Hexion Specialty Chemicals
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Hexion Specialty Chemicals, Inc. is now Momentive Specialty Chemicals Inc. an operating company of Momentive Performance Materials Holdings LLC,“the new Momentive.”
Momentive Specialty Chemicals Inc. is a global leader in thermoset resins used by a wide range of industries including construction, transportation, electronics, automotive and others. Products include acrylic monomer
Monomer
A monomer is an atom or a small molecule that may bind chemically to other monomers to form a polymer; the term "monomeric protein" may also be used to describe one of the proteins making up a multiprotein complex...
s, amino resin
Resin
Resin in the most specific use of the term is a hydrocarbon secretion of many plants, particularly coniferous trees. Resins are valued for their chemical properties and associated uses, such as the production of varnishes, adhesives, and food glazing agents; as an important source of raw materials...
s, epoxy resins, phenolic resins, polyester resins, versatic acid and derviatives. Momentive Specialty Chemicals serves the global wood and industrial markets through a broad range of thermoset technologies, specialty products and technical support for customers in a diverse range of applications and industries.
Hexion was formed in 2005 through the merger of Borden Chemicals, Resolution Performance Products, and Resolution Specialty Materials, and the acquisition of Bakelite AG.
"The New Momentive"
Momentive Performance Materials Holdings LLC was formed in October 2010 through the combination of the parent holding companies of Momentive Performance Materials
Momentive Performance Materials
Momentive Performance Materials Inc manufactures silicone, silicone based derivatives, quartz, ceramics and other specialty materials for diverse industrial applications. In 2009, the company had sales close to $2 billion, of which more than 90% were in silicones and derivatives segment. As of...
Inc. and Hexion Specialty Chemicals Inc.
The new Momentive is a global leader in specialty chemicals and materials, with a broad range of advanced specialty products that help industrial and consumer companies support and improve everyday life. Momentive uses its technology portfolio to deliver tailored solutions to meet the diverse needs of customers around the world.
Momentive Performance Materials Holdings LLC is the ultimate parent company of Momentive Performance Materials and Momentive Specialty Chemicals Inc. and is controlled by investment funds affiliated with Apollo Global Management, LLC.