EPA v. Borealis Compounds Inc.

Case summary

Respondent failed to submit a significant new use notice (SNUN) for a chemical substance (chem id claimed as CBI by respondent) prior to engaging in a significant new use published at 40 CFR 721. Respondent failed to supply potentially exposed workers with appropriate respiratory protection or the required hazard communication/training. Respondent also failed to report 12 chemical substances for the 2020 Chemical Data Reporting (CDR). The final penalty assessed was $450,000.

Defendants (1)

• Borealis Compounds Inc.Named in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (4)

• BOREALIS COMPOUNDS INC.

  176 THOMAS RD, PORT MURRAY, NJ, 07865

  Registry ID: 110001538097

• BOREALIS COMPOUNDS INC.

  176 THOMAS RD, PORT MURRAY, NJ, 07865

  Registry ID: 110001538097

• BOREALIS COMPOUNDS INC.

  176 THOMAS RD, PORT MURRAY, NJ, 07865

  Registry ID: 110001538097

• BOREALIS COMPOUNDS INC.

  176 THOMAS RD, PORT MURRAY, NJ, 07865

  Registry ID: 110001538097

Statutes cited

• TSCA 8A — Failure To Comply With Preliminary Assessment Inf. Reporting & Chemical Specific Recordkeeping Rules
• TSCA 5A/5B — Failure To Comply With Significant New Use Rules and Pre-manufacture Notice

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Borealis Compounds Inc.entered 2024-12-20

  Primary law: TSCA

  Federal penalty: $450,000

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2024-12-20Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2024-12-20Final Order Issued
• 2024-12-20Enforcement Action Closed
• 2025-01-02Enforcement Action Data Entered