GENTEK BUILDING PRODS
Quick Summary
- •Released 7,888 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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11440 W ADDISON ST
FRANKLIN PARK, IL 60131
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- COOK County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 332812
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Mar 27, 2014
- Registry ID
- 110067426137
How This Compares
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.
Qtrs Non-Compliant
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.
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 6,900 | — |
| 2016 | 6,323 | -8% |
| 2017 | 7,888 | +25% |
| 2018 | 3,842 | -51% |
| 2020 | 4,150 | — |
| 2021 | 4,638 | +12% |
| 2022 | 5,287 | +14% |
| 2023 | 6,767 | +28% |
| 2024 | 11,746 | +74% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | 4,087 | 4,087 | — | — | 3,077 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 2,501 | 2,501 | — | — | 1,883 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 2,118 | 2,118 | — | — | 1,595 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 1,303 | 1,303 | — | — | 981 | |
| Naphthalene | 845 | 845 | — | — | 637 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | 586 | 586 | — | — | 441 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 306 | 306 | — | — | 230 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 2,242 | 2,242 | — | — | 1,650 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 1,646 | 1,646 | — | — | 1,212 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 1,299 | 1,299 | — | — | 956 | |
| Naphthalene | 786 | 786 | — | — | 578 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | 526 | 526 | — | — | 388 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 268 | 268 | — | — | 197 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 1,642 | 1,642 | — | — | 2,105 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 1,138 | 1,138 | — | — | 1,459 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 767 | 767 | — | — | 984 | |
| Naphthalene | 699 | 699 | — | — | 896 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 653 | 653 | — | — | 837 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | 388 | 388 | — | — | 497 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 1,330 | 1,330 | — | — | 1,920 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 1,221 | 1,221 | — | — | 1,719 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 777 | 777 | — | — | 1,209 | |
| Naphthalene | 621 | 621 | — | — | 619 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 379 | 379 | — | — | 3,235 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | 310 | 310 | — | — | 485 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 1,276 | 1,276 | — | — | 3,148 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 1,189 | 1,189 | — | — | 1,437 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 861 | 861 | — | — | 1,010 | |
| Naphthalene | 521 | 521 | — | — | 1,231 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | 303 | 303 | — | — | 771 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | 1,795 | 1,795 | — | — | 4,319 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 1,362 | 1,362 | — | — | 3,277 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 424 | 424 | — | — | 1,020 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Naphthalene | 261 | 261 | — | — | 626 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | 3,350 | 3,350 | — | — | 7,451 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 2,797 | 2,797 | — | — | 6,220 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 800 | 800 | — | — | 1,781 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Naphthalene | 508 | 508 | — | — | 1,130 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cumene | 220 | 220 | — | — | 490 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 213 | 213 | — | — | 473 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 2,495 | 2,495 | — | — | 8,324 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 2,403 | 2,403 | — | — | 8,017 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 720 | 720 | — | — | 2,401 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Naphthalene | 560 | 560 | — | — | 1,868 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 145 | 145 | — | — | 486 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | 2,831 | 2,831 | — | — | 9,122 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 2,273 | 2,273 | — | — | 7,326 | |
| Naphthalene | 872 | 872 | — | — | 2,812 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | 673 | 673 | — | — | 2,168 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 251 | 251 | — | — | 809 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Butyl alcohol | — | 895 | 34 | 63,853 |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | 1,718 | 65 | 122,552 |
| Ethylbenzene | — | 403 | 15 | 28,726 |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | 1,455 | 55 | 103,775 |
| Certain glycol ethers | — | 106 | 2,808 | 200,284 |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | — | 210 | 8 | 14,973 |
| Naphthalene | — | 581 | 22 | 41,424 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
WRR ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES CO INC
EAU CLAIRE, WI
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | 1,718 | — | — |
|
ENVIRO-SAFE RESOURCE RECOVERY
GERMANTOWN, WI
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | 65 | — |
|
MAUSER PACKAGING SOLUTIONS
CHICAGO, IL
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Xylene (mixed isomers) | 100 | — | — | — |
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ENVIRO-SAFE RESOURCE RECOVERY
GERMANTOWN, WI
|
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | 55 | — |
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WRR ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES CO INC
EAU CLAIRE, WI
|
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | 1,455 | — | — |
|
MAUSER PACKAGING SOLUTIONS
CHICAGO, IL
|
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 85 | — | — | — |
|
WRR ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES CO INC
EAU CLAIRE, WI
|
Ethylbenzene | — | 403 | — | — |
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ENVIRO-SAFE RESOURCE RECOVERY
GERMANTOWN, WI
|
Ethylbenzene | — | — | 15 | — |
|
MAUSER PACKAGING SOLUTIONS
CHICAGO, IL
|
Ethylbenzene | 23 | — | — | — |
|
WRR ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES CO INC
EAU CLAIRE, WI
|
Naphthalene | — | 581 | — | — |
|
ENVIRO-SAFE RESOURCE RECOVERY
GERMANTOWN, WI
|
Naphthalene | — | — | 22 | — |
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MAUSER PACKAGING SOLUTIONS
CHICAGO, IL
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Naphthalene | 34 | — | — | — |
|
WRR ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES CO INC
EAU CLAIRE, WI
|
Methyl isobutyl ketone | — | 210 | — | — |
|
ENVIRO-SAFE RESOURCE RECOVERY
GERMANTOWN, WI
|
Methyl isobutyl ketone | — | — | 8 | — |
|
MAUSER PACKAGING SOLUTIONS
CHICAGO, IL
|
Methyl isobutyl ketone | 12 | — | — | — |
|
ENVIRO-SAFE RESOURCE RECOVERY
GERMANTOWN, WI
|
Certain glycol ethers | — | 106 | — | — |
|
WRR ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES CO INC
EAU CLAIRE, WI
|
Certain glycol ethers | — | — | 2,808 | — |
|
MAUSER PACKAGING SOLUTIONS
CHICAGO, IL
|
Certain glycol ethers | 163 | — | — | — |
|
WRR ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES CO INC
EAU CLAIRE, WI
|
n-Butyl alcohol | — | 895 | — | — |
|
ENVIRO-SAFE RESOURCE RECOVERY
GERMANTOWN, WI
|
n-Butyl alcohol | — | — | 34 | — |
|
MAUSER PACKAGING SOLUTIONS
CHICAGO, IL
|
n-Butyl alcohol | 52 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| caa | FRV | Jun 15, 2021 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Oct 9, 2019 | Oct 9, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Oct 9, 2019 | Oct 9, 2024 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | May 1, 2017 | Aug 17, 2017 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | May 1, 2017 | Aug 17, 2017 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | May 1, 2017 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | May 1, 2017 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | May 1, 2013 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | May 1, 2013 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | May 1, 2013 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | May 1, 2013 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 29, 2011 | May 4, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Apr 11, 2011 | Jun 17, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Apr 11, 2011 | Jun 17, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program General Information | Apr 11, 2011 | Jun 17, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 11, 2011 | Jun 17, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 11, 2011 | Jun 17, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Dec 10, 2010 | Jun 17, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Dec 10, 2010 | Jun 17, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Dec 10, 2010 | Jun 17, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Dec 10, 2010 | Jun 17, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jan 5, 2006 | Jan 19, 2011 | 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.