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      <title>Information relating to the Combined Shareholders' Meeting of April 28, 2010</title>
      <link>http://www.rhodia.com/en/news_center/news_releases/AG_convocation_010310.tcm</link>
      <description>Rhodia informs its shareholders that the Combined Shareholders' Meeting will take place on Wednesday April 28, 2010, at 3:00 pm, at the « Pavillon d’Armenonville », Allée de Longchamp, Bois de Boulogne, 75116 PARIS.</description>

      <pubDate>Mon, 01 Mar 2010 05:34:00 GMT</pubDate>


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      <title>Creation of a Franco-American International Joint Research Unit devoted to soft matter</title>
      <link>http://www.rhodia.com/en/news_center/news_releases/CNRS_joint_research_010310.tcm</link>
      <description>The French National Center for Scientific Research (CNRS), Rhodia, and the University of Pennsylvania announce the creation of an International Joint Research Unit named COMPASS, for ‘Complex Assemblies of Soft Matter.’ This joint research unit will make it possible to facilitate collaboration between French and North-American researchers working in the field of soft matter. The aim of this unit is to develop innovative solutions in line with the foremost standards governing environmental protection and hygiene in the area of consumer goods or industrial formulations.</description>

      <pubDate>Mon, 01 Mar 2010 11:30:00 GMT</pubDate>


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      <title>Q4 &amp; FY '09 Results</title>
      <link>http://www.rhodia.com/en/news_center/news_releases/2009_Annual_results_240210.tcm</link>
      <description>FY 2009 achievements in a very challenging environment. Record operating profitability in Q4: Rhodia enters 2010 as a stronger company.</description>

      <pubDate>Wed, 24 Feb 2010 07:30:00 GMT</pubDate>


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      <title>Rhodia signs an agreement with its trade unions for the appraisal and analysis of psychological risks</title>
      <link>http://www.rhodia.com/en/news_center/news_releases/Agreement_trade_unions_01022010.tcm</link>
      <description>Rhodia and the five trade unions representing its personnel in France have signed an agreement for the appraisal and analysis of psychosocial risks within the Group. Steps have already been taken in some parts of the company to assess the level of stress in the workplace. To ensure this approach is brought into general use throughout France, Rhodia is favoring dialogue between management and the trade unions.</description>

      <pubDate>Mon, 01 Feb 2010 02:39:00 GMT</pubDate>


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      <title>The ICC arbitration tribunal confirms Rhodia's rights in the dispute against Invista</title>
      <link>http://www.rhodia.com/en/news_center/news_releases/Invista_28012010.tcm</link>
      <description>On January 22nd, 2010, an International Chamber of Commerce arbitral tribunal issued a partial award in Rhodia's dispute with Invista concerning the use of certain technology used to manufacture polyamide based products. </description>

      <pubDate>Thu, 28 Jan 2010 03:47:00 GMT</pubDate>


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      <title>French and Brazilian company chairmen share their energy to combat climate change</title>
      <link>http://www.rhodia.com/en/news_center/news_releases/Brazil_France_high_level_group_081209.tcm</link>
      <description>Inspired by the joint position taken on climate change by the presidents of Brazil and France on 14th November, the 25 companies in the Franco-Brazilian high level group  are working alongside their governments to support their approach and extend it through technological and industrial co-operation between the two countries. </description>

      <pubDate>Tue, 08 Dec 2009 04:07:00 GMT</pubDate>


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      <title>Third quarter 2009 results</title>
      <link>http://www.rhodia.com/en/news_center/news_releases/Third_quarter_results_041109.tcm</link>
      <description>Significant demand recovery, profitability restored to 2008 level and continued strong cash generation. Rhodia well prepared to emerge stronger from the crisis</description>

      <pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2009 10:38:00 GMT</pubDate>


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      <title>Customer Information: Attempted fraud uses Rhodia name in North America consumer hoax</title>
      <link>http://www.rhodia.com/en/news_center/news_releases/Fraude_211009.tcm</link>
      <description>Rhodia’s North American headquarters this week learned of an attempted fraudulent use of the company’s name and certain banking information. The suspect correspondence, received by individuals around the United States, informs recipients that they have been selected as a “mystery shopper,” with opportunities to work from home.</description>

      <pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2009 10:47:00 GMT</pubDate>


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      <title>Rhodia’s Automotive Offer: more innovation, less CO2</title>
      <link>http://www.rhodia.com/en/news_center/news_releases/Rhodia_s_Automotive_Offer__more_innovation__less_CO2_O9_O9_15.tcm</link>
      <description>Rhodia, a chemical company working in partnership with automotive manufacturers, showcases a range of innovative solutions for reduced greenhouse gas emissions at the Frankfurt Motor Show. </description>

      <pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2009 04:45:00 GMT</pubDate>


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      <title>RHODIA launches Eolys PowerFlex™: the response to new fuel types, for cleaner and more economic diesel vehicles</title>
      <link>http://www.rhodia.com/en/news_center/news_releases/Silcea_Eolys_PowerFlex__for_diesel_vehicles_09_09_15.tcm</link>
      <description>RHODIA, the world leading supplier of catalytic materials for the automotive industry, has launched its new performance additive Eolys Powerflex™.</description>

      <pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2009 03:58:00 GMT</pubDate>


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      <title>Rhodia recognized as one of the front-ranking chemical companies worldwide in the area of social and environmental responsibility</title>
      <link>http://www.rhodia.com/en/news_center/news_releases/DJSI_Index_160909.tcm</link>
      <description>For the second consecutive year, the Group has been selected for the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI World), the leading non-financial global index of the most efficient companies in the area of social and environmental responsibility.</description>

      <pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2009 09:30:00 GMT</pubDate>


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      <title>Rhodia 2009 Half Year Report now available</title>
      <link>http://www.rhodia.com/en/news_center/news_releases/2009_half_year_report_310709.tcm</link>
      <description>In accordance with applicable laws and regulations, Rhodia announces that its 2009 Half Year Report is available on its website www.rhodia.com, in its Investor section.</description>

      <pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2009 11:56:00 GMT</pubDate>


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      <title>Second quarter 2009 results </title>
      <link>http://www.rhodia.com/en/news_center/news_releases/Results_second_quarter_2009_290709.tcm</link>
      <description>Profitability improvement and strong cash generation: Rhodia successfully repositioned to the very challenging environment</description>

      <pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2009 05:21:00 GMT</pubDate>


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      <title>Rhodia enters into fast growing biogas market</title>
      <link>http://www.rhodia.com/en/news_center/news_releases/Biogas_070709.tcm</link>
      <description>Rhodia today announces its first business development investment in biogas technology, by acquiring Econcern Group’s participation in six pilot biogas production projects located in China and Vietnam.</description>

      <pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2009 05:48:00 GMT</pubDate>


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      <title>Bertrand Leroux appointed Director of Compensation &amp; Benefits</title>
      <link>http://www.rhodia.com/en/news_center/news_releases/Appointment_Bertrand_Leroux_020709.tcm</link>
      <description>Rhodia today announced the appointment of Bertrand Leroux as Director of Compensation &amp; Benefits. As part of his responsibilities, he will also be in charge of the HR function’s operational excellence. He will report to Yolène Coppin, Group Executive Vice President, Human Resources and will be a member of Rhodia’s General Management Committee.</description>

      <pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2009 09:28:00 GMT</pubDate>


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      <title>Rhodia receives France's 2009 Pierre Potier Prize for its Rhodiasolv® IRIS solvent</title>
      <link>http://www.rhodia.com/en/news_center/news_releases/Pierre_Potier_prize_240609.tcm</link>
      <description>Rhodia today received the 2009 Pierre Potier Prize for “innovation in chemistry supporting sustainable development”* for its Rhodiasolv® IRIS range of a new-generation solvents that provide a more eco-friendly and safer alternative to traditional solvents.</description>

      <pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2009 03:57:00 GMT</pubDate>


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      <title>Notice to holders of non-consolidated Rhodia's shares</title>
      <link>http://www.rhodia.com/en/news_center/news_releases/Consolidation_of_shares_160609.tcm</link>
      <description>In compliance with the decision of the Combined Shareholders’ Meeting held on May 3, 2007, Rhodia has launched a consolidation of its shares on June 12, 2007. This consolidation has been performed on the basis of a parity of 12 old shares to one new share. </description>

      <pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2009 09:59:00 GMT</pubDate>


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      <title>Jean-Christophe Sciberras appointed Director of Human Resources, France and Worldwide Labor Relations</title>
      <link>http://www.rhodia.com/en/news_center/news_releases/Appointment_JC_Sciberras_150609.tcm</link>
      <description>Rhodia today announced the appointment of Jean-Christophe Sciberras as Human Resources Vice President, France and Worldwide Labor Relations Vice President. He will report to Yolène Coppin, Group Executive Vice President, Human Resources and member of the General Management Committee.</description>

      <pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2009 11:44:00 GMT</pubDate>


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      <title>Combined annual meeting Of Rhodia Shareholders</title>
      <link>http://www.rhodia.com/en/news_center/news_releases/Combined_Annual_Meeting_Of_Rhodia_Shareholders_090520.tcm</link>
      <description>The Combined Annual Meeting of Rhodia shareholders was held today at the Pavillon d’Armenonville in Paris. The shareholders present or represented at the meeting held 42.22% of Rhodia’s capital.</description>

      <pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2009 07:55:00 GMT</pubDate>


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      <title>Rhodia receives the first European Emission Reductions Unit (ERU)</title>
      <link>http://www.rhodia.com/en/news_center/news_releases/First_European_Emission_Reduction_Units_200509.tcm</link>
      <description>Rhodia has received the first Emission Reduction Units (or ERU) generated in Europe, coming from a greenhouse gas emission reduction project located in its French industrial site of Salindres. This project, which started in August 2008, will enable an average annual reduction of about 200 000 tons of CO2 equivalent over the 2009-2012 period. </description>

      <pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2009 11:35:00 GMT</pubDate>


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      <title>Rhodia announces the signature of three agreements with its employees' representatives</title>
      <link>http://www.rhodia.com/en/news_center/news_releases/France_agreements_with_employees_representatives_140509.tcm</link>
      <description>Rhodia’s Senior Management and the Labor Unions representing Group employees yesterday signed three agreements covering salaries and measures taken to adapt to the economic crisis. </description>

      <pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2009 11:18:00 GMT</pubDate>


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      <title>Henri Poupart-Lafarge joins Rhodia Board of Directors</title>
      <link>http://www.rhodia.com/en/news_center/news_releases/Appointment_Poupart_Lafarge_Henri_140509.tcm</link>
      <description>During its last meeting held on May 5th, Rhodia’s Board of Directors acknowledged the resignation of Jérôme Contamine, due to his new position at Sanofi-Aventis. At the same time, Henri Poupart-Lafarge, Chief Financial Officer of Alstom, was co-opted as a member of the Board.</description>

      <pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2009 10:48:00 GMT</pubDate>


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      <title>First Quarter 2009 results</title>
      <link>http://www.rhodia.com/en/news_center/news_releases/First_quarter_2009_results_060509.tcm</link>
      <description>Strong volume contraction and costly raw material inventories severely impact EBITDA - Rhodia demonstrates its ability to generate Free Cash Flow in this very challenging environment</description>

      <pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2009 06:56:00 GMT</pubDate>


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      <title>Rhodia to cease operation of its polyamide production line in Mississauga, Canada</title>
      <link>http://www.rhodia.com/en/news_center/news_releases/Ceasing_operation_polyamide_050509.tcm</link>
      <description>Rhodia announced today the ceasing operation of its polyamide-based engineering plastics production line in Mississauga (Ontario, Canada).</description>

      <pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2009 07:36:00 GMT</pubDate>


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      <title>Rhodia and IFP join forces to optimize oil reserve extraction </title>
      <link>http://www.rhodia.com/en/news_center/news_releases/Novecare_IFP_oil_extraction_240409.tcm</link>
      <description>Rhodia and IFP have joined forces to launch a joint services and consulting offer targeting chemical Enhanced Oil Recovery activities for the petroleum industry. </description>

      <pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2009 12:07:00 GMT</pubDate>


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      <title>Rhodia files its annual report 2008</title>
      <link>http://www.rhodia.com/en/news_center/news_releases/Legal_information_annual_report_2008_240309.tcm</link>
      <description>Rhodia announced having published its 2008 annual report. It has been filed with the French Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF) on March 24, 2009.</description>

      <pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2009 08:17:00 GMT</pubDate>


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      <title>Resolutions proposed to Annual Shareholders' Meeting</title>
      <link>http://www.rhodia.com/en/news_center/news_releases/ag_resolutions_200309.tcm</link>
      <description>The Board of Directors of Rhodia will submit to the Annual Shareholders’ Meeting due to convene on May 20, 2009 a number of draft resolutions including one for the appointment of a new Director.</description>

      <pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2009 06:32:00 GMT</pubDate>


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      <title>Information relating to the combined shareholders' meeting of May 20, 2009</title>
      <link>http://www.rhodia.com/en/news_center/news_releases/information_combined_shareholders_meeting_200309.tcm</link>
      <description>Rhodia informs its shareholders that they will be invited to the Combined Shareholders' Meeting on Friday May 20, 2009, at 3:00 pm, at the « Pavillon d’Armenonville », Allée de Longchamp, Bois de Boulogne, 75116 PARIS.</description>

      <pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2009 05:30:00 GMT</pubDate>


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      <title>Rhodia presents plans to boost its competitiveness in France</title>
      <link>http://www.rhodia.com/en/news_center/news_releases/competitiveness_in_France_190309.tcm</link>
      <description>Rhodia is scheduling an extraordinary meeting of its Central Works Council on March 27 to launch an information and consultation procedure about plans designed to improve the competitiveness of production facilities run by its Polyamide and Novecare enterprises in France. Details will also be presented about the impact of these plans on employees working on the affected sites. These measures form part of a global program already underway aimed at achieving structural savings of €150m by the year 2011 throughout the Group. </description>

      <pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2009 04:08:00 GMT</pubDate>


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      <title>Emmanuel Butstraen appointed President of Rhodia Silcea</title>
      <link>http://www.rhodia.com/en/news_center/news_releases/Appointment_E_Butstraen_Silcea_040309.tcm</link>
      <description>Rhodia today announced the appointment of Emmanuel Butstraen as President of the SILCEA Enterprise and member of the Extended General Management Committee. Besides, he will take over the representation of the Group in the Rhône-Alpes region.</description>

      <pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2009 10:58:00 GMT</pubDate>


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      <title>Rhodia completes McIntyre Group acquisition</title>
      <link>http://www.rhodia.com/en/news_center/news_releases/Completion_McIntyre.tcm</link>
      <description>Rhodia has completed its acquisition of the McIntyre Group Ltd after receiving regulatory authorizations</description>

      <pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2009 08:59:00 GMT</pubDate>


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      <title>Fourth quarter and full year 2008 results </title>
      <link>http://www.rhodia.com/en/news_center/news_releases/2008_annual_results_250209.tcm</link>
      <description>Rhodia shows resistance in 2008 - Focus on cash generation to weather the storm </description>

      <pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2009 07:30:00 GMT</pubDate>


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      <title>Jean-Yves Dubreuil appointed Director of Human Resources, France and European Labor Relations </title>
      <link>http://www.rhodia.com/en/news_center/news_releases/JY_Dubreuil_appointment_150109.tcm</link>
      <description>Rhodia announced the appointment of  Jean-Yves Dubreuil as Director of Human Resources, France and European Labor Relations. He will report to Yolène Coppin, Group Executive Vice President, Human Resources and member of the General Management Committee.</description>

      <pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2009 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate>


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      <title>Rhodia to acquire McIntyre Group: another step in its profitable growth strategy</title>
      <link>http://www.rhodia.com/en/news_center/news_releases/Acquisition_of_McIntyre_120109.tcm</link>
      <description>Rhodia has signed an agreement to purchase the privately-held McIntyre Group Ltd, a global manufacturer of specialty surfactants.</description>

      <pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2009 08:01:00 GMT</pubDate>


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      <title>Mr. Nanot and Mr. Clamadieu appeal </title>
      <link>http://www.rhodia.com/en/news_center/news_releases/Jean_Pierre_Clamadieu_and_Nanot_legal_decision.tcm</link>
      <description>Paris, December 15, 2008 ---- The Nanterre Commercial Court handed down, on December 3rd, its ruling in the proceedings initiated in 2005 against Yves René Nanot and Jean-Pierre Clamadieu.</description>

      <pubDate>Mon, 15 Dec 2008 11:18:00 GMT</pubDate>


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      <title>Implementation of AFEP/MEDEF recommandations </title>
      <link>http://www.rhodia.com/en/news_center/news_releases/Implementation_of_afep_medef_recommandations_121208.tcm</link>
      <description>Paris, December 12, 2008 ---- During its meeting on December 11, 2008, the Board of Directors examined the AFEP-MEDEF recommendations dated October 6, 2008 concerning the compensation of executive directors of listed companies. </description>

      <pubDate>Fri, 12 Dec 2008 11:28:00 GMT</pubDate>


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      <title>Rhodia provides an update on business trends</title>
      <link>http://www.rhodia.com/en/news_center/news_releases/Rhodia_provides_an_update_on_business_trends_081208.tcm</link>
      <description>Rhodia (Euronext Paris: RHA) today revised its 2008 outlook in the context of a worsened economic environment</description>

      <pubDate>Mon, 08 Dec 2008 07:34:00 GMT</pubDate>


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      <title>REACH*: Rhodia successfully completes the pre-registration of its chemical substances</title>
      <link>http://www.rhodia.com/en/news_center/news_releases/reach_pre_registration_271108.tcm</link>
      <description>Rhodia announces that it has completed the exhaustive pre-registration of its 736 chemical substances with the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA).</description>

      <pubDate>Thu, 27 Nov 2008 02:52:00 GMT</pubDate>


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      <title>Rhodia inaugurates its new R&amp;D center in Shanghai</title>
      <link>http://www.rhodia.com/en/news_center/news_releases/shanghai_R_D_center_inauguration_19112008.tcm</link>
      <description>Rhodia inaugurates its new International Research &amp; Development Center located in Shanghai. Created to spearhead the Group’s innovation in the Asia-Pacific zone, this center has now become one of Rhodia’s five major R&amp;D centers in the world.</description>

      <pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2008 09:10:00 GMT</pubDate>


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      <title>Third quarter 2008 results</title>
      <link>http://www.rhodia.com/en/news_center/news_releases/third_quarter_2008_results_061108.tcm</link>
      <description>Rhodia confirms its strong pricing power and full year objectives</description>

      <pubDate>Thu, 06 Nov 2008 10:37:00 GMT</pubDate>


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      <title>Rhodia and Dow Corning drive green tyre innovation with silica/silane agreement </title>
      <link>http://www.rhodia.com/en/news_center/news_releases/Dow_corning_agreement_041108.tcm</link>
      <description>Rhodia and Dow Corning Corporation have announced an agreement for the development and commercialisation of new silica/silane products to support the tyre industry’s drive for energy efficient, safer motoring.</description>

      <pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2008 02:49:00 GMT</pubDate>


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      <title>Maria Alcon Hidalgo joins Rhodia as Vice President, Investor Relations</title>
      <link>http://www.rhodia.com/en/news_center/news_releases/maria_alcon_hidalgo_appointment_301008.tcm</link>
      <description>Rhodia announced the appointment of Maria Alcon Hidalgo as Vice-President, Investor Relations.</description>

      <pubDate>Thu, 30 Oct 2008 02:54:00 GMT</pubDate>


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      <title>Rhodia announces share buy-back program to cover free share allocation plans</title>
      <link>http://www.rhodia.com/en/news_center/news_releases/Share_buy_back_program_101008.tcm</link>
      <description>Rhodia announces today that it will repurchase a maximum of 2 million shares, representing nearly 2 percent of the Group’s share capital. This program was first approved by its shareholders at the Combined Shareholders’ Meeting held on May 16, 2008 under resolution 12, and decided by Rhodia’s Board of Directors in its July 29 meeting.</description>

      <pubDate>Fri, 10 Oct 2008 06:28:00 GMT</pubDate>


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      <title>Rhodia announces a plan to improve the competitiveness of its polyamide businesses in Europe</title>
      <link>http://www.rhodia.com/en/news_center/news_releases/polyamide_activites_in_europe_081008.tcm</link>
      <description>Rhodia has today presented a plan to improve the competitiveness of its Polyamide businesses in Europe to its European Works Council.</description>

      <pubDate>Wed, 08 Oct 2008 02:02:00 GMT</pubDate>


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      <title>Rhodia and Brenntag sign partnership agreement for south-east Asia, Australia, India and Taiwan</title>
      <link>http://www.rhodia.com/en/news_center/news_releases/brenntag_partnership_agreement_300908.tcm</link>
      <description>Rhodia has announced the signature of a partnership agreement with Brenntag covering south-east Asia, India*, Australia and Taiwan. The agreement, signed today, includes the transfer of Rhodia’s distribution network in this zone with 180 employees to Brenntag.</description>

      <pubDate>Tue, 30 Sep 2008 06:00:00 GMT</pubDate>


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      <title>Rhodia earns official recognition for its sustainability performance</title>
      <link>http://www.rhodia.com/en/news_center/news_releases/djsi_recognition_080908.tcm</link>
      <description>Specialty chemical producer Rhodia has been accepted for inclusion in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI World), the front-ranking, non-financial global index of the most efficient companies in the area of social and environmental responsibility.</description>

      <pubDate>Mon, 08 Sep 2008 10:28:00 GMT</pubDate>


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      <title>Rhodia and Lyondell complete sale of their isocyanates business to Perstorp</title>
      <link>http://www.rhodia.com/en/news_center/news_releases/sale_completion_of_isocyanates_business_010908.tcm</link>
      <description>Rhodia and Lyondell Chimie TDI SCA today announced that they completed the sale of their Isocyanates businesses to the Perstorp Group. </description>

      <pubDate>Mon, 01 Sep 2008 07:27:00 GMT</pubDate>


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      <title>Rhodia strongly rejects Invista claims against ADN technology</title>
      <link>http://www.rhodia.com/en/news_center/news_releases/invista_claims_over_adn_200808.tcm</link>
      <description>Rhodia considers the lawsuit filed by Invista on Friday, August 15, 2008 against Rhodia and DuPont regarding adiponitrile ("ADN") technology to be completely without merit. </description>

      <pubDate>Wed, 20 Aug 2008 07:24:00 GMT</pubDate>


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      <title>Rhodia launches "intelligent" polyamide yarn</title>
      <link>http://www.rhodia.com/en/news_center/news_releases/polyamide_yarn_110808.tcm</link>
      <description>Rhodia has launched a new polyamide 6.6 based "intelligent" yarn under the brand name Emana.</description>

      <pubDate>Mon, 11 Aug 2008 07:19:00 GMT</pubDate>


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      <title>Rhodia 2008 half year report available</title>
      <link>http://www.rhodia.com/en/news_center/news_releases/2008_half_year_report_050808.tcm</link>
      <description>Rhodia announces that its 2008 Half Year Report is available on its website www.rhodia.com.</description>

      <pubDate>Tue, 05 Aug 2008 07:15:00 GMT</pubDate>


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      <title>Second quarter 2008 results</title>
      <link>http://www.rhodia.com/en/news_center/news_releases/second_quarter_2008_results_300708.tcm</link>
      <description>Rhodia demonstrates again its strong pricing power in a challenging environment - Full year objectives confirmed</description>

      <pubDate>Wed, 30 Jul 2008 10:53:00 GMT</pubDate>


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      <title>Rhodia presents its cost-effective and eco-friendly surfactant technologies at Cesio 2008</title>
      <link>http://www.rhodia.com/en/news_center/news_releases/surfactant_technologies_230608.tcm</link>
      <description>Improved cost-effectiveness and eco-friendly properties are the key factors strengthening Rhodia’s position as a global leader in the specialty surfactant market. </description>

      <pubDate>Mon, 23 Jun 2008 06:53:00 GMT</pubDate>


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      <title>FIRST QUARTER 2008 RESULTS</title>
      <link>http://www.rhodia.com/en/news_center/news_releases/t1_2008_results_070508.tcm</link>
      <description>Volume growth and price increases in a challenging raw material and foreign exchange environment</description>

      <pubDate>Wed, 07 May 2008 11:53:00 GMT</pubDate>


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      <title>Rhodia launches production of eco-friendly solvent at new unit in Brazil</title>
      <link>http://www.rhodia.com/en/news_center/news_releases/eco-friendly_solvent_250408.tcm</link>
      <description>Rhodia has launched production of Rhodiasolv® IRIS, an innovative solvent with excellent eco-friendly properties, at a new unit located on the Group’s Santo Andre site in Brazil. Rhodiasolv® IRIS, designed for applications such as industrial cleaning, foundry resins, paints and coatings formulations, is non-toxic*, readily biodegradable, nonflammable and low VOC**. </description>

      <pubDate>Fri, 25 Apr 2008 04:14:00 GMT</pubDate>


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      <title>Yolène Coppin appointed Group Executive Vice President, Human Resources</title>
      <link>http://www.rhodia.com/en/news_center/news_releases/yolene_coppin_appointment_010408.tcm</link>
      <description>Rhodia today announced the appointment of Yolène Coppin as Group Executive Vice President, Human Resources. She will be a member of the General Management Committee. </description>

      <pubDate>Tue, 01 Apr 2008 04:31:00 GMT</pubDate>


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      <title>Pascal Juery appointed President of Rhodia Novecare</title>
      <link>http://www.rhodia.com/en/news_center/news_releases/appointment_pascal_juery_120208.tcm</link>
      <description>Rhodia announces the appointment of Pascal JUERY as President of Rhodia’s Novecare Enterprise. Previously Group Purchasing Vice President, he is succeeded in this function by José MATIAS.</description>

      <pubDate>Tue, 12 Feb 2008 06:53:00 GMT</pubDate>


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      <title>Rhodia to construct new high performance silica plant in China</title>
      <link>http://www.rhodia.com/en/news_center/news_releases/silica_plant_in_china_161107.tcm</link>
      <description>Rhodia today announced its intention to construct a new plant for the production of high performance silica in China.</description>

      <pubDate>Fri, 16 Nov 2007 11:15:00 GMT</pubDate>


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      <title>Rhodia on the road to sustainable mobility</title>
      <link>http://www.rhodia.com/en/news_center/news_releases/sustainable_mobility_151107.tcm</link>
      <description>Rhodia, as a partner in Michelin’s Challenge Bibendum taking place in Shanghai, is presenting today its global automotive offer, in response to the challenges of sustainable road mobility.</description>

      <pubDate>Thu, 15 Nov 2007 11:22:00 GMT</pubDate>


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      <title>Second quarter 2007 results</title>
      <link>http://www.rhodia.com/en/news_center/news_releases/second_quarter_2007_results_310707.tcm</link>
      <description>Second quarter 2007 results : strong momentum continues</description>

      <pubDate>Tue, 31 Jul 2007 03:50:00 GMT</pubDate>


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      <title>Rhodia completes sale of its stake in Nylstar</title>
      <link>http://www.rhodia.com/en/news_center/news_releases/stake_in_nylstar_150507.tcm</link>
      <description>Rhodia announces the completion of the sale of its 50% stake in Nylstar to a third party agent acting on behalf of a consortium of Nylstar's credit banks on May 14, 2007. SNIA, Rhodia's partner in this joint venture, has also completed the sale of its 50% stake. </description>

      <pubDate>Tue, 15 May 2007 12:05:00 GMT</pubDate>


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      <title>Rhodia To Build An Upstream Silica Facility In China - Joint Venture with Chinese Partners Created</title>
      <link>http://www.rhodia.com/en/news_center/news_releases/silica_facility_in_china_270407.tcm</link>
      <description>Rhodia announces the signature of a joint venture agreement with Qingdao Haiwan Group and Qingdao Dongyue Sodium Silicate Company to build a sodium silicate plant at Qingdao, China. The facility with a capacity of 220,000 tonnes is scheduled to come on-stream in the first quarter of 2008.</description>

      <pubDate>Fri, 27 Apr 2007 12:20:00 GMT</pubDate>


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      <title>Rhodia sells stake in Nylstar</title>
      <link>http://www.rhodia.com/en/news_center/news_releases/stake_in_nylstar_060307.tcm</link>
      <description>Rhodia announces today the signing of an agreement to sell its 50% stake in Nylstar for €1, to a third party agent acting on behalf of a consortium of Nylstar's credit banks. SNIA, Rhodia's partner in this joint venture , has also signed an agreement to sell its 50% stake. The sale of the stake in Nylstar will be effective once the necessary regulatory formalities have been completed. </description>

      <pubDate>Tue, 06 Mar 2007 01:11:00 GMT</pubDate>


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      <title>Rhodia completes sale of its Silicones business to China National BlueStar Corporation</title>
      <link>http://www.rhodia.com/en/news_center/news_releases/sale_of_silicones_business_010207.tcm</link>
      <description>Rhodia today announced the finalization of the sale of its Silicones business to China National BlueStar Corporation. </description>

      <pubDate>Thu, 01 Feb 2007 03:24:00 GMT</pubDate>


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      <title>Third quarter 2006 results</title>
      <link>http://www.rhodia.com/en/news_center/news_releases/third_quarter_2006_results_101106.tcm</link>
      <description>Strong results for the third quarter 2006</description>

      <pubDate>Fri, 10 Nov 2006 04:46:00 GMT</pubDate>


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      <title>Rhodia to increase speciality surfactant production in India</title>
      <link>http://www.rhodia.com/en/news_center/news_releases/surfactant_production_unit_india_271006.tcm</link>
      <description>Rhodia Novecare announces the construction of a new surfactant production unit on its Roha site near Mumbai. </description>

      <pubDate>Fri, 27 Oct 2006 09:43:00 GMT</pubDate>


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      <title>Signing ceremony for Silicones in China</title>
      <link>http://www.rhodia.com/en/news_center/news_releases/sale_of_silicones_business_261006.tcm</link>
      <description>The agreement for the sale of Rhodia’s Silicones business to China National BlueStar Corporation was formally confirmed at a signing ceremony today in Beijing</description>

      <pubDate>Thu, 26 Oct 2006 09:48:00 GMT</pubDate>


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      <title>Rhodia signs agreement for the sale of its Silicones business to China National BlueStar Corporation</title>
      <link>http://www.rhodia.com/en/news_center/news_releases/sale_of_silicones_business_251006.tcm</link>
      <description>Rhodia today announces the signature of an agreement for the sale of its Silicones business to China National BlueStar Corporation. </description>

      <pubDate>Wed, 25 Oct 2006 09:50:00 GMT</pubDate>


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      <title>Tender Offer (english only)</title>
      <link>http://www.rhodia.com/en/news_center/news_releases/tender_offer_021006__english_only.tcm</link>
      <description>Rhodia announced today that it has commenced a cash tender offer </description>

      <pubDate>Mon, 02 Oct 2006 10:09:00 GMT</pubDate>


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      <title>Decision of the tribunal</title>
      <link>http://www.rhodia.com/en/news_center/news_releases/tribunal_decision_130906.tcm</link>
      <description>Rhodia has received notice of the decision of the tribunal before which it had brought arbitration proceedings in relation to the liabilities transferred at the time of the spin-off from Rhône-Poulenc. </description>

      <pubDate>Wed, 13 Sep 2006 10:18:00 GMT</pubDate>


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      <title>Second quarter 2006 results</title>
      <link>http://www.rhodia.com/en/news_center/news_releases/second_quarter_2006_results_280706.tcm</link>
      <description>Second quarter 2006 results: Rhodia back to positive net income</description>

      <pubDate>Fri, 28 Jul 2006 05:01:00 GMT</pubDate>


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      <title>Rhodia recognized by the Vigeo Group for its performance in sustainable development</title>
      <link>http://www.rhodia.com/en/news_center/news_releases/sustainable_development_160606.tcm</link>
      <description>Rhodia has been selected by the Advanced Sustainable Performance Indices (ASPI) Committee to feature in the Eurozone Index created by the Vigeo Group. </description>

      <pubDate>Fri, 16 Jun 2006 10:31:00 GMT</pubDate>


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      <title>Rhodia receives the “Prix Spécial du Jury” awarded by the French national association of certified public accountants for its 2004 sustainable development report</title>
      <link>http://www.rhodia.com/en/news_center/news_releases/sustainable_development_prize_151205.tcm</link>
      <description>At a ceremony organized this morning, Rhodia was presented with the “Prix Special du Jury” awarded by the Conseil Supérieur de l’Ordre des Experts Comptables for its 2004 Sustainable Development Report. </description>

      <pubDate>Thu, 15 Dec 2005 12:02:00 GMT</pubDate>


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      <title>Third quarter 2005 results</title>
      <link>http://www.rhodia.com/en/news_center/news_releases/third_quarter_2005_results_091105.tcm</link>
      <description>Third quarter 2005 results: EBITDA increases by 13% confirming Rhodia's operational recovery</description>

      <pubDate>Wed, 09 Nov 2005 05:40:00 GMT</pubDate>


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      <title>Bertrand Salle de Chou appointed Director of International Public Affairs</title>
      <link>http://www.rhodia.com/en/news_center/news_releases/salle_de_chou_appointment_211005.tcm</link>
      <description>Rhodia announces the appointment of Bertrand Sallé de Chou as Director International Public Affairs of Rhodia. He replaces, in this role, Alain Coine, who is retiring.</description>

      <pubDate>Fri, 21 Oct 2005 01:01:00 GMT</pubDate>


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      <title>Rhodia signs agreement for the sale of its Silicates Business in Nogent-L'Artaud to Woellner</title>
      <link>http://www.rhodia.com/en/news_center/news_releases/sale_silicates_manufacturing_site_101005.tcm</link>
      <description>Rhodia today announced the signing of an agreement for the sale of its silicates manufacturing site in Nogent-L'Artaud (Northern France) to the German company Woellner. </description>

      <pubDate>Mon, 10 Oct 2005 01:07:00 GMT</pubDate>


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      <title>Rhodia completes two divestitures</title>
      <link>http://www.rhodia.com/en/news_center/news_releases/two_divestitures_071005.tcm</link>
      <description>Rhodia today announced the finalization of two divestitures initiated during the second quarter 2005</description>

      <pubDate>Fri, 07 Oct 2005 01:09:00 GMT</pubDate>


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      <title>Rhodia signs agreement to divest its european cartridge silicone sealants business to Henkel</title>
      <link>http://www.rhodia.com/en/news_center/news_releases/sale_of_silicones_business_080805.tcm</link>
      <description>Rhodia today announced the signing of a binding agreement for the sale of its European cartridge silicone sealants business to Henkel.</description>

      <pubDate>Mon, 08 Aug 2005 03:09:00 GMT</pubDate>


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      <title>Second quarter 2005 results</title>
      <link>http://www.rhodia.com/en/news_center/news_releases/second_quarter_2005_results_2_050805.tcm</link>
      <description>Second quarter 2005 results: Continued progress of Rhodia's recovery plan</description>

      <pubDate>Fri, 05 Aug 2005 05:53:00 GMT</pubDate>


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      <title>Second Quarter 2005 results: Clarification</title>
      <link>http://www.rhodia.com/en/news_center/news_releases/second_quarter_2005_results_050805.tcm</link>
      <description>Rhodia would like to clarify that the write off of Rhodia Pharma Solutions’ tangible assets as announced today as part of the publication of its 2005 2nd half financial results, does not relate to aspirin and paracetamol production assets</description>

      <pubDate>Fri, 05 Aug 2005 03:19:00 GMT</pubDate>


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      <title>Transition to IFRS: Impact on the 2004 financial statements</title>
      <link>http://www.rhodia.com/en/news_center/news_releases/transition_to_ifrs_090505.tcm</link>
      <description>As announced on 19 January 2005, Rhodia is presenting the impact of the transition to IFRS on its consolidated financial statements for 2004.</description>

      <pubDate>Mon, 09 May 2005 06:07:00 GMT</pubDate>


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      <title>Rhodia signs a global corporate social responsibility agreement with ICEM</title>
      <link>http://www.rhodia.com/en/news_center/news_releases/social_responsibility_agreement_010205.tcm</link>
      <description>Rhodia today announced the signature of an agreement with ICEM (the International Federation of Chemical, Energy, Mine and General Workers' Unions) related to the Group’s Global Corporate Social Responsibility.</description>

      <pubDate>Tue, 01 Feb 2005 10:40:00 GMT</pubDate>


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      <title>Rhodia signs service agreements with GEODIS, DHL and VOS LOGISTICS</title>
      <link>http://www.rhodia.com/en/news_center/news_releases/service_agreements_240105.tcm</link>
      <description>Rhodia today announced it has signed service contracts with Geodis, DHL and VOS Logistics for the creation of a global management system for the Group’s transport operations in Europe.</description>

      <pubDate>Mon, 24 Jan 2005 10:42:00 GMT</pubDate>


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      <title>Rhodia completes sale of its Sulfuric Acid business to INEOS Chlor Limited</title>
      <link>http://www.rhodia.com/en/news_center/news_releases/sale_of_sulfuric_acid_business_170105.tcm</link>
      <description>Rhodia today confirmed it has completed the sale of its sulphuric acid business based at its Staveley (Derbyshire) manufacturing site to INEOS Chlor Limited.</description>

      <pubDate>Mon, 17 Jan 2005 10:51:00 GMT</pubDate>


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      <title>Rhodia sells its shareholding in KeyMRO to IBM and signs a service agreement for indirect supplies</title>
      <link>http://www.rhodia.com/en/news_center/news_releases/sale_of_shareholding_in_keymro_131204.tcm</link>
      <description>Rhodia today announced the sale of its shareholding in KeyMRO, services leader of indirect purchases in Europe and US to IBM.</description>

      <pubDate>Mon, 13 Dec 2004 11:30:00 GMT</pubDate>


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      <title>Rhodia finalizes the sale of its potable and waste water treatment business to Feralco</title>
      <link>http://www.rhodia.com/en/news_center/news_releases/sale_of_water_treatment_business_060804.tcm</link>
      <description>Following the letter of intent signed with Feralco May 25, Rhodia today announced that it has finalized the sale of its potable and waste water treatment business. </description>

      <pubDate>Fri, 06 Aug 2004 12:36:00 GMT</pubDate>


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      <title>Aldo Cardoso joins Rhodia board of directors</title>
      <link>http://www.rhodia.com/en/news_center/news_releases/aldo_cardoso_appointment_290704.tcm</link>
      <description>At a meeting of Rhodia’s Board of Directors yesterday, Aldo Cardoso, the former acting CEO of Andersen Worldwide, was co-opted as a member of the Board, replacing Pierre-Gilles de Gennes.</description>

      <pubDate>Thu, 29 Jul 2004 12:38:00 GMT</pubDate>


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      <title>Rhodia sells its European specialty phosphates business to Thermphos International</title>
      <link>http://www.rhodia.com/en/news_center/news_releases/sale_of_phosphates_business_220604.tcm</link>
      <description>Following the exclusive agreement signed with Thermphos International on April 22, Rhodia today announced the signing of a definitive agreement for the sale of its European specialty phosphates business. </description>

      <pubDate>Tue, 22 Jun 2004 12:50:00 GMT</pubDate>


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      <title>Rhodia signs a letter of intent with Feralco for the sale of its potable and waste water treatment business</title>
      <link>http://www.rhodia.com/en/news_center/news_releases/sale_of_water_treatment_business_250504.tcm</link>
      <description>Rhodia today announced the signature of a letter of intent with Feralco AB for the sale of the Group's potable and waste water treatment business.</description>

      <pubDate>Tue, 25 May 2004 03:26:00 GMT</pubDate>


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      <title>Rhodia sells its stake in Baikowski Chimie</title>
      <link>http://www.rhodia.com/en/news_center/news_releases/sale_of_stake_in_baikowski_chimie_190204.tcm</link>
      <description>Rhodia announced today the sale of its 34% stake in the French company Baikowski Chimie</description>

      <pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2004 05:02:00 GMT</pubDate>


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      <title>Rhodia statement</title>
      <link>http://www.rhodia.com/en/news_center/news_releases/statement_051203.tcm</link>
      <description>In response to today's article in le Figaro, Rhodia states that:</description>

      <pubDate>Fri, 05 Dec 2003 12:34:00 GMT</pubDate>


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      <title>Results for the second quarter of 2003</title>
      <link>http://www.rhodia.com/en/news_center/news_releases/second_quarter_2003_results_250703.tcm</link>
      <description>Rhodia today published its results for the second quarter of 2003, which were reviewed by the Board of Directors at their meeting on July 24, 2003.</description>

      <pubDate>Fri, 25 Jul 2003 10:26:00 GMT</pubDate>


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      <title>Results for the third quarter of 2002 </title>
      <link>http://www.rhodia.com/en/news_center/news_releases/third_quarter_2002_results_281002.tcm</link>
      <description>Rhodia today published its results for the third quarter of 2002.</description>

      <pubDate>Mon, 28 Oct 2002 10:39:00 GMT</pubDate>


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      <title>Rhodia reduces its debt by 190 million euros through sale of Rhodia-Ster to the italian gruppo Mossi &amp; Ghisolfi</title>
      <link>http://www.rhodia.com/en/news_center/news_releases/sale_of_rhodia-ster__071002.tcm</link>
      <description>Rhodia announced today the closing of the divestiture of its entire 88.4% interest in Rhodia-ster, to the Italian Gruppo Mossi &amp; Ghisolfi.</description>

      <pubDate>Mon, 07 Oct 2002 11:20:00 GMT</pubDate>


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      <title>Results for the second quarter 2002</title>
      <link>http://www.rhodia.com/en/news_center/news_releases/second_quarter_2002_results_250702.tcm</link>
      <description>Rhodia today published its results for the second quarter of 2002.</description>

      <pubDate>Thu, 25 Jul 2002 10:42:00 GMT</pubDate>


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      <title>Rhodia to sell Rhodia-ster to Gruppo Mossi &amp; Ghisolfi, completing its exit from Polyester</title>
      <link>http://www.rhodia.com/en/news_center/news_releases/sale_of_rhodia-ster_220702.tcm</link>
      <description>Rhodia announced today that it has agreed to sell its entire 88.4% interest in Rhodia-ster</description>

      <pubDate>Mon, 22 Jul 2002 03:18:00 GMT</pubDate>


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      <title>Rhodia agrees to sell its polyvinyl acetate business to Acetex Corporation</title>
      <link>http://www.rhodia.com/en/news_center/news_releases/sale_of_polyvinyl_acetate_business_050602.tcm</link>
      <description>Rhodia announced today that it has agreedsigned a letter of intent to sell to Acetex DerivativesCorporation, a subsidiary of Acetex Chimie</description>

      <pubDate>Wed, 05 Jun 2002 10:44:00 GMT</pubDate>


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      <title>Rhodia sells to Sita its interest in Hazardous industrial waste</title>
      <link>http://www.rhodia.com/en/news_center/news_releases/sale_to_sita_220402.tcm</link>
      <description>RHODIA and SITA, the waste services division of SUEZ, have announced the sale to SITA, effective July 1, 2002, of RHODIA’s interest in TERIS SA and TERIS LLC</description>

      <pubDate>Mon, 22 Apr 2002 10:58:00 GMT</pubDate>


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      <title>Successful First World Symposium - 1st International Rhodia Scientific Conference in Lyon (France), July 2-5, 2001</title>
      <link>http://www.rhodia.com/en/news_center/news_releases/symposium_060701.tcm</link>
      <description>Rhodia staged its "First International Rhodia Conference" specifically devoted to organic chemistry and novel methods for the future.</description>

      <pubDate>Fri, 06 Jul 2001 03:02:00 GMT</pubDate>


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      <title>Rhodia &amp; Sita are expanding in hazardous industrial waste processing in the U.S. </title>
      <link>http://www.rhodia.com/en/news_center/news_releases/strategic_alliance_rhodia_sita_280601.tcm</link>
      <description>SITA, waste services division of SUEZ and waste management leader in Europe, Latin America and Asia-Pacific, and Rhodia Eco Services, specialised in hazardous industrial waste (HIW) processing and subsidiary of the chemical Group RHODIA, are pursuing their strategic alliance </description>

      <pubDate>Thu, 28 Jun 2001 03:16:00 GMT</pubDate>


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      <title>Scientific research to enhance the quality of everyday life. 1st International Rhodia Conference</title>
      <link>http://www.rhodia.com/en/news_center/news_releases/scientific_symposium_070601.tcm</link>
      <description>Rhodia is organizing its first-ever scientific symposium devoted to organic chemistry and new processes for the future</description>

      <pubDate>Thu, 07 Jun 2001 03:42:00 GMT</pubDate>


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      <title>Xavier Rambaud joins Rhodia as Chief information officer</title>
      <link>http://www.rhodia.com/en/news_center/news_releases/xavier_rambaud_appointment_171100.tcm</link>
      <description>Xavier Rambaud has joined Rhodia to take up the recently-created position of Chief Information Officer.</description>

      <pubDate>Fri, 17 Nov 2000 11:04:00 GMT</pubDate>


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      <title>Rhodia receives German antitrust approval for tender offer for Chirex Inc.</title>
      <link>http://www.rhodia.com/en/news_center/news_releases/tender_offer_for_chirex_inc_170800.tcm</link>
      <description>Rhodia received today early termination of the waiting period under the German Law Against Restraints on Competition relating to its tender offer to acquire all issued and outstanding shares of ChiRex Inc.</description>

      <pubDate>Thu, 17 Aug 2000 04:21:00 GMT</pubDate>


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      <title>Rhodia receives HSR approval for tender offer for Chirex Inc.</title>
      <link>http://www.rhodia.com/en/news_center/news_releases/tender_offer_for_chirex_inc_160800.tcm</link>
      <description>Rhodia announced today that it has received early termination of the waiting period under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976, as amended, relating to its tender offer to acquire all issued and outstanding shares of ChiRex Inc. </description>

      <pubDate>Wed, 16 Aug 2000 04:25:00 GMT</pubDate>


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      <title>Rhodia will launch today its cash tender offer for ChiRex</title>
      <link>http://www.rhodia.com/en/news_center/news_releases/tender_offer_for_chirex_040800.tcm</link>
      <description>As previously announced on July 24, Rhodia will launch today, pursuant to the definitive merger agreement entered into on July 24, a cash tender offer for all the shares of ChiRex Inc.</description>

      <pubDate>Fri, 04 Aug 2000 04:29:00 GMT</pubDate>


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      <title>Rhodia boosts its Heat Curing Silicone Elastomer (HCE/HCR) production capacity</title>
      <link>http://www.rhodia.com/en/news_center/news_releases/silicone_elastomer_production_190100.tcm</link>
      <description>Rhodia, one of the world's leading silicones producers, is boosting its production capacity for Heat Curing Silicone Elastomers (HCE/HCR)</description>

      <pubDate>Wed, 19 Jan 2000 12:27:00 GMT</pubDate>


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      <title>Rhodia successfully completes the transition to the year 2000</title>
      <link>http://www.rhodia.com/en/news_center/news_releases/transition_to_the_year_2000_100100.tcm</link>
      <description>Rhodia successfully completed the transition to the year 2000 and detected no critical problems related to the coming of the new year.</description>

      <pubDate>Mon, 10 Jan 2000 12:34:00 GMT</pubDate>


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      <title>Groupe Bruxelles Lambert entre dans le capital de Rhodia à hauteur de 5% (french only)</title>
      <link>http://www.rhodia.com/en/news_center/news_releases/stake_in_rhodia_181099__french_only.tcm</link>
      <description>Rhodia, un des leaders mondiaux de la chimie de spécialités, annonce aujourd’hui la prise par Groupe Bruxelles Lambert (GBL) d’une participation à hauteur de 5% dans son capital</description>

      <pubDate>Mon, 18 Oct 1999 11:42:00 GMT</pubDate>


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      <title>Désinvestissement de Rhodia (french only)</title>
      <link>http://www.rhodia.com/en/news_center/news_releases/sale_of_rhodia_stakes_151099__french_only.tcm</link>
      <description>Rhône-Poulenc réalise aujourd’hui la mise sur le marché de sa participation de 67,3 % dans le capital de Rhodia.</description>

      <pubDate>Fri, 15 Oct 1999 11:48:00 GMT</pubDate>


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      <title>Poursuite du processus de mise sur le marché de Rhodia (french only)</title>
      <link>http://www.rhodia.com/en/news_center/news_releases/sale_of_rhodia_stakes_071099__french_only.tcm</link>
      <description>Après avoir annoncé le 16 septembre dernier le lancement de la mise sur le marché de la totalité de sa participation dans Rhodia (67,3 %), Rhône-Poulenc annonce aujourd’hui le calendrier et les modalités des offres proposées.</description>

      <pubDate>Thu, 07 Oct 1999 11:53:00 GMT</pubDate>


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      <title>Rhodia sells its polyether polyol business</title>
      <link>http://www.rhodia.com/en/news_center/news_releases/sale_of_polyether_polyol_business_050599.tcm</link>
      <description>Rhodia announced today that it has sold its polyether polyol business to Huntsman Corporation of Salt Lake City, UT.</description>

      <pubDate>Wed, 05 May 1999 03:57:00 GMT</pubDate>


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      <title>Rhodia sells the Rhodia®Sorb</title>
      <link>http://www.rhodia.com/en/news_center/news_releases/sale_of_rhodia_sorb_business_290499.tcm</link>
      <description>Rhodia, pursuing its focus on specialty chemicals, has signed a transfer agreement of its Rhodia®Sorb business to the Belgian company Sorbent Products NV.</description>

      <pubDate>Thu, 29 Apr 1999 04:10:00 GMT</pubDate>


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      <title>1998: the basis of Rhodia's recovery</title>
      <link>http://www.rhodia.com/en/news_center/news_releases/1998_annual_results_270199.tcm</link>
      <description>Rhodia, one of the world leaders in specialty chemicals announces a first year net income of +116 million Euros (compared to -1117 million Euros in 1997).</description>

      <pubDate>Wed, 27 Jan 1999 04:31:00 GMT</pubDate>


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