ARKEMA INC
Quick Summary
- •Released 2,015 lbs of toxic chemicals to the environment in the most recent TRI reporting year.
- •Assessed $0 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
-
3289 GENESEE ST
PIFFARD, NY 14533
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- LIVINGSTON County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325199
- Inspections
- 9 · last Oct 23, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last May 12, 2016
- Registry ID
- 110019470419
How This Compares
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.
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1,897 | — |
| 2016 | 338 | -82% |
| 2017 | 2,015 | +496% |
| 2018 | 1,520 | -25% |
| 2020 | 1,380 | — |
| 2021 | 1,100 | -20% |
| 2022 | 1,052 | -4% |
| 2023 | 734 | -30% |
| 2024 | 3,045 | +315% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Maleic anhydride | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Dibutyl phthalate | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ethylbenzene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| tert-Butyl alcohol | 2,790 | 1,300 | 1,490 | — | 250 | |
| Zinc compounds | 158 | 38 | 5 | 115 | 1,600 | |
| Benzoyl chloride | 84 | 84 | — | — | 37 | |
| Benzoyl peroxide | 13 | 13 | — | — | 3,100 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maleic anhydride | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Dibutyl phthalate | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 279 | 5 | 24 | 250 | 250 | |
| Cumene hydroperoxide | 250 | 250 | — | — | 960 | |
| Zinc compounds | 98 | 40 | 5 | 53 | 1,700 | |
| Benzoyl chloride | 83 | 83 | — | — | 34 | |
| Benzoyl peroxide | 24 | 24 | — | — | 1,800 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylbenzene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dibutyl phthalate | — | — | — | — | 750 | |
| Benzoyl chloride | 615 | 615 | — | — | 11,600 | |
| Cumene hydroperoxide | 250 | 250 | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 138 | 48 | 5 | 85 | 1,700 | |
| Benzoyl peroxide | 25 | 25 | — | — | 7,400 | |
| Maleic anhydride | 24 | 24 | — | — | 1,400 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dibutyl phthalate | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ethylbenzene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Maleic anhydride | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 510 | 255 | 5 | 250 | 1,400 | |
| Benzoyl peroxide | 255 | 255 | — | — | 6,400 | |
| Cumene hydroperoxide | 250 | 250 | — | — | — | |
| Benzoyl chloride | 85 | 85 | — | — | 250 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylbenzene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Maleic anhydride | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 510 | 255 | 5 | 250 | 1,100 | |
| Ammonia | 505 | 5 | 250 | 250 | 250 | |
| Cumene hydroperoxide | 250 | 250 | — | — | — | |
| Benzoyl chloride | 105 | 105 | — | — | 64 | |
| Benzoyl peroxide | 10 | 10 | — | — | 4,700 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 510 | 255 | 5 | 250 | 750 | |
| Benzoyl peroxide | 255 | 255 | — | — | 6,500 | |
| Maleic anhydride | 255 | 255 | — | — | 250 | |
| Benzoyl chloride | 250 | 250 | — | — | 250 | |
| Cumene hydroperoxide | 250 | 250 | — | — | — |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 505 | 255 | — | 250 | 750 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 500 | 500 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzoyl peroxide | 255 | 255 | — | — | 6,000 | |
| Maleic anhydride | 255 | 255 | — | — | 250 | |
| Benzoyl chloride | 250 | 250 | — | — | 250 | |
| Cumene hydroperoxide | 250 | 250 | — | — | — |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cumene hydroperoxide | 152 | 152 | — | — | 197 | |
| Benzoyl chloride | 115 | 115 | — | — | 67 | |
| Zinc compounds | 38 | — | 11 | 27 | 107 | |
| Maleic anhydride | 19 | 19 | — | — | 18 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 13 | 13 | — | — | 175 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzoyl peroxide | 1 | 1 | — | — | 651 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| sec-Butyl alcohol | 1,528 | 1,528 | — | — | — | |
| Cumene hydroperoxide | 152 | 152 | — | — | 267 | |
| Benzoyl chloride | 117 | 117 | — | — | 147 | |
| Zinc compounds | 68 | — | 11 | 57 | 109 | |
| Maleic anhydride | 17 | 17 | — | — | 192 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 14 | 14 | — | — | 186 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzoyl peroxide | 1 | 1 | — | — | 16,672 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzoyl chloride | — | — | — | 37 |
| Benzoyl peroxide | — | — | — | 8,900 |
| tert-Butyl alcohol | — | — | 250 | 23,000 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
CLEAN HARBORS EL DORADO, LLC
EL DORADO, AR
|
Benzoyl peroxide | — | — | — | 3,100 |
|
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC
MIDDLESEX, NJ
|
Benzoyl peroxide | — | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS EL DORADO, LLC
EL DORADO, AR
|
Benzoyl chloride | — | — | — | 37 |
|
MILL SEAT LANDFILL
BERGEN, NY
|
Zinc compounds | 250 | — | — | — |
|
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC
MIDDLESEX, NJ
|
Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — |
|
ALLIED WASTE NIAGARA FALLS LANDFILL
NIAGARA FALLS, NY
|
Zinc compounds | 1,100 | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS EL DORADO, LLC
EL DORADO, AR
|
Zinc compounds | 250 | — | — | — |
|
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC
MIDDLESEX, NJ
|
tert-Butyl alcohol | — | — | 250 | — |
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 for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Jan 25, 2019 | Feb 11, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jan 25, 2019 | Jan 25, 2019 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Feb 1, 2011 | Mar 25, 2011 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Feb 1, 2011 | Mar 25, 2011 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Feb 1, 2011 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Feb 1, 2011 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Dec 1, 2009 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Dec 1, 2009 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Sep 1, 2009 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Sep 1, 2009 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Jun 1, 2009 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jun 1, 2009 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Mar 1, 2009 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Mar 1, 2009 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Dec 1, 2008 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Dec 1, 2008 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Sep 1, 2008 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | Mar 30, 2006 | Apr 18, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Sep 5, 1997 | Oct 17, 1997 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Jul 7, 1992 | Aug 13, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | May 7, 1991 | Oct 8, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Aug 23, 1989 | Dec 19, 1989 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Oct 28, 1987 | Aug 2, 1988 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Jul 22, 1986 | Sep 19, 1986 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Dec 10, 1985 | Aug 19, 1986 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Ground-Water Monitoring | Sep 10, 1985 | Oct 14, 1985 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Jun 27, 1985 | Sep 19, 1986 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Jun 12, 1985 | Jun 26, 1986 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Closure and Post-Closure | Oct 22, 1984 | Nov 1, 1987 | Resolved |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program Permit Application | Oct 22, 1984 | Aug 19, 1986 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Sep 27, 1984 | Jun 26, 1986 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Jun 7, 1984 | Apr 1, 1986 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | May 9, 1984 | Aug 31, 1984 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Ground-Water Monitoring | Apr 23, 1984 | Sep 18, 1987 | Resolved |
Discharge Limit Exceedances
Instances where this facility's reported discharge monitoring results exceeded its permitted limits under the Clean Water Act. Exceedance percentage shows how far over the permit limit the discharge was.
| Pollutant | Violation | Reported | Limit | Exceedance | Period | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phenols | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.02 kg/d | 0.01 | +150% | Aug 2020 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 66.74 kg/d | 39.04 | +71% | Jan 2019 | Open |
| Solids, settleable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 mg/L | 0.00 | +400% | Apr 2018 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 61.74 kg/d | 39.04 | +58% | Feb 2015 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 29.51 kg/d | 14.53 | +103% | Feb 2015 | Open |
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.