TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
MATERIAL SCIENCES CORP
Quick Summary
- •Released 11,998 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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2300 E PRATT BLVD
ELK GROVE VILLAGE, IL 60007
View on map ↗ - County
- COOK County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 332812
- Inspections
- 2 · last Dec 2, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Jun 26, 1997
- Registry ID
- 110000429019
How This Compares
#186
of 914 TRI reporters in IL
#3,655
of 16,877 TRI reporters in Manufacturing
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.
Emissions Trend (2015–2024)
-50% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 12,040 | — |
| 2016 | 10,257 | -15% |
| 2017 | 11,998 | +17% |
| 2018 | 7,423 | -38% |
| 2019 | 611 | -92% |
| 2020 | 8,640 | +1314% |
| 2021 | 9,070 | +5% |
| 2022 | 7,619 | -16% |
| 2023 | 6,248 | -18% |
| 2024 | 5,960 | -5% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel compounds | — | — | — | — | 1,612 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 1,412 | 1,412 | — | — | 18,342 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 1,074 | 1,074 | — | — | 13,882 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 1,072 | 1,072 | — | — | 13,838 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 911 | 911 | — | — | 11,891 | |
| Toluene | 434 | 434 | — | — | 5,883 | |
| Vinyl acetate | 377 | 377 | — | — | 4,691 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | 373 | 373 | — | — | 4,824 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 308 | 308 | — | — | 3,918 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel compounds | — | — | — | — | 1,690 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 1,480 | 1,480 | — | — | 19,226 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 1,126 | 1,126 | — | — | 14,551 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 1,123 | 1,123 | — | — | 14,610 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 955 | 955 | — | — | 12,464 | |
| Toluene | 455 | 455 | — | — | 6,166 | |
| Vinyl acetate | 395 | 395 | — | — | 5,016 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | 391 | 391 | — | — | 5,057 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 323 | 323 | — | — | 4,107 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel compounds | — | — | — | — | 2,061 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 1,805 | 1,805 | — | — | 23,446 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 1,373 | 1,373 | — | — | 17,745 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 1,370 | 1,370 | — | — | 17,817 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 1,164 | 1,164 | — | — | 15,199 | |
| Toluene | 554 | 554 | — | — | 7,520 | |
| Vinyl acetate | 481 | 481 | — | — | 6,117 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | 477 | 477 | — | — | 6,167 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 394 | 394 | — | — | 5,008 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel compounds | — | — | — | — | 2,453 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 2,149 | 2,149 | — | — | 27,912 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 1,634 | 1,634 | — | — | 21,126 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 1,631 | 1,631 | — | — | 21,211 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 1,386 | 1,386 | — | — | 18,095 | |
| Toluene | 660 | 660 | — | — | 8,952 | |
| Vinyl acetate | 573 | 573 | — | — | 7,282 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | 568 | 568 | — | — | 7,342 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 469 | 469 | — | — | 5,962 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel compounds | — | — | — | — | 2,336 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 2,047 | 2,047 | — | — | 26,583 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 1,556 | 1,556 | — | — | 20,120 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 1,554 | 1,554 | — | — | 20,201 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 1,320 | 1,320 | — | — | 17,232 | |
| Toluene | 629 | 629 | — | — | 8,526 | |
| Vinyl acetate | 546 | 546 | — | — | 6,935 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | 541 | 541 | — | — | 6,992 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 447 | 447 | — | — | 5,678 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vinyl acetate | 611 | 611 | — | — | 6,145 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel compounds | — | — | — | — | 4,167 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 17,681 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 1,786 | 1,786 | — | — | 21,993 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 1,456 | 1,456 | — | — | 16,644 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 1,330 | 1,330 | — | — | 16,712 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 1,056 | 1,056 | — | — | 14,256 | |
| Vinyl acetate | 640 | 640 | — | — | 5,737 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 524 | 524 | — | — | 4,698 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 512 | 512 | — | — | 5,784 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 119 | 119 | — | — | 7,054 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 27,845 | |
| Nickel compounds | — | — | — | — | 4,671 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 2,860 | 2,860 | — | — | 17,643 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 2,240 | 2,240 | — | — | 13,353 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 2,154 | 2,154 | — | — | 13,407 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 1,781 | 1,781 | — | — | 11,436 | |
| Vinyl acetate | 871 | 871 | — | — | 4,603 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | 782 | 782 | — | — | 4,640 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 713 | 713 | — | — | 3,769 | |
| Toluene | 597 | 597 | — | — | 5,659 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel compounds | — | — | — | — | 3,679 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 22,568 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 2,445 | 2,445 | — | — | 16,349 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 1,916 | 1,916 | — | — | 12,375 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 1,841 | 1,841 | — | — | 12,425 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 1,521 | 1,521 | — | — | 10,599 | |
| Vinyl acetate | 747 | 747 | — | — | 4,266 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | 670 | 670 | — | — | 4,300 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 612 | 612 | — | — | 3,492 | |
| Toluene | 505 | 505 | — | — | 5,241 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 19,033 | |
| Nickel compounds | — | — | — | — | 3,441 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 3,000 | 3,000 | — | — | 17,060 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 2,200 | 2,200 | — | — | 12,995 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 2,100 | 2,100 | — | — | 12,995 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 1,800 | 1,800 | — | — | 11,064 | |
| Vinyl acetate | 810 | 810 | — | — | 4,448 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | 760 | 760 | — | — | 4,578 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 700 | 700 | — | — | 5,494 | |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 670 | 670 | — | — | 3,695 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | 664 | 35,299 | — |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | — | 504 | 26,709 | — |
| n-Butyl alcohol | — | 502 | 26,778 | — |
| Toluene | — | 213 | 11,078 | — |
| Ethylbenzene | — | 175 | 9,311 | — |
| Vinyl acetate | — | 173 | 9,220 | — |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | — | 142 | 7,624 | — |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | 431 | 22,823 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
ENVIRITE OF ILLINOIS INC
HARVEY, IL
|
Nickel compounds | 1,596 | — | — | — |
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING LLC
EAST CHICAGO, IN
|
Methyl isobutyl ketone | — | 504 | — | — |
|
GREEN AMERICA RECYCLING LLC
HANNIBAL, MO
|
Methyl isobutyl ketone | — | — | 303 | — |
|
LONE STAR GREENCASTLE WDF
GREENCASTLE, IN
|
Methyl isobutyl ketone | — | — | 10,296 | — |
|
SAFETY-KLEEN SYSTEMS INC
ELGIN, IL
|
Methyl isobutyl ketone | 63 | — | — | — |
|
SET ENVIRONMENTAL
HOUSTON, TX
|
Methyl isobutyl ketone | 216 | — | — | — |
|
GREEN AMERICA RECYCLING LLC
HANNIBAL, MO
|
Toluene | — | — | 128 | — |
|
LONE STAR GREENCASTLE WDF
GREENCASTLE, IN
|
Toluene | — | — | 4,388 | — |
|
SAFETY-KLEEN SYSTEMS INC
ELGIN, IL
|
Toluene | 26 | — | — | — |
|
SET ENVIRONMENTAL
HOUSTON, TX
|
Toluene | 91 | — | — | — |
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING LLC
EAST CHICAGO, IN
|
Toluene | — | — | 1,036 | — |
|
GREEN AMERICA RECYCLING LLC
HANNIBAL, MO
|
Vinyl acetate | — | — | 10 | — |
|
LONE STAR GREENCASTLE WDF
GREENCASTLE, IN
|
Vinyl acetate | — | — | 3,569 | — |
|
SAFETY-KLEEN SYSTEMS INC
ELGIN, IL
|
Vinyl acetate | 21 | — | — | — |
|
SET ENVIRONMENTAL
HOUSTON, TX
|
Vinyl acetate | 74 | — | — | — |
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING LLC
EAST CHICAGO, IN
|
Vinyl acetate | — | — | 843 | — |
|
GREEN AMERICA RECYCLING LLC
HANNIBAL, MO
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | 398 | — |
|
LONE STAR GREENCASTLE WDF
GREENCASTLE, IN
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | 13,681 | — |
|
SAFETY-KLEEN SYSTEMS INC
ELGIN, IL
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | 82 | — | — | — |
|
SET ENVIRONMENTAL
HOUSTON, TX
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | 285 | — | — | — |
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING LLC
EAST CHICAGO, IN
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | 3,232 | — |
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING LLC
EAST CHICAGO, IN
|
N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | — | — | 690 | — |
|
GREEN AMERICA RECYCLING LLC
HANNIBAL, MO
|
N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | — | — | 85 | — |
|
LONE STAR GREENCASTLE WDF
GREENCASTLE, IN
|
N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | — | — | 2,922 | — |
|
SAFETY-KLEEN SYSTEMS INC
ELGIN, IL
|
N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 17 | — | — | — |
|
SET ENVIRONMENTAL
HOUSTON, TX
|
N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 61 | — | — | — |
|
GREEN AMERICA RECYCLING LLC
HANNIBAL, MO
|
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | 258 | — |
|
LONE STAR GREENCASTLE WDF
GREENCASTLE, IN
|
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | 8,869 | — |
|
SAFETY-KLEEN SYSTEMS INC
ELGIN, IL
|
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 53 | — | — | — |
|
SET ENVIRONMENTAL
HOUSTON, TX
|
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 184 | — | — | — |
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING LLC
EAST CHICAGO, IN
|
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | 431 | — | — |
|
GREEN AMERICA RECYCLING LLC
HANNIBAL, MO
|
Ethylbenzene | — | — | 105 | — |
|
LONE STAR GREENCASTLE WDF
GREENCASTLE, IN
|
Ethylbenzene | — | — | 3,599 | — |
|
SAFETY-KLEEN SYSTEMS INC
ELGIN, IL
|
Ethylbenzene | 21 | — | — | — |
|
SET ENVIRONMENTAL
HOUSTON, TX
|
Ethylbenzene | 75 | — | — | — |
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING LLC
EAST CHICAGO, IN
|
Ethylbenzene | — | 175 | — | — |
|
GREEN AMERICA RECYCLING LLC
HANNIBAL, MO
|
n-Butyl alcohol | — | — | 301 | — |
|
LONE STAR GREENCASTLE WDF
GREENCASTLE, IN
|
n-Butyl alcohol | — | — | 10,354 | — |
|
SAFETY-KLEEN SYSTEMS INC
ELGIN, IL
|
n-Butyl alcohol | 62 | — | — | — |
|
SET ENVIRONMENTAL
HOUSTON, TX
|
n-Butyl alcohol | 216 | — | — | — |
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING LLC
EAST CHICAGO, IN
|
n-Butyl alcohol | — | 502 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Nickel compounds | 16 | MWRD KIRIE WATER RECLAMATION PLANT, DES PLAINES |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jun 30, 2009 | Aug 1, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Feb 28, 2000 | Jul 25, 2000 | 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.
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-ILD056639883-DV1 · Mar 8, 2000
Administrative - Formal
· Case 05-1996-0459 · Jun 26, 1997
$41,000
Other facilities in COOK County, IL
MURRAYS 402
CHICAGO, IL
US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS, LOCK & DAM 12
HANOVER TOWNSHIP, IL
FAREVA MORTON GROVE INC
MORTON GROVE, IL
· Manufacturing
CONTOUR SAWS INC
DES PLAINES, IL
· Manufacturing
BARRIE PARK
OAK PARK, IL
RAHCO RUBBER INC
DES PLAINES, IL
· Manufacturing