Momentive at JEC-show: to Uveil EPIKURE 05500 Fast-cure Epoxy Systems and much more

COLUMBUS, Ohio -- A broader range of composite products for automotive Class-A production, high volume composite part production with low two-minute cycle times and products that deliver measurable efficiencies are all being showcased at the JEC show, March 12-14, in Paris by Momentive Specialty Chemicals Inc. ("Momentive Specialty Chemicals" or the "Company"). Located at Hall 1, booth G45, Momentive Specialty Chemicals scientists and representatives will be available to discuss their latest technologies for the composite market.

Creating composite parts in two-minutes is no barrier for Momentives new EPIKOTE Binder 05475 and EPIKURE 05500 fast-cure epoxy systems. Developed for resin transfer molding (RTM) and liquid compression molding (LCM) these products enables mass production of automotive composite parts.

Momentive Specialty Chemicals is introducing the next generation of epoxy resin transfer molding (RTM) systems through its EPIKOTE binder 04695-1 and EPIKURE 05490A curing agent. These new products deliver a minimum level of cure shrinkage, which provides a smooth Class A finish.

Automobile manufacturers can now mass produce composite parts thanks to a new binder system introduced by Momentive Specialty Chemicals. The EPIKOTE Binder System 620 enables mass production of automotive composite in hot-melt preforming processes. EPIKOTE Binder System 620 is a one-component, cross-linkable powder binder that can be conveniently applied to carbon or glass fibers and fabrics as a powder using a hot-melt coating process line.

About the Company

Based in Columbus, Ohio, Momentive Specialty Chemicals Inc. (formerly known as Hexion Specialty Chemicals, Inc.) is the global leader in thermoset resins. Momentive Specialty Chemicals 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. Momentive Specialty Chemicals Inc. is an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Momentive Performance Materials Holdings LLC.

About Momentive

Momentive Performance Materials Holdings LLC ("Momentive") is the ultimate parent company of Momentive Performance Materials Inc. and Momentive Specialty Chemicals Inc. Momentive is a global leader in specialty chemicals and materials, with a broad range of advanced specialty products that help industrial and consumer companies support and improve everyday life. Its technology portfolio delivers tailored solutions to meet the diverse needs of its customers around the world. Momentive was formed in October 2010 through the combination of entities that indirectly owned Momentive Performance Materials Inc. and Hexion Specialty Chemicals, Inc. The capital structures and legal entity structures of both Momentive Performance Materials Inc. and Momentive Specialty Chemicals Inc. (formerly known as Hexion Specialty Chemicals, Inc.) and their respective subsidiaries and direct parent companies, remain separate. Momentive Performance Materials Inc. and Momentive Specialty Chemicals Inc. file separate financial and other reports with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Momentive is controlled by investment funds affiliated with Apollo Global Management, LLC.