TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
SAINT-GOBAIN PERFORMANCE PLASTICS
Quick Summary
- •Released 5,332 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
-
386 METACOM AVE
BRISTOL, RI 02809
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- BRISTOL County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 326199
- Inspections
- 3 · last Nov 9, 2023
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Dec 26, 2012
- Registry ID
- 110000312082
How This Compares
#6
of 64 TRI reporters in RI
#4,973
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)
-66% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 4,541 | — |
| 2016 | 4,900 | +8% |
| 2017 | 5,332 | +9% |
| 2018 | 4,128 | -23% |
| 2020 | 2,236 | — |
| 2021 | 2,545 | +14% |
| 2022 | 2,460 | -3% |
| 2023 | 2,424 | -1% |
| 2024 | 1,535 | -37% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 1,047 | 1,047 | — | — | 43,627 | |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 307 | 307 | — | — | 53,685 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 181 | 181 | — | — | 7,554 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 1,661 | 1,661 | — | — | 68,988 | |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 485 | 485 | — | — | 85,600 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 278 | 278 | — | — | 11,549 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 1,660 | 1,660 | — | — | 72,409 | |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 492 | 492 | — | — | 87,835 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 307 | 307 | — | — | 13,399 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 1,690 | 1,690 | — | — | 69,201 | |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 509 | 509 | — | — | 85,717 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 346 | 346 | — | — | 14,174 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 1,486 | 1,486 | — | — | 61,008 | |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 446 | 446 | — | — | 76,543 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 304 | 304 | — | — | 12,413 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 2,128 | 2,128 | — | — | 90,341 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 1,659 | 1,659 | — | — | 68,656 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 340 | 340 | — | — | 14,026 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 3,546 | 3,546 | — | — | 86,075 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 1,482 | 1,482 | — | — | 61,311 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 304 | 304 | — | — | 12,500 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 3,146 | 3,146 | — | — | 75,465 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 1,455 | 1,455 | — | — | 55,512 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 298 | 298 | — | — | 11,386 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 2,937 | 2,937 | — | — | 76,987 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 1,331 | 1,331 | — | — | 57,525 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 273 | 273 | — | — | 11,753 | ♦ Carcinogen |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylbenzene | — | 7,554 | — | — |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | 43,627 | — | — |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | — | 53,685 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
CHEMREC, INC.
COWANSVILLE
|
Ethylbenzene | — | 7,554 | — | — |
|
CHEMREC, INC.
COWANSVILLE
|
N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | — | 53,685 | — | — |
|
CHEMREC, INC.
COWANSVILLE
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | 43,627 | — | — |
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 Used Oil: Generators | Dec 31, 2021 | Jan 12, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Dec 31, 2021 | Jan 10, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 22, 2007 | Mar 22, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Mar 22, 2007 | Mar 22, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Mar 22, 2007 | Mar 22, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Mar 22, 2007 | Mar 27, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 22, 2002 | Apr 22, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 22, 2002 | Apr 22, 2002 | 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-RID047982202-001 · Jan 14, 2022
Administrative - Formal
· Case 01-2003-9211 · Aug 19, 2003
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