Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
SUN CHEMICAL CORP
Quick Summary
- •Released 1,808 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.
- Address
-
135 W LAKE ST
NORTHLAKE, IL 60164
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- COOK County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325910
- Inspections
- 1 · last Jun 5, 2023
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last May 31, 2018
- Registry ID
- 110000431578
How This Compares
#354
of 914 TRI reporters in IL
#6,340
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.
1
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
0
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
0
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)
-36% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1,859 | — |
| 2016 | 1,819 | -2% |
| 2017 | 1,808 | -1% |
| 2018 | 1,743 | -4% |
| 2019 | 134 | -92% |
| 2020 | 2,864 | +2037% |
| 2021 | 2,580 | -10% |
| 2022 | 2,281 | -12% |
| 2023 | 2,064 | -10% |
| 2024 | 1,196 | -42% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 467 | 467 | — | — | 378 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 360 | 360 | — | — | 673 | |
| Methanol | 274 | 274 | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 75 | 75 | — | — | 363 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 20 | 20 | — | — | — |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 1,720 | 1,720 | — | — | 2,635 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 180 | 180 | — | — | 1,084 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 140 | 140 | — | — | 1,387 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 24 | 24 | — | — | 1,084 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 1,664 | 1,664 | — | — | 876 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 324 | 324 | — | — | 876 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 288 | 288 | — | — | 876 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 5 | 5 | — | — | 876 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 1,400 | 1,400 | — | — | 398 | |
| Methanol | 680 | 680 | — | — | 398 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 260 | 260 | — | — | 398 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 160 | 160 | — | — | 398 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 80 | 80 | — | — | 398 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 1,351 | 1,351 | — | — | 1,088 | |
| Methanol | 800 | 800 | — | — | 1,088 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 460 | 460 | — | — | 1,088 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 180 | 180 | — | — | 1,088 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 73 | 73 | — | — | 1,088 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | 134 | 134 | — | — | 377 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 1,354 | 1,354 | — | — | 376 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 251 | 251 | — | — | 376 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 138 | 138 | — | — | 376 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 1,376 | 1,376 | — | — | 455 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 286 | 286 | — | — | 455 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 146 | 146 | — | — | 455 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 1,440 | 1,440 | — | — | 809 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 282 | 282 | — | — | 809 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 97 | 97 | — | — | 809 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 1,522 | 1,522 | — | — | 760 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 269 | 269 | — | — | 760 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 68 | 68 | — | — | 760 |
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 | — | — | — | 673 |
| Toluene | — | — | — | 378 |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | 363 |
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 CHATTANOOGA, LLC
CHATTANOOGA, TN
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | 51 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC.
KIMBALL, NE
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | 129 |
|
SAFETY KLEEN SYSTEMS INC
DOLTON, IL
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | 176 |
|
SPRING GROVE RESOURCE RECOVERY INC
CINCINNATI, OH
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | 7 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS CHATTANOOGA, LLC
CHATTANOOGA, TN
|
Toluene | — | — | — | 52 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC.
KIMBALL, NE
|
Toluene | — | — | — | 132 |
|
SAFETY KLEEN SYSTEMS INC
DOLTON, IL
|
Toluene | — | — | — | 179 |
|
SPRING GROVE RESOURCE RECOVERY INC
CINCINNATI, OH
|
Toluene | — | — | — | 15 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC.
KIMBALL, NE
|
Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | 234 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS CHATTANOOGA, LLC
CHATTANOOGA, TN
|
Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | 93 |
|
SAFETY KLEEN SYSTEMS INC
DOLTON, IL
|
Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | 319 |
|
SPRING GROVE RESOURCE RECOVERY INC
CINCINNATI, OH
|
Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | 27 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| caa | FRV | Jun 15, 2025 | — | Open |
| caa | HPV | Jun 17, 2017 | Jun 15, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Jul 17, 2014 | Oct 22, 2015 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Aug 1, 2011 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Aug 1, 2011 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jun 30, 2008 | Sep 30, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Nov 4, 2003 | Apr 29, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 6, 2003 | Apr 29, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 11, 1992 | Oct 7, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 11, 1992 | Aug 12, 1992 | 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.
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3604465036 · Jul 16, 2025
Judicial
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601326082 · May 31, 2018
$14,000
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601086854 · Jun 21, 2017
INITIAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-ILD051093367-001 · May 11, 2015
Administrative - Formal
· Case 05-2004-9519 · Jun 24, 2005
$42,723
VIOLATION NOTICE (VN)
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-ILD051093367-LS1 · Aug 4, 1992
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