CHASE CORPORATION/BLAWNOX
Quick Summary
- •Released 79 lbs of toxic chemicals to the environment in the most recent TRI reporting year.
- •Assessed $0 in total penalties since records began.
- Address
-
128 1ST ST
BLAWNOX, PA 15238
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- ALLEGHENY County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325520
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Jul 1, 2009
- Registry ID
- 110000329733
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 | 16 | — |
| 2016 | 15 | -6% |
| 2017 | 79 | +425% |
| 2018 | 83 | +6% |
| 2019 | 6 | -93% |
| 2020 | 54 | +834% |
| 2021 | 42 | -23% |
| 2022 | 60 | +44% |
| 2023 | 49 | -18% |
| 2024 | 53 | +8% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 37 | 37 | — | — | 8,305 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 14 | 14 | — | — | 5,975 | |
| Diisocyanates | 2 | 2 | — | — | — |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 40 | 40 | — | — | 3,480 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 9 | 9 | — | — | 2,050 | |
| Diisocyanates | 1 | 1 | — | — | — |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 47 | 47 | — | — | 1,137 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 13 | 13 | — | — | 587 | |
| Diisocyanates | 0 | 0 | — | — | — |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 27 | 27 | — | — | 3,080 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 13 | 13 | — | — | 440 | |
| Diisocyanates | 1 | 1 | — | — | — |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 37 | 37 | — | — | 4,714 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 11 | 11 | — | — | 150 | |
| Diisocyanates | 7 | 7 | — | — | 380 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diisocyanates | 6 | 6 | — | — | 110 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 71 | 71 | — | — | 8,514 | |
| Diisocyanates | 6 | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 6 | 6 | — | — | 300 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 68 | 68 | — | — | 10,124 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 5 | 5 | — | — | 400 | |
| Diisocyanates | 5 | 5 | — | — | — |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diisocyanates | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 8 | 8 | — | — | 13,289 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 8 | 8 | — | — | 949 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 10 | 10 | — | — | 1,266 | |
| Toluene | 5 | 5 | — | — | 8,861 | |
| Diisocyanates | 1 | 1 | — | — | 1 |
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 | — | — | — | 8,305 |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | 5,975 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
CHEMICAL SOLVENTS INC
CLEVELAND, OH
|
Toluene | — | — | — | 8,305 |
|
ROSS INCINERATION SERVICES INC
GRAFTON, OH
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | 5,975 |
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 | Aug 20, 2013 | Nov 12, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 20, 2013 | Nov 12, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Aug 20, 2013 | Nov 12, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Aug 20, 2013 | Nov 12, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 5, 2002 | May 22, 2002 | 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.