Monochloroacetic acid (MCA) news

All news on Monochloroacetic acid (MCA) (also known as Chloroacetic acid, MCAA, Monochloroacetic acid, Chloroethanoic acid, and Monochloressigsäure): plants, production capacities, investments and involved companies.

17 June 2026

PCC SE consolidates MCAA business into PCC Rokita SA

Share-swap would issue 4,251,619 new shares using a six‑month VWAP example (68.05 PLN), implying about €68m valuation; aims to centralise MCAA production and capture synergies.
2 February 2026

Nouryon Introduces 100% Biobased CMC for Laundry Detergents

FinnFix® PB MAX offers a biodegradable alternative to synthetic ingredients, reducing carbon footprint while maintaining cleaning performance in laundry detergents.
23 January 2025

European Commission finds Poland's €23m aid to PCC MCAA compliant with EU rules

Two measures — a €16m direct grant and up to €7m tax exemption — supported an ultra‑pure monochloroacetic acid plant in Brzeg Dolny; Commission found them compatible under regional aid rules.
7 August 2020

Nouryon to Boost MCA Production in Delfzijl

The expansion will increase MCA capacity by over 20% to meet market growth and internal demand, leveraging advanced technologies for efficiency and sustainability.
1 October 2018

CABB Group Invests in Gersthofen and Knapsack Expansion

Investing double-digit million euros, CABB aims to enhance production and storage capacities by 2019, boosting flexibility and reliability for global customers in specialty chemicals.
30 August 2018

PCC Expands MCAA Production Plant

The new plant in Poland will boost MCAA capacity to 100,000 metric tons annually, meeting high demand. The facility integrates with existing chlorine production, ensuring efficient supply and distribution.

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