Hexion Wins ACC Responsible Care® Awards in Four Categories

May 15, 2018

COLUMBUS, Ohio–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Four Hexion Inc. (ÔÇ£HexionÔÇØ or the ÔÇ£CompanyÔÇØ) programs and 18 sites were
recently named Responsible Care® award winners and
honored for excellence in environmental, health, safety and security
performance by the American Chemical Council (ACC).

ÔÇ£This is a great honor and a testament to HexionÔÇÖs commitment to
sustainability and safety as a core value,ÔÇØ said Craig Rogerson,
Chairman, President and CEO, Hexion. ÔÇ£As an organization, we are
enthusiastic supporters of Responsible Care and are committed to best
practices related to sustainability and safety in the U.S. and at our
facilities around the globe.ÔÇØ

The ACC honored the following Hexion sites and programs at the 2018
Responsible Care Conference & Expo:

  • Product Safety Award: HexionÔÇÖs
    Waterborne Epoxy Resin Technology (EPI-REZÔäó Resins & EPIKUREÔäó Curing
    Agents) products were recognized for continuous improvement in
    chemical product safety. EPI-REZÔäó waterborne epoxy resins, when
    properly formulated, perform at levels consistent with solvent-borne
    technologies while reducing VOCs, which enhances worker safety.
    EPI-REZ epoxy resins are easily adjusted with water, making these
    systems highly adaptable. Water-based wetting agents, additives,
    co-solvents and coupling agents can be added easily to speed drying,
    enhance corrosion resistance, increase adhesion, and extend pot life.
  • Energy Efficiency: The
    CompanyÔÇÖs Springfield, Oregon, site was recognized for its energy
    efficiency improvements focused specifically on its formaldehyde
    production unit. Equipment upgrades and other operating improvements
    significantly reduced natural gas consumption and improved the siteÔÇÖs
    overall fuel efficiency.
  • Waste Minimization Reuse and Recycling:
    HexionÔÇÖs Morganton, North Carolina, facility significantly reduced
    non-hazardous waste volume generation and disposal from the site. A
    cross-functional team drove a 52% reduction in wastewater generation
    in 2017 compared to 2016. In addition, at the CompanyÔÇÖs Geismar,
    Louisiana, facility, modifications were made that included
    installation of a new pipeline, which eliminated the need for
    inter-plant product transfers by truck and served as a source of
    rainwater collection. In 2017, as result of this pipeline, captured
    rainwater utilization increased tenfold and fuel usage and truck
    emissions were significantly lowered.
  • Facility Safety Awards: ACC
    presented the Responsible Care Facility Safety Award to member
    companies with significant achievements in employee health and safety
    performance. In total, 18 of the CompanyÔÇÖs sites received this
    distinction:

    • Excellence: Acme, NC; Alexandria, LA; Diboll, TX; Hope, AR;
      La Grande, OR; Missoula, MT; Moreau, NY; Morganton, NC; and
      Lakeland, FL.
    • Honor: Fayetteville, NC; and Sheboygan, WI.
    • Achievement: Geismar, TX; Springfield, OR; Argo, IL; Deer
      Park, TX; Brady, TX; Shreveport, LA; and Louisville, KY.

This yearÔÇÖs conference also marks the 30th Anniversary of Responsible
Care in the United States. Since 1988, Responsible Care has helped ACC
member and Partner companies significantly enhance their performance and
improve the health and safety of their employees, the communities in
which they operate and the environment as a whole. In addition, many
sites within HexionÔÇÖs global manufacturing network have achieved
additional certifications, including ISO 9001 (Quality Management
System), ISO 14001 (Environmental Management System), and OHSAS 18001
(Health and Safety Management System).

About the Company

Based in Columbus, Ohio, Hexion Inc. is a global leader in thermoset
resins. Hexion Inc. 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 Inc. is controlled by investment funds affiliated
with Apollo Global Management, LLC. Additional information about Hexion
Inc. and its products is available at www.hexion.com.

Contacts

Hexion Inc.
John Kompa, 614-225-2223
[email protected]