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Celanese Acetate is the world's largest producer of cellulose acetate products.

The name "Celanese" (pronounced: "Sell-un-ease") is derived from a combination of "cellulose acetate" and the phrase "ease of care," referring to the easy wear of the material made from the product.

The original Celanese Corporation was founded by the Swiss Dreyfus brothers, Camille and Henri, who began their research in 1904 in Basel, Switzerland, They opened their first factory in 1910.

Celanese AG is a global leader in the chemical industry with more than 30 locations worldwide.

Celanese Acetate has manufacturing sites in the US, Canada, Belgium, Mexico and China.

Cellulose acetate (powder form) was invented in the 1850's by a French scientist named Franchimont.

During WWI Camille Dreyfus produced cellulose acetate to replace the highly flammable nitro-cellulose that was then used to coat airplane wings.

Acetate yarns were initially developed as an alternative to silk.

Acetate is made with cellulose which is a renewable resource. Cellulose acetate is compostable and breaks down into carbon dioxide and water.

Celanese Acetate produces acetate in many forms, including a particulate polymer form (most often called flake), continuous filament package yarns, beamed yarns and bands of tow.

Acetate is found in screwdriver handles, high-fashion fabrics, ink pen reservoirs, x-ray films and a host of other end uses.