Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
CREATIVE LIQUID COATINGS, INC.
Quick Summary
- •Released 87,405 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
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2620 MARION DR
KENDALLVILLE, IN 46755
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- NOBLE County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 332812
- Inspections
- 4 · last Jan 14, 2026
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Feb 3, 2020
- Registry ID
- 110029239624
How This Compares
#79
of 804 TRI reporters in IN
#1,200
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.
12
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
0
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
3
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)
-2% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 82,000 | — |
| 2016 | 90,194 | +10% |
| 2017 | 87,405 | -3% |
| 2018 | 62,551 | -28% |
| 2019 | 53,841 | -14% |
| 2020 | 65,425 | +22% |
| 2021 | 114,985 | +76% |
| 2022 | 183,852 | +60% |
| 2023 | 112,599 | -39% |
| 2024 | 80,253 | -29% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 32,716 | 32,716 | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 24,604 | 24,604 | — | — | — | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 22,933 | 22,933 | — | — | — |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 39,183 | 39,183 | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 35,326 | 35,326 | — | — | — | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 27,399 | 27,399 | — | — | — | |
| Cyclohexane | 10,690 | 10,690 | — | — | — |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 100,192 | 100,192 | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 52,057 | 52,057 | — | — | — | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 31,602 | 31,602 | — | — | — |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 49,038 | 49,038 | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 46,374 | 46,374 | — | — | — | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 19,574 | 19,574 | — | — | — |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 27,235 | 27,235 | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 26,197 | 26,197 | — | — | — | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 11,994 | 11,994 | — | — | — |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 26,633 | 26,633 | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 15,708 | 15,708 | — | — | — | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 11,499 | 11,499 | — | — | — |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 29,609 | 29,609 | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 18,086 | 18,086 | — | — | — | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 14,856 | 14,856 | — | — | — |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 33,860 | 33,860 | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 27,512 | 27,512 | — | — | — | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 14,319 | 14,319 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 11,714 | 11,714 | — | — | — |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 37,738 | 37,738 | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 26,648 | 26,648 | — | — | 2,988 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 14,117 | 14,117 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 11,691 | 11,691 | — | — | — |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 35,500 | 35,500 | — | — | — | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 16,600 | 16,600 | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 15,600 | 15,600 | — | — | — | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 14,300 | 14,300 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
FEILDING CHEMICAL TECHNOLGIES
MISSISSAUGA
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | 2,988 | — | — |
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: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 24, 2023 | Dec 6, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Apr 24, 2023 | Dec 6, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Apr 24, 2023 | Dec 6, 2023 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | Dec 6, 2019 | Feb 14, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Dec 7, 2018 | Apr 10, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Dec 7, 2018 | Apr 10, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Dec 7, 2018 | Apr 10, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 22, 2015 | Feb 24, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Sep 22, 2015 | Feb 24, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Jan 15, 2013 | Jan 22, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jan 15, 2013 | Jan 22, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Jan 15, 2013 | Jan 22, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 13, 2009 | Mar 5, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | May 5, 2006 | Jan 26, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | May 5, 2006 | Jan 26, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 5, 2006 | Jan 26, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | May 5, 2006 | Jan 26, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 5, 2006 | Jan 26, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | May 10, 2002 | Oct 31, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jul 15, 1998 | Aug 31, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 7, 1992 | Nov 16, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 7, 1992 | Nov 16, 1992 | 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-IND984867358-012 · May 11, 2023
Administrative - Formal
· Case 05-2023-0325 · Apr 14, 2023
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602114386 · Feb 3, 2020
$500
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602098840 · Jan 14, 2020
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IND984867358-011 · Dec 21, 2018
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IND984867358-010 · Nov 5, 2015
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IND984867358-009 · Jan 22, 2013
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IND984867358-008 · Mar 5, 2009
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IND984867358-007 · Jan 19, 2007
PROPOSED AGREED ORDER (PAO) SENT
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IND984867358-006 · Dec 19, 2006
PROPOSED AGREED ORDER (PAO) SENT
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IND984867358-004 · Aug 22, 2006
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IND984867358-005 · Aug 21, 2006
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IND984867358-003 · May 10, 2002
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IND984867358-002 · Aug 6, 1998
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IND984867358-001 · Apr 3, 1992
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