TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
RCRA
SOLUTIA PLANT
Quick Summary
- •Released 25,106 lbs of toxic chemicals to the environment in the most recent TRI reporting year.
- •Assessed $295,000 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
-
5100 W JEFFERSON AVE
TRENTON, MI 48183
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- WAYNE County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325211
- Inspections
- 2 · last Sep 29, 2021
- Total Penalties
- $295,000 · last May 17, 2021
- Registry ID
- 110015742589
How This Compares
#86
of 692 TRI reporters in MI
#2,507
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 (2015–2021)
-82% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 42,685 | — |
| 2016 | 27,590 | -35% |
| 2017 | 25,106 | -9% |
| 2018 | 25,472 | +1% |
| 2020 | 19,013 | — |
| 2021 | 7,642 | -60% |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vinyl acetate | 3,852 | 3,852 | — | — | 20,094 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Butyraldehyde | 3,790 | 3,790 | — | — | 26,016 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 2,581 | |
| Vinyl acetate | 9,034 | 9,034 | — | — | 10,890 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Butyraldehyde | 7,120 | 7,120 | — | — | 315 | |
| Acetaldehyde | 2,859 | 2,859 | — | — | 477 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 9,564 | |
| Vinyl acetate | 12,956 | 12,956 | — | — | 885 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Butyraldehyde | 8,561 | 8,561 | — | — | 422 | |
| Acetaldehyde | 3,955 | 3,955 | — | — | 884 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 35,862 | |
| Vinyl acetate | 13,015 | 13,015 | — | — | 3,929 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Butyraldehyde | 8,168 | 8,168 | — | — | 225 | |
| Acetaldehyde | 3,923 | 3,923 | — | — | 687 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 11,620 | |
| Vinyl acetate | 14,518 | 14,518 | — | — | 19,481 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Butyraldehyde | 9,057 | 9,057 | — | — | 606 | |
| Acetaldehyde | 4,015 | 4,015 | — | — | 1,714 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 7,275 | |
| Vinyl acetate | 28,289 | 28,289 | — | — | 20,485 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Butyraldehyde | 8,923 | 8,923 | — | — | 702 | |
| Acetaldehyde | 5,473 | 5,473 | — | — | 2,069 | ♦ Carcinogen |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acetaldehyde | — | — | — | 4,042 |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | 25,829 |
| Butyraldehyde | — | — | — | 2,652 |
| Vinyl acetate | — | — | — | 142,421 |
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
|
Acetaldehyde | — | — | 16 | — |
|
ROSS INCINERATION SERVICES INC
GRAFTON, OH
|
Butyraldehyde | — | — | — | 155 |
|
EQ DETROIT, INC.
DETROIT, MI
|
Butyraldehyde | — | — | — | 65 |
|
EQ DETROIT, INC.
DETROIT, MI
|
Vinyl acetate | — | — | — | 665 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Butyraldehyde | 5 | CITY OF TRENTON WWTP, TRENTON |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 35,862 | CITY OF TRENTON WWTP, TRENTON |
| Vinyl acetate | 10 | CITY OF TRENTON WWTP, TRENTON |
| Acetaldehyde | 6 | CITY OF TRENTON WWTP, TRENTON |
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 | Sep 17, 2018 | Sep 17, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 30, 2004 | Aug 3, 2004 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 27, 2001 | Nov 8, 2001 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 5, 1993 | Oct 8, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Aug 5, 1993 | Oct 8, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Nov 27, 1990 | Jan 14, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 8, 1989 | Sep 20, 1990 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Aug 8, 1989 | Sep 20, 1990 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 15, 1988 | May 10, 1989 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Nov 26, 1984 | Jan 25, 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.
Administrative - Formal
· Case 05-2021-5034 · May 17, 2021
$295,000
Administrative - Formal
· Case 05-2021-5026 · Apr 28, 2021
Administrative - Formal
· Case 05-2020-7548 · Apr 17, 2020
$3,360
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MID074246919-001 · Oct 31, 2018
Administrative - Formal
· Case 05-2013-5028 · Jul 12, 2013
$55,391
Administrative - Formal
· Case 05-2012-5395 · Jun 21, 2012
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MID074246919-007 · Aug 5, 1993
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MID074246919-006 · Dec 12, 1990
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MID074246919-004 · Aug 16, 1989
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MID074246919-002 · Aug 22, 1988
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