SUN CHEMICAL CORP
Quick Summary
- •Released 712 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.
- Address
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2445 PRODUCTION DR
ST CHARLES, IL 60174
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- KANE County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325910
- Inspections
- 1 · last Jun 12, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0
- Registry ID
- 110000889003
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
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.
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1,492 | — |
| 2016 | 1,567 | +5% |
| 2017 | 712 | -55% |
| 2018 | 448 | -37% |
| 2020 | 940 | — |
| 2021 | 940 | 0% |
| 2022 | 1,080 | +15% |
| 2023 | 336 | -69% |
| 2024 | 454 | +35% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | 454 | 454 | — | — | 2,870 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | 336 | 336 | — | — | 6,105 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 1,080 | 1,080 | — | — | 13,375 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | 940 | 940 | — | — | 9,097 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | 940 | 940 | — | — | 6,692 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | 448 | 448 | — | — | 5,546 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | 712 | 712 | — | — | 8,589 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | 1,567 | 1,567 | — | — | 7,508 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | 1,492 | 1,492 | — | — | 11,749 |
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 | — | — | 101 | 2,769 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
CLEAN HARBORS CHATTANOOGA, LLC
CHATTANOOGA, TN
|
Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | 2,431 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC.
KIMBALL, NE
|
Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | 338 |
|
SAFETY KLEEN SYSTEMS INC
DOLTON, IL
|
Certain glycol ethers | — | — | 79 | — |
|
SAFETY-KLEEN SYSTEMS, INC.
SMITHFIELD, KY
|
Certain glycol ethers | — | — | 22 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| caa | FRV | Jun 15, 2025 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 19, 1986 | May 30, 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.