DALLAS, August 25, 2009--Celanese Corporation (NYSE: CE), a leading, global chemical
company, and global leader in emulsion polymers, announced today that it will increase the price of
all acrylic-based emulsions in North America effective September 15, 2009, or as contracts allow.
Pure acrylic emulsions will increase by $0.06 per wet lb. and vinyl-acrylic
emulsions by $0.02 per wet lb. This increase affects all applications including, but not limited to,
adhesives, paint & coatings, paper, nonwovens and textiles.
Customers
should contact their Celanese sales representative for more details.
About
Celanese
As a global leader in the chemicals industry,
Celanese Corporation makes products essential to everyday living. Our products, found in consumer and
industrial applications, are manufactured in North America, Europe and Asia. Net sales totaled $6.8
billion in 2008, with approximately 65% generated outside of North America. Known for operational excellence
and execution of its business strategies, Celanese delivers value to customers around the globe with
innovations and best-in-class technologies. Based in Dallas, Texas, the company employs approximately
8,000 employees worldwide. For more information on Celanese Corporation, please visit the company's
website at www.celanese.com.
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