Solutia's Vanceva(R) Laminated Glass Expands its Presence at SEMA

Maker of glass interlayers shows concepts, color and metallic glass for new vehicles

LAS VEGAS, Nov. 1 -- After a successful launch of its Vanceva(R) Laminated Glass products for the Dodge Magnum and HUMMER H2, Solutia returns to the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show for its second year with a vastly expanded presence. Solutia has worked closely with DUB Magazine, automotive manufacturers and aftermarket restylers, resulting in Vanceva(R) Laminated Glass being part of no less than 14 vehicles at the show.

In its own booth, Booth #12550, Solutia is hosting a HUMMER H2 by specialty luxury vehicle designer Bruce Canepa, who restyles vehicles for celebrities such as Jerry Seinfeld and Jay Leno. His designs incorporate the best in exterior, interior and performance modifications. Solutia's booth is also hosting its own HUMMER H2 concept, which features Vanceva(R) Laminated Glass in all glazing positions. A Smoke Gray colored laminated glass in the windshield and front doors provides a crisp clean look and the rear doors, rear quarter windows and back window feature a Smoke Gray metallic glass to complement the chrome accessories. The H2s are excellent examples of how laminated glass can dramatically enhance vehicle styling.

Solutia's Vanceva(R) Laminated Glass will also be on vehicles at booths around the show:

  DUB Magazine, South Hall Apron
  *  Pepsi's Bright Silver Metallic Dodge Magnum, Silver Metallic Vanceva(R)
     Laminated Glass.
  *  Budweiser's Inferno Red Dodge Magnum, Deep Red Metallic Vanceva(R)
     Laminated Glass.

  Classic Design Concepts, Booth #11466
  *  Chrysler 300 "Glassback," silver metallic laminated glass roof.
  *  Ford Mustang "Glassback," silver metallic laminated glass roof.

  Predator Coachworks L.L.C., Booth #35409
  *  Pre-production prototype, Vanceva(R) silver metallic laminated glass in
     all glazing positions

  DaimlerChrysler, Booth #42327
  *  Dodge Viper, Vanceva(R) laminated glass with Viper logo in the backlite

  Wheels to Wheels, Booth #43927
  *  Ford Mustang "Glassback" with Vanceva(R) color and metallic interlayers
     in roof.

  Directed Electronics, Booth #10508
  *  Ford Mustang "Glassback" with Vanceva(R) color and metallic interlayers
     in roof.

  Pypes Performance Exhaust
  *  Ford Mustang "Glassback" with Vanceva(R) color and metallic interlayers
     in roof.

Solutia's CPFilms brands will also be present beyond its booth on the show floor. Volkswagen will be displaying two vehicles equipped with a custom Llumar(R) post-applied film.

In addition to the aesthetics of Vanceva(R) Laminated Glass, other benefits include:

* Superior Interior Sound Control -- Vanceva(R) Laminated Glass reduces noise entering the vehicle by up to six decibels in the most sensitive hearing range (1000 - 6000 Hz). Conversely, it also keeps the good sound in, enhancing the listening experience for passengers.

* Solar protection -- Vanceva(R) Laminated Glass screens up to 95 percent of the sun's harmful UVA and UVB radiation that can cause vehicle interiors to deteriorate. The product has an ultraviolet protection factor of 50+ (SPF). With the addition of a metallic interlayer, Infrared Radiation is also significantly reduced, resulting in a cooler, more comfortable interior.

* Enhanced Vehicle Security -- Vanceva(R) Laminated Glass takes up to ten times longer to penetrate than standard tempered glass, thereby deterring opportunistic thieves looking for an easy target.

About Solutia Inc.

Solutia Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: SOLUQ) , an independent, publicly owned enterprise headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, has a major presence in both national and international markets. Solutia produces Saflex(R) and Vanceva(R) brand polyvinyl butyral (PVB) interlayers, that are used to manufacture the laminated glass used in automotive, architectural and residential applications throughout the world, and is the sole supplier of PVB for aircraft -- the most demanding application. Solutia's other businesses include nylon fibers, plastics, and intermediates; pharmaceutical services; window films for aftermarket applications; aviation hydraulic fluids; and other performance products.

At its inception, Solutia Automotive's side laminated glass was exclusively found on two high-end European sedans. Today, it can be found on 39 vehicle models, from coupes to full-size SUVs, by manufacturers from all over the world. Solutia Automotive manufactures interlayers used in laminated automotive glass, and is not a glass producer itself. Information about Solutia Automotive may be found at http://www.solutiaautomotive.com/ .