Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
RCRA
DUBOIS CHEMICALS
Quick Summary
- •Released 910 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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3630 E KEMPER RD
SHARONVILLE, OH 45241
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- HAMILTON County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325611
- Inspections
- 1 · last Jul 8, 2024
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Aug 25, 2004
- Registry ID
- 110000393707
How This Compares
#533
of 1,142 TRI reporters in OH
#7,211
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.
0
Air (CAA)
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)
+4837% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 179 | — |
| 2016 | 831 | +364% |
| 2017 | 910 | +9% |
| 2018 | 894 | -2% |
| 2019 | 401 | -55% |
| 2020 | 1,483 | +270% |
| 2021 | 1,678 | +13% |
| 2022 | 9,513 | +467% |
| 2023 | 10,009 | +5% |
| 2024 | 8,840 | -12% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 1,3-Dichloro-2-propanol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 2-Methoxyethanol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nonylphenol Ethoxylates | — | — | — | — | — | |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Naphthalene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitrilotriacetic acid trisodium salt | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Formic acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Dimethylamine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Sodium dimethyldithiocarbamate | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Diethanolamine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Sodium nitrite | 8,065 | 8,065 | — | — | 34,777 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 500 | 500 | — | — | 53,240 | |
| Nitric acid | 255 | 255 | — | — | 7,625 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 10 | 10 | — | — | 4,400 | |
| Zinc compounds | 10 | 10 | — | — | 4,700 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium nitrite | 9,194 | 9,194 | — | — | 39,530 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 500 | 500 | — | — | 44,750 | |
| Nitric acid | 255 | 255 | — | — | 7,984 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 10 | 10 | — | — | 4,167 | |
| Methanol | 10 | 10 | — | — | 555 | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 10 | 10 | — | — | 1,005 | |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 10 | 10 | — | — | 1,005 | |
| Nonylphenol Ethoxylates | 10 | 10 | — | — | 510 | |
| Zinc compounds | 10 | 10 | — | — | 6,145 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium nitrite | 9,194 | 9,194 | — | — | 41,717 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 259 | 259 | — | — | 46,182 | |
| Nitric acid | 26 | 26 | — | — | 12,296 | |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 11 | 11 | — | — | 1,073 | |
| Nonylphenol Ethoxylates | 8 | 8 | — | — | 404 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 7 | 7 | — | — | 6,560 | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 7 | 7 | — | — | 1,183 | |
| Zinc compounds | 2 | 2 | — | — | 6,825 | |
| Methanol | 1 | 1 | — | — | 390 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium nitrite | 1,136 | 1,136 | — | — | 18,786 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 461 | 461 | — | — | 72,311 | |
| Nitric acid | 26 | 26 | — | — | 1,189 | |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 21 | 21 | — | — | 2,085 | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 13 | 13 | — | — | 2,256 | |
| Sodium dimethyldithiocarbamate | 10 | 10 | — | — | 1,000 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 9 | 9 | — | — | 8,296 | |
| Zinc compounds | 2 | 2 | — | — | 9,329 | |
| Methanol | 1 | 1 | — | — | 561 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manganese compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Diethanolamine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Sodium dimethyldithiocarbamate | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nickel compounds | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Sodium nitrite | 1,136 | 1,136 | — | — | 18,207 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 264 | 264 | — | — | 53,258 | |
| Nitric acid | 26 | 26 | — | — | 2,397 | |
| Nonylphenol Ethoxylates | 24 | 24 | — | — | 3,112 | |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 13 | 13 | — | — | 1,941 | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 9 | 9 | — | — | 1,600 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 9 | 9 | — | — | 8,228 | |
| Zinc compounds | 2 | 2 | — | — | 4,467 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium nitrite | 353 | 353 | — | — | 30,875 | |
| Nitric acid | 44 | 44 | — | — | 258 | |
| Manganese compounds | 4 | 4 | — | — | 832 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel compounds | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | — | 7,253 | |
| Methanol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Diethanolamine | — | — | — | — | 315 | |
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 461 | 461 | — | — | 57,606 | |
| Sodium nitrite | 319 | 319 | — | — | 25,512 | |
| Zinc compounds | 68 | 68 | — | — | 10,326 | |
| Nitric acid | 26 | 26 | — | — | 1,210 | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 12 | 12 | — | — | 1,528 | |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 8 | 8 | — | — | 1,168 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manganese compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Diethanolamine | — | — | — | — | 372 | |
| Nickel compounds | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | — | 8,469 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 481 | 481 | — | — | 62,517 | |
| Sodium nitrite | 318 | 318 | — | — | 31,919 | |
| Zinc compounds | 68 | 68 | — | — | 9,663 | |
| Nitric acid | 25 | 25 | — | — | 2,811 | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 10 | 10 | — | — | 1,245 | |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 8 | 8 | — | — | 1,062 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manganese compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | — | 8,623 | |
| Diethanolamine | — | — | — | — | 414 | |
| Nickel compounds | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 437 | 437 | — | — | 45,330 | |
| Sodium nitrite | 296 | 296 | — | — | 23,343 | |
| Zinc compounds | 53 | 53 | — | — | 10,265 | |
| Nitric acid | 23 | 23 | — | — | 940 | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 15 | 15 | — | — | 1,915 | |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 7 | 7 | — | — | 768 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | — | 8,275 | |
| Diethanolamine | — | — | — | — | 304 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 69 | 69 | — | — | 10,506 | |
| Sodium nitrite | 68 | 68 | — | — | 4,491 | |
| Zinc compounds | 19 | 19 | — | — | 5,742 | |
| Nitric acid | 11 | 11 | — | — | 24 | |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 8 | 8 | — | — | 1,038 | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 4 | 4 | — | — | 552 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | 7,375 |
| Zinc compounds | — | 750 | — | — |
| Certain glycol ethers | — | 5 | — | 4,043 |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | 38,302 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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VALICOR ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES LLC
MIDDLETOWN, OH
|
Certain glycol ethers | — | 5 | — | — |
|
RUMPKE CONTAINER SERV INC
CINCINNATI, OH
|
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 8,000 | — | — | — |
|
SAFETY-KLEEN SYSTEMS, INC.
SMITHFIELD, KY
|
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 2,710 | — | — | — |
|
VALICOR ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES LLC
MIDDLETOWN, OH
|
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | 250 |
|
VALICOR ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES LLC
MIDDLETOWN, OH
|
Nitric acid | 250 | — | — | — |
|
RUMPKE CONTAINER SERV INC
CINCINNATI, OH
|
Sodium nitrite | 250 | — | — | — |
|
VALICOR ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES LLC
MIDDLETOWN, OH
|
Sodium nitrite | 12,600 | — | — | — |
|
RUMPKE CONTAINER SERV INC
CINCINNATI, OH
|
Zinc compounds | 3,450 | — | — | — |
|
VALICOR ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES LLC
MIDDLETOWN, OH
|
Zinc compounds | — | 750 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 42,280 | MILL CREEK WWTP (1431070944), CINCINNATI |
| Zinc compounds | 500 | MILL CREEK WWTP (1431070944), CINCINNATI |
| Nitric acid | 7,375 | MILL CREEK WWTP (1431070944), CINCINNATI |
| Certain glycol ethers | 4,395 | MILL CREEK WWTP (1431070944), CINCINNATI |
| Sodium nitrite | 21,927 | MILL CREEK WWTP (1431070944), CINCINNATI |
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: General | Oct 2, 2025 | Nov 13, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Oct 2, 2025 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Preparedness. Prevention, and Emergency Procedures for LQGs | Jul 8, 2024 | Sep 3, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jul 8, 2024 | Jul 25, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for the Management of Used Oil: Definitions | Jan 19, 2005 | Jan 19, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jan 12, 2000 | Aug 15, 2000 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Jan 12, 2000 | Jun 30, 2000 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for the Management of Used Oil: Definitions | Jan 12, 2000 | Jan 25, 2000 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jan 12, 2000 | Jan 25, 2000 | 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-OHD081853681-007 · Nov 26, 2025
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD081853681-006 · Aug 7, 2024
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD081853681-005 · Feb 3, 2005
Administrative - Formal
· Case 05-2004-0077 · Aug 25, 2004
$58,000
Administrative - Formal
· Case 05-2004-0027 · Jan 5, 2004
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD081853681-003 · May 18, 2001
$37,600
INITIAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD081853681-002 · Nov 16, 2000
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD081853681-004 · Aug 15, 2000
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD081853681-001 · Apr 12, 2000
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