Monochloroacetic Acid (MCA)

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Monochloroacetic acid (MCA) and sodium monochloroacetate (SMCA) are essential raw materials used in the manufacture of carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC), agrochemicals, surfactants, and other functional chemical building blocks that are integral 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. Our product range includes:

  • Monochloroacetic acid (MCA)
  • Sodium monochloroacetate (SMCA)
  • Green MCA and SMCA

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Green MCA and SMCA

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're proud to be first in the industry to produce green MCA.

Derived from sustainably sourced raw materials*, our green MCA and SMCA can help you achieve a significant reduction in product carbon footprint while providing the same quality and performance as the standard product.

ISCC PLUS certifications1 have been awarded for multiple sites currently producing Green MCA and SMCA2: Delfzijl, Netherlands, Taixing, China, and LeMoyne, US.

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Grades and pack sizes
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 using the form below for guidance.  

1ISCC PLUS certification for sustainably sourced raw materials is determined using mass-balance approach as defined by the International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC) standard.

2SMCA is only produced in Delfzijl, Netherlands; MCA is produced in all locations listed.

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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 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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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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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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