Celanese Chemicals will increase off-list selling prices on the following Acetyl products effective Jan. 1, 2008, or as contracts allow.
| Product | U.S.A. and Canada USD/lb | Mexico, Central and South America USD/MT | Europe Euro/MT | Asia USD/MT | ||||
| Acetic Acid (all grades) | $0.04 | $80 | € 80 | $80 | ||||
| Acetic Anhydride | $0.05 | $110 | € 110 | $110 | ||||
| Vinyl Acetate Monomer | $0.05 | $100 | € 100 | $100 | ||||
| Ethyl Acetate | $0.04 | $80 | € 60 | $80 | ||||
| n-Butyl Acetate | - | - | € 80 | $110 | ||||
| Amines | $0.10 | $220 | - | - | ||||
Paraformaldehyde (a) | $0.12 | $260 | € 180 | $260 | ||||
| Formaldehyde 37% | $0.07 | $160 | - | - | ||||
| Choline Chloride | $0.06 | $130 | - | - | ||||
| MIBC | $0.03 | $66 | € 44 | $66 | ||||
| MIBK | $0.03 | $66 | € 44 | $66 | ||||
| MEK | $0.05 | $100 | - | $100 | ||||
| Celtone | $0.07 | $150 | - | - |
(a) Increases are additive to the global increases announced for Nov. 1, 2007.
About Celanese
As a global leader in the chemicals industry, Celanese Corporation (NYSE:CE) 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 $6.7 billion in 2006, with approximately 60% 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 8,900 employees worldwide. For more information on Celanese Corporation, please visit the company's website at www.celanese.com.
Contacts:
Jeremy Neuhart, 972-443-3750
Jeremy.Neuhart@Celanese.com
