SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): April 3, 2001
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Borden Chemicals and Plastics Limited Partnership
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 1-9699 31-1269627
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(State or other jurisdiction (Commission File (IRS Employer
of incorporation) Number) Identification No.)
Highway 73, Geismar, Louisiana 70734
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code (614) 225-4482
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Not Applicable
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)
Index to Exhibits is on Page 4.
Item 5. Other Events.
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On April 3, 2001, Borden Chemicals and Plastics Operating Limited
Partnership ("BCP"), the operating subsidiary of the Registrant, and BCP's
subsidiary, BCP Finance Corporation, each filed a voluntary petition under
Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code in the United States Bankruptcy Court for
the District of Delaware.
A copy of the April 3, 2001 Press Release describing such Chapter 11
filings is attached as Exhibit 99 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is
incorporated herein by reference.
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
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(a) Not applicable.
(b) Not applicable.
(c) Exhibits:
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Exhibit No. Description
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99 Press Release issued April 3, 2001
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by
the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
BORDEN CHEMICALS AND PLASTICS
LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
By: BCP Management, Inc., General Partner
Date: April 3, 2001 By:
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Robert R. Whitlow, Jr.
Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
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INDEX TO EXHIBITS
Exhibit No. Description Page No.
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99 Press Release issued April 3, 2001 *
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*Filed herewith.
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