DALLAS, March 30, 2010 -- 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 VAE (vinyl acetate ethylene copolymer) emulsions sold in Asia, effective April 6, 2010, or as contracts allow. All VAE emulsions will increase US$80 per ton. This increase affects all applications including, but not limited to, adhesives, paints 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 $5.1 billion in 2009, with approximately 73% 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 7,400 employees worldwide. For more information on Celanese Corporation, please visit the company's website at www.celanese.com.