Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
RCRA
ROYAL CHEMICAL CO *
Quick Summary
- •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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8679 FREEWAY DRIVE
MACEDONIA, OH 44056
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- SUMMIT County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325611
- Inspections
- 2 · last Jun 2, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0
- Registry ID
- 110014400380
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.
0
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
4
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)
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 0 | — |
| 2016 | 0 | — |
| 2017 | 0 | — |
| 2018 | 0 | — |
| 2020 | 1,912 | — |
| 2021 | 551 | -71% |
| 2022 | 835 | +52% |
| 2023 | 333 | -60% |
| 2024 | 335 | +1% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonylphenol Ethoxylates | 151 | 151 | — | — | 5,062 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 100 | 100 | — | — | 3,203 | |
| Nitric acid | 45 | 45 | — | — | 2 | |
| Sodium nitrite | 19 | 19 | — | — | 936 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 16 | 16 | — | — | 575 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 4 | 4 | — | — | 146 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonylphenol Ethoxylates | 151 | 151 | — | — | 5,062 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 100 | 100 | — | — | 3,203 | |
| Nitric acid | 43 | 43 | — | — | 2 | |
| Sodium nitrite | 19 | 19 | — | — | 487 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 16 | 16 | — | — | 575 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 4 | 4 | — | — | 146 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonylphenol Ethoxylates | 349 | 349 | — | — | 11,749 | |
| Sodium nitrite | 210 | 210 | — | — | 5,556 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 100 | 100 | — | — | 3,237 | |
| Nitric acid | 93 | 93 | — | — | — | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 43 | 43 | — | — | 1,532 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 32 | 32 | — | — | 4,402 | |
| Manganese compounds | 8 | 8 | — | — | 803 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonylphenol Ethoxylates | 216 | 216 | — | — | 7,298 | |
| Nitric acid | 104 | 104 | — | — | — | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 81 | 81 | — | — | 2,632 | |
| Sodium nitrite | 80 | 80 | — | — | 2,105 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 27 | 27 | — | — | 4,222 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 26 | 26 | — | — | 927 | |
| Manganese compounds | 17 | 17 | — | — | 1,053 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonylphenol Ethoxylates | 1,025 | 1,025 | — | — | 46,600 | |
| Nitric acid | 315 | 315 | — | — | — | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 200 | 200 | — | — | 2,300 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 165 | 165 | — | — | 31,030 | |
| Manganese compounds | 120 | 120 | — | — | 4,870 | |
| Sodium nitrite | 87 | 87 | — | — | 12,321 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Sodium nitrite | — | — | — | — | — |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Sodium nitrite | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | — | — |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium nitrite | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Sodium nitrite | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | — | — |
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 | — | — | — | 2,663 |
| n-Butyl alcohol | — | — | — | 488 |
| Nonylphenol Ethoxylates | — | — | — | 1,755 |
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | 1,852 |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
EQ DETROIT INC
DETROIT, MI
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n-Butyl alcohol | 45 | — | — | — |
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EQ DETROIT INC
DETROIT, MI
|
Certain glycol ethers | 308 | — | — | — |
|
EQ DETROIT INC
DETROIT, MI
|
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 12 | — | — | — |
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EQ DETROIT INC
DETROIT, MI
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Nitric acid | 2 | — | — | — |
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EQ DETROIT INC
DETROIT, MI
|
Sodium nitrite | 68 | — | — | — |
|
EQ DETROIT INC
DETROIT, MI
|
Nonylphenol Ethoxylates | 443 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 134 | SOUTHERLY WASTEWATER TREATMENT CENTER, CLEVELAND |
| Certain glycol ethers | 2,895 | SOUTHERLY WASTEWATER TREATMENT CENTER, CLEVELAND |
| Nonylphenol Ethoxylates | 4,619 | SOUTHERLY WASTEWATER TREATMENT CENTER, CLEVELAND |
| Sodium nitrite | 868 | SOUTHERLY WASTEWATER TREATMENT CENTER, CLEVELAND |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 530 | SOUTHERLY WASTEWATER TREATMENT CENTER, CLEVELAND |
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 | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Dec 4, 2025 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Preparedness. Prevention, and Emergency Procedures for LQGs | Dec 4, 2025 | — | Open |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program Permit Application | Dec 4, 2025 | — | Open |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program General Information | Dec 4, 2025 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Dec 4, 2025 | Dec 8, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jul 28, 2025 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 28, 2025 | Jul 28, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Jul 28, 2025 | — | Open |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program General Information | Jun 2, 2025 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 2, 2025 | Jul 2, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 2, 2025 | Jul 17, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Preparedness. Prevention, and Emergency Procedures for LQGs | Jun 2, 2025 | Jul 23, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program Permit Application | Jun 2, 2025 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Jun 2, 2025 | Jun 20, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Jun 2, 2025 | — | Open |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Nov 25, 2019 | Nov 26, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Nov 25, 2019 | Dec 27, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Nov 25, 2019 | Nov 25, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Nov 25, 2019 | Nov 25, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Nov 25, 2019 | Nov 26, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Nov 7, 2019 | Nov 25, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program General Information | Nov 7, 2019 | Feb 22, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Nov 7, 2019 | Feb 22, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program Permit Application | Nov 7, 2019 | Feb 22, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Nov 7, 2019 | Nov 25, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Jun 18, 2015 | Aug 17, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Feb 23, 2006 | Mar 31, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Feb 23, 2006 | Mar 1, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Feb 23, 2006 | Mar 31, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 15, 2004 | Sep 22, 2004 | 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.
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD059048256-010 · Jan 13, 2026
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD059048256-009 · Jul 28, 2025
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD059048256-008 · Jul 2, 2025
Administrative - Formal
· Case 05-2021-0169 · Apr 21, 2021
Director-Division Warning Letter
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD059048256-007 · Feb 22, 2021
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD059048256-006 · Jan 29, 2020
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD059048256-005 · Dec 18, 2019
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD059048256-004 · Nov 26, 2019
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD059048256-003 · Aug 11, 2015
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD059048256-002 · Mar 2, 2006
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD059048256-001 · Sep 15, 2004
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