Hexion Specialty Chemicals Announces Second Quarter 2010 Earnings Conference Call

COLUMBUS, Ohio – (August 9, 2010) – Hexion Specialty Chemicals, Inc. will host a teleconference to discuss Second Quarter 2010 results on Friday, August 13, 2010, at 10 a.m. Eastern Time.  The Company will issue a press release announcing its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2010 prior to the opening of the market on Friday, August 13, 2010. <?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" />

Interested parties are asked to dial-in approximately 10 minutes before the call begins at the following numbers:

U.S. Participants: 866-730-5765

International Participants: 857-350-1589

Participant Passcode: 67280182

Live Internet access to the call and presentation materials will be available through the Investor Relations section of the Company’s website: www.hexion.com. 

A replay of the call will be available for three weeks beginning at 1 p.m. Eastern Time on August 13, 2010. The playback can be accessed by dialing 888-286-8010 (U.S.) and 617-801-6888 (International). The passcode is 36217525. A replay also will be available through the Investor Relations Section of the Company’s website.

About Hexion Specialty Chemicals

Based in Columbus, Ohio, Hexion 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 Specialty Chemicals is owned by an affiliate of Apollo Management, L.P. Additional information is available at www.hexion.com.