Celanese Raises Prices For Acetic Acid In Asia

Chemicals company said it was raising prices on all grades of acetic acid for customers in Asia, effective immediately.

Oct 28th, 2008

NEW YORK (AP) -- Celanese Corp. said Tuesday it was raising prices on all grades of acetic acid for customers in Asia, effective immediately.

The Dallas-based chemicals company said prices would go up for list and off-list selling prices. The price hike would be immediate or as contracts allow it.

Celanese shares fell 29 cents, or 2.6 percent, to $11.08 in late morning trading Tuesday.

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