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Cytec to Showcase Diverse Technologies for the Pharmaceutical Industry at CPhI Worldwide

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October 2, 2014– Woodland Park, New Jersey - Cytec Industries Inc. (CYT) will showcase its diverse products for the pharmaceutical and chemical markets at the CPhI Worldwide in Paris, France from October 7 to 9.Cytec's Docusate sodium pharmaceutical grade surfactants are manufactured under current Good Manufacturing Processes (cGMP) and meet United States and European pharmacopeias.  Cytec is also the holder of a US Drug Master File (DMF) for the product and aims to submit a Certificate of Suitability (CEP) to the European Directive for the Quality of Medicines (EDQM) by the end of the year.Cytec’s Docusate products are often used as excipients in pharmaceutical production processes as well as active ingredients (API) in the production of stool softeners, ear wax removers and vitamin preparations.Maureen Mackay, Specialty Additives Global Marketing Manager says, “As CPhI is one of the largest annual pharmaceutical events, we plan on using the opportunity to demonstrate to a wide global audience how Docusate can be used both as a solubilizer for poorly soluble drugs and also in newer manufacturing techniques such as Hot Melt Extrusion (HME).”Cytec’s CYTOP® phosphine-based products are used in applications as intermediates, catalyst ligands, and chemical reagents in the fine chemical and pharmaceutical markets. With the recent completion of the Welland Niagara Falls phosphine manufacturing facilities expansion, Cytec will enhance its ability to fully support and service the pharmaceutical industry and other emerging markets.For more information on Cytec’s products for the pharmaceutical industry, please visit stand #5S79 or our website at http://www.cytec.com/industries/medical-pharmaceuticalCorporate ProfileCytec’s vision is to deliver specialty material and chemical technologies beyond our customers’ imagination. Our focus on innovation, advanced technology and application expertise enables us to develop, manufacture and sell products that change the way our customers do business. Our pioneering products perform specific and important functions for our customers, enabling them to offer innovative solutions to the industries that they serve. Our products serve a diverse range of end markets including aerospace and industrial materials, mining and plastics.For more information about Cytec please visit www.cytec.com.TRADEMARK NOTICE: The ® indicates a Registered Trademark in the United States and the ™ indicates a trademark in the United States. The mark may also be registered, subject of an application for registration, or a trademark in other countries.© 2014 Cytec Industries, Inc. All rights reserved.Media Contacts

Jodi Allen

Investor Relations

Tel: 1.973.357.3283

jodi.allen@cytec.com

Tara Tepp

In Process Separation Marketing Communications

Tel: 1.973.357.3347

tara.tepp@cytec.com

Katherine Vaiente

Global Marketing Communications Manager

Tel: 1.480.730.2310

Katherine.Vaiente@cytec.com

Claire Michel

Industrial Materials Marketing Communications

Tel: 44.1773.766200

claire.michel@cytec.com

Katherine Vaiente

Global Marketing Communications Manager

Tel: 1.480.730.2310

Katherine.Vaiente@cytec.com