TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
RCRA
TRANS CHEMICAL CORP-TRANS CHEMICAL CORP
Quick Summary
- •Released 3,714 lbs of toxic chemicals to the environment in the most recent TRI reporting year.
- •Assessed $49,953 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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419 E DESOTO
ST. LOUIS, MO 63147
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- ST. LOUIS CITY County
- Industry
- Wholesale Trade
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 424690
- Inspections
- 1 · last Mar 22, 2023
- Total Penalties
- $49,953 · last Mar 31, 2010
- Registry ID
- 110000441932
How This Compares
#158
of 454 TRI reporters in MO
#167
of 898 TRI reporters in Wholesale Trade
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.
Emissions Trend (2015–2024)
-75% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 18,402 | — |
| 2016 | 10,992 | -40% |
| 2017 | 3,714 | -66% |
| 2018 | 7,254 | +95% |
| 2019 | 3,035 | -58% |
| 2020 | 4,793 | +58% |
| 2021 | 8,071 | +68% |
| 2022 | 8,301 | +3% |
| 2023 | 4,819 | -42% |
| 2024 | 4,595 | -5% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nonylphenol Ethoxylates | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | — | — | |
| tert-Butyl alcohol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ethylbenzene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 2,174 | 2,174 | — | — | 8,560 | |
| n-Hexane | 1,269 | 1,269 | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 1,152 | 1,152 | — | — | — |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 2,180 | 2,180 | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 1,235 | 1,235 | — | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 1,163 | 1,163 | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 105 | 105 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylbenzene | 79 | 79 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 22 | 22 | — | — | — | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 15 | 15 | — | — | — | |
| tert-Butyl alcohol | 14 | 14 | — | — | — | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nonylphenol Ethoxylates | 3 | 3 | — | — | — |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Hexane | 3,299 | 3,299 | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 2,885 | 2,885 | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 1,657 | 1,657 | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 278 | 278 | — | — | 750 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 86 | 86 | — | — | 10 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Certain glycol ethers | 47 | 47 | — | — | — | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 23 | 23 | — | — | — | |
| tert-Butyl alcohol | 14 | 14 | — | — | — | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 8 | 8 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nonylphenol Ethoxylates | 4 | 4 | — | — | — |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 2,853 | 2,853 | — | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 2,142 | 2,142 | — | — | — | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 1,233 | 1,233 | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 1,154 | 1,154 | — | — | 300 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 217 | 217 | — | — | 85 | |
| tert-Butyl alcohol | 204 | 204 | — | — | 48 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 127 | 127 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | 83 | 83 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 49 | 49 | — | — | — | |
| Nonylphenol Ethoxylates | 9 | 9 | — | — | — |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 2,081 | 2,081 | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 1,207 | 1,207 | — | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 1,207 | 1,207 | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 232 | 232 | — | — | — | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 27 | 27 | — | — | — | |
| tert-Butyl alcohol | 17 | 17 | — | — | — | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 12 | 12 | — | — | — | |
| Nonylphenol Ethoxylates | 5 | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 5 | 5 | — | — | — |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 3,035 | 3,035 | — | — | — |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Hexane | 4,494 | 4,494 | — | — | 250 | |
| Toluene | 1,000 | 1,000 | — | — | 250 | |
| tert-Butyl alcohol | 500 | 500 | — | — | 250 | |
| Methanol | 500 | 500 | — | — | 750 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 255 | 255 | — | — | 250 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 255 | 255 | — | — | 250 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 250 | 250 | — | — | 250 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Hexane | 1,199 | 1,199 | — | — | 5 | |
| Toluene | 1,000 | 1,000 | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 500 | 500 | — | — | — | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 255 | 255 | — | — | — | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 255 | 255 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| tert-Butyl alcohol | 255 | 255 | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 250 | 250 | — | — | — |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Hexane | 4,087 | 4,087 | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 4,028 | 4,028 | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 1,880 | 1,880 | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 690 | 690 | — | — | — | |
| tert-Butyl alcohol | 246 | 246 | — | — | — | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 48 | 48 | — | — | — | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 13 | 13 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Hexane | 11,385 | 11,385 | — | — | 250 | |
| Methanol | 3,022 | 3,022 | — | — | 3,100 | |
| Toluene | 1,880 | 1,880 | — | — | 22,350 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 1,245 | 1,245 | — | — | 250 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 595 | 595 | — | — | 5 | |
| tert-Butyl alcohol | 204 | 204 | — | — | 250 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 58 | 58 | — | — | 750 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 13 | 13 | — | — | 250 | ♦ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | — | — | 8,560 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
GREEN AMERICA RECYCLING LLC
HANNIBAL, MO
|
Methanol | — | — | 8,560 | — |
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 | Mar 22, 2023 | Mar 22, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Feb 6, 2017 | May 25, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | ID and Listing of HW: General | Feb 6, 2017 | Mar 2, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Feb 6, 2017 | May 25, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Feb 6, 2017 | May 25, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Feb 6, 2017 | May 25, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Sep 19, 2012 | Nov 20, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Sep 19, 2012 | Nov 20, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 19, 2012 | Nov 20, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Sep 19, 2012 | Nov 20, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Apr 30, 2008 | Mar 8, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Apr 30, 2008 | Mar 8, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Apr 30, 2008 | Mar 8, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Apr 30, 2008 | Mar 8, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Apr 30, 2008 | Mar 8, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 30, 2008 | Mar 8, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jan 11, 2005 | Jul 27, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 27, 2004 | Nov 3, 2004 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 26, 2001 | Sep 26, 2001 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Mar 16, 1999 | Apr 8, 1999 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 16, 1999 | Apr 8, 1999 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Mar 16, 1999 | Apr 8, 1999 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Dec 19, 1990 | Feb 25, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 16, 1987 | Jul 2, 1987 | 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 07-2023-0087 · Apr 25, 2023
$49,953
Administrative - Formal
· Case 07-2018-0119 · Dec 11, 2017
LETTER OF WARNING
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MOD068527357-6 · Apr 12, 2017
LETTER OF WARNING
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MOD068527357-5 · Oct 15, 2012
Administrative - Formal
· Case 07-2010-0134 · Mar 31, 2010
$8,351
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MOD068527357-001 · Oct 18, 2004
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MOD068527357-000 · Mar 16, 1999
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MOD068527357-003 · Feb 11, 1991
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MOD068527357-004 · Dec 19, 1990
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