TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
NITTO DENKO AVECIA
Quick Summary
- •Released 3,338 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
-
155 FORTUNE BLVD
MILFORD, MA 01757
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- WORCESTER County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325412
- Inspections
- 4 · last Sep 2, 2024
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Aug 3, 1998
- Registry ID
- 110046383169
How This Compares
#62
of 331 TRI reporters in MA
#5,575
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)
+33% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 537 | — |
| 2016 | 4,051 | +654% |
| 2017 | 3,338 | -18% |
| 2018 | 2,124 | -36% |
| 2019 | 60 | -97% |
| 2020 | 2,741 | +4468% |
| 2021 | 935 | -66% |
| 2022 | 1,807 | +93% |
| 2023 | 549 | -70% |
| 2024 | 712 | +30% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acetonitrile | 565 | 565 | — | — | 1,142,809 | |
| Toluene | 126 | 126 | — | — | 309,082 | |
| Pyridine | 21 | 21 | — | — | 88,510 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acetonitrile | 431 | 431 | — | — | 786,450 | |
| Toluene | 98 | 98 | — | — | 266,090 | |
| Pyridine | 20 | 20 | — | — | 81,357 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acetonitrile | 1,402 | 1,402 | — | — | 2,323,793 | |
| Toluene | 357 | 357 | — | — | 997,003 | |
| Pyridine | 48 | 48 | — | — | 205,357 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acetonitrile | 780 | 780 | — | — | 2,620,663 | |
| Toluene | 144 | 144 | — | — | 904,728 | |
| Pyridine | 11 | 11 | — | — | 169,114 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acetonitrile | 2,071 | 2,071 | — | — | 1,210,555 | |
| Toluene | 604 | 604 | — | — | 334,575 | |
| Pyridine | 66 | 66 | — | — | 83,374 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pyridine | 60 | 60 | — | — | 37,687 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acetonitrile | 1,633 | 1,633 | — | — | 771,469 | |
| Toluene | 429 | 429 | — | — | 186,595 | |
| Pyridine | 62 | 62 | — | — | 36,538 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acetonitrile | 2,495 | 2,495 | — | — | 1,124,759 | |
| Toluene | 751 | 751 | — | — | 455,991 | |
| Pyridine | 92 | 92 | — | — | 66,145 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acetonitrile | 2,767 | 2,767 | — | — | 1,621,726 | |
| Toluene | 1,162 | 1,162 | — | — | 644,717 | |
| Pyridine | 122 | 122 | — | — | 113,193 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acetonitrile | 405 | 405 | — | — | 472,738 | |
| Toluene | 126 | 126 | — | — | 267,442 | |
| Pyridine | 6 | 6 | — | — | 36,326 | ♦ Carcinogen |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pyridine | — | 55,364 | 33,146 | — |
| Acetonitrile | — | 688,140 | 261,220 | 193,449 |
| Toluene | — | 237,567 | 71,515 | — |
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 OF BRAINTREE INC
BRAINTREE, MA
|
Pyridine | — | — | 33,146 | — |
|
NOVA MOLECULAR SUMTER LLC
SUMTER, SC
|
Pyridine | — | 55,364 | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS OF BRAINTREE INC
BRAINTREE, MA
|
Toluene | — | — | 71,515 | — |
|
NOVA MOLECULAR SUMTER LLC
SUMTER, SC
|
Toluene | — | 237,567 | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS OF BRAINTREE INC
BRAINTREE, MA
|
Acetonitrile | — | — | 261,220 | — |
|
GLOBAL REMEDIATION SERVICES INC
TAUNTON, MA
|
Acetonitrile | — | — | — | 193,449 |
|
NOVA MOLECULAR SUMTER LLC
SUMTER, SC
|
Acetonitrile | — | 688,140 | — | — |
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 Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Sep 21, 2023 | Mar 9, 2026 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Sep 21, 2023 | Mar 9, 2026 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Sep 21, 2023 | Mar 9, 2026 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Air Emission Standards for Equipment Leaks | Sep 21, 2023 | Mar 9, 2026 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 21, 2023 | Mar 9, 2026 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Air Emission Standards for Tanks, Surface Impoundments and Containers | Sep 21, 2023 | Mar 9, 2026 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Oct 2, 2018 | Dec 10, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Air Emission Standards for Tanks, Surface Impoundments and Containers | Jul 15, 2010 | Apr 23, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 15, 2010 | Jul 21, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Jul 15, 2010 | Jul 21, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Jul 15, 2010 | Jul 21, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Jul 15, 2010 | Apr 23, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 9, 2007 | Oct 30, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jan 8, 1998 | Feb 2, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jan 8, 1998 | Aug 21, 1998 | 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 01-2026-5002 · Feb 5, 2026
$858,889
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MA5000001792-002 · Feb 5, 2026
$858,889
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MA5000001792-001 · Sep 19, 2007
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