Solutia Raises Price On Therminol Heat Transfer Fluids

ST. LOUIS, July 23, 2008 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- Solutia Inc. (NYSE:SOA) has
announced a global price increase of up to 25% for its full line of Therminol(r)
heat transfer fluids. This increase will vary by product, packaging, world area
and currency of sale, and applies to orders shipped on or after August 7, 2008,
for all non-contract customers and where contracts allow.

"Solutia remains committed to offering the highest performing heat transfer
fluids, supported by unparalleled technical and customer service, that offer the
best total value to our customers," said Dale Kline, global commercial director,
Specialty Fluids, Solutia Inc. "Although we have successfully implemented
several cost-containment measures this year, we have been unable to offset
sustained high prices for energy and critical raw materials. Therefore, we are
asking our customers to share in these costs."

Solutia is a world leader in heat transfer fluids, providing 60 years of
excellence in technical support, customer service, performance and innovation.
For more information on Therminol, call 1-800-426-2463, visit www.therminol.com
or send a request on company letterhead to Solutia Inc., Therminol -3S, P.O. Box
66760, St. Louis, Missouri, 63166, USA.

Note to Editor: Therminol is a registered trademark of Solutia Inc.

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statements. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, those
risk and uncertainties described in Solutia's most recent Annual Report on Form
10-K, including under "Cautionary Statement About Forward Looking Statements"
and "Risk Factors", and Solutia's quarterly reports on Form 10-Q. These reports
can be accessed through the "Investors" section of Solutia's website at
www.solutia.com. Solutia disclaims any intent or obligation to update or revise
any forward-looking statements in response to new information, unforeseen
events, changed circumstances or any other occurrence.

About Solutia Inc.

Solutia is a market-leading performance materials and specialty chemicals
company. The company focuses on providing solutions for a better life through a
range of products, including: Saflex(r) interlayer for laminated glass;
CPFilms(r) aftermarket window films sold under the LLumar(r) brand and others;
high-performance nylon polymers and fibers sold under brands such as Vydyne(r)
and Wear-Dated(r); and technical specialties including the Flexsys(r) family of
chemicals for the rubber industry, Skydrol(r) aviation hydraulic fluid and
Therminol(r) heat transfer fluid. Solutia's businesses are world leaders in each
of their market segments. With its headquarters in St. Louis, Missouri, USA, the
company operates globally with approximately 6,000 employees in more than 60
locations. More information is available at www.solutia.com.

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