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MEXICHEM SPECIALTY COMPOUNDS INC
Quick Summary
- •Released 765 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
-
170 PIONEER DR
LEOMINSTER, MA 01453
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- WORCESTER County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325991
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Jun 29, 1998
- Registry ID
- 110000308809
How This Compares
#116
of 331 TRI reporters in MA
#7,381
of 16,877 TRI reporters in Manufacturing
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.
0
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
3
Water (CWA)
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)
-87% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 770 | — |
| 2016 | 765 | -1% |
| 2017 | 765 | -0% |
| 2018 | 755 | -1% |
| 2019 | 130 | -83% |
| 2020 | 129 | -1% |
| 2021 | 130 | +1% |
| 2022 | 145 | +11% |
| 2023 | 101 | -30% |
| 2024 | 104 | +3% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Antimony compounds | 86 | 86 | — | — | 499 | |
| Zinc compounds | 18 | 18 | — | — | 10 | |
| Lead compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 1 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Antimony compounds | 92 | 92 | — | — | 534 | |
| Zinc compounds | 9 | 9 | — | — | 45 | |
| Lead compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 1 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Antimony compounds | 123 | 123 | — | — | 713 | |
| Zinc compounds | 21 | 21 | — | — | 105 | |
| Lead compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 1 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Antimony compounds | 109 | 109 | — | — | 631 | |
| Zinc compounds | 21 | 21 | — | — | 103 | |
| Lead compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 1 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Antimony compounds | 111 | 111 | — | — | 595 | |
| Zinc compounds | 17 | 17 | — | — | 100 | |
| Lead compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 1 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Antimony compounds | 114 | 114 | — | — | 611 | |
| Zinc compounds | 15 | 15 | — | — | 87 | |
| Lead compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 3 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Antimony compounds | 500 | 500 | — | — | 761 | |
| Zinc compounds | 255 | 255 | — | — | 260 | |
| Lead compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 3 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Antimony compounds | 500 | 500 | — | — | 1,000 | |
| Zinc compounds | 255 | 255 | — | — | 260 | |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate | 10 | 10 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 3 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Antimony compounds | 500 | 500 | — | — | 1,000 | |
| Zinc compounds | 255 | 255 | — | — | 260 | |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate | 10 | 10 | — | — | 5 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 3 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Antimony compounds | 500 | 500 | — | — | 1,000 | |
| Zinc compounds | 260 | 255 | 5 | — | 260 | |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate | 10 | 10 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 3 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | — | 759 | — | — |
| Lead compounds | — | 4 | — | — |
| Antimony compounds | — | 4,085 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
WHEELABRATOR MILLBURY INC
MILLBURY, MA
|
Antimony compounds | 489 | — | — | — |
|
WHEELABRATOR MILLBURY INC
MILLBURY, MA
|
Lead compounds | 1 | — | — | — |
|
CLARK STEEL DRUM CO
PEABODY, MA
|
Zinc compounds | 1 | — | — | — |
|
WHEELABRATOR MILLBURY INC
MILLBURY, MA
|
Zinc compounds | 1 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Antimony compounds | 10 | LEOMINSTER WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY, LEOMINSTER |
| Zinc compounds | 9 | LEOMINSTER WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY, LEOMINSTER |
| Lead compounds | 0 | LEOMINSTER WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY, LEOMINSTER |
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: General | Nov 21, 1997 | Oct 13, 1999 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Nov 21, 1997 | Oct 13, 1999 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Nov 21, 1997 | Oct 13, 1999 | 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.
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MAR000010819-000 · Jun 29, 1998
$250,000
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