German chlor-alkali producer Vestolit's chlorine production issues have impacted intermediates ethylene dichloride and vinyl chloride monomer, a company source said Friday.
Vestolit declared allocation on caustic soda on December 19.
The allocation followed a technical failure at the company's chlorine electrolysis unit in Marl, Germany.
According to the company, the technical failure has substantially curtailed chlorine and caustic soda production and may lead to caustic soda delivery restrictions.
The technical issues have also impacted VCM and EDC, with the company having to look to external supply sources, according to the company source.
The company was not available for comment.
