Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
ASHLAND SPECIALTY CHEMICAL CO. -CALUMET CITY, IL
Quick Summary
- •Released 5,415 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
-
14303 PAXTON AVE
CALUMET CITY, IL 60409
View on map ↗ - County
- COOK County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325211
- Inspections
- 1 · last Oct 25, 2022
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Jul 28, 2006
- Registry ID
- 110041080460
How This Compares
#255
of 914 TRI reporters in IL
#4,946
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.
1
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
0
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
0
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)
-73% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 18,029 | — |
| 2016 | 17,867 | -1% |
| 2017 | 5,415 | -70% |
| 2018 | 5,375 | -1% |
| 2019 | 3,636 | -32% |
| 2020 | 4,934 | +36% |
| 2021 | 5,119 | +4% |
| 2022 | 5,074 | -1% |
| 2023 | 4,649 | -8% |
| 2024 | 4,815 | +4% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 1,773 | 1,773 | — | — | 86,690 | |
| Vinyl acetate | 792 | 792 | — | — | 3,187 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 694 | 694 | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 503 | 503 | — | — | 4,913 | |
| Methyl acrylate | 473 | 473 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethyl acrylate | 339 | 339 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Butyl acrylate | 91 | 91 | — | — | 637 | |
| Phenol | 73 | 73 | — | — | 9,976 | |
| Benzoyl peroxide | 51 | 51 | — | — | 257 | |
| Acrylic acid | 13 | 13 | — | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 11 | 11 | — | — | 569 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Styrene | 0 | 0 | — | — | 2,146 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 1,472 | 1,472 | — | — | 104,025 | |
| Vinyl acetate | 752 | 752 | — | — | 10,403 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 706 | 706 | — | — | 6,582 | |
| n-Hexane | 678 | 678 | — | — | 120 | |
| Methyl acrylate | 379 | 379 | — | — | 120 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethyl acrylate | 319 | 319 | — | — | 120 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenol | 188 | 188 | — | — | 17,713 | |
| Butyl acrylate | 91 | 91 | — | — | 2,177 | |
| Benzoyl peroxide | 44 | 44 | — | — | 220 | |
| Formaldehyde | 12 | 12 | — | — | 942 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acrylic acid | 8 | 8 | — | — | 175 | |
| Styrene | 0 | 0 | — | — | 5,263 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 1,532 | 1,532 | — | — | 91,821 | |
| Vinyl acetate | 960 | 960 | — | — | 4,156 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 750 | 750 | — | — | 6,183 | |
| n-Hexane | 687 | 687 | — | — | 480 | |
| Methyl acrylate | 472 | 472 | — | — | 480 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethyl acrylate | 374 | 374 | — | — | 830 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenol | 125 | 125 | — | — | 11,272 | |
| Butyl acrylate | 95 | 95 | — | — | 1,128 | |
| Benzoyl peroxide | 57 | 57 | — | — | 18 | |
| Formaldehyde | 12 | 12 | — | — | 636 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acrylic acid | 8 | 8 | — | — | 9,034 | |
| Styrene | 0 | 0 | — | — | 2,430 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 1,531 | 1,531 | — | — | 94,054 | |
| Vinyl acetate | 909 | 909 | — | — | 2,060 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 861 | 861 | — | — | 7,936 | |
| n-Hexane | 773 | 773 | — | — | 1,390 | |
| Methyl acrylate | 469 | 469 | — | — | 201 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethyl acrylate | 340 | 340 | — | — | 1,340 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Butyl acrylate | 102 | 102 | — | — | 2,060 | |
| Phenol | 83 | 83 | — | — | 21,475 | |
| Benzoyl peroxide | 31 | 31 | — | — | 134 | |
| Formaldehyde | 12 | 12 | — | — | 1,073 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acrylic acid | 8 | 8 | — | — | 134 | |
| Styrene | 0 | 0 | — | — | 1,619 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 1,539 | 1,539 | — | — | 112,555 | |
| Vinyl acetate | 889 | 889 | — | — | 1,102 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 741 | 741 | — | — | 1,317 | |
| Methanol | 684 | 684 | — | — | 5,870 | |
| Methyl acrylate | 408 | 408 | — | — | 367 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethyl acrylate | 361 | 361 | — | — | 1,495 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenol | 158 | 158 | — | — | 15,356 | |
| Butyl acrylate | 100 | 100 | — | — | 1,260 | |
| Benzoyl peroxide | 33 | 33 | — | — | 260 | |
| Formaldehyde | 12 | 12 | — | — | 844 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acrylic acid | 8 | 8 | — | — | 52 | |
| Styrene | 1 | 1 | — | — | 1,583 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vinyl acetate | 993 | 993 | — | — | 7,356 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 802 | 802 | — | — | 3,188 | |
| Methanol | 778 | 753 | — | 25 | 8,382 | |
| Methyl acrylate | 474 | 474 | — | — | 1,020 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethyl acrylate | 401 | 401 | — | — | 1,179 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Butyl acrylate | 118 | 118 | — | — | 1,020 | |
| Benzoyl peroxide | 47 | 47 | — | — | 793 | |
| Formaldehyde | 14 | 14 | — | — | 6,607 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acrylic acid | 10 | 10 | — | — | 17,013 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Styrene | — | — | — | — | 7,582 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 1,695 | 1,695 | — | — | 147,787 | |
| Vinyl acetate | 1,056 | 1,056 | — | — | 10,009 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 824 | 824 | — | — | 3,480 | |
| Methanol | 653 | 653 | — | — | 7,822 | |
| Methyl acrylate | 459 | 459 | — | — | 3,480 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethyl acrylate | 353 | 353 | — | — | 3,859 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenol | 139 | 139 | — | — | 44,428 | |
| Butyl acrylate | 126 | 126 | — | — | 3,480 | |
| Benzoyl peroxide | 46 | 46 | — | — | 1,015 | |
| Formaldehyde | 14 | 14 | — | — | 6,165 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acrylic acid | 10 | 10 | — | — | 16,552 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Styrene | — | — | — | — | 7,813 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 1,716 | 1,707 | — | 9 | 138,097 | |
| Vinyl acetate | 1,081 | 1,081 | — | — | 7,762 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 844 | 844 | — | — | 782 | |
| Methanol | 771 | 771 | — | — | 8,555 | |
| Methyl acrylate | 435 | 435 | — | — | 780 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethyl acrylate | 274 | 274 | — | — | 957 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Butyl acrylate | 138 | 138 | — | — | 780 | |
| Phenol | 88 | 88 | — | — | 19,412 | |
| Benzoyl peroxide | 44 | 44 | — | — | 1,121 | |
| Formaldehyde | 14 | 14 | — | — | 6,715 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acrylic acid | 10 | 10 | — | — | 16,208 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 3,629 | 3,629 | — | — | 11,207 | |
| Toluene | 3,625 | 3,625 | — | — | 106,267 | |
| Vinyl acetate | 3,602 | 3,602 | — | — | 7,575 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methyl acrylate | 2,560 | 2,560 | — | — | 789 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 1,678 | 1,678 | — | — | 768 | |
| Ethyl acrylate | 1,368 | 1,368 | — | — | 2,017 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenol | 693 | 693 | — | — | 20,976 | |
| Butyl acrylate | 435 | 435 | — | — | 1,185 | |
| Styrene | 112 | 112 | — | — | 11,496 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formaldehyde | 69 | 69 | — | — | 20,442 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acrylic acid | 49 | 49 | — | — | 16,364 | |
| Benzoyl peroxide | 47 | 47 | — | — | 952 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vinyl acetate | 3,753 | 3,753 | — | — | 3,005 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 3,536 | 3,536 | — | — | 110,972 | |
| Methanol | 3,458 | 3,458 | — | — | 21,799 | |
| Methyl acrylate | 2,901 | 2,901 | — | — | 766 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 1,708 | 1,708 | — | — | 11,203 | |
| Ethyl acrylate | 1,202 | 1,202 | — | — | 2,546 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenol | 658 | 658 | — | — | 32,339 | |
| Butyl acrylate | 503 | 503 | — | — | 578 | |
| Styrene | 154 | 154 | — | — | 11,632 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formaldehyde | 64 | 64 | — | — | 38,020 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acrylic acid | 46 | 46 | — | — | 18,611 | |
| Benzoyl peroxide | 46 | 46 | — | — | 686 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formaldehyde | — | 20 | 266 | 30 |
| n-Hexane | — | — | — | 652 |
| Phenol | — | 369 | 4,837 | 301 |
| Ethyl acrylate | — | — | — | 1,991 |
| Styrene | — | 147 | 1,935 | 62 |
| Butyl acrylate | — | 43 | 594 | 355 |
| Methyl acrylate | — | — | — | 4,580 |
| Toluene | — | 645 | 86,032 | 20,020 |
| Acrylic acid | — | — | — | 216 |
| Vinyl acetate | — | 215 | 2,972 | 3,047 |
| Methanol | — | 120 | 1,572 | 121 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING LLC
EAST CHICAGO, IN
|
Methanol | — | — | 721 | — |
|
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC
MIDDLESEX, NJ
|
Methanol | — | — | 852 | — |
|
AES ENVIRONMENTAL, LLC
CALVERT CITY, KY
|
Methanol | — | — | — | 2 |
|
ROSS INCINERATION SERVICES INC
GRAFTON, OH
|
Methanol | — | — | — | 46 |
|
UNIVAR SOLUTIONS USA INC
MORAINE, OH
|
Methanol | — | — | — | 5 |
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING LLC
EAST CHICAGO, IN
|
Butyl acrylate | — | — | 1 | — |
|
AES ENVIRONMENTAL, LLC
CALVERT CITY, KY
|
Butyl acrylate | — | — | 7 | — |
|
AES ENVIRONMENTAL, LLC
CALVERT CITY, KY
|
Formaldehyde | — | — | — | 21 |
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING LLC
EAST CHICAGO, IN
|
Formaldehyde | — | 20 | — | — |
|
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC
MIDDLESEX, NJ
|
Formaldehyde | — | — | 144 | — |
|
UNIVAR SOLUTIONS USA INC
MORAINE, OH
|
Formaldehyde | — | — | — | 1 |
|
ROSS INCINERATION SERVICES INC
GRAFTON, OH
|
Formaldehyde | — | — | — | 8 |
|
ROSS INCINERATION SERVICES INC
GRAFTON, OH
|
Styrene | — | — | — | 56 |
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING LLC
EAST CHICAGO, IN
|
Styrene | — | 147 | — | — |
|
UNIVAR SOLUTIONS USA INC
MORAINE, OH
|
Styrene | — | — | — | 6 |
|
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC
MIDDLESEX, NJ
|
Styrene | — | — | 1,048 | — |
|
AES ENVIRONMENTAL, LLC
CALVERT CITY, KY
|
Toluene | — | — | 105 | — |
|
SYSTECH ENVIRONMENTAL CORP
PAULDING, OH
|
Toluene | — | — | 8,635 | — |
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING LLC
EAST CHICAGO, IN
|
Toluene | — | — | 8,790 | — |
|
GREEN AMERICA RECYCLING LLC
HANNIBAL, MO
|
Toluene | — | — | 18,325 | — |
|
LONE STAR GREENCASTLE WDF
GREENCASTLE, IN
|
Toluene | — | — | 50,156 | — |
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING LLC
EAST CHICAGO, IN
|
Phenol | — | — | 2,217 | — |
|
ROSS INCINERATION SERVICES INC
GRAFTON, OH
|
Phenol | — | — | — | 286 |
|
UNIVAR SOLUTIONS USA INC
MORAINE, OH
|
Phenol | — | — | — | 15 |
|
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC
MIDDLESEX, NJ
|
Phenol | — | — | 2,620 | — |
|
AES ENVIRONMENTAL, LLC
CALVERT CITY, KY
|
Vinyl acetate | — | — | 35 | — |
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING LLC
EAST CHICAGO, IN
|
Vinyl acetate | — | — | 7 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 3,169 | METROPOLITAN WATER RECLAMATION, CHICAGO |
| Toluene | 10 | METROPOLITAN WATER RECLAMATION, CHICAGO |
| Styrene | 2 | METROPOLITAN WATER RECLAMATION, CHICAGO |
| Phenol | 4,469 | METROPOLITAN WATER RECLAMATION, CHICAGO |
| Formaldehyde | 252 | METROPOLITAN WATER RECLAMATION, CHICAGO |
| Benzoyl peroxide | 257 | METROPOLITAN WATER RECLAMATION, CHICAGO |
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 | Jul 30, 2023 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Jan 14, 2021 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jun 30, 2008 | Dec 31, 2008 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Jun 30, 2008 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jun 30, 2008 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Jun 30, 2008 | Dec 31, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 31, 2000 | Nov 7, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 31, 2000 | Aug 29, 2000 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | Mar 14, 1996 | Jul 19, 1996 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | Oct 28, 1992 | Jan 20, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | Dec 21, 1988 | Mar 3, 1989 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Nov 10, 1987 | Mar 24, 1988 | 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.
Administrative - Formal
· Case 05-1996-0086
$0
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603808839 · Dec 6, 2023
$0
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603690128 · Aug 14, 2023
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602732690 · Jun 8, 2021
$0
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602699869 · Mar 24, 2021
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602425079 · Feb 10, 2021
Administrative - Formal
· Case 05-2006-5031 · Jul 28, 2006
$60,000
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-ILD043369446-002 · Sep 26, 2002
$7,260
Administrative - Formal
· Case 05-2002-3002 · Sep 26, 2002
$7,260
INITIAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-ILD043369446-001 · Aug 27, 2001
Administrative - Formal
· Case 05-1997-0268 · Oct 26, 1998
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-ILD043369446-DV1 · Mar 25, 1996
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-ILD043369446-LS1 · Dec 31, 1992
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-ILD043369446-003 · Feb 1, 1990
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