METAL FINISHING RESEARCH CORP
Quick Summary
- •Released 9 lbs of toxic chemicals to the environment in the most recent TRI reporting year.
- •Assessed $0 in total penalties since records began.
- Address
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4025 S. PRINCETON AVE.
CHICAGO, IL 60609
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- COOK County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325998
- Total Penalties
- $0
- Registry ID
- 110000434165
How This Compares
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.
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 94 | — |
| 2016 | 9 | -90% |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium nitrite | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitric acid | 5 | 5 | — | — | 1,234 | |
| Zinc compounds | 4 | 4 | — | — | 514 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Sodium nitrite | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitric acid | 50 | 50 | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 38 | 38 | — | — | 4 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 6 | 6 | — | — | 1,815 |
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 | — | 150 | — | 75 |
| Zinc compounds | — | 123 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
EQ DETROIT, INC.
DETROIT, MI
|
Zinc compounds | 512 | — | — | — |
|
EQ DETROIT, INC.
DETROIT, MI
|
Nitric acid | 996 | — | — | — |
|
BADGER DISPOSAL OF WI INC
MILWAUKEE, WI
|
Nitric acid | 238 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 2 | METROPOLITAN WATER RECLAMATION, CHICAGO |
| Nitric acid | — | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 27, 1989 | Oct 27, 1989 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | Apr 12, 1989 | Jun 10, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Oct 22, 1986 | Feb 2, 1987 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | Jul 19, 1985 | Aug 20, 1985 | 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.