Hexion Specialty Chemicals, Inc. Announces Third Quarter 2006 Earnings Conference Call

COLUMBUS, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hexion Specialty Chemicals, Inc. will host a teleconference to discuss its Third Quarter 2006 results on Thursday, November 16, at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time.

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

U.S. Participants: 800-299-6183

International Participants: 617-801-9713

Participant Passcode: 82391073

Live Internet access to the call will be available (audio only) through the Investors Section of the Company's website: www.hexion.com.

A replay of the call will be available for three weeks beginning at 2 p.m. Eastern Time, November 16, 2006. The playback can be accessed by dialing 888-286-8010 (U.S.) and 617-801-6888 (International). The passcode is 82192001. A replay and transcript will also be available on the Investors Section of the company's website: www.hexion.com.

About the Company

Based in Columbus, Ohio, Hexion Specialty Chemicals combines the former Borden Chemical, Bakelite, Resolution Performance Products and Resolution Specialty Materials companies into the global leader in thermoset resins. Hexion 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.

Contacts
Hexion Specialty Chemicals, Inc.
Director, Investor Relations
John Kompa, +1-614-225-2223 (Investors)
john.kompa@hexion.com
or
Vice President, Public Affairs
Peter F. Loscocco, +1-614-225-4127 (Media)
peter.loscocco@hexion.com