Sep. 11, 2009 (Business Wire) -- 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 emulsions sold to Europe, North Africa and the Middle East by between €50 and €80 per ton effective Oct. 1, 2009, or as contracts allow.

This price increase includes all acrylic and vinyl-based emulsions and affects applications including, but not limited to, adhesives, paint and 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.