Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
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RESEARCH ORGANICS LLC DBA SAFC (1318172081)
Quick Summary
- •Released 6,398 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
-
4353 EAST 49TH STREET
CUYAHOGA HEIGHTS, OH 44125
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- CUYAHOGA County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325199
- Inspections
- 4 · last Jun 25, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Jan 21, 2021
- Registry ID
- 110000387420
How This Compares
#292
of 1,142 TRI reporters in OH
#4,708
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
2
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)
-71% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 6,696 | — |
| 2016 | 6,766 | +1% |
| 2017 | 6,398 | -5% |
| 2018 | 6,452 | +1% |
| 2019 | 6,320 | -2% |
| 2020 | 1,802 | -71% |
| 2021 | 2,140 | +19% |
| 2022 | 2,274 | +6% |
| 2023 | 2,130 | -6% |
| 2024 | 1,940 | -9% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 1,940 | 1,940 | — | — | 1,794,991 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 2,130 | 2,130 | — | — | 2,386,173 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 2,274 | 2,274 | — | — | 1,741,440 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 2,140 | 2,140 | — | — | 3,261,738 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 1,802 | 1,802 | — | — | 3,158,762 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 6,320 | 6,320 | — | — | 3,990,601 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 6,452 | 6,452 | — | — | 3,732,390 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 6,398 | 6,398 | — | — | 4,011,383 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene oxide | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 6,766 | 6,766 | — | — | 5,442,653 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 6,696 | 6,696 | — | — | 5,732,664 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | — | 1,771,397 | — | 49,326 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
EASTMAN BUSINESS PARK
ROCHESTER, NY
|
Methanol | — | 1,771,397 | — | — |
|
HERITAGE THERMAL SERVICES INC
EAST LIVERPOOL, OH
|
Methanol | — | — | — | 9,463 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 14,131 | 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 | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Preparedness. Prevention, and Emergency Procedures for LQGs | Jun 25, 2025 | Aug 7, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 25, 2025 | Jun 25, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Nov 13, 2019 | Nov 13, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Nov 13, 2019 | Nov 13, 2019 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Nov 21, 2017 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Jun 17, 2016 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Jun 17, 2016 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 12, 2015 | Mar 12, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Mar 12, 2015 | Mar 27, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Mar 12, 2015 | Apr 22, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Mar 12, 2015 | Apr 22, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Mar 12, 2015 | Apr 22, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Aug 6, 2013 | Aug 12, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 22, 2012 | May 31, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | May 22, 2012 | May 31, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 15, 2008 | Aug 19, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 15, 2008 | Aug 19, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | May 15, 2008 | Aug 19, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program Permit Application | May 15, 2008 | Aug 19, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 22, 2001 | Apr 21, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Air Emission Standards for Equipment Leaks | Aug 22, 2001 | Apr 21, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Air Emission Standards for Tanks, Surface Impoundments and Containers | Aug 22, 2001 | Apr 21, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 22, 2001 | Apr 21, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jul 26, 1999 | Apr 21, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 8, 1998 | May 4, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 1, 1995 | Mar 8, 1995 | 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-OHD046632717-009 · Jul 24, 2025
Administrative - Formal
· Case 05-2021-5010 · Jan 21, 2021
$47,500
Administrative - Formal
· Case 05-2021-5012 · Jan 15, 2021
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD046632717-008 · Dec 11, 2019
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601204103 · Sep 29, 2017
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3600483749 · Jan 7, 2016
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3600143877 · May 26, 2015
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD046632717-007 · Apr 7, 2015
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD046632717-006 · May 31, 2012
Administrative - Formal
· Case 05-2010-0090 · Jul 12, 2010
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD046632717-001 · Jul 2, 2008
Administrative - Formal
· Case 05-2002-0305 · Apr 21, 2003
$42,000
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD046632717-002 · Apr 15, 1998
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