Chlorinating acetic acid produces monochloroacetic acid (C2H3ClO2), a colorless crystalline compound. It's usually stored in the form of flakes or aqueous solutions to make transportation easier. Because it is soluble in water and organic solvents, it is widely used as a herbicide, preservative, and bacteriostat. It is also used as a precursor in the production of carboxymethylcellulose (CMC), phenoxy acetic acid, and thioglycolic acid, among other chemicals (TGA).
CMC is also preferred over synthetic and natural glues, which is expected to increase demand and, as a result, MCAA consumption for CMC production. Surfactants are MCA's fastest-growing application, thanks to their growing use in detergents, wetting agents, emulsifiers, foaming agents, and dispersants, all of which are found in a wide range of personal care products.
The growth of the personal care industry, which drives demand for surfactants, is fueled by rising disposable income and a higher standard of living in emerging economies. CMC is the most common application of MCA due to its use in various end-use industries such as oil and gas, construction, textile, paints and coatings, food and beverage, and others.
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