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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 six months ended June 30, 2000, and the Statement of Consolidated
Financial Position as of June 30, 2000. Such information is qualified
in its entirety by reference to such combined financial statements.

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