Momentive Specialty Chemicals, Inc.

Columbus, OH United States

 

Company Description

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 and adhesives. The company also is among the largest makers of formaldehyde and other forest product resins, epoxy resins, and raw materials for coatings and inks. It has three operating divisions, including Epoxy and Phenolic Resins, Formaldehyde and Forest Products Resins, and Coatings and Inks. Hexion merged with Momentive Performance Materials in 2010.  Both companies are controlled by Apollo Advisors LP.