Celanese hikes vinyl acetate-based emulsions price in Asia

Celanese Corporation, a global technology and specialty materials company, has announced plans to increase the price of vinyl acetate-based emulsions sold in Asia. The company will increase the prices of polyvinyl acetate (PVAc) homopolymer and vinyl acetate ethylene (VAE) emulsions by RMB 300 per MT in China and $45 per MT in the rest of Asia effective January 13, 2014, or as contracts allow.
 
This price increase affects all applications including, but not limited to, adhesives, paints and coatings, building and construction, waterproofing, glass fibre, carpet, and textiles.