Monochloroacetic acid (MCA)

Also known as chloroacetic acid, monochloroacetic acid, MCAA, and Monochloressigsäure.

Monochloroacetic acid (MCA) projects

chemXplore tracks 3 projects producing monochloroacetic acid (MCA), of which one is active.

1 Under Construction

1 expansion.

Owners and developers: PCC MCAA Sp. z o.o. (1), PCC Rokita SA (1), PCC SE (1)

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Latest news on monochloroacetic acid (MCA)

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.

6 February 2012
AkzoNobel Expands Global MCA Capacity

AkzoNobel boosts MCA production at Delfzijl and Taixing plants to over 100,000 MT/year each, enhancing competitiveness and sustainability in key markets like agrochemicals and surfactants.

26 September 2006
Akzo Nobel Opens Major Chemical Plants in the Netherlands

The new plants in Delfzijl mark the end of regular Dutch chlorine transports and highlight a successful public/private partnership, with significant government support and advanced membrane cell technology.

20 September 2004
Construction Starts on Akzo Nobel Plants in Delfzijl

The new chlorine and MCA plants in Delfzijl will use advanced membrane cell technology, saving 5% energy. The project, delayed by EU consent, aims to end chlorine transports in the Netherlands by mid-2006.

Monochloroacetic acid (MCA) plants by country

chemXplore tracks 3 plants producing monochloroacetic acid (MCA) in 3 countries.

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Monochloroacetic acid (MCA) producers

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