Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2019	Mar. 31, 2018
Net loss	$ (52)	$ (13)
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustments	0	14
Other comprehensive income	0	14
Comprehensive (loss) income	(52)	1
Comprehensive loss attributable to Hexion Inc.	$ (52)	$ 1