Hexion Specialty Chemicals, Inc. engages in the manufacture and marketing of thermosetting resins worldwide. Its Epoxy and Phenolic Resins segment supplies epoxy resins for use in the automotive, aerospace, and electronics industries; various complementary specialty products, such as curing agents and reactive diluents; composite resins, such as composite epoxy resins, reinforced unsaturated polyester resins (UPR) and vinyl ester resins, and non-reinforced UPR and vinyl ester resins that are used in various applications ranging from airframes and windmill blades to sports equipment; and a range of phenolic, polyester, and epoxy molding compounds that are used to manufacture components requiring heat stability, electrical insulation, fire resistance, and durability. This segment also offer phenolic specialty resins, which are used in applications, such as automotive brake pads, engine filters, aircraft components, and electrical laminates; epoxy coating resins for various coating applications; and versatic acids and derivatives. The company’s Formaldehyde and Forest Product Resins segment produces formaldehyde-based resins and formaldehydes for use in various applications in the construction, remodeling, and furniture industries. Its Coatings and Inks segment supplies liquid and powder custom polyester resins for use in industrial coatings; powder polyesters; alkyd resins for manufacturing professional grade paints and coatings; solvent and water-based acrylic resins; and ink resins and associated products. The company’s Performance Products segment produces phenolic encapsulated sand and ceramic substrates that are used in oil and gas well stimulation services and foundry applications; and phenolic resin systems and ancillary products used to produce finished metal castings. The company was founded in 1857 and is headquartered in Columbus, Ohio. Hexion Specialty Chemicals, Inc. is a subsidiary of Hexion LLC.