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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:		121134010

	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
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		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	OCTEL CORP
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19980209
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				<b>8375 South Willow Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80124</b>
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				On October 5, 2012, Innospec submitted a preliminary, non-binding proposal to acquire all outstanding shares of TPC Group, Inc. ("TPC") common stock for an all-cash price of $44 to $46 per share.  Our proposal is subject to certain conditions, including completion of our due diligence, obtaining all necessary internal approvals, and negotiation of definitive documentation.  <p>Based on our analysis of publicly available information to date, we believe Innospec's acquisition of TPC has the potential to augment our revenue and earnings growth through opportunities within TPC's existing businesses and also the potential to create additional value from the combination of TPC with Innospec's current operations.  <p>We believe our offer represents a fair value for the TPC business.<p>We believe that Innospec could benefit from:<p>-&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;A complementary fit between TPC's Performance Products division (which produces key raw materials for fuel and lubricant additives) and Innospec's Fuel Specialties business, </div><div align="left" style="text-indent:4%">-&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;A number of common customers in Innospec's Fuel Specialties business and TPC's C4 and Performance Products businesses, and<p>-&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The ability to bring Innospec's global capabilities and relationships to TPC's businesses, and other potential synergies.<p>Innospec expects to fund the potential acquisition with a combination of debt financing and a preferred equity investment in Innospec by investment funds affiliated with Blackstone Capital Partners VI, L.P.  Innospec plans to maintain leverage below 3x on a net debt to EBITDA basis, pro forma for the transaction.<p>It is not anticipated that any further developments will be disclosed with regard to these discussions and diligence review unless definitive agreements relating to the transaction are entered into.  <p>A copy of the press release issued by the Company is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this report.<p>Forward-Looking Statements<p>This report 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 frequently use or are accompanied by words like "expects," "anticipates," "may," "believes" or similar words or expressions and include, for example, statements which relate to operating performance, events or developments that we expect or anticipate will or may occur in the future, such as, without limitation, statements regarding the growth potential of and future financial performance that may result from the proposed transaction discussed herein.  Although forward-looking statements are believed by management to be reasonable when made, they are subject to certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions, and our actual performance or results may differ materially from these forward-looking statements, including without limitation that the transaction described above may not be consummated or consummated on the terms described above, that the financing for the transaction described above may not be available or available on the terms described above, or that the synergies or potential benefits to Innospec described above may not be realized.  Additional information regarding risks, uncertainties and assumptions relating to the Company and affecting our business operations and prospects are described in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011, and other reports filed and to be filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.  You are urged to review our discussion of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ from forward-looking statements under the heading "Risk Factors" in such existing and future filings.  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, except to the extent required by law.
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<B><FONT face="sans-serif">INNOSPEC INDICATES INTEREST IN ACQUIRING TPC GROUP</FONT></B></P>
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<B><FONT face="sans-serif">Littleton, CO &#150; OCT 9, 2012 &#150; </FONT></B><FONT face="sans-serif">Innospec Inc. (NASDAQ: IOSP) has today announced that it has submitted a non-binding proposal to acquire all outstanding shares of common stock of
TPC Group (NASDAQ:TPCG) for an all-cash purchase price in the range of &#36;44 to &#36;46 per share. The offer is supported by investment funds affiliated with Blackstone Capital Partners VI, L.P. (Blackstone), which Innospec expects to provide
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<FONT face="sans-serif">Patrick Williams, President and CEO of Innospec said, &#147;We believe that TPC is a good strategic and synergistic fit with Innospec. At this stage, our proposal is subject to certain conditions, including completion of our
due diligence, Innospec obtaining all necessary internal approvals, and agreeing to definitive documentation. We do not anticipate making a further statement until such time as our process is complete.&#148;</FONT></P>
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<FONT face="sans-serif">For further information, please consult the Form 8-K Current Report, which Innospec has filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission providing additional information regarding its proposal. </FONT></P>
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<FONT size=2 face="sans-serif">Innospec Inc. is an international specialty chemicals company with approximately 850 employees in 20 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
Performance 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
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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
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<FONT size=2 face="sans-serif">uncertainties and assumptions, and our actual performance or results may differ materially from these forward-looking statements. 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, 2011, and other reports filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. You are urged
to review our discussion of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ from forward-looking statements 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, except as required by law.</FONT></P>
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<FONT size=2 face="sans-serif">For more information about Innospec, please visit our website at www.innospecinc.com.</FONT></P>
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<FONT size=2 face="sans-serif">Brian Watt</FONT><BR>
<FONT size=2 face="sans-serif">Innospec Inc.</FONT><BR>
<FONT size=2 face="sans-serif">+44-151-356-6241</FONT><BR>
<FONT size=2 face="sans-serif">Brian.Watt@innospecinc.com</FONT><BR>
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<FONT size=2 face="sans-serif">Robert D. Ferris</FONT><BR>
<FONT size=2 face="sans-serif">RF|Binder Partners</FONT><BR>
<FONT size=2 face="sans-serif">+1-212-994-7505</FONT><BR>
<U><FONT color="#0000ff" size=2 face="sans-serif">Robert.Ferris@RFBinder.com</FONT></U><BR>
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<FONT size=2 face="sans-serif">Peter Rose</FONT><BR>
<FONT size=2 face="sans-serif">The Blackstone Group</FONT><BR>
<FONT size=2 face="sans-serif">+1 212 583 5871</FONT><BR>
<FONT size=2 face="sans-serif">rose@blackstone.com</FONT><BR>
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