- Expansion to be completed by end of 2020
- MCA is used in crop protection, home care, food, and pharmaceuticals
- Nouryon acquired J.M. Huber's CMC business
- Overall MCA capacity to increase by more than 20%
Expansion Plans
Nouryon plans to expand its monochloroacetic acid (MCA) production capacity in Delfzijl, the Netherlands, by the end of 2020. This expansion aims to meet market growth and Nouryon's increased MCA consumption following its acquisition of J.M. Huber's carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) business.
Technological Investments
The company is investing in technology and efficiency improvements to boost current MCA production. Additionally, a study has been initiated to free up more capacity for chlorine, the key raw material for MCA.
Market Demand
MCA is crucial for several high-growth sectors, including crop protection products in the Americas and pharmaceutical production in India and other emerging markets. The expansion in Delfzijl, along with a new joint venture plant in India, will increase Nouryon's overall MCA production capacity by more than 20%.
Technological Leadership
Nouryon is a global leader in MCA technology, utilizing advanced distillation for minimized steam consumption, nanofiltration for zero liquid discharge, and state-of-the-art hydrogenation technology for efficient and sustainable raw material conversion.
