Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017
Net loss	$ (18)	$ (70)	$ (52)	$ (146)
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustments	(6)	10	(8)	25
Other comprehensive (loss) income	(6)	10	(8)	25
Comprehensive loss	(24)	(60)	(60)	(121)
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest	0	0	1	0
Comprehensive loss attributable to Hexion Inc.	$ (24)	$ (60)	$ (61)	$ (121)