SHERWIN-WILLIAMS CO
Quick Summary
- •Released 1,000 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
-
145 CALDWELL DR
CINCINNATI, OH 45216
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- HAMILTON County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325510
- Inspections
- 2 · last Aug 22, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Aug 10, 2006
- Registry ID
- 110000393306
How This Compares
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.
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1,315 | — |
| 2016 | 946 | -28% |
| 2017 | 1,000 | +6% |
| 2018 | 1,017 | +2% |
| 2019 | 299 | -71% |
| 2020 | 819 | +174% |
| 2021 | 711 | -13% |
| 2022 | 539 | -24% |
| 2023 | 452 | -16% |
| 2024 | 640 | +42% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4,4'-Isopropylidenediphenol | — | — | — | — | 1,298 | |
| Diisocyanates | — | — | — | — | 16,959 | |
| Nonylphenol | — | — | — | — | 1,623 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 640 | 640 | — | — | 1,361 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diisocyanates | — | — | — | — | 12,330 | |
| Nonylphenol | — | — | — | — | 18,270 | |
| 4,4'-Isopropylidenediphenol | — | — | — | — | 874 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 452 | 452 | — | — | 4,599 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4,4'-Isopropylidenediphenol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nonylphenol | — | — | — | — | 1,259 | |
| Diisocyanates | — | — | — | — | 7,748 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 375 | 375 | — | — | 3,806 | |
| Styrene | 164 | 164 | — | — | 4,684 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonylphenol | — | — | — | — | 1,385 | |
| 4,4'-Isopropylidenediphenol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Diisocyanates | — | — | — | — | 12,064 | |
| Styrene | 356 | 356 | — | — | 5,259 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 355 | 355 | — | — | 6,334 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4,4'-Isopropylidenediphenol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nonylphenol | — | — | — | — | 1,642 | |
| Diisocyanates | — | — | — | — | 9,164 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 480 | 480 | — | — | 4,995 | |
| Styrene | 339 | 339 | — | — | 6,066 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 274 | 274 | — | — | 5,194 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 25 | 25 | — | — | 1,908 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diisocyanates | — | — | — | — | 19,617 | |
| 4,4'-Isopropylidenediphenol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nonylphenol | — | — | — | — | 2,725 | |
| Styrene | 581 | 581 | — | — | 9,557 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 436 | 436 | — | — | 7,275 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diisocyanates | — | — | — | — | 18,093 | |
| 4,4'-Isopropylidenediphenol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nonylphenol | — | — | — | — | 1,800 | |
| Styrene | 506 | 506 | — | — | 9,491 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 474 | 474 | — | — | 6,918 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 20 | 20 | — | — | 4,424 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4,4'-Isopropylidenediphenol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nonylphenol | — | — | — | — | 4,245 | |
| Diisocyanates | — | — | — | — | 8,675 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 550 | 550 | — | — | 11,143 | |
| Styrene | 396 | 396 | — | — | 7,586 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diisocyanates | — | — | — | — | 8,262 | |
| Nonylphenol | — | — | — | — | 3,445 | |
| 4,4'-Isopropylidenediphenol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 611 | 611 | — | — | 11,870 | |
| Styrene | 473 | 473 | — | — | 11,256 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 231 | 231 | — | — | 6,216 | ♦ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4,4'-Isopropylidenediphenol | — | — | 198 | 244 |
| Nonylphenol | — | — | 306 | 1,076 |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | 651 | 34 | 674 |
| Diisocyanates | — | — | 4 | 1,071 |
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
|
4,4'-Isopropylidenediphenol | 211 | — | — | — |
|
INDUSTRIAL CONTAINER SERVICES LLC
GAHANNA, OH
|
4,4'-Isopropylidenediphenol | — | — | — | 23 |
|
SUPERIOR INDUSTRIAL SOLUTIONS INC
FAIRFIELD, OH
|
4,4'-Isopropylidenediphenol | — | — | — | 2 |
|
RIVER METALS RECYCLING LLC
CINCINNATI, OH
|
4,4'-Isopropylidenediphenol | — | — | — | 3 |
|
RECLAIMED ENERGY DIVISION SUPERIOR OIL COMPANY INCORPORATED
CONNERSVILLE, IN
|
4,4'-Isopropylidenediphenol | — | — | — | 161 |
|
RUMPKE SANITARY LANDFILL
CINCINNATI, OH
|
4,4'-Isopropylidenediphenol | 645 | — | — | — |
|
SPIRIT SERVICES CO
COLUMBUS, OH
|
4,4'-Isopropylidenediphenol | — | — | — | 10 |
|
INDUSTRIAL CONTAINER SERVICES LLC
GAHANNA, OH
|
Diisocyanates | — | — | — | 451 |
|
RECLAIMED ENERGY DIVISION SUPERIOR OIL COMPANY INCORPORATED
CONNERSVILLE, IN
|
Diisocyanates | — | — | — | 14 |
|
RIVER METALS RECYCLING LLC
CINCINNATI, OH
|
Diisocyanates | — | — | — | 54 |
|
SPIRIT SERVICES CO
COLUMBUS, OH
|
Diisocyanates | — | — | — | 19 |
|
SUPERIOR INDUSTRIAL SOLUTIONS INC
FAIRFIELD, OH
|
Diisocyanates | — | — | — | 32 |
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING LLC
EAST CHICAGO, IN
|
Diisocyanates | — | — | 4 | — |
|
INDUSTRIAL CONTAINER SERVICES LLC
GAHANNA, OH
|
Nonylphenol | — | — | — | 85 |
|
RECLAIMED ENERGY DIVISION SUPERIOR OIL COMPANY INCORPORATED
CONNERSVILLE, IN
|
Nonylphenol | — | — | — | 803 |
|
RIVER METALS RECYCLING LLC
CINCINNATI, OH
|
Nonylphenol | — | — | — | 10 |
|
SPIRIT SERVICES CO
COLUMBUS, OH
|
Nonylphenol | — | — | — | 17 |
|
SUPERIOR INDUSTRIAL SOLUTIONS INC
FAIRFIELD, OH
|
Nonylphenol | — | — | — | 6 |
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING LLC
EAST CHICAGO, IN
|
Nonylphenol | — | — | 306 | — |
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING LLC
EAST CHICAGO, IN
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | 2 | — | — | — |
|
INDUSTRIAL CONTAINER SERVICES LLC
GAHANNA, OH
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | 484 |
|
RECLAIMED ENERGY DIVISION SUPERIOR OIL COMPANY INCORPORATED
CONNERSVILLE, IN
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | 651 | — | — |
|
RIVER METALS RECYCLING LLC
CINCINNATI, OH
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | 58 |
|
SPIRIT SERVICES CO
COLUMBUS, OH
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | 5 |
|
SUPERIOR INDUSTRIAL SOLUTIONS INC
FAIRFIELD, OH
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | 35 |
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: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Dec 12, 2014 | Jan 12, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Dec 12, 2014 | Dec 12, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Dec 12, 2014 | Dec 12, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Dec 12, 2014 | Jan 12, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Mar 2, 2010 | Mar 9, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 30, 2005 | Sep 6, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Jun 30, 2005 | Aug 10, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Jun 30, 2005 | Aug 9, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for the Management of Used Oil: Definitions | May 18, 2005 | Aug 9, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 18, 2005 | Jun 30, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 18, 2005 | Aug 9, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | May 18, 2005 | Jun 30, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | May 18, 2005 | Jun 30, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: General | May 18, 2005 | Jun 30, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 18, 2005 | Jun 30, 2005 | 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.