Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
RCRA
CHEMISPHERE CORP
Quick Summary
- •Released 12,552 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
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2101 CLIFTON AVE
ST. LOUIS, MO 63139
View on map ↗ - County
- ST. LOUIS CITY County
- Industry
- Wholesale Trade
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 424690
- Inspections
- 5 · last Nov 18, 2024
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Aug 12, 2004
- Registry ID
- 110000852943
How This Compares
#108
of 454 TRI reporters in MO
#33
of 898 TRI reporters in Wholesale Trade
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.
2
Air (CAA)
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)
-57% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 13,571 | — |
| 2016 | 9,675 | -29% |
| 2017 | 12,552 | +30% |
| 2018 | 12,552 | 0% |
| 2019 | 0 | -100% |
| 2020 | 10,518 | — |
| 2021 | 9,556 | -9% |
| 2022 | 8,275 | -13% |
| 2023 | 8,303 | 0% |
| 2024 | 5,859 | -29% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| tert-Butyl alcohol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nonylphenol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Phenol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| sec-Butyl alcohol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Cyclohexane | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Formic acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ethylbenzene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dichloromethane | 3,766 | 3,766 | — | — | 7 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 1,667 | 1,667 | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 426 | 426 | — | — | 10,751 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Cyclohexane | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ethylbenzene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| sec-Butyl alcohol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Phenol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| tert-Butyl alcohol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | — | — | — | — | — | |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nonylphenol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Formic acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Dichloromethane | 4,951 | 4,951 | — | — | 2 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 2,707 | 2,707 | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 645 | 645 | — | — | 18,830 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cyclohexane | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Formic acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nonylphenol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Phenol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| sec-Butyl alcohol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ethylbenzene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| tert-Butyl alcohol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Dichloromethane | 4,922 | 4,922 | — | — | 2 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 2,718 | 2,718 | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 635 | 635 | — | — | 3,418 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Hexane | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nonylphenol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Cyclohexane | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Formic acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Phenol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ethylbenzene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| tert-Butyl alcohol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| sec-Butyl alcohol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Dichloromethane | 6,331 | 6,331 | — | — | 424 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 2,575 | 2,575 | — | — | 121 | |
| Toluene | 650 | 650 | — | — | 26,706 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylbenzene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| sec-Butyl alcohol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Formic acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nonylphenol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Phenol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | — | — | |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | — | — | — | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Cyclohexane | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| tert-Butyl alcohol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Dichloromethane | 7,099 | 7,099 | — | — | 2 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 2,909 | 2,909 | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 510 | 510 | — | — | 3 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Hexane | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nonylphenol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | — |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| tert-Butyl alcohol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nonylphenol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ethylbenzene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Phenol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Cyclohexane | — | — | — | — | — | |
| sec-Butyl alcohol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Formic acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Dichloromethane | 9,726 | 9,726 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 2,212 | 2,212 | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 614 | 614 | — | — | 36 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formic acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nonylphenol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| tert-Butyl alcohol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Phenol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cyclohexane | — | — | — | — | — | |
| sec-Butyl alcohol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ethylbenzene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Dichloromethane | 9,726 | 9,726 | — | — | 28 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 2,212 | 2,212 | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 614 | 614 | — | — | 36 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ethylbenzene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Cyclohexane | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Phenol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Trichloroethylene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 1-Bromopropane | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| tert-Butyl alcohol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| sec-Butyl alcohol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nonylphenol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Naphthalene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Butyl alcohol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Formic acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Tetrachloroethylene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Dichloromethane | 6,361 | 6,361 | — | — | 5 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 2,623 | 2,623 | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 691 | 691 | — | — | 5 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cyclohexane | — | — | — | — | — | |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ethylbenzene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Naphthalene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nonylphenol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Trichloroethylene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| tert-Butyl alcohol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Dichloromethane | 9,719 | 9,719 | — | — | 5 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 3,046 | 3,046 | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 806 | 806 | — | — | 5 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dichloromethane | — | — | — | 4 |
| Toluene | — | 9,449 | 1,300 | 2 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
HERITAGE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES LLC
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
|
Toluene | — | — | 1,300 | — |
|
LONE STAR INDUSTRIES INC
CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO
|
Toluene | — | 9,449 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 2 | BISSEL POINT WWTP ST LOUIS MSD, SAINT LOUIS |
| Dichloromethane | 7 | BISSEL POINT WWTP ST LOUIS MSD, SAINT LOUIS |
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 | Linked to Viol. Below | — | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Jun 14, 2025 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Dec 2, 2024 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Jun 29, 2022 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | May 11, 2022 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Dec 18, 2013 | Dec 18, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | ID and Listing of HW: General | Dec 18, 2013 | Dec 19, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Aug 11, 2008 | Aug 11, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 11, 2008 | Aug 11, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Aug 11, 2008 | Aug 11, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 19, 2001 | Sep 19, 2001 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Sep 19, 2001 | Sep 19, 2001 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 28, 1992 | Jul 16, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 28, 1992 | Jul 16, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | May 28, 1992 | Jul 16, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | May 21, 1991 | Jun 28, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 21, 1991 | Jun 28, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 21, 1991 | Jun 28, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Oct 18, 1984 | Dec 1, 1984 | 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.
State/local Action
Clean Air Act
· Case 3604485051 · Aug 6, 2025
State/local Action
Clean Air Act
· Case 3604372947 · Apr 23, 2025
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3604329775 · Mar 17, 2025
State/local Action
Clean Air Act
· Case 3604259295 · Jan 13, 2025
Warning Letter
Clean Air Act
· Case 3604229967 · Dec 4, 2024
Warning Letter
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603307242 · Jun 29, 2022
Warning Letter
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603274767 · May 11, 2022
Administrative - Formal
· Case 07-2012-0305 · Sep 27, 2012
Administrative - Formal
· Case 07-2006-0027 · Oct 12, 2005
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MOD071957146-000 · May 28, 1992
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MOD071957146-002 · May 23, 1991
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MOD071957146-001 · Nov 7, 1984
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