Solutia's Therminol(R) 55 Heat Transfer Fluid Selected for Major Tank Terminal Expansion in Louisiana

Solutia's Therminol(R) 55 Heat Transfer Fluid Selected for Major Tank Terminal
Expansion in Louisiana

ST. LOUIS, Nov. 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Solutia Inc. (NYSE: SOA)
announced today that International Matex Tank Terminals (IMTT) in St. Rose,
Louisiana has selected Solutia's Therminol® 55 synthetic heat transfer fluid
for use in its 2009 major expansion project. Therminol has been used at this
plant for over 30 years with the first system installed in the early 1970's.
Over the last 30(+) years, the site has gone through numerous expansions and
this is just the latest and largest expansion project in the steady growth of
IMTT in St. Rose. IMTT is a 50 year old privately held company that is a
world-class provider of bulk liquid handling services.

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"Solutia has been a longstanding, reliable supplier to IMTT in St. Rose and we
have always been very pleased with the level of technical service and support
that we have received," said Mr. Rene Ockman, Director of Support Services,
IMTT. He added, "Therminol 55 has always met our expectations. We realize
that there are other suppliers out there, however, with Solutia's track record
of exceptional performance and proven technical services for over 30 years, we
are confident that Therminol 55 will work well and we will continue to
experience smooth operation for many years to come."

Therminol 55 heat transfer fluid will be used at the tank terminal to provide
indirect heat to fifty-eight very large storage tanks containing materials
such as asphalt, diesel fuel and other high melting point compounds that need
to be kept warm in order to prevent them from solidifying. Premature or
unplanned failures of the heat transfer fluid system in these terminals is not
an option since doing so can result in long outages, costly downtime and
unreliable operation. "The synthetic chemistry of Therminol 55 gives it an
advantage over other fluids such as conventional mineral oils since it is much
more resistant to the effects of oxidation and has outstanding thermal
stability. Combine the performance of Therminol 55 with the no-cost
value-added services that the Therminol technical service team provides such
as on-site technical training, design assistance, system troubleshooting,
sample analysis services, 24/7 toll free technical and customer service
hotlines and fluid trade-in program(1), it is no surprise that tank terminals
such as IMTT continue to put their faith in us," said Mr. James Fordonski,
Global Asphalt Market Lead for Therminol heat transfer fluids.

Mr. Richard Altice, Vice President of Commercial Services for Technical
Specialties, Solutia Inc., added, "IMTT has been a valuable customer of
Solutia and we are very pleased to continue to earn their business as they
continue to grow."

Solutia offers a worldwide network of product supply by manufacturing
Therminol heat transfer fluid on four continents and offers an unmatched
worldwide network of technically skilled Therminol heat transfer fluid
specialists to provide expert service and support. Solutia is the world leader
in synthetic heat transfer fluids, providing nearly 45 years of excellence in
technical support, customer service, performance and innovation.

For more information on Therminol heat transfer fluid in the U.S., please call
+1-800-426-2463 or visit www.therminol.com .

Notes to Editor:

© 2009 Solutia Inc. All rights reserved. Solutia and the Infinity Logo®,
Therminol®, CPFilms®, LLumar®, Flexsys® and Skydrol® are trademarks of Solutia
Inc. As used herein, ® denotes registered trademark status in the U.S. only.

(1) Trade-in program only available in North America

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About Solutia Inc.
Solutia (NYSE: SOA) 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® interlayer for laminated
glass; CPFilms® aftermarket window films sold under the LLumar® brand and
others; and technical specialties including the Flexsys® family of chemicals
for the rubber industry, Skydrol® aviation hydraulic fluid and Therminol® 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 3,100 employees in more than 60
locations. More information is available at www.Solutia.com .

About IMTT Inc
International-Matex Tank Terminals is a world-class provider of bulk liquid
handling services; it is a privately owned company characterized by: 1. The
capability for quick response from direct owner involvement in management. 2.
Dynamic growth in size and sophistication over five decades of operations. 3.
Stable well-trained work-force. 4. Community involvement. 5. Strategic
locations throughout North America. Complementary Businesses include: U.S.
Strategic Petroleum Reserve, St. Rose Wholesale Nursery, Warehousing Support
Services, Environmental Services.

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