Westlake Declares Force Majeure on Pels Caustic Soda Beads-May 19, 2025
On May 19, 2025, Westlake Corporation declared a system-wide force majeure event for its Pels® caustic soda beads. This decision stems from a recent accident at its Natrium chlor-alkali facility, which resulted in a government-imposed delay in plant operations. The Pels unit depends on premium grade diaphragm (DH) caustic soda feedstock from this facility, leading to a disruption in supply.
Details of the Force Majeure Event