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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0001181431-12-058741
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	8-K
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		2
CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT:	20121115
ITEM INFORMATION:		Other Events
ITEM INFORMATION:		Financial Statements and Exhibits
FILED AS OF DATE:		20121115
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20121115

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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:		121207122

	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

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	OCTEL CORP
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19980209
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<DESCRIPTION>PRESS RELEASE REGARDING INNOSPEC INC'S BID FOR TPC GROUP INC.
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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>INNOSPEC INC.</b>
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				<b>8375 South Willow Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80124</b>
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<DESCRIPTION>PRESS RELEASE DATED NOVEMBER 15, 2012 REGARDING INNOSPEC INC'S INCREASED OFFER TO ACQUIRE TPC.
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<B><FONT size=5 face="sans-serif">PRESS RELEASE</FONT></B></P>
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<B><FONT size=5 face="sans-serif">INNOSPEC INCREASES ITS OFFER TO ACQUIRE TPC GROUP</FONT></B></P>
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<B><FONT size=2 face="sans-serif">Littleton, CO &#150; NOV 15, 2012 &#150; </FONT></B><FONT size=2 face="sans-serif">Innospec Inc. (NASDAQ: IOSP) today announced that it has increased its non-binding proposal to acquire all outstanding shares of
common stock of TPC Group (NASDAQ:TPCG at an all-cash purchase price of &#36;47.50 per share. The offer continues to be supported by investment funds affiliated with Blackstone Capital Partners VI, L.P. (Blackstone), which will provide equity
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<FONT size=2 face="sans-serif">Patrick Williams, President and CEO of Innospec said, &#147;We were disappointed to have been denied sufficient access to complete our due diligence, and we fully expect this revised offer to allow this to happen. Our
diligence so far has confirmed our initial findings that TPC is a good strategic fit with Innospec.  Our proposal continues to be subject to certain conditions, including completion of our due diligence and agreeing to definitive
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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
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, pension liabilities and charges, net income, growth potential and other measures of financial performance). 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. 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
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<FONT size=2 face="sans-serif">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">Dan Scorpio</FONT><BR>
<FONT size=2 face="sans-serif">RF|Binder Partners</FONT><BR>
<FONT size=2 face="sans-serif">+1-212-994-7609</FONT><BR>
<FONT size=2 face="sans-serif">Dan.scorpio@rfbinder.com</FONT><BR>
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