Frequently Asked Questions - General

Celanese Corporation

Where can I find public information about Celanese Ltd?
Celanese is a public traded international corporation. Acetyl Intermediates specializes in the manufacturing of bulk chemicals, like acetic acid. Public information about the company’s size, locations, and financial information may be found here. A pdf version of our 2009 Overview may be found here.

Who should I contact for more information?
Please visit our website at http://www.celanese.com for more information at any time. For specific inquiries or assistance, feel free to contact us directly. If you are already a Celanese customer, please contact your sales representative. If you are a potential customer, please find an appropriate contact here.

Technical & Manufacturing Related

Where can I find Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)?
MSDS’ are published for each grade of acetic acid Celanese manufactures and sells. A database of acetic acid MSDS’ may be found here.

What test methods are used to evaluate product conformity?
Many of the Celanese test methods are proprietary information and are available only upon request. Please contact your sales representative for more information regarding test methods.

Where can I find more information about your terminals?
Information about terminals may be found here.

Quality Management System Related

Is Celanese ISO 9001 certified?
Celanese is committed to quality product for its customers. Celanese is ISO 9001 certified by site location. The ISO 9000 Quality Management System is a key part of our ability to understand, understand, and meet the needs of our customers. Our program includes a global Quality Policy, a Quality Manual, a formal complaint process, continuous improvement initiatives, and product traceability among many other key elements. ISO certificates may be found here.

Can we visit your sites and/or audit your facilities?
Visits to Celanese locations are sometimes allowed in special cases. Please contact your sales representative if you wish to inquire about plant tours or audits of our facilities.

Environmental, Health & Safety Related

Do you have a certified EHSA program such as ISO 14001 or OSHA 18000?
Celanese is an industry leader in EHSA performance. Celanese locations in Europe and Mexico maintain ISO 14001 certifications which may be found here. Sites are members of the Responsible Care program, recognized for its high standards and commitment to safety and the environment. For more information about our EHSA programs and commitment to the safety of our employees, contractors, and the environment, please visit our EHS website here.

Are you a member of Responsible Care?
Yes. Celanese is a leader in the Responsible Care program, an initiative sponsored in the United States by the ACC, in Europe by the CEFIC, in China by the IECSC and in other countries through their respective organizations. This program is required by those seeking membership in the ACC. For more information regarding Responsible Care, please visit the ACC page dedicated to this program here. At the website, you will find a link to a list of ACC member companies, which includes Celanese.

Where can I find your safety performance statistics for the last 12 months (OIR, LTIR)?
Celanese is proud of its safety performance and programs. Statistics may be found on our EHS website, here.

Do you comply with California’s Prop 65?
To the best of our knowledge, acetic acid produced at Celanese is not a Prop 65 listed compound and does not contain any chemicals which would require a Prop 65 statement. For an official statement regarding our compliance with this initiative for acetic acid, click here.

Do you comply with the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)?
Celanese complies with all relevant state, local, and federal regulations, including the TSCA. For a statement regarding our compliance to this regulation, click here.

Are your products registered under REACH (“Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals”) legislation?
Celanese is aware of the obligations imposed by the European Union legislation REACh on EU manufacturers and importers as well as on downstream users. We are obliged to comply with the requirements of the REACH legislation relating to our European manufacturing facilities, our own imports as well as our obligations as a downstream user in the European chemical industry. Should you require additional information, please contact Celanese at REACH@celanese.com.


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