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TRI Reporter
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SUN CHEMICAL CORP
Quick Summary
- •Released 1 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.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
-
4925 EVANSTON AVE
MUSKEGON, MI 49442
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- MUSKEGON County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325130
- Inspections
- 2 · last Apr 11, 2024
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Sep 4, 2014
- Registry ID
- 110000410975
How This Compares
#619
of 692 TRI reporters in MI
#14,112
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.
12
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
0
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
1
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)
+78190% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 2 | — |
| 2016 | 1 | -45% |
| 2017 | 1 | -3% |
| 2018 | 2 | +33% |
| 2019 | 2 | +28% |
| 2020 | 5 | +174% |
| 2021 | 1,283 | +23267% |
| 2022 | 1,727 | +35% |
| 2023 | 2,392 | +38% |
| 2024 | 1,722 | -28% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 750 | |
| o-Toluidine | — | — | — | — | 5,737 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Sodium nitrite | — | — | — | — | 1,984 | |
| o-Anisidine | 1,718 | 1,718 | — | — | 750 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 3,3'-Dichlorobenzidine dihydrochloride | 4 | 4 | — | — | 39 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polychlorinated biphenyls | 0 | 0 | — | — | 1,651 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 0 | 0 | — | — | 6,620 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium nitrite | — | — | — | — | 2,147 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 75,608 | |
| o-Toluidine | — | — | — | — | 1,530 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| o-Anisidine | 2,385 | 2,385 | — | — | 680 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 3,3'-Dichlorobenzidine dihydrochloride | 5 | 5 | — | — | 79 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polychlorinated biphenyls | 1 | 1 | — | — | 2 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 0 | 0 | — | — | 14,523 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium nitrite | — | — | — | — | 2,147 | |
| o-Toluidine | — | — | — | — | 1,022 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 152,631 | |
| o-Anisidine | 1,718 | 1,718 | — | — | 454 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 3,3'-Dichlorobenzidine dihydrochloride | 5 | 5 | — | — | 5 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 4 | 4 | — | — | 7,177 | |
| Polychlorinated biphenyls | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| o-Toluidine | — | — | — | — | 4,652 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 44,265 | |
| Sodium nitrite | — | — | — | — | 4,977 | |
| o-Anisidine | 1,270 | 1,270 | — | — | 4,233 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 8 | 8 | — | — | 58,394 | |
| 3,3'-Dichlorobenzidine dihydrochloride | 5 | 5 | — | — | 10 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polychlorinated biphenyls | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium nitrite | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 26,438 | |
| o-Anisidine | — | — | — | — | 448 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| o-Toluidine | — | — | — | — | 325 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 3,3'-Dichlorobenzidine dihydrochloride | 5 | 5 | — | — | 7 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 1 | 1 | — | — | 3,351 | |
| Polychlorinated biphenyls | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 20,721 | |
| o-Toluidine | 1 | 1 | — | — | 643 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| o-Anisidine | 1 | 1 | — | — | 777 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium nitrite | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | — | — | — | — | 8,148 | |
| 5-Nitro-o-toluidine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Polychlorinated biphenyls | — | — | — | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 3,3'-Dichlorobenzidine dihydrochloride | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 20,884 | |
| o-Toluidine | 1 | 1 | — | — | 3,056 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| o-Anisidine | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | — | — | — | — | 2,398 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 41,516 | |
| 3,3'-Dichlorobenzidine dihydrochloride | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Sodium nitrite | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Polychlorinated biphenyls | — | — | — | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| o-Anisidine | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 5-Nitro-o-toluidine | 0 | 0 | — | — | — |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3,3'-Dichlorobenzidine dihydrochloride | — | — | — | — | 19 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 49,137 | |
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Sodium nitrite | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | — | — | — | — | 1,774 | |
| Polychlorinated biphenyls | — | — | — | — | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| o-Anisidine | 1 | 1 | — | — | 969 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 5-Nitro-o-toluidine | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | |
| o-Toluidine | 0 | 0 | — | — | 59 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Aniline | 0 | 0 | — | — | 52 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3,3'-Dichlorobenzidine dihydrochloride | — | — | — | — | 23 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Sodium nitrite | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Polychlorinated biphenyls | — | — | — | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 5-Nitro-o-toluidine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | — | — | — | — | 10,007 | |
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| o-Toluidine | — | — | — | — | 6 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 26,910 | |
| Aniline | 1 | 1 | — | — | 17 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| o-Anisidine | 1 | 1 | — | — | 12 | ♦ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | — | — | — | 50,971 |
| Polychlorinated biphenyls | — | — | — | 1 |
| 3,3'-Dichlorobenzidine dihydrochloride | — | — | — | 28 |
| o-Toluidine | — | — | — | 5,737 |
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 LONE MOUNTAIN LLC
ORIENTA, OK
|
Polychlorinated biphenyls | 1,650 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sodium nitrite | 1,984 | MUSKEGON CO WWMS METRO WWTP, MUSKEGON |
| o-Toluidine | 5,737 | MUSKEGON CO WWMS METRO WWTP, MUSKEGON |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 6,620 | MUSKEGON CO WWMS METRO WWTP, MUSKEGON |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 750 | MUSKEGON CO WWMS METRO WWTP, MUSKEGON |
| o-Anisidine | 750 | MUSKEGON CO WWMS METRO WWTP, MUSKEGON |
| Polychlorinated biphenyls | 1 | MUSKEGON CO WWMS METRO WWTP, MUSKEGON |
| 3,3'-Dichlorobenzidine dihydrochloride | 39 | MUSKEGON CO WWMS METRO WWTP, MUSKEGON |
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 Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 26, 2024 | May 15, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Apr 26, 2024 | Apr 26, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 26, 2024 | May 15, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Apr 26, 2024 | May 15, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 13, 1998 | Oct 1, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 1, 1989 | Mar 17, 1989 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 28, 1985 | Sep 11, 1985 | 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 05-1993-0466
Administrative - Formal
· Case 05-2013-7198 · May 29, 2013
$65,631
Judicial
· Case 05-1998-0649 · Oct 29, 2007
$560,000
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MID085889285-003 · May 20, 1998
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MID085889285-002 · Mar 8, 1989
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MID085889285-001 · May 28, 1985
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