Momentive Specialty Chemicals
| Industry | Chemical |
|---|---|
| Predecessor | Momentive Specialty Chemicals, Borden Chemical |
| Parent | Hexion LLC |
| Website |
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Hexion Inc., previously Momentive Specialty Chemicals Inc., is a chemical company based in Columbus, Ohio. Hexion Inc. is an operating company of direct parent Hexion LLC and ultimate parent Hexion Holdings LLC.
Hexion makes thermoset resins used in the construction, transportation, electronics and automotive industries. Products include acrylic monomers, amino resins, epoxy resins, phenolic resins, polyester resins, versatic acid and derivatives.
Corporate structure
Hexion was formed in 2005 through the merger of Borden Chemicals, Resolution Performance Products, and Resolution Specialty Materials, and the acquisition of Bakelite AG.
Momentive Performance Materials Holdings LLC was formed in October 2010 through the combination of the parent holding companies of Momentive Performance Materials Inc. and Hexion Specialty Chemicals Inc.
Hexion is controlled by investment funds affiliated with Apollo Global Management, LLC.