SAFC INC
Quick Summary
- •Released 324 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 $17,500 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
-
645 SCIENCE DR
MADISON, WI 53711
View on map ↗ - County
- DANE County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325411
- Inspections
- 1 · last Aug 15, 2023
- Total Penalties
- $17,500 · last Dec 16, 2024
- Registry ID
- 110005545133
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
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 | 1,265 | — |
| 2016 | 232 | -82% |
| 2017 | 324 | +40% |
| 2018 | 230 | -29% |
| 2019 | 37 | -84% |
| 2020 | 325 | +782% |
| 2021 | 205 | -37% |
| 2022 | 331 | +61% |
| 2023 | 434 | +31% |
| 2024 | 309 | -29% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dichloromethane | 250 | 250 | — | — | 17,831 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acetonitrile | 59 | 59 | — | — | 23,689 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dichloromethane | 350 | 350 | — | — | 25,028 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acetonitrile | 45 | 45 | — | — | 15,712 | |
| Methanol | 40 | 40 | — | — | 15,213 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dichloromethane | 257 | 257 | — | — | 18,339 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 49 | 49 | — | — | 18,345 | |
| Acetonitrile | 25 | 25 | — | — | 10,166 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dichloromethane | 170 | 170 | — | — | 9,320 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 35 | 35 | — | — | 13,220 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dichloromethane | 253 | 253 | — | — | 17,806 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acetonitrile | 39 | 39 | — | — | 15,393 | |
| Methanol | 33 | 33 | — | — | 12,417 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acetonitrile | 37 | 37 | — | — | 14,480 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dichloromethane | 206 | 206 | — | — | 31,372 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acetonitrile | 23 | 23 | — | — | 23,843 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dichloromethane | 299 | 299 | — | — | 41,300 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acetonitrile | 25 | 25 | — | — | 12,123 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dichloromethane | 207 | 207 | — | — | 36,267 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acetonitrile | 25 | 25 | — | — | 20,625 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dichloromethane | 755 | 755 | — | — | 13,541 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 255 | 255 | — | — | 15,547 | |
| Acetonitrile | 255 | 255 | — | — | 19,920 |
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 | — | — | — | 23,689 |
| Dichloromethane | — | — | 51 | 17,780 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
HERITAGE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES LLC
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
|
Dichloromethane | — | — | 51 | — |
|
HERITAGE THERMAL SERVICES INC
EAST LIVERPOOL, OH
|
Dichloromethane | — | — | — | 17,780 |
|
HERITAGE THERMAL SERVICES INC
EAST LIVERPOOL, OH
|
Acetonitrile | — | — | — | 23,432 |
|
ROSS INCINERATION SERVICES INC
GRAFTON, OH
|
Acetonitrile | — | — | — | 257 |
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 | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Aug 15, 2023 | — | Open |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Aug 15, 2023 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 15, 2023 | — | Open |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Aug 15, 2023 | — | Open |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Aug 15, 2023 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Oct 16, 2018 | Nov 20, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Oct 16, 2018 | Nov 20, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jul 28, 2004 | Feb 15, 2005 | 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.