NewsFlashUS chlor-alkali producers declare FM

05 September 2008 21:20  [Source: ICIS news]

HOUSTON (ICIS news)--Three major US caustic soda producers with production facilities in Louisiana have declared force majeure (FM) in the wake of Hurricane Gustav, sources said on Friday.

Occidental Chemical and Georgia Gulf declared FM on caustic soda this week after the storm disrupted production, company sources said. Spokesmen for the companies did not immediately return phone calls.

PPG Industries also declared FM on caustic soda and chlorine, spokesperson Jeremy Neuhart said.

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