TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
RCRA
SCHAEFFER MFG
Quick Summary
- •Released 25,133 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
-
102 BARTON
ST. LOUIS, MO 63104
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- ST. LOUIS CITY County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 324191
- Inspections
- 3 · last Mar 3, 2026
- Total Penalties
- $0
- Registry ID
- 110000440835
How This Compares
#75
of 454 TRI reporters in MO
#2,505
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)
-41% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 21,274 | — |
| 2016 | 18,752 | -12% |
| 2017 | 25,133 | +34% |
| 2018 | 27,019 | +8% |
| 2019 | 6,205 | -77% |
| 2020 | 20,575 | +232% |
| 2021 | 31,633 | +54% |
| 2022 | 28,514 | -10% |
| 2023 | 27,386 | -4% |
| 2024 | 12,559 | -54% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Antimony compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Sodium nitrite | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Diethanolamine | — | — | — | — | 253 | |
| Cresol (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 6,995 | 6,995 | — | — | — | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 2,705 | 2,705 | — | — | — | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 1,524 | 1,524 | — | — | 866 | |
| Naphthalene | 663 | 663 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | 411 | 411 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cumene | 261 | 261 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cresol (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Sodium nitrite | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Antimony compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Diethanolamine | — | — | — | — | 314 | |
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 15,244 | 15,244 | — | — | 1,075 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 7,652 | 7,652 | — | — | — | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 2,885 | 2,885 | — | — | — | |
| Naphthalene | 830 | 830 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | 498 | 498 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cumene | 277 | 277 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cresol (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Antimony compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Sodium nitrite | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Diethanolamine | — | — | — | — | 242 | |
| Methanol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 15,787 | 15,787 | — | — | 828 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 6,851 | 6,851 | — | — | — | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 3,335 | 3,335 | — | — | — | |
| Naphthalene | 1,677 | 1,677 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | 561 | 561 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cumene | 304 | 304 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antimony compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Sodium nitrite | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Diethanolamine | — | — | — | — | 168 | |
| Cresol (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 18,152 | 18,152 | — | — | 853 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 6,851 | 6,851 | — | — | — | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 3,335 | 3,335 | — | — | — | |
| Naphthalene | 1,677 | 1,677 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | 1,294 | 1,294 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cumene | 325 | 325 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antimony compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Cresol (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Sodium nitrite | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Diethanolamine | — | — | — | — | 175 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 13,342 | 13,342 | — | — | 797 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 3,099 | 3,099 | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 2,285 | 2,285 | — | — | — | |
| Naphthalene | 911 | 911 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | 573 | 573 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cumene | 304 | 304 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 61 | 61 | — | — | — |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 4,475 | 4,475 | — | — | — | |
| Naphthalene | 1,036 | 1,036 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | 694 | 694 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cresol (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Sodium nitrite | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Antimony compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 18,496 | 18,496 | — | — | 855 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 3,738 | 3,738 | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 2,680 | 2,680 | — | — | — | |
| Naphthalene | 1,023 | 1,023 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | 684 | 684 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cumene | 374 | 374 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 18 | 18 | — | — | — | |
| Benzene | 5 | 5 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cresol (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Sodium nitrite | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Antimony compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 16,325 | 16,325 | — | — | 986 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 4,268 | 4,268 | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 2,462 | 2,462 | — | — | — | |
| Naphthalene | 877 | 877 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | 593 | 593 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cumene | 420 | 420 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 184 | 184 | — | — | — | |
| Benzene | 5 | 5 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antimony compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Sodium nitrite | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Cresol (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 12,205 | 12,205 | — | — | 1,008 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 2,742 | 2,742 | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 2,063 | 2,063 | — | — | — | |
| Naphthalene | 729 | 729 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | 501 | 501 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Diethanolamine | 224 | 224 | — | — | — | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 184 | 184 | — | — | — | |
| Cumene | 104 | 104 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cresol (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Sodium nitrite | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Antimony compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 10,709 | 10,709 | — | — | 975 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 5,591 | 5,591 | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 2,783 | 2,783 | — | — | — | |
| Naphthalene | 894 | 894 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | 649 | 649 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cumene | 248 | 248 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Diethanolamine | 217 | 217 | — | — | — | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 184 | 184 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|
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 | 866 | BISSEL POINT WWTP ST LOUIS MSD, SAINT LOUIS |
| Diethanolamine | 253 | BISSEL POINT WWTP ST LOUIS MSD, SAINT LOUIS |
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 | Nov 27, 2018 | Mar 1, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for the Management of Used Oil: Applicability | Nov 27, 2018 | Mar 1, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Nov 27, 2018 | Jan 18, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Mar 16, 2012 | May 14, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 16, 2012 | May 14, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 16, 2012 | May 14, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 16, 2004 | Jun 16, 2004 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 16, 2004 | Jun 16, 2004 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 16, 2004 | Jun 16, 2004 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Dec 7, 1992 | Dec 30, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Dec 7, 1992 | Dec 30, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Dec 7, 1992 | Feb 4, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Dec 7, 1992 | Dec 30, 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.
LETTER OF WARNING
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MOD006271308-2 · Jan 3, 2019
Administrative - Formal
· Case 07-2019-0291 · Dec 28, 2018
LETTER OF WARNING
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MOD006271308-1 · Mar 28, 2012
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MOD006271308-000 · Dec 7, 1992
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