TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
RCRA
INTERNATIONAL WAXES, INC. - FARMERS VALLEY PLANT
Quick Summary
- •Released 714,513 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
-
45 ROUTE 446
SMETHPORT, PA 16749
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- MCKEAN County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 324199
- Inspections
- 6 · last Mar 6, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Jul 20, 2020
- Registry ID
- 110000583850
How This Compares
#11
of 920 TRI reporters in PA
#272
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)
-41% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 795,352 | — |
| 2016 | 804,278 | +1% |
| 2017 | 714,513 | -11% |
| 2018 | 713,506 | -0% |
| 2019 | 16 | -100% |
| 2020 | 269,726 | +1642570% |
| 2021 | 317,661 | +18% |
| 2022 | 239,786 | -25% |
| 2023 | 304,559 | +27% |
| 2024 | 466,701 | +53% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 456,755 | 456,755 | — | — | 0 | |
| Ammonia | 6,190 | 6,141 | 49 | — | 2 | |
| Cyclohexane | 1,986 | 1,986 | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 1,770 | 1,770 | — | — | 1 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 285,063 | 285,063 | — | — | 0 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 7,526 | 7,526 | — | — | 0 | |
| Ammonia | 6,459 | 6,378 | 81 | — | 1 | |
| Cyclohexane | 5,511 | 5,511 | — | — | — |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 223,979 | 223,979 | — | — | 0 | |
| Ammonia | 7,258 | 7,117 | 141 | — | 1 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 4,742 | 4,742 | — | — | 0 | |
| Cyclohexane | 3,807 | 3,807 | — | — | — |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 287,241 | 287,241 | — | — | 0 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 14,882 | 14,882 | — | — | 0 | |
| Cyclohexane | 10,015 | 10,015 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 5,523 | 5,514 | 9 | — | 1 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 253,831 | 253,831 | — | — | 0 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 6,007 | 6,007 | — | — | 0 | |
| Ammonia | 5,308 | 5,276 | 32 | — | 1 | |
| Cyclohexane | 4,581 | 4,581 | — | — | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | 16 | 16 | — | — | 188 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 376,513 | 376,394 | 119 | — | 798 | |
| Toluene | 254,228 | 254,228 | — | — | 0 | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 40,824 | 40,824 | — | — | — | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 29,690 | 29,690 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 4,489 | 4,444 | 45 | — | 3 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 4,227 | 4,227 | — | — | 1 | |
| Cyclohexane | 3,491 | 3,491 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 32 | 32 | — | — | 350 | |
| Mercury compounds | 12 | 12 | — | — | 9 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 461,427 | 461,177 | 250 | — | 943 | |
| Toluene | 157,290 | 157,290 | — | — | 0 | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 51,384 | 51,384 | — | — | — | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 36,039 | 36,039 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 3,239 | 3,193 | 46 | — | 5 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 2,601 | 2,601 | — | — | 1 | |
| Cyclohexane | 2,495 | 2,495 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 23 | 23 | — | — | 416 | |
| Mercury compounds | 15 | 15 | — | — | 6 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 448,163 | 447,913 | 250 | — | 825 | |
| Toluene | 248,417 | 248,417 | — | — | 1 | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 54,054 | 54,054 | — | — | — | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 34,996 | 34,996 | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 9,269 | 9,269 | — | — | 10 | |
| Cyclohexane | 6,578 | 6,578 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 2,765 | 2,750 | 15 | — | 5 | |
| Lead compounds | 22 | 22 | — | — | 362 | |
| Mercury compounds | 15 | 15 | — | — | 19 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 461,869 | 461,619 | 250 | — | 974 | |
| Toluene | 239,601 | 239,601 | — | — | 20 | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 50,219 | 50,219 | — | — | — | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 36,039 | 36,039 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 2,784 | 2,756 | 28 | — | 5 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 2,420 | 2,420 | — | — | 48 | |
| Cyclohexane | 2,383 | 2,383 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 22 | 22 | — | — | 428 | |
| Mercury compounds | 15 | 15 | — | — | 4 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | 1,497 |
| Cyclohexane | — | — | — | 14 |
| Ammonia | — | — | — | 440 |
| Toluene | — | — | — | 70,071 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
MCKEAN COUNTY LANDFILL
MOUNT JEWETT, PA
|
Ammonia | 2 | — | — | — |
|
MCKEAN COUNTY LANDFILL
MOUNT JEWETT, PA
|
Toluene | 0 | — | — | — |
|
MCKEAN COUNTY LANDFILL
MOUNT JEWETT, PA
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | 1 | — | — | — |
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 | HPV | Jan 29, 2019 | Jul 20, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Apr 14, 2016 | Apr 27, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Manifest System, Recordkeeping and Reporting | Mar 9, 1989 | Jul 19, 1990 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | May 1, 1987 | May 26, 1987 | 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
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602499562 · Jul 20, 2020
$25,000
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602506897 · Jan 29, 2019
Administrative - Formal
· Case 03-2018-0080 · Apr 24, 2018
$1,100
Administrative - Formal
· Case 03-2003-0029 · Mar 27, 2003
Administrative - Formal
· Case 03-2002-0140 · Mar 28, 2002
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-PAD046761763-002 · Mar 9, 1989
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-PAD046761763-001 · May 20, 1987
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