Nouryon has announced that it is now certified to the International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC PLUS) standard for the production of green monochloroacetic acid (MCA) at its site in Delfzijl, the Netherlands. The company is a leading global supplier of MCA and the first and only producer of green MCA sourced from sustainably sourced raw materials*.
“We are pleased to be the first supplier to offer green MCA as a building block for our customers that contributes to their sustainability goals,” said Joppe Smit, Senior Vice President of Natural Resources and Intermediates at Nouryon. “This announcement highlights our efforts to deliver solutions that contribute to a more sustainable future.”
MCA is used in the production of carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC), agrochemicals, surfactants and other functional chemical building blocks essential for the building and construction industries, crop protection, food additives, personal care products, cleaning products and pharmaceuticals. Nouryon's green MCA is a sustainable alternative that offers a significant reduction in the product's carbon footprint while delivering the same quality and performance.
As a manufacturer of specialty chemicals, Nouryon works to ensure its products meet or exceed industry standards for sustainability without sacrificing performance. Learn more about the company's overall strategy to reduce Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions and water use intensity, and other sustainability goals.
Nouryon supports the needs of customers around the world through several regional locations, including the Netherlands, India, China, Japan and the United States.
*Using a mass balance approach as defined by the ISCC standard.
Source: Nouryon.com
