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Nouryon MCA 70% sol. in water

Nouryon MCA 70% sol. in water is a monochloroacetic acid solution is a clear colorless liquid with acidic pungent odor. It is used as an essential raw material for a variety of products, such as carboxymethyl cellulose, adhesives, pharmaceuticals and crop protection chemicals.

Chemical Name: Chloroacetic Acid

CAS Number: 79-11-8

Synonyms: 2-chloro-acetic acid, 2-chloro-ethanoic acid, 2-chloroacetic acid, 2-chloroethanoic acid, alpha-Chloro-Acetic Acid, Monochloroacetic Acid, Monochloroethanoic Acid

Technical Data Sheet

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family
Chemical Name
Base Chemicals Functions
CAS No.
79-11-8
EC No.
201-178-4
Technologies
Product Families
Chemical Structure

Nouryon MCA 70% sol. in water Chemical Structure

Applications & Uses

Markets
Applications
Base Chemicals End Uses
Applications

Main uses include production of: MCA esters, carboxymethyl cellulose, carboxymethyl starch, thioglycolic acid, crop protection chemicals (MCPA, 2,4-D, dimethoate, glyphosate), cyanoacetic acid (incl. esters), barbiturates, malonic acid (incl. esters and derivates), vitamins, sequestering agents (EDTA), glycine, dyes (indigo and derivates), chloroacetylchloride (CAC), surfactants

Properties

Physical Form
Appearance
Clear and free of suspended matter
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Concentration0.7%-
Molecular Weight94.5--
Nutritional Information (per 100 gm)
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Iron Contentmax. 5mg/kg-
Characteristics
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Density1.29g/cm³-
Specifications
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Acetic Acidmax. 0.2%w/w-
Dichloroacetic Acidmax. 0.2%w/w-
Total Acid (as monochloroacetic acid)69.0 - 71.0%w/w-

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type
Regional Availability
  • North America
Packaging and Transport
MCA, 70% solution in water, is in general only transported in bulk. Because of the restricted temperature limits, insulated and/or temperature controlled containers are used. Transport can take place both by road and rail.