Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2017	Jun. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2017
Net loss	$ (21)	$ (34)	$ (34)	$ (76)
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustments	(16)	9	(2)	15
Other comprehensive (loss) income	(16)	9	(2)	15
Comprehensive loss	(37)	(25)	(36)	(61)
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest	1	0	1	0
Comprehensive loss attributable to Hexion Inc.	$ (38)	$ (25)	$ (37)	$ (61)