TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
RCRA
HOUGHTON CHEMICAL DISTRIBUTION AND MANUFACTURING
Quick Summary
- •Released 1,775 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
-
52 CAMBRIDGE STREET
BOSTON, MA 02114
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- SUFFOLK County
- Industry
- Wholesale Trade
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 424690
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Apr 12, 2019
- Registry ID
- 110002012205
How This Compares
#81
of 331 TRI reporters in MA
#347
of 898 TRI reporters in Wholesale Trade
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 (2015–2024)
-98% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1,765 | — |
| 2016 | 1,770 | 0% |
| 2017 | 1,775 | 0% |
| 2018 | 1,398 | -21% |
| 2019 | 223 | -84% |
| 2020 | 1,105 | +396% |
| 2021 | 1,069 | -3% |
| 2022 | 1,085 | +1% |
| 2023 | 436 | -60% |
| 2024 | 32 | -93% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | 2,153 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 20 | 20 | — | — | 85 | |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 12 | 12 | — | — | 149 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 329 | 329 | — | — | 394 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 93 | 93 | — | — | 1,795 | |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 8 | 8 | — | — | 107 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 6 | 6 | — | — | 90 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 619 | 619 | — | — | 720 | |
| Cyclohexane | 201 | 201 | — | — | 130 | |
| Toluene | 125 | 125 | — | — | 305 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 119 | 119 | — | — | 2,028 | |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 12 | 12 | — | — | 207 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 7 | 7 | — | — | 107 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 2 | 2 | — | — | 29 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | — | 196 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | — | — | — | — | 13 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 597 | 597 | — | — | 1,437 | |
| Cyclohexane | 241 | 241 | — | — | 195 | |
| Toluene | 144 | 144 | — | — | 913 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 79 | 79 | — | — | 1,350 | |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 8 | 8 | — | — | 138 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | — | 30 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | — | — | — | — | 13 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 677 | 677 | — | — | 1,598 | |
| Cyclohexane | 203 | 203 | — | — | 130 | |
| Toluene | 134 | 134 | — | — | 827 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 85 | 85 | — | — | 1,513 | |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 6 | 6 | — | — | 104 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cyclohexane | 223 | 223 | — | — | 130 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 700 | 700 | — | — | 1,772 | |
| Toluene | 358 | 358 | — | — | 899 | |
| Cyclohexane | 175 | 175 | — | — | 65 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 139 | 139 | — | — | 1,864 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 15 | 15 | — | — | 30 | |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 6 | 6 | — | — | 207 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 5 | 5 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 1,000 | 1,000 | — | — | 1,974 | |
| Toluene | 500 | 500 | — | — | 1,044 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 255 | 255 | — | — | 2,431 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 10 | 10 | — | — | 250 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 5 | 5 | — | — | 250 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Certain glycol ethers | 5 | 5 | — | — | 250 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 1,000 | 1,000 | — | — | 525 | |
| Toluene | 500 | 500 | — | — | 1,004 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 255 | 255 | — | — | 3,141 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 10 | 10 | — | — | 250 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 5 | 5 | — | — | 45 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 1,000 | 1,000 | — | — | 1,829 | |
| Toluene | 500 | 500 | — | — | 750 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 255 | 255 | — | — | 2,018 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 5 | 5 | — | — | 250 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 5 | 5 | — | — | 250 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | — | 149 | — | — |
| Certain glycol ethers | — | 85 | — | — |
| Ethylene glycol | — | 2,153 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
COVANTA-HAVERHILL
HAVERHILL, MA
|
Certain glycol ethers | — | 85 | — | — |
|
COVANTA-HAVERHILL
HAVERHILL, MA
|
N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | — | 149 | — | — |
|
COVANTA-HAVERHILL
HAVERHILL, MA
|
Ethylene glycol | — | 2,153 | — | — |
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 | Jul 9, 2013 | Apr 1, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Jul 9, 2013 | Apr 1, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Jul 9, 2013 | Apr 1, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Jul 9, 2013 | Apr 1, 2014 | 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 01-2019-4000 · Apr 12, 2019
$7,702
Administrative - Formal
· Case 01-2016-4004 · May 5, 2016
$6,750
Administrative - Formal
· Case 01-2014-4507 · Sep 19, 2014
$1,200
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MAD001024058-001 · Mar 3, 2014
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MAD001024058-002 · Mar 3, 2014
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