TRI Reporter
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VARN INTERNATIONAL INC A FLINT GROUP CO
Quick Summary
- •Released 570 lbs of toxic chemicals to the environment in the most recent TRI reporting year.
- •Assessed $0 in total penalties since records began.
- Address
-
1333 N KIRK RD
BATAVIA, IL 60510
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- KANE County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325910
- Inspections
- 3 · last Aug 19, 2024
- Total Penalties
- $0
- Registry ID
- 110037144293
How This Compares
#451
of 914 TRI reporters in IL
#7,762
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 (2015–2024)
-11% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 89 | — |
| 2016 | 85 | -4% |
| 2017 | 570 | +571% |
| 2018 | 725 | +27% |
| 2019 | 0 | -100% |
| 2020 | 616 | — |
| 2021 | 441 | -28% |
| 2022 | 405 | -8% |
| 2023 | 374 | -8% |
| 2024 | 79 | -79% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 57 | 52 | 5 | — | 204 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 22 | 17 | 5 | — | 933 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 295 | 290 | 5 | — | 229 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 57 | 52 | 5 | — | 1 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 22 | 17 | 5 | — | 1,081 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 310 | 305 | 5 | — | 215 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 70 | 65 | 5 | — | 528 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 25 | 20 | 5 | — | 1,110 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 320 | 315 | 5 | — | 213 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 73 | 68 | 5 | — | 6,593 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 27 | 22 | 5 | — | 1,087 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 21 | 16 | 5 | — | 1,038 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 413 | 408 | 5 | — | 357 | |
| Toluene | 75 | 70 | 5 | — | 430 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 71 | 66 | 5 | — | 10,988 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 26 | 21 | 5 | — | 1,157 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 16 | 11 | 5 | — | 2,741 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 15 | 10 | 5 | — | 3,874 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonylphenol Ethoxylates | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | — | — |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 591 | 586 | 5 | — | 5 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 99 | 94 | 5 | — | 5,177 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 20 | 15 | 5 | — | 1,153 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 15 | 10 | 5 | — | 1,175 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 455 | 450 | 5 | — | 187 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 58 | 53 | 5 | — | 8,111 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 27 | 22 | 5 | — | 641 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 15 | 10 | 5 | — | 2,437 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 15 | 10 | 5 | — | 228 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 32 | 27 | 5 | — | 633 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 28 | 23 | 5 | — | 4,474 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 15 | 10 | 5 | — | 1,392 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 10 | 5 | 5 | — | 1,866 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 35 | 30 | 5 | — | 573 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 29 | 24 | 5 | — | 3,830 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 15 | 10 | 5 | — | 870 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 10 | 5 | 5 | — | 1,542 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | 188 |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | 11 | 922 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
BEAVER OIL CO INC
HODGKINS, IL
|
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | 922 | — |
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT AND RECYCLING OF WI LLC
MILWAUKEE, WI
|
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | 11 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | 204 | BATAVIA WWTF, CITY OF, BATAVIA |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| cwa | Other noncompliance related to industrial stormwater discharges | Mar 11, 2024 | Mar 11, 2024 | Resolved |
| cwa | Failure to properly install, initiate, or fully implement industrial stormwater controls | Mar 11, 2024 | Mar 11, 2024 | Resolved |
| cwa | Failure to properly operate or maintain industrial stormwater controls | Mar 11, 2024 | Mar 11, 2024 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jun 30, 2010 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Jun 30, 2010 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Jun 30, 2008 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jun 30, 2008 | — | Open |
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