PFIZER PHARMACEUTICALS LLC
Quick Summary
- •Released 29,538 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
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PR-2 KM 58.2
BARCELONETA, PR 00617
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- BARCELONETA County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325412
- Inspections
- 2 · last Feb 16, 2024
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last May 8, 2014
- Registry ID
- 110008472063
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 | 22,235 | — |
| 2016 | 24,822 | +12% |
| 2017 | 29,538 | +19% |
| 2018 | 32,105 | +9% |
| 2019 | 31,523 | -2% |
| 2020 | 27,907 | -11% |
| 2021 | 28,479 | +2% |
| 2022 | 36,492 | +28% |
| 2023 | 36,196 | -1% |
| 2024 | 32,672 | -10% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phthalic anhydride | — | — | — | — | — | |
| tert-Butyl alcohol | — | — | — | — | 15,759 | |
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Dichloromethane | 14,262 | 14,262 | — | — | 340,990 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 8,102 | 8,102 | — | — | 883,590 | |
| Methanol | 8,040 | 8,040 | — | — | 523,021 | |
| Acetonitrile | 1,506 | 1,506 | — | — | 108,921 | |
| N,N-Dimethylformamide | 763 | 763 | — | — | 41,758 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | 977,663 | |
| Phthalic anhydride | — | — | — | — | — | |
| tert-Butyl alcohol | — | — | — | — | 15,841 | |
| Dichloromethane | 13,842 | 13,842 | — | — | 168,669 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 11,196 | 11,196 | — | — | 1,240,123 | |
| Methanol | 7,816 | 7,816 | — | — | 1,126,689 | |
| Acetonitrile | 3,253 | 3,253 | — | — | 99,982 | |
| N,N-Dimethylformamide | 88 | 88 | — | — | 68,712 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| tert-Butyl alcohol | — | — | — | — | 35,966 | |
| Dichloromethane | 14,371 | 14,371 | — | — | 399,029 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 11,920 | 11,920 | — | — | 21,041 | |
| Methanol | 8,863 | 8,863 | — | — | 2,187,648 | |
| Acetonitrile | 812 | 812 | — | — | 139,677 | |
| N,N-Dimethylformamide | 322 | 322 | — | — | 28,840 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 206 | 206 | — | — | — |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Phthalic anhydride | — | — | — | — | — | |
| tert-Butyl alcohol | — | — | — | — | 20,005 | |
| Dichloromethane | 11,016 | 11,016 | — | — | 137,256 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 9,178 | 9,178 | — | — | 329,725 | |
| Methanol | 7,612 | 7,612 | — | — | 1,822,900 | |
| Acetonitrile | 348 | 348 | — | — | 182,601 | |
| N,N-Dimethylformamide | 166 | 166 | — | — | 15,167 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 158 | 158 | — | — | — |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| tert-Butyl alcohol | — | — | — | — | 8,241 | |
| Phthalic anhydride | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Dichloromethane | 12,315 | 12,315 | — | — | 745,341 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 8,195 | 8,195 | — | — | 686,271 | |
| Toluene | 7,142 | 7,142 | — | — | 158,907 | |
| Acetonitrile | 180 | 180 | — | — | 94,788 | |
| N,N-Dimethylformamide | 41 | 41 | — | — | 18,935 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 35 | 35 | — | — | — |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phthalic anhydride | — | — | — | — | — | |
| tert-Butyl alcohol | — | — | — | — | 27,109 | |
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Dichloromethane | 15,986 | 15,986 | — | — | 633,246 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 7,749 | 7,749 | — | — | 506,981 | |
| Methanol | 7,418 | 7,418 | — | — | 1,790,718 | |
| N,N-Dimethylformamide | 264 | 264 | — | — | 130,445 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 84 | 84 | — | — | — | |
| Acetonitrile | 22 | 22 | — | — | 1,049 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| tert-Butyl alcohol | — | — | — | — | 27,315 | |
| Phthalic anhydride | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | 30,549 | |
| Dichloromethane | 10,945 | 10,945 | — | — | 320,477 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 10,882 | 10,882 | — | — | 2,208,607 | |
| Methanol | 9,172 | 9,172 | — | — | 1,289,194 | |
| N,N-Dimethylformamide | 758 | 758 | — | — | 122,600 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acetonitrile | 199 | 199 | — | — | 123,021 | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 149 | 149 | — | — | — |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phthalic anhydride | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | 782 | |
| tert-Butyl alcohol | — | — | — | — | 38,343 | |
| Dichloromethane | 12,221 | 12,221 | — | — | 310,485 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 8,478 | 8,478 | — | — | 1,475,647 | |
| Toluene | 7,986 | 7,986 | — | — | 1,912,697 | |
| Acetonitrile | 401 | 401 | — | — | 76,888 | |
| N,N-Dimethylformamide | 298 | 298 | — | — | 60,289 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 154 | 154 | — | — | — |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phthalic anhydride | — | — | — | — | — | |
| tert-Butyl alcohol | — | — | — | — | 34,457 | |
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 8,584 | 8,584 | — | — | 2,510,884 | |
| Dichloromethane | 8,328 | 8,328 | — | — | 501,270 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 7,365 | 7,365 | — | — | 2,457,025 | |
| N,N-Dimethylformamide | 271 | 271 | — | — | 116,718 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 139 | 139 | — | — | — | |
| Acetonitrile | 135 | 135 | — | — | 148,619 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| tert-Butyl alcohol | — | — | — | — | 39,870 | |
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | 33,609 | |
| Phthalic anhydride | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Dichloromethane | 8,203 | 8,203 | — | — | 461,156 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 7,490 | 7,490 | — | — | 2,491,249 | |
| Methanol | 6,017 | 6,017 | — | — | 2,938,515 | |
| N,N-Dimethylformamide | 263 | 263 | — | — | 84,912 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 131 | 131 | — | — | — | |
| Acetonitrile | 131 | 131 | — | — | 147,185 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | — | 736,476 | 883,505 | — |
| Methanol | — | — | 522,985 | — |
| Acetonitrile | — | — | 108,921 | — |
| Dichloromethane | — | — | 340,800 | — |
| N,N-Dimethylformamide | — | — | 41,758 | — |
| tert-Butyl alcohol | — | — | 15,759 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS CORP
FLANDERS, NJ
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Acetonitrile | — | — | 108,921 | — |
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VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS CORP
FLANDERS, NJ
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Dichloromethane | — | — | 340,800 | — |
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VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS CORP
FLANDERS, NJ
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Methanol | — | — | 522,985 | — |
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VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS CORP
FLANDERS, NJ
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N,N-Dimethylformamide | — | — | 41,758 | — |
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VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS CORP
FLANDERS, NJ
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Phthalic anhydride | — | — | — | — |
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VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS CORP
FLANDERS, NJ
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tert-Butyl alcohol | — | — | 15,759 | — |
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VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS CORP
FLANDERS, NJ
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Toluene | — | — | 883,505 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 84 | PRASA BARCELONETA STP, BARCELONETA |
| tert-Butyl alcohol | — | PRASA BARCELONETA STP, BARCELONETA |
| Dichloromethane | 189 | PRASA BARCELONETA STP, BARCELONETA |
| Methanol | 36 | PRASA BARCELONETA STP, BARCELONETA |
| Acetonitrile | — | PRASA BARCELONETA STP, BARCELONETA |
| N,N-Dimethylformamide | — | PRASA BARCELONETA STP, BARCELONETA |
| Ethylene glycol | — | PRASA BARCELONETA STP, BARCELONETA |
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: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jan 21, 2014 | Jan 22, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 12, 2008 | Jun 4, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Sep 12, 2008 | Jun 4, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Manifest System, Recordkeeping and Reporting | Oct 10, 2006 | Mar 9, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Oct 10, 2006 | Mar 9, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Apr 12, 2001 | Jun 19, 2001 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jan 7, 1999 | Feb 19, 1999 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Sep 9, 1998 | Nov 25, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Sep 9, 1998 | Nov 25, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Manifest System, Recordkeeping and Reporting | Feb 29, 1988 | Mar 17, 1988 | Resolved |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program Permit Application | Oct 17, 1985 | Aug 4, 1986 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Closure and Post-Closure | Mar 28, 1985 | Sep 25, 1985 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Closure and Post-Closure | Aug 30, 1984 | Jan 21, 1985 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | Aug 30, 1984 | Jan 21, 1985 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Aug 30, 1984 | Oct 23, 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.