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<LEGEND>
This schedule contains summary financial information extracted from the
Statement of Consolidated Income of Solutia Inc. and Subsidiaries for
the nine months ended September 30, 2000, and the Statement of Consolidated
Financial Position as of September 30, 2000. Such information is qualified
in its entirety by reference to such combined financial statements.
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