Hexion to Serve as Presenting Sponsor of PurpleStride Columbus

Hexion Inc. (“Hexion” or the “Company”) is serving as the Presenting Sponsor of the upcoming PurpleStride Columbus (www.purplestride.org/columbus), supporting the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) and the walk to end pancreatic cancer, on September 29 at McFerson Commons.

Pancreatic cancer is the nation’s toughest cancer with a five-year survival rate of just 9 percent. Hexion associates and their families have united to create Team Hexion with a goal to raise $5,000 to support PanCAN’s urgent mission to save lives and double pancreatic cancer survival.

“As the Presenting Sponsor, Hexion is pleased to partner with the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network in support of its groundbreaking research to end pancreatic cancer,” said Craig A. Rogerson, Chairman, President and CEO. “Supporting important causes in the communities where our associates live and work is also a core value of Hexion.”

Join Team Hexion at the start line or donate today by visiting www.purplestride.org/columbus. To learn more about the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network and how you can make a difference, visit pancan.org.

About the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN)

The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) is dedicated to fighting the world’s toughest cancer. In our urgent mission to save lives, we attack pancreatic cancer on all fronts: research, clinical initiatives, patient services and advocacy. Our effort is amplified by a nationwide network of grassroots support. We are determined to improve patient outcomes today and to double pancreatic cancer survival.

About Hexion

Based in Columbus, Ohio, Hexion Inc. is a global leader in thermoset resins. Hexion Inc. serves the global adhesive, coatings, composites 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. Additional information about Hexion Inc. and its products is available at www.hexion.com.