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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

Form 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of

the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): February 2, 2010

SOLUTIA INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

DELAWARE

(State of Incorporation)

001-13255	43-1781797
(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)

575 Maryville Centre Drive, P.O. Box 66760, St. Louis, Missouri	63166-6760
(Address of principal executive offices)	(Zip Code)

(314) 674-1000

Registrant's telephone number, including area code

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

[ ] Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

[ ] Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

[ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

[ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

ITEM 5.02 (b)

DEPARTURE OF DIRECTORS OR CERTAIN OFFICERS; ELECTION OF DIRECTORS; APPOINTMENT OF CERTAIN OFFICERS; COMPENSATORY ARRANGEMENTS OF CERTAIN OFFICERS

On February 2, 2010, Mr. Eugene I. Davis, a current director of Solutia Inc. (the “Company”), informed the Company’s Board of Directors that he will not stand for re-election to the Board of Directors at the 2010 annual meeting of stockholders. His decision is voluntary and not a result of any disagreement with the Company. His term of office as a director will expire as of the Company’s annual meeting to be held on April 21, 2010.

SIGNATURES

PURSUANT TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934, THE REGISTRANT HAS DULY CAUSED THIS REPORT TO BE SIGNED ON ITS BEHALF BY THE UNDERSIGNED, THEREUNTO DULY AUTHORIZED.

	SOLUTIA INC.
	(Registrant)
	/s/ Paul J. Berra, III
	Senior Vice President, General Counsel, Legal and Governmental Affairs

DATE: February 3, 2010