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FILED AS OF DATE:		20101104
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20101104

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	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			INNOSPEC INC.
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001054905
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	CHEMICALS & ALLIED PRODUCTS [2800]
		IRS NUMBER:				981081725
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

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		FORM TYPE:		8-K
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	001-13879
		FILM NUMBER:		101163193

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		8375 SOUTH WILLOW STREET
		CITY:			LITTLETON
		STATE:			CO
		ZIP:			80124
		BUSINESS PHONE:		303-792-5554

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		STREET 1:		8375 SOUTH WILLOW STREET
		CITY:			LITTLETON
		STATE:			CO
		ZIP:			80124

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		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	OCTEL CORP
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19980209
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				<b>Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934</b>
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				<b>8375 South Willow Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80124</b>
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				<b>Innospec Manufacturing Park, Oil Sites Road, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, England, CH65 4EY </b>
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				Innospec Inc. announced by a press release dated November 3, 2010 that its Board of Directors had authorized a Rule 10b5-1 and/or 10b-18 stock repurchase plan to facilitate repurchases of its stock up to a value of $5 million annually in 2010, 2011 and 2012.
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				The press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this report on Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference.<p>The information contained in Items 8.01 and 9.01, including the attached Exhibit 99.1 is being furnished and shall not be deemed "filed" for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, and shall not be incorporated by reference into any registration statement or other document filed under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing. </div><div align="left" style="text-indent:4%">  <p>--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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							INNOSPEC INC.
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<B><FONT size=4 face="sans-serif">PRESS RELEASE</FONT></B></P>
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<B><FONT size=4 face="sans-serif">Innospec Announces Authorization of Share Repurchases</FONT></B></P>
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<B><FONT size=2 face="sans-serif">Newark, Del. &#150; November 3, 2010 &#150; </FONT></B><FONT size=2 face="sans-serif">Innospec Inc. (NASDAQ: IOSP) today announced that its Board of Directors has authorized share repurchases under Rule 10b5-1
and/or 10b-18 repurchase plans. These plans will facilitate repurchases of shares of common stock up to a total value of &#36;5 million annually in 2010, 2011 and 2012. The first Rule 10b5-1 repurchase program under the new plan will commence on
November 8, 2010 and be effective through December 31, 2010. </FONT></P>
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<FONT size=2 face="sans-serif">Patrick Williams, Innospec's President and CEO, said, "The Board is committed to utilizing Innospec&#146;s strong cash flow to build shareholder value. As part of a balanced capital management program, additional share
repurchases may be approved as the Board continues to monitor market conditions and considers other strategic alternatives, including potential acquisitions."</FONT></P>
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<FONT size=2 face="sans-serif">Innospec Inc. is an international specialty chemicals company with approximately 800 employees in 23 countries. Innospec manufactures and supplies a wide range of specialty chemicals to markets in the Americas, Europe,
the Middle East, Africa and Asia-Pacific. Innospec's Fuel Specialties business specializes in manufacturing and supplying the fuel additives that help improve fuel efficiency, boost engine performance and reduce harmful emissions. Innospec's Active
Chemicals business provides effective technology-based solutions for our customers&#146; processes or products focused in the Personal Care; Household, Industrial &amp; Institutional; and Fragrance Ingredients markets. Innospec's Octane Additives
business is the world's only producer of tetra ethyl lead.</FONT></P>
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<B><FONT size=2 face="sans-serif">Forward-Looking Statements</FONT></B><BR>
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<FONT size=2 face="sans-serif">This press release contains certain "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.  All statements other than statements of historical facts included or
incorporated herein may constitute forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements include statements (covered by words like &#147;expects&#148;, &#147;anticipates&#148;, &#147;may&#148;, &#147;believes&#148; or similar words or
expressions), for example, which relate to operating performance, events or developments that we expect or anticipate will or may occur in the future (including, without limitation, any of the Company&#146;s guidance in respect of sales, gross
margins, net income, growth potential and other measures of financial performance). Although forward-looking statements are believed by management to be reasonable when made, caution should be exercised not to place undue reliance on such statements
because they are subject to certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions, including in respect of the general business environment, regulatory actions or changes.  If the risks or uncertainties materialize or assumptions prove incorrect or change,
our actual performance or results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements and assumptions. Additional information regarding risks, uncertainties and assumptions relating to the Company and affecting
our business operations and prospects are described in the Company&#146;s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2009, and other reports filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. You are urged to carefully review
and consider the cautionary statements and other disclosures made in those filings, specifically those under the heading "Risk Factors&#148;. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether
as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.</FONT></P>

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<FONT size=2 face="sans-serif">Brian Watt Innospec Inc. +44-151-356-6241</FONT></P>
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<FONT size=2 face="sans-serif">Brian.Watt@innospecinc.com</FONT></P>
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<FONT size=2 face="sans-serif">Tom Pratt</FONT></P>
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