TRI Reporter
Clean Water Act
RCRA
UNITED INDUSTRIES DBA CHEMSICO
Quick Summary
- •Released 49 lbs of toxic chemicals to the environment in the most recent TRI reporting year.
- •Assessed $190,000 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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8494 CHAPIN INDUSTRIAL DR
ST LOUIS, MO 63114
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- ST LOUIS County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325998
- Total Penalties
- $190,000 · last Jun 24, 2021
- Registry ID
- 110056933626
How This Compares
#305
of 454 TRI reporters in MO
#10,497
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)
+920% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 51 | — |
| 2016 | 147 | +187% |
| 2017 | 49 | -67% |
| 2018 | 61 | +24% |
| 2019 | 39 | -36% |
| 2020 | 73 | +87% |
| 2021 | 74 | +1% |
| 2022 | 520 | +603% |
| 2023 | 520 | 0% |
| 2024 | 520 | 0% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malathion | — | — | — | — | 3,742 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 255 | 255 | — | — | 2,151 | |
| Dimethylamine dicamba | 255 | 255 | — | — | 2,476 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 10 | 10 | — | — | 2,456 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malathion | — | — | — | — | 2,497 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Diethanolamine | — | — | — | — | 461 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 255 | 255 | — | — | 1,209 | |
| Dimethylamine dicamba | 255 | 255 | — | — | 1,155 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 10 | 10 | — | — | 2,201 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diethanolamine | — | — | — | — | 811 | |
| Malathion | — | — | — | — | 3,967 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dimethylamine dicamba | 255 | 255 | — | — | 1,159 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 255 | 255 | — | — | 1,564 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 10 | 10 | — | — | 2,118 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oxyfluorfen | — | — | — | — | 1,111 | |
| Tetramethrin | — | — | — | — | 250 | |
| Diethanolamine | — | — | — | — | 1,238 | |
| Malathion | — | — | — | — | 6,888 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Piperonyl butoxide | — | — | — | — | 656 | |
| Dimethylamine dicamba | 32 | 32 | — | — | 3,164 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 32 | 32 | — | — | 3,842 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 10 | 10 | — | — | 6,217 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malathion | — | — | — | — | 5,151 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Oxyfluorfen | — | — | — | — | 895 | |
| Diethanolamine | — | — | — | — | 978 | |
| Dimethylamine dicamba | 34 | 34 | — | — | 2,597 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 29 | 29 | — | — | 2,742 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 10 | 10 | — | — | 8,415 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Permethrin | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Malathion | — | — | — | — | 2,389 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 23 | 23 | — | — | 1,625 | |
| Dimethylamine dicamba | 16 | 16 | — | — | 1,051 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tetramethrin | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Diethanolamine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Malathion | — | — | — | — | 5,342 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Permethrin | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 31 | 31 | — | — | 1,550 | |
| Dimethylamine dicamba | 26 | 26 | — | — | 1,160 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 4 | 4 | — | — | 3,050 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malathion | — | — | — | — | 2,582 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Diethanolamine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 26 | 26 | — | — | 1,330 | |
| Dimethylamine dicamba | 20 | 20 | — | — | 860 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 3 | 3 | — | — | 2,660 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malathion | — | — | — | — | 2,050 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Diethanolamine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 122 | 122 | — | — | 1,500 | |
| Dimethylamine dicamba | 22 | 22 | — | — | 1,000 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 3 | 3 | — | — | 1,967 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malathion | — | — | — | — | 2,050 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Diethanolamine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 25 | 25 | — | — | 1,500 | |
| Dimethylamine dicamba | 22 | 22 | — | — | 900 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 4 | 4 | — | — | 3,100 |
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 | — | — | 2,326 | — |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | 2,037 | — |
| Dimethylamine dicamba | — | — | 2,345 | — |
| Malathion | — | — | 3,544 | — |
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 AND RECYCLING OF WI LLC
MILWAUKEE, WI
|
Malathion | 2 | — | — | — |
|
GIANT RESOURCE RECOVERY- ATTALLA, INC.
ATTALLA, AL
|
Malathion | — | — | 756 | — |
|
GREEN AMERICA RECYCLING LLC
HANNIBAL, MO
|
Malathion | — | — | 37 | — |
|
VICKERY ENVIRONMENTAL INC
VICKERY, OH
|
Malathion | 196 | — | — | — |
|
RINECO CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES, LLC
BENTON, AR
|
Malathion | — | — | 2,751 | — |
|
GIANT RESOURCE RECOVERY- ATTALLA, INC.
ATTALLA, AL
|
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | 435 | — |
|
GREEN AMERICA RECYCLING LLC
HANNIBAL, MO
|
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | 21 | — |
|
RINECO CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES, LLC
BENTON, AR
|
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | 1,581 | — |
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT AND RECYCLING OF WI LLC
MILWAUKEE, WI
|
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 1 | — | — | — |
|
VICKERY ENVIRONMENTAL INC
VICKERY, OH
|
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 113 | — | — | — |
|
GIANT RESOURCE RECOVERY- ATTALLA, INC.
ATTALLA, AL
|
Dimethylamine dicamba | — | — | 500 | — |
|
GREEN AMERICA RECYCLING LLC
HANNIBAL, MO
|
Dimethylamine dicamba | — | — | 25 | — |
|
RINECO CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES, LLC
BENTON, AR
|
Dimethylamine dicamba | — | — | 1,820 | — |
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT AND RECYCLING OF WI LLC
MILWAUKEE, WI
|
Dimethylamine dicamba | 1 | — | — | — |
|
VICKERY ENVIRONMENTAL INC
VICKERY, OH
|
Dimethylamine dicamba | 130 | — | — | — |
|
GIANT RESOURCE RECOVERY- ATTALLA, INC.
ATTALLA, AL
|
Certain glycol ethers | — | — | 496 | — |
|
GREEN AMERICA RECYCLING LLC
HANNIBAL, MO
|
Certain glycol ethers | — | — | 25 | — |
|
RINECO CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES, LLC
BENTON, AR
|
Certain glycol ethers | — | — | 1,805 | — |
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT AND RECYCLING OF WI LLC
MILWAUKEE, WI
|
Certain glycol ethers | 1 | — | — | — |
|
VICKERY ENVIRONMENTAL INC
VICKERY, OH
|
Certain glycol ethers | 129 | — | — | — |
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 | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Air Emission Standards for Equipment Leaks | Jul 12, 2018 | Nov 12, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Jul 12, 2018 | Aug 17, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Jul 12, 2018 | Nov 12, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Jul 12, 2018 | Jul 12, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jul 12, 2018 | Jul 23, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Air Emission Standards for Tanks, Surface Impoundments and Containers | Jul 12, 2018 | Oct 31, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | May 30, 2013 | Jan 30, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 30, 2013 | Jan 30, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 30, 2013 | Jan 30, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | May 30, 2013 | Jan 30, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Sep 2, 2011 | Sep 26, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 1, 2011 | Sep 16, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Air Emission Standards for Process Vents | Sep 1, 2011 | Sep 26, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Air Emission Standards for Tanks, Surface Impoundments and Containers | Sep 1, 2011 | Sep 16, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Sep 1, 2011 | Sep 16, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Sep 1, 2011 | Sep 16, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Sep 1, 2011 | Sep 26, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Sep 1, 2011 | Sep 16, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 13, 2005 | Apr 13, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 28, 2000 | Nov 26, 2001 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 28, 2000 | Nov 26, 2001 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Oct 20, 1994 | Nov 18, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Oct 20, 1994 | Dec 23, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Oct 20, 1994 | Nov 18, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Apr 22, 1991 | May 7, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Jun 7, 1989 | Jun 16, 1989 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Oct 29, 1987 | Jun 16, 1989 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Feb 14, 1985 | Feb 21, 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.
Administrative - Formal
· Case 07-2021-0042 · Jun 24, 2021
$95,000
Administrative - Formal
· Case 07-2017-0540 · Mar 14, 2017
LETTER OF WARNING
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MOD068527704-8 · Jul 3, 2013
Administrative - Formal
· Case 07-2011-0304 · Sep 23, 2011
SINGLE SITE CA/FO
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MOD068527704-001 · Sep 13, 2002
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MOD068527704-000 · Apr 13, 2000
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MOD068527704-007 · Apr 22, 1991
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MOD068527704-006 · Jun 7, 1989
Administrative - Formal
· Case 07-1987-0107 · Jan 9, 1987
$1,920
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MOD068527704-004 · Dec 13, 1985
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MOD068527704-003 · Apr 16, 1985
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MOD068527704-002 · Feb 20, 1985
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