Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2018
Net loss	$ (107)	$ (21)	$ (159)	$ (34)
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustments	(8)	(16)	(8)	(2)
Other comprehensive loss	(8)	(16)	(8)	(2)
Comprehensive loss	(115)	(37)	(167)	(36)
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
Comprehensive loss attributable to Hexion Inc.	$ (116)	$ (38)	$ (168)	$ (37)