Monochloroacetic Acid (MCA)
Monochloroacetic acid (MCA) appears as colorless or white hygroscopic crystals (above 19°C – liquid) but it can also be available commercially in a water solution. It has a penetrating, burning odor. It is easily soluble in water, soluble in alcohol, methanol, acetone, carbon, disulphide, benzene, chloroform, ether.
Data Sheet
Properties | Value |
MCA | min 99.5% w/w |
DCA | max 0.5% w/w |
Fe | Max 5 ppm |
Free Acetic Acid | Max 0.1% w/w |
Application
- Cosmetics industry;
- Production of Carboxymethyl Cellulose;
- Production of betaines as amphoteric detergent in shampoos
- Production of plastics
- Production of pharmaceuticals
- Production of flavors
Packaging
25-kg two-layer polyethylene bags
Transportation
- Rail
- Land
- Sea