May 2, 2017   SOURCE: BusinessWire

Celanese Announces Ethyl Acetate Price Increases

Celanese Corporation (NYSE: CE), a global technology and specialty materials company, will increase list and off-list selling prices for ethyl acetate. The price increases below will be effective immediately, or as contracts otherwise allow:

Product    

USA/Canada
USD/lb

   

Mexico
USD/MT

   

South America
USD/MT

   

Europe
EUR/MT

   

Middle East and Africa
USD/MT

Ethyl Acetate     $0.050     $110     $110     -     -
                   

As a result of the above and the price increase announced by Celanese on April 12, 2017, the listing and off-listing selling price for ethyl acetate will, as of May 1, 2017 (or as contracts otherwise allow), increase by $0.08 USD/lb in the USA/Canada and $175 USD/MT in Mexico and South America.

About Celanese

Celanese Corporation is a global technology leader in the production of differentiated chemistry solutions and specialty materials used in most major industries and consumer applications. Our two complementary business cores, Acetyl Chain and Materials Solutions, use the full breadth of Celanese's global chemistry, technology and business expertise to create value for our customers and the corporation. As we partner with our customers to solve their most critical business needs, we strive to make a positive impact on our communities and the world through The Celanese Foundation. Based in Dallas, Celanese employs approximately 7,300 employees worldwide and had 2016 net sales of $5.4 billion. For more information about Celanese Corporation and its product offerings, visit www.celanese.com or our blog at www.celaneseblog.com.

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