Momentive Specialty Chemicals, Inc.
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Momentive Specialty Chemicals, Inc. Company Profile

Momentive Specialty Chemicals (formerly Hexion Specialty Chemicals) is the world's largest thermosetting resins (or thermosets) maker, ahead of competitor Georgia-Pacific. Thermosets add a desired quality (heat resistance, gloss, adhesion, etc.) to a number of different paints, coatings, and adhesives. They include an array of resins: phenolic, epoxy, polyester, acrylic, and urethane. The company also is a leading producer of adhesive and structural resins and coatings. It serves several markets, including paints, consumer products, and automotive coatings. It was created after Hexion merged with Momentive Performance Materials in 2010. Both companies are owned by Momentive Performance Materials Holdings.