TerraTech Chemicals (I) Pvt Ltd is one of the India’s key player in MCA, which is produced @ Ahmedabad, India, follows international manufacturing standards and is well equipped with the latest scientific instruments for quality control and assurance.

TerraTech Chemicals (I) Pvt Ltd is recognized as a reliable MCA producer with the required focus on safety and superior logistics.

MCA crystals are hygroscopic crystalline substance with a characteristic pungent odour and classified as Hazardous,Toxic and Corrosive.

SPECIFICATION OF  MONOCHLORO ACETIC ACID (MCA)

1	PRODUCT	MONO CHLORO ACETIC ACID
2	Molecular Formula	C2H3ClO2
3	Molecular Weight	94.50
4	CAS Reg No	79-11-8
5	Appearance	A White Crystals with pungent smell
6	Solubility	Soluble in water
7	Specifications	Assay                           : Min. 99.0% w/w by HPC/Titration Dichloro Acetic Acid  : 200ppm to 5000ppm w/w By HPLC Moisture                      : Max 0.50% w/w By Karl Fischer
8	UN No	1751
9	IMCO Class	6.1(8)
10	Uses	Intermediate of carboxymethylcellulose and -starch as thickening agent for detergents, oil drilling, paper, food and pharma applications; Production of agrochemicals like herbicides (e.g. 2,4-D and MCPA) or insecticides e.g. (dimethoates); Raw material for betaine production (personal care); Manufacturing of thioglycolic acid for UV-light stabilizers in PVC and thioglycolic acid ester as additives in cosmetics; Further applications: vitamins, synthetic caffeine, malonates, glycine.
11	Packing	25/50 Kg HDPE Bags with Liner, 25 Kg Paper Bag with Liner, 1050/1100 Kg FIBC Jumbo Bags
12	Storage	Store in a cool, dark dry and well-ventilated place
13	Precaution	Use all PPE and Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
14	Note	The information given in this Data Sheet is based on the present state of our knowledge. Any conclusions and recommendations made are without liability on our part. Buyers and Users should make their own assessment of our product under their own conditions and for their own requirements.

APPLICATIONS

MCA and SMCA is used directly or indirectly as an important intermediate to produce

End Products	Uses
Carboxy Methyl Cellulose (CMC) Polyanionic Cellulose (PAC)	Thickening agent for food, oil, mining, personal care products, detergents, adhesives
2,4-D (phenoxyacetic), Dimethoate, Glyphosate, 2-Methyl-4-Chlorophenoxy-acetic acid (MCPA)	Crop protection Chemicals
Thioglycolates	Thermo Stabilizers for PVC, Hair care and other cosmetics
Carboxymethyl Starch, Cynoacetic acid (incl, Esters) Malonates	Adhesives
Betaines, Imidazolines, Ethercarboxlic acids, EDTA	Surfactants, Sequestering agents
Chloro acetyl chloride (CAC), Glycine, Phenoxyacetic acid	Pharmaceuticals
Cynoacetic acid (Caffeine)	Food Products