Document and Entity Information
Document and Entity Information | Feb. 18, 2022 |
Document And Entity Information [Line Items] | |
Entity Registrant Name | WESTLAKE CORP |
Amendment Flag | false |
Entity Central Index Key | 0001262823 |
Current Fiscal Year End Date | --12-31 |
Document Type | 8-K |
Document Period End Date | Feb. 18, 2022 |
Entity Incorporation State Country Code | DE |
Entity File Number | 001-32260 |
Entity Tax Identification Number | 76-0346924 |
Entity Address, Address Line One | 2801 Post Oak Boulevard |
Entity Address, Address Line Two | Suite 600 |
Entity Address, City or Town | Houston |
Entity Address, State or Province | TX |
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 77056 |
City Area Code | (713) |
Local Phone Number | 960-9111 |
Entity Information, Former Legal or Registered Name | Westlake Chemical Corporation |
Written Communications | false |
Soliciting Material | false |
Pre Commencement Tender Offer | false |
Pre Commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
Common Stock [Member] | |
Document And Entity Information [Line Items] | |
Security 12b Title | Common Stock, $0.01 par value |
Trading Symbol | WLK |
Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
Senior Notes [Member] | |
Document And Entity Information [Line Items] | |
Security 12b Title | 1.625% Senior Notes due 2029 |
Trading Symbol | WLK29 |
Security Exchange Name | NYSE |