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EMERALD PERFORMANCE MATERIALS LLC

Quick Summary

  • Released 117,160 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
1550 CR 1450N
HENRY, IL 61537
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County
MARSHALL County
Industry
Manufacturing
NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
325998
Total Penalties
$0 · last Aug 6, 2014
Registry ID
110016660451

How This Compares

#52 of 914 TRI reporters in IL
#994 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
2
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
0
Hazardous Waste (RCRA)
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 (2015–2021) -68% overall
Year Total Releases (lbs) vs Prior Year
2015 113,880
2016 111,947 -2%
2017 117,160 +5%
2018 103,519 -12%
2019 22 -100%
2020 54,465 +247468%
2021 36,805 -32%

2021

Chemical Total (lbs) Air Water Land Off-Site
Acetonitrile 20,746 20,708 38
Dichloromethane 9,083 9,083 ♦ Carcinogen
Carbon disulfide 3,852 3,626 226
2-Mercaptobenzothiazole 1,397 1,397 1,869 ♦ Carcinogen
Toluene 877 870 7 1
Hydrogen sulfide 629 629
Formaldehyde 183 129 54 ♦ Carcinogen
Aniline 34 22 12 20 ♦ Carcinogen
Diphenylamine 4 2 2 1,807

2020

Chemical Total (lbs) Air Water Land Off-Site
Acetonitrile 26,736 26,478 258
Dichloromethane 15,250 15,249 1 ♦ Carcinogen
Carbon disulfide 7,172 6,721 451
2-Mercaptobenzothiazole 2,794 2,794 36,460 ♦ Carcinogen
Toluene 1,313 1,306 7 3
Hydrogen sulfide 629 629
Formaldehyde 503 129 374 4,988 ♦ Carcinogen
Aniline 46 22 24 383 ♦ Carcinogen
Diphenylamine 22 2 20 22,002

2019

Chemical Total (lbs) Air Water Land Off-Site
Diphenylamine 22 2 20 5,865

2018

Chemical Total (lbs) Air Water Land Off-Site
Dichloromethane 47,659 47,658 1 7 ♦ Carcinogen
Acetonitrile 25,264 24,913 351 137
Carbon disulfide 21,738 21,246 492 1
2-Mercaptobenzothiazole 3,942 3,942 2,398 ♦ Carcinogen
Toluene 3,106 3,092 14 541
Hydrogen sulfide 1,255 1,255
Formaldehyde 462 91 371 3,864 ♦ Carcinogen
Aniline 65 34 31 785 ♦ Carcinogen
Diphenylamine 28 2 26 12,762

2017

Chemical Total (lbs) Air Water Land Off-Site
Dichloromethane 47,659 47,659 7 ♦ Carcinogen
Acetonitrile 43,470 43,121 349 158
Carbon disulfide 18,069 17,569 500 3
2-Mercaptobenzothiazole 3,096 3,096 67,965 ♦ Carcinogen
Toluene 2,963 2,956 7 556
Hydrogen sulfide 1,204 1,204 14
Formaldehyde 622 116 506 6,038 ♦ Carcinogen
Aniline 56 30 26 734 ♦ Carcinogen
Diphenylamine 21 2 19 11,771

2016

Chemical Total (lbs) Air Water Land Off-Site
Acetonitrile 42,750 42,354 396 166
Dichloromethane 39,840 39,839 1 6 ♦ Carcinogen
Carbon disulfide 21,023 20,374 649 3
2-Mercaptobenzothiazole 3,401 3,401 53,113 ♦ Carcinogen
Toluene 3,087 3,079 8 510
Hydrogen sulfide 1,130 1,130
Formaldehyde 633 123 510 5,514 ♦ Carcinogen
Aniline 59 30 29 566 ♦ Carcinogen
Diphenylamine 24 2 22 12,618

2015

Chemical Total (lbs) Air Water Land Off-Site
Dichloromethane 50,547 50,546 1 6 ♦ Carcinogen
Acetonitrile 37,398 37,051 347 131
Carbon disulfide 17,779 17,230 549 3
2-Mercaptobenzothiazole 3,399 3,399 53,110 ♦ Carcinogen
Toluene 2,917 2,909 8 459
Hydrogen sulfide 1,130 1,130
Formaldehyde 627 123 504 6,237 ♦ Carcinogen
Aniline 59 30 29 605 ♦ Carcinogen
Diphenylamine 24 2 22 12,603

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
Acetonitrile 3,431,166 1,897
Aniline 551,092 12 3,672
Hydrogen sulfide 221,553
Formaldehyde 3,852 1,292
Toluene 39,084,871 12 719
Carbon disulfide 1,688,505 122
Dichloromethane 1,358,893 640
2-Mercaptobenzothiazole 2,362 204,666
Diphenylamine 12,605 1,295

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
INDIAN CREEK LANDFILL 1
HOPEDALE, IL
Toluene 551
INDIAN CREEK LANDFILL 1
HOPEDALE, IL
2-Mercaptobenzothiazole 38
EMCO CHEMICAL DISTRIBUTORS INC
KENOSHA, WI
2-Mercaptobenzothiazole 471
ECO SERVICES
HAMMOND, IN
2-Mercaptobenzothiazole 67,456
INDIAN CREEK LANDFILL 1
HOPEDALE, IL
Acetonitrile 158
ECO SERVICES
HAMMOND, IN
Aniline 708
EMCO CHEMICAL DISTRIBUTORS INC
KENOSHA, WI
Aniline 5
INDIAN CREEK LANDFILL 1
HOPEDALE, IL
Aniline 21
INDIAN CREEK LANDFILL 1
HOPEDALE, IL
Carbon disulfide 3
INDIAN CREEK LANDFILL 1
HOPEDALE, IL
Dichloromethane 7
CLEAN EARTH OF CALVERT CITY
CALVERT CITY, KY
Diphenylamine 917
ECO SERVICES
HAMMOND, IN
Diphenylamine 1,383
EMCO CHEMICAL DISTRIBUTORS INC
KENOSHA, WI
Diphenylamine 9,313
INDIAN CREEK LANDFILL 1
HOPEDALE, IL
Diphenylamine 158
EMCO CHEMICAL DISTRIBUTORS INC
KENOSHA, WI
Formaldehyde 6,019
INDIAN CREEK LANDFILL 1
HOPEDALE, IL
Formaldehyde 19
CLEAN EARTH OF CALVERT CITY
CALVERT CITY, KY
Hydrogen sulfide 14
ECO SERVICES
HAMMOND, IN
Toluene 5
EMCO CHEMICAL DISTRIBUTORS INC
KENOSHA, WI
Toluene 0

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 Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Aug 28, 2019 Feb 18, 2020 Resolved
rcra Violation of a Federal or State Statute Aug 28, 2019 Feb 18, 2020 Resolved
rcra Standards for Used Oil: Generators Aug 28, 2019 Feb 18, 2020 Resolved
cwa Schedule Event achieved late but reported Aug 1, 2019 Open
cwa Schedule Event unachieved and not reported Aug 1, 2018 Apr 11, 2019 Resolved
cwa Schedule Event unachieved but reported Aug 1, 2018 Apr 11, 2019 Resolved
cwa Schedule Event achieved late but reported Aug 1, 2018 Open
cwa Schedule Event reported late Aug 1, 2018 Open
rcra Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers Nov 29, 2011 Dec 31, 2012 Resolved
rcra Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators Nov 29, 2011 Dec 31, 2012 Resolved
rcra Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General Nov 29, 2011 Dec 31, 2012 Resolved
rcra Violation of a Federal or State Statute Nov 29, 2011 Dec 31, 2012 Resolved
rcra Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures Nov 29, 2011 Dec 31, 2012 Resolved
rcra Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention Nov 29, 2011 Dec 31, 2012 Resolved
rcra Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Nov 29, 2011 Dec 31, 2012 Resolved
cwa Schedule Event achieved late but reported Jul 31, 2011 Open
cwa Schedule Event unachieved but reported Jul 31, 2011 Oct 18, 2012 Resolved
cwa Schedule Event achieved late but reported Jul 31, 2011 Open
cwa Schedule Event reported late Jul 31, 2011 Open
cwa Schedule Event unachieved and not reported Jul 31, 2011 Dec 21, 2011 Resolved
cwa Schedule Event unachieved and not reported Jul 31, 2011 Oct 18, 2012 Resolved
cwa Schedule Event reported late Jul 31, 2011 Open
cwa Schedule Event unachieved but reported Jul 31, 2011 Dec 21, 2011 Resolved
cwa Schedule Event unachieved but reported Mar 31, 2011 Sep 26, 2011 Resolved
cwa Schedule Event achieved late but reported Mar 31, 2011 Open
cwa Schedule Event reported late Mar 31, 2011 Open
cwa Schedule Event unachieved and not reported Mar 31, 2011 Sep 26, 2011 Resolved
cwa Effluent Violations - Narrative Effluent Violation Jan 31, 2011 Open
cwa Schedule Event achieved late but reported Dec 31, 2010 Open
cwa Schedule Event achieved late but reported Dec 31, 2010 Open
cwa Schedule Event unachieved but reported Dec 31, 2010 Sep 26, 2011 Resolved
cwa Schedule Event reported late Dec 31, 2010 Open
cwa Effluent Violations - Narrative Effluent Violation Dec 31, 2010 Open
cwa Schedule Event reported late Dec 31, 2010 Open
cwa Schedule Event unachieved and not reported Dec 31, 2010 Sep 26, 2011 Resolved
cwa Effluent Violations - Narrative Effluent Violation Nov 30, 2010 Open
cwa Schedule Event unachieved and not reported Jul 31, 2009 May 24, 2010 Resolved
cwa Schedule Event unachieved but reported Jul 31, 2009 May 24, 2010 Resolved
cwa Schedule Event achieved late but reported Jul 31, 2009 Open
cwa Schedule Event reported late Jul 31, 2009 Open
cwa Schedule Event unachieved and not reported Dec 31, 2008 May 24, 2010 Resolved
cwa Schedule Event unachieved but reported Dec 31, 2008 May 24, 2010 Resolved
cwa Schedule Event achieved late but reported Dec 31, 2008 Open
cwa Schedule Event reported late Dec 31, 2008 Open
cwa Effluent Violations - Narrative Effluent Violation Jul 31, 2008 Open
cwa Effluent Violations - Narrative Effluent Violation May 31, 2008 Open
cwa Effluent Violations - Narrative Effluent Violation Jan 31, 2008 Open
cwa Effluent Violations - Narrative Effluent Violation Dec 31, 2007 Open
cwa Schedule Event unachieved and not reported Dec 31, 2007 Sep 17, 2008 Resolved
cwa Schedule Event unachieved but reported Dec 31, 2007 Sep 17, 2008 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
Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 15.00 mg/L 6.00 +150% Aug 2024 Open
Chloroform DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 0.06 mg/L 0.05 +24% Sep 2023 Open
Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 12.00 mg/L 6.00 +100% Jul 2021 Open
Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 9.90 mg/L 6.00 +65% Jun 2021 Open
Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 25.00 mg/L 6.00 +317% May 2021 Open
Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 63.39 kg/d 31.78 +99% May 2021 Open
Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 15.47 kg/d 10.44 +48% May 2021 Resolved
Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 6.20 mg/L 3.00 +107% May 2021 Resolved
Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 14.27 mg/L 3.00 +376% Apr 2021 Resolved
Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 33.00 mg/L 6.00 +450% Apr 2021 Open
Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 32.58 kg/d 10.44 +212% Apr 2021 Resolved
Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 77.54 kg/d 31.78 +144% Apr 2021 Open
Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 24.00 mg/L 6.00 +300% Feb 2021 Open
Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 52.23 kg/d 31.78 +64% Feb 2021 Open
Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 11.15 kg/d 10.44 +7% Feb 2021 Resolved
Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 5.18 mg/L 3.00 +73% Feb 2021 Resolved
Coliform, fecal general DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 2,420.00 MPN/100mL 400.00 +99,999% Dec 2020 Open
Coliform, fecal general DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 2,420.00 MPN/100mL 400.00 +505% Oct 2020 Open
Coliform, fecal general DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 2,420.00 MPN/100mL 400.00 +99,999% Sep 2020 Open
Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 9.40 mg/L 6.00 +57% Aug 2020 Open
Solids, total suspended DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 66.00 mg/L 50.00 +32% Jan 2020 Open
Coliform, fecal general DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 60,000.00 MPN/100mL 400.00 +14,900% Mar 2019 Open
Solids, total suspended DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 160.00 mg/L 50.00 +220% Jan 2019 Open
BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 41.00 mg/L 40.00 +3% Nov 2018 Open
Solids, total suspended DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 82.00 mg/L 50.00 +64% Nov 2018 Resolved
Solids, total suspended DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 29.19 mg/L 25.00 +17% Nov 2018 Open
Solids, total suspended DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 25.48 mg/L 25.00 +2% Oct 2018 Open
Solids, total suspended DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 52.00 mg/L 50.00 +4% Oct 2018 Resolved
Coliform, fecal general DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 6,000.00 MPN/100mL 400.00 +1,400% Oct 2018 Open
Solids, total suspended DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 35.74 mg/L 25.00 +43% Sep 2018 Open
Solids, total suspended DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 94.00 mg/L 50.00 +88% Sep 2018 Resolved
Coliform, fecal general DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 1,700.00 MPN/100mL 400.00 +325% Sep 2018 Open
Coliform, fecal general DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 60,000.00 MPN/100mL 400.00 +99,999% Aug 2018 Open
Coliform, fecal general DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 60,000.00 MPN/100mL 400.00 +99,999% Jul 2018 Open
BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 22.22 mg/L 20.00 +11% Jun 2018 Open
Coliform, fecal general DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 60,000.00 MPN/100mL 400.00 +14,900% Jun 2018 Open
BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 66.00 mg/L 40.00 +65% Jun 2018 Open
Solids, total suspended DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 71.00 mg/L 50.00 +42% Apr 2018 Open
BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 21.52 mg/L 20.00 +8% Apr 2018 Open
Methylene chloride DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 0.17 kg/d 0.12 +45% Apr 2018 Open
Methylene chloride DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 0.10 mg/L 0.04 +143% Apr 2018 Open
Methylene chloride DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 0.14 mg/L 0.09 +57% Apr 2018 Open
Coliform, fecal general DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 3,600.00 MPN/100mL 400.00 +800% Mar 2018 Open
Solids, total suspended DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 25.58 mg/L 25.00 +2% Mar 2018 Open
Coliform, fecal general DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 1,000.00 MPN/100mL 400.00 +150% Nov 2017 Open
Coliform, fecal general DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 410.00 MPN/100mL 400.00 +3% Jul 2016 Open
Coliform, fecal general DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 60,000.00 MPN/100mL 400.00 +14,900% Jun 2016 Open
Solids, total suspended DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 67.00 mg/L 50.00 +34% May 2016 Open
Solids, total suspended DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 32.50 mg/L 25.00 +30% May 2016 Open
Coliform, fecal general DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 14,000.00 MPN/100mL 400.00 +3,400% May 2016 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.

VIOLATION NOTICE (VN)
RCRA (Hazardous Waste) · Case RCRA-ILT180010324-JJ1 · Nov 5, 2019
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act · Case IL-0001392_1 · Jul 24, 2019
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act · Case IL-0001392-1 · Nov 18, 2015
Administrative - Formal
· Case 05-2014-5043 · Aug 6, 2014
$60,966
Administrative - Formal
· Case 05-2014-5016 · Mar 30, 2014
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act · Case IL-0001392 1 · Oct 9, 2013
Administrative - Formal
· Case 05-2013-5021 · May 9, 2013
VIOLATION NOTICE (VN)
RCRA (Hazardous Waste) · Case RCRA-ILT180010324-DV1 · Jan 5, 2012
Administrative - Formal
· Case 05-2010-7013 · Sep 29, 2010
$158,000
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act · Case IL-0001392(2) · Mar 10, 2009
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act · Case IL-0001392 · Jun 12, 2008
Administrative - Formal
· Case 05-2003-0780 · Sep 8, 2003
$8,436
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act · Case IL-N00006468 · May 16, 2003
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste) · Case RCRA-ILT180010324-003 · Aug 29, 1991
State CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act · Case IL-N00002029 · Apr 6, 1989

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