Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
RCRA
NALCO CHEMICAL COMPANY
Quick Summary
- •Released 4 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 $571,300 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
-
6216 WEST 66TH PLACE
BEDFORD PARK, IL 60638
View on map ↗ - County
- COOK County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325998
- Inspections
- 5 · last Aug 27, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $571,300 · last Aug 25, 2025
- Registry ID
- 110000888585
How This Compares
#760
of 914 TRI reporters in IL
#13,310
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
3
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)
+526% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 99 | — |
| 2016 | 3 | -97% |
| 2017 | 4 | +33% |
| 2018 | 53 | +1225% |
| 2019 | 1 | -99% |
| 2020 | 446 | +63614% |
| 2021 | 446 | 0% |
| 2022 | 506 | +13% |
| 2023 | 602 | +19% |
| 2024 | 620 | +3% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Epichlorohydrin | — | — | — | — | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dimethylamine | — | — | — | — | 1,478 | |
| Ammonia | 617 | 617 | — | — | 833 | |
| Acrylamide | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acrylic acid | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Maleic anhydride | 0 | 0 | — | — | 119 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 0 | 0 | — | — | 120 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Dimethylamine | — | — | — | — | 1,413 | |
| Epichlorohydrin | — | — | — | — | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 599 | 599 | — | — | 793 | |
| Acrylamide | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acrylic acid | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | |
| Maleic anhydride | 0 | 0 | — | — | 129 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 0 | 0 | — | — | 120 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dimethylamine | — | — | — | — | 3 | |
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Epichlorohydrin | — | — | — | — | 2 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 502 | 502 | — | — | 631 | |
| Acrylamide | 3 | 3 | — | — | 29 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acrylic acid | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 0 | 0 | — | — | 249 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 0 | 0 | — | — | 592 | |
| Maleic anhydride | 0 | 0 | — | — | 270 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Epichlorohydrin | — | — | — | — | 2 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | 38 | |
| Dimethylamine | — | — | — | — | 4 | |
| Ammonia | 442 | 442 | — | — | 556 | |
| Acrylamide | 3 | 3 | — | — | 30 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acrylic acid | 0 | 0 | — | — | 1,449 | |
| Maleic anhydride | 0 | 0 | — | — | 161 | |
| Methanol | 0 | 0 | — | — | 162 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 0 | 0 | — | — | 576 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | 190 | |
| Dimethylamine | — | — | — | — | 2 | |
| Epichlorohydrin | — | — | — | — | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 442 | 442 | — | — | 508 | |
| Acrylamide | 3 | 3 | — | — | 55 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acrylic acid | 0 | 0 | — | — | 180 | |
| Maleic anhydride | 0 | 0 | — | — | 168 | |
| Methanol | 0 | 0 | — | — | 258 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 0 | 0 | — | — | 493 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dimethylamine | — | — | — | — | 5 | |
| Methanol | 1 | 1 | — | — | 495 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | 576 | |
| Epichlorohydrin | — | — | — | — | 2 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Maleic anhydride | — | — | — | — | 248 | |
| Acrylic acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | 3,994 | |
| Dimethylamine | — | — | — | — | 5 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | — | 92 | |
| Ammonia | 47 | 47 | — | — | 327 | |
| Acrylamide | 5 | 5 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 1 | 1 | — | — | 1,323 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formaldehyde | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Epichlorohydrin | — | — | — | — | 57 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dimethylamine | — | — | — | — | 6 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | — | 155 | |
| Maleic anhydride | — | — | — | — | 21,128 | |
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | 729 | |
| Acrylic acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | 760 | |
| Acrylamide | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 1 | 1 | — | — | 1,065 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formaldehyde | — | — | — | — | 5 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | 1,780 | |
| Maleic anhydride | — | — | — | — | 185 | |
| Acrylic acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | 29 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | — | 141 | |
| Dimethylamine | — | — | — | — | 5 | |
| Epichlorohydrin | — | — | — | — | 3 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | — | — | — | — | 391 | |
| Acrylamide | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | — | 180 | |
| Methanol | — | — | — | — | 500 | |
| Dimethylamine | — | — | — | — | 6 | |
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | 491 | |
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | 22 | |
| Formaldehyde | — | — | — | — | 7 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Epichlorohydrin | — | — | — | — | 3 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acrylic acid | 95 | 95 | — | — | — | |
| Acrylamide | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Maleic anhydride | 1 | 1 | — | — | 154 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dimethylamine | — | — | — | 1 |
| Ammonia | — | — | — | 466 |
| Maleic anhydride | — | — | — | 119 |
| Epichlorohydrin | — | — | — | 0 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING LLC
EAST CHICAGO, IN
|
Ethylene glycol | 120 | — | — | — |
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING LLC
EAST CHICAGO, IN
|
Ammonia | 55 | — | — | — |
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING LLC
EAST CHICAGO, IN
|
Dimethylamine | 1,476 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 778 | STICKNEY WATER RECLAMATION PLANT, CICERO |
| Maleic anhydride | 119 | STICKNEY WATER RECLAMATION PLANT, CICERO |
| Epichlorohydrin | 1 | STICKNEY WATER RECLAMATION PLANT, CICERO |
| Dimethylamine | 2 | STICKNEY WATER RECLAMATION PLANT, CICERO |
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 | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Dec 11, 2024 | May 5, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Dec 11, 2024 | May 5, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Dec 11, 2024 | May 5, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Dec 11, 2024 | May 5, 2025 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Oct 29, 2022 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Dec 23, 2021 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | May 20, 2021 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Apr 5, 1999 | Apr 5, 2004 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Nov 27, 1990 | Feb 6, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Manifest System, Recordkeeping and Reporting | Nov 27, 1990 | Feb 6, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Nov 27, 1990 | Feb 6, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Feb 7, 1989 | Jul 14, 1989 | 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.
Judicial
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603530813 · Aug 25, 2025
$170,000
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-ILD005092572-001 · Mar 19, 2025
Administrative - Formal
· Case 05-2025-5014 · Jan 17, 2025
$401,300
Administrative - Formal
· Case 05-2025-5013 · Jan 16, 2025
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603439863 · Nov 21, 2022
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603042146 · Mar 14, 2022
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602755351 · Jun 24, 2021
VIOLATION NOTICE (VN)
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-ILD005092572-DV1 · Mar 27, 1989
Other facilities in COOK County, IL
MURRAYS 402
CHICAGO, IL
US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS, LOCK & DAM 12
HANOVER TOWNSHIP, IL
FAREVA MORTON GROVE INC
MORTON GROVE, IL
· Manufacturing
CONTOUR SAWS INC
DES PLAINES, IL
· Manufacturing
BARRIE PARK
OAK PARK, IL
RAHCO RUBBER INC
DES PLAINES, IL
· Manufacturing