Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
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EQUISTAR CHEMICALS LP
Quick Summary
- •Released 13,019 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
-
340 MEADOW RD
EDISON, NJ 08817
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- MIDDLESEX County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325180
- Inspections
- 5 · last Jan 20, 2026
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Aug 18, 2015
- Registry ID
- 110067001862
How This Compares
#37
of 317 TRI reporters in NJ
#3,540
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.
0
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
12
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)
+332% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 10,221 | — |
| 2016 | 15,826 | +55% |
| 2017 | 13,019 | -18% |
| 2018 | 10,931 | -16% |
| 2020 | 30,295 | — |
| 2021 | 4,990 | -84% |
| 2022 | 52,739 | +957% |
| 2023 | 11,501 | -78% |
| 2024 | 44,147 | +284% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Hexane | 32,541 | 32,541 | — | — | 83,775 | |
| Chloroethane | 10,642 | 10,642 | — | — | 63,732 | |
| Titanium tetrachloride | 964 | 964 | — | — | 3,835 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Hexane | 10,778 | 10,778 | — | — | 106,224 | |
| Titanium tetrachloride | 723 | 723 | — | — | 784 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Hexane | 51,914 | 51,914 | — | — | 85,310 | |
| Titanium tetrachloride | 825 | 825 | — | — | — |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Hexane | 4,235 | 4,235 | — | — | 60,848 | |
| Titanium tetrachloride | 755 | 755 | — | — | 10,636 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Hexane | 28,561 | 28,561 | — | — | 300,822 | |
| Titanium tetrachloride | 1,734 | 1,734 | — | — | 13,816 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Hexane | 9,788 | 9,788 | — | — | 136,785 | |
| Titanium tetrachloride | 1,143 | 1,143 | — | — | 5,376 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Hexane | 11,783 | 11,783 | — | — | 163,081 | |
| Titanium tetrachloride | 1,236 | 1,236 | — | — | — |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Hexane | 14,551 | 14,551 | — | — | 143,597 | |
| Titanium tetrachloride | 1,275 | 1,275 | — | — | — |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Hexane | 9,396 | 9,396 | — | — | 150,988 | |
| Titanium tetrachloride | 825 | 825 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chloroethane | — | — | 2,838 | 60,894 |
| n-Hexane | — | — | 63,027 | 20,748 |
| Titanium tetrachloride | — | — | — | 3,885,597 |
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 EL DORADO, LLC
EL DORADO, AR
|
Titanium tetrachloride | — | — | — | 69 |
|
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC
FLANDERS, NJ
|
Titanium tetrachloride | — | — | — | 3,766 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS EL DORADO, LLC
EL DORADO, AR
|
n-Hexane | — | — | — | 17,450 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS DEER PARK
DEER PARK, TX
|
n-Hexane | — | — | — | 3,298 |
|
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC
FLANDERS, NJ
|
n-Hexane | — | — | 385 | — |
|
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC
MIDDLESEX, NJ
|
n-Hexane | — | — | 62,642 | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS DEER PARK
DEER PARK, TX
|
Chloroethane | — | — | — | 60,089 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS EL DORADO, LLC
EL DORADO, AR
|
Chloroethane | — | — | — | 805 |
|
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC
MIDDLESEX, NJ
|
Chloroethane | — | — | 2,838 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| n-Hexane | — | MIDDLESEX COUNTY UTILITIES AUTHORITY, SAYREVILLE |
| Chloroethane | — | MIDDLESEX COUNTY UTILITIES AUTHORITY, SAYREVILLE |
| Titanium tetrachloride | — | MIDDLESEX COUNTY UTILITIES AUTHORITY, SAYREVILLE |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Sep 30, 2022 | Oct 31, 2022 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Sep 30, 2021 | Oct 31, 2021 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Sep 30, 2021 | Oct 31, 2021 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Apr 19, 2021 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Sep 30, 2020 | Oct 31, 2020 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Sep 30, 2020 | Oct 31, 2020 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Jun 17, 2020 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Jun 17, 2020 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Dec 31, 2019 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Sep 30, 2019 | Oct 31, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 10, 2018 | May 10, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 25, 2016 | Sep 14, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 10, 2008 | Mar 31, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Jan 31, 2008 | Sep 9, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 5, 2005 | Jun 5, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 24, 1999 | Jun 24, 1999 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 28, 1993 | Sep 14, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Apr 28, 1993 | Sep 14, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Feb 5, 1987 | Jul 10, 1987 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 21, 1985 | Mar 21, 1985 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Oct 22, 1984 | Oct 24, 1984 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jul 26, 1984 | Jun 13, 1986 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Dec 27, 1983 | Jan 10, 1984 | 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.
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NJR000061853-001 · Aug 25, 2016
Administrative - Formal
· Case 02-2000-1035 · Mar 23, 2000
INITIAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NJD052204633-000 · Aug 23, 1993
INITIAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NJD052204633-006 · Jun 15, 1987
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NJD052204633-007 · Feb 5, 1987
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NJD052204633-003 · May 30, 1985
$1,500
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NJD052204633-004 · Mar 21, 1985
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NJD052204633-002 · Oct 22, 1984
VERBAL INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NJD052204633-001 · Dec 27, 1983
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