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RHODIA LAUNCHES EVOLITE(TM) BY TECHNYL(r), A MAJOR INNOVATION IN THE FIELD OF
                                 COMPOSITES

Dusseldorf, Germany - October 29, 2010 ---- Rhodia announced the launch of a
major innovation in the field of thermoplastic composites. Evolite (TM) by
Technyl(r) is a range of high performance polyamide-based continuous fiber
reinforced materials. Unveiled at the K 2010 trade show, this composite achieves
an optimal and unique balance between weight and performance.

Available in recyclable pre-impregnated fabrics or consolidated plates, Evolite
can be made of glass, carbon or other fibers. Parts made in Evolite will show
excellent strength and toughness, enhanced crash resistance and excellent ageing
properties, with end applications including transport seating, car bumper beams
and front-end structures, racing bicycle frames or window frames. In addition,
material fluidity allows faster production rates compared to thermoset
technologies, with a major cost-competitive advantage.
 
"Evolite is a breakthrough solution with considerable growth ahead of it"
commented Francois Hincker, President of Rhodia's Engineering Plastics Global
Business Unit. "We see it as setting the standard for future generations of
composites".

At K 2010, Rhodia is also presenting a complete offer of materials and
technologies to help preserve non-renewable resources and reduce the
environmental impact of plastic applications. They include:

 * a new generation of unfilled TechnylStar(r) that will allow processors to
   make major energy savings;
 * a certified halogen-free Technyl range for the photovoltaic industry;
 * new polyamide powders that will challenge the limits of rapid plastics parts
   manufacturing.

Rhodia is an international chemical company resolutely committed to sustainable
development. As a leader in its businesses, the Group aims to improve its
customers' performance through the pursuit of operational excellence and its
ability to innovate. Rhodia is the partner of major players in the automotive,
electronics, flavors and fragrances, health, personal and home care markets,
consumer goods and industrial markets. The Group employs around 13,600 people
worldwide and generated sales of EUR4.03 billion in 2009. Rhodia is listed on
Euronext Paris.

Rhodia is a global specialist in performance solutions based on polyamide 6 and
66 for injection molding, extrusion and blow molding. Under the flagship brand
Technyl(r), Rhodia's Engineering Plastics activity serves various markets as
automotive and transportation, electrical and electronics, sports and leisure.

For more information, please visit our www.rhodia.com.

Contacts

Media relations
Lamia Narcisse    Tel. +33 (0)1 53 56 59 62
Investor relations
Maria Alcon       Tel. +33 (0)1 53 56 64 89
Benjamin Bruneau  Tel. +33 (0)1 53 56 64 42

Engineering Plastics relations
Jérome Pisani     Tel. +33 (0)4 72 89 27 53
                      
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