 104 | 104 | — | — | — |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acrylic acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Sodium nitrite | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Styrene | 1,687 | 1,687 | — | — | 248 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Butyl acrylate | 929 | 929 | — | — | 208 | |
| Methyl methacrylate | 406 | 406 | — | — | 256 | |
| Ethyl acrylate | 244 | 244 | — | — | 260 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene glycol | 110 | 110 | — | — | — |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethyl acrylate | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Acrylic acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Sodium nitrite | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Styrene | 1,891 | 1,891 | — | — | 225 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Butyl acrylate | 1,288 | 1,288 | — | — | 224 | |
| Methyl methacrylate | 486 | 486 | — | — | 210 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 135 | 135 | — | — | 5 |
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 |
|---|
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 LLC
FLANDERS, NJ
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Styrene | 105 | — | — | — |
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JG ENVIRONMENTAL LLC
LANCASTER, PA
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Ethylene glycol | 2,666 | — | — | — |
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JG ENVIRONMENTAL LLC
LANCASTER, PA
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Ammonia | 80 | — | — | — |
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VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC
FLANDERS, NJ
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Ammonia | 60 | — | — | — |
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VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC
FLANDERS, NJ
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Butyl acrylate | 90 | — | — | — |
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VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC
FLANDERS, NJ
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Methyl methacrylate | 90 | — | — | — |
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JG ENVIRONMENTAL LLC
LANCASTER, PA
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Certain glycol ethers | 57 | — | — | — |
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JG ENVIRONMENTAL LLC
LANCASTER, PA
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Zinc compounds | 867 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | — | MIDDLESEX COUNTY UTILITIES AUTHORITY, SAYREVILLE |
| Styrene | 13 | MIDDLESEX COUNTY UTILITIES AUTHORITY, SAYREVILLE |
| Ammonia | 0 | MIDDLESEX COUNTY UTILITIES AUTHORITY, SAYREVILLE |
| Butyl acrylate | 6 | MIDDLESEX COUNTY UTILITIES AUTHORITY, SAYREVILLE |
| Methyl methacrylate | 1 | MIDDLESEX COUNTY UTILITIES AUTHORITY, SAYREVILLE |
| Zinc compounds | 1 | MIDDLESEX COUNTY UTILITIES AUTHORITY, SAYREVILLE |
| Ethylene glycol | 4 | MIDDLESEX COUNTY UTILITIES AUTHORITY, SAYREVILLE |
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 Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 11, 2011 | May 23, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jul 22, 2005 | Jul 22, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Sep 26, 1995 | Oct 25, 1995 | 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.