TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
RCRA
UNITED PAINT & CHEMICAL CORP
Quick Summary
- •Released 16,241 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
-
24671 TELEGRAPH RD.
SOUTHFIELD, MI 48033
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- OAKLAND County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325510
- Inspections
- 2 · last Apr 11, 2022
- Total Penalties
- $0
- Registry ID
- 110000404562
How This Compares
#120
of 692 TRI reporters in MI
#3,169
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)
+4% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 6,526 | — |
| 2016 | 19,534 | +199% |
| 2017 | 16,241 | -17% |
| 2018 | 12,685 | -22% |
| 2019 | 9,960 | -21% |
| 2020 | 2,150 | -78% |
| 2021 | 2,770 | +29% |
| 2022 | 8,392 | +203% |
| 2023 | 17,147 | +104% |
| 2024 | 6,758 | -61% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | 2,760 | 2,760 | — | — | 2,818 | |
| Toluene | 2,269 | 2,269 | — | — | 4,662 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 1,729 | 1,729 | — | — | 1,690 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 6,589 | 6,589 | — | — | 35,714 | |
| Toluene | 4,231 | 4,231 | — | — | 15,088 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 3,251 | 3,251 | — | — | 12,013 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 1,208 | 1,208 | — | — | 4,777 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 1,118 | 1,118 | — | — | 4,589 | |
| Epichlorohydrin | 750 | 750 | — | — | 2,875 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 3,215 | 3,215 | — | — | 12,859 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 3,015 | 3,015 | — | — | 2,765 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 1,134 | 1,134 | — | — | 1,005 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Certain glycol ethers | 1,028 | 1,028 | — | — | 2,998 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 2,020 | 2,020 | — | — | 2,313 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 750 | 750 | — | — | 2,003 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 1,400 | 1,400 | — | — | 2,954 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 750 | 750 | — | — | 2,471 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 7,705 | 7,705 | — | — | 7,436 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 750 | 750 | — | — | 2,591 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Epichlorohydrin | 750 | 750 | — | — | 2,250 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Certain glycol ethers | 750 | 750 | — | — | 8,925 | |
| Manganese compounds | 5 | 5 | — | — | 2,250 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 5,927 | 5,927 | — | — | 3,116 | |
| Toluene | 2,694 | 2,694 | — | — | 10,778 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 1,804 | 1,804 | — | — | 10,007 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 750 | 750 | — | — | 1,250 | |
| Epichlorohydrin | 750 | 750 | — | — | 1,250 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 750 | 750 | — | — | 1,250 | |
| Zinc (fume or dust) | 10 | 10 | — | — | 2,208 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 6,240 | 6,240 | — | — | 1,250 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 4,292 | 4,292 | — | — | 5,385 | |
| Toluene | 2,434 | 2,434 | — | — | 9,221 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 1,775 | 1,775 | — | — | 11,114 | |
| Epichlorohydrin | 750 | 750 | — | — | 505 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 750 | 750 | — | — | 9,675 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 11,920 | 11,920 | — | — | 11,170 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 4,634 | 4,634 | — | — | 9,593 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 2,220 | 2,220 | — | — | 1,750 | |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 750 | 750 | — | — | 2,250 | |
| Manganese compounds | 10 | 10 | — | — | 750 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 3,836 | 3,836 | — | — | 15,358 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 1,940 | 1,940 | — | — | 1,500 | |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 750 | 750 | — | — | 1,500 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | — | 2,818 | — | — |
| Toluene | — | 4,662 | — | — |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | 1,690 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
CHEMICAL SOLVENTS INC
CLEVELAND, OH
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | 58 | — | — |
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING LLC
EAST CHICAGO, IN
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | 704 | — | — |
|
VALICOR ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
DEARBORN, MI
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | 880 | — | — |
|
VEOLIA NORTH AMERICA
LIVONIA, MI
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | 43 | — | — |
|
CHEMICAL SOLVENTS INC
CLEVELAND, OH
|
Toluene | — | 352 | — | — |
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING LLC
EAST CHICAGO, IN
|
Toluene | — | 42 | — | — |
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING LLC
EAST CHICAGO, IN
|
Certain glycol ethers | — | 5 | — | — |
|
PETRO-CHEM PROCESSING GROUP OF NORTRU LLC
DETROIT, MI
|
Certain glycol ethers | — | 55 | — | — |
|
VALICOR ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
DEARBORN, MI
|
Certain glycol ethers | — | 1,440 | — | — |
|
CHEMICAL SOLVENTS INC
CLEVELAND, OH
|
Certain glycol ethers | — | 95 | — | — |
|
VEOLIA NORTH AMERICA
LIVONIA, MI
|
Certain glycol ethers | — | 71 | — | — |
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 | Apr 11, 2022 | Jun 27, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Sep 14, 2017 | Dec 11, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 14, 2017 | Dec 11, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 29, 2010 | Aug 17, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 21, 2005 | Jan 23, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 20, 1998 | Sep 22, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 20, 1998 | Sep 22, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | May 20, 1998 | Sep 22, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Dec 21, 1989 | Nov 16, 1990 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | May 5, 1988 | Oct 28, 1988 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 5, 1988 | Oct 28, 1988 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Apr 19, 1986 | Aug 5, 1986 | 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-MID005323910-006 · May 20, 1998
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MID005323910-005 · Jan 3, 1990
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MID005323910-003 · May 16, 1988
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MID005323910-001 · May 23, 1986
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MID005323910-002 · May 9, 1986
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