Monochloroacetic Acid (MCA)

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Monochloroacetic acid (MCA) and the sodium salt of monochloroacetic acid (SMCA) are essential raw materials used in the manufacture of carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC), agrochemicals, surfactants, and other functional chemical building blocks that are essential to building and construction, crop protection, food additives, personal care products, cleaning goods, pharmaceuticals, and more.

Producing MCA for more than 50 years, we are one of the world’s largest manufacturers.  We support your growth with sites in Europe, Asia Pacific, and North America and a product range that includes:
• Monochloroacetic acid (MCA)
• Sodium salt of monochloroacetic acid (SMCA)
• Green monochloroacetic acid (MCA)

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Green MCA

Our dedication to sustainability drives us to continuously revise our value chain to see how we can do more with less and help our customers improve their own production processes.

We are the first in the industry to produce Green MCA. Derived from sustainably sourced raw materials*, this product can help you achieve a significant reduction in product carbon footprint while providing the same quality and performance as standard MCA.

ISCC PLUS certifications have been awarded for multiple sites currently producing Green MCA: Delfzijl, Netherlands, and LeMoyne, US.

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MCA (liquid or flakes), SMCA (granules or powder), Green MCA, and their derivatives are available in a range of pack sizes and quantities from our global production network. Contact us via the form below for guidance.  

MCA is used to manufacture agrochemicals, surfactants, CMC, and more.

Learn more about our green chemistries

Nouryon first to obtain ISCC PLUS certification for green monochloroacetic acid (MCA)

14 Dec 2023 - News

ISCC PLUS certification for green ethylene oxide, ethanolamines, and ethylene amines, enabling the production of more sustainable surfactants

4 Jun 2024 - News

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Monochloroacetic acid

MCA 80% sol. in water

Monochloroacetic acid for use as an essential raw material for a variety of products, such as carboxymethyl cellulose, adhesives, pharmaceuticals and crop protection chemicals.

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Monochloroacetic acid

MCA flakes

These monochloroacetic acid flakes are a white crystalline substance with a characteristic odor. It is used as an essential raw material for a variety of products, such as carboxymethyl cellulose, adhesives, pharmaceuticals and crop protection chemicals.

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SMCA granules

This monochloroacetic acid solid are supplied as white granules. It is used as an essential raw material for a variety of products, such as carboxymethyl cellulose, adhesives, pharmaceuticals and crop protection chemicals.

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Monochloroacetic acid

SMCA powder

Monochloroacetic acid for use as an essential raw material for a variety of products, such as carboxymethyl cellulose, adhesives, pharmaceuticals and crop protection chemicals.

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Leading technology delivering quality and reliability

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