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Rhodia Receives France's 2009 Pierre Potier Prize For Its Rhodiasolv® IRIS Solvent

June 24, 2009 - Rhodia today received the 2009 Pierre Potier Prize for "innivation in chemistry supporting sustainable development"" for its Rhodiasolv® IRIS range of a new-generation solvents that provide a more ecofriendly and safer alternative to traditional solvents.

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Rhodia acquires minority partner's shareholding in Rhodia Thai Industries and reinforces position in Asian surfactants market

June 29, 2009 - Rhodia has just completed the acquisition of its minority partner's shares in the joint venture Rhodia Thai Inudstries Limited

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Rhodiasolv® IRIS, a new Eco-friendly Solvent, registered in Europe, the USA, Australia, Japan, South Korea and China

May 26, 2009 - The new oxygenated solvent from Rhodia, Rhodiasolv® IRIS, has been registered in the European Community (compliant to REACH regulation), the U.S. Environment Protection Agency (EPA), with the Australian, Japanese, South Korean authorities and on commercial list in China

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Rhodia and IFP Join Forces to Optimize Oil Reserve Extraction.

April 24, 2009 - Rhodia and IFP have joined forces to launch a joint services and consulting offer targeting chemical Enhanced Oil Recovery activities for the petroleum industry.

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Rhodia Unveils his high Performance Surfactant System Miracare® SLB for Hair Care Applications

April 21, 2009 - Rhodia has now made its patented and leading high-performance cleansing surfactant system Miracare® SLB available for hair care formulations.

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Rhodia Extends its Range of Skin & Hair Care Solutions with Expanded Cleansing & Conditioning Portfolio

April 21, 2009 -

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Rhodia Introduces Plant-Based Jaguar® C500 for Health-Looking Hair with Weightless Volume

April 21, 2009 - Rhodia announces the launch of Jaguar® C500, the latest conditioning guar polymer ideal for formulating volumizing shampoo and leave-on conditioners

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Rhodia Launches Production of Eco-Friendly Solvent At New Unit in Brazil

April 25, 2008 - 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.

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Rhodia completes McIntyre group acquisition

March 2, 2009 - Specialty chemical producer Rhodia has completed its acquisition of the McIntyre Group Ltd after receiving regulatory authorizations

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Paint Additives: High performance solutions for targeted needs, strenghthening its presence on the paint and coatings market

March 30, 2009 - Rhodia strengthens its presence on the paint and coatings market with the launch of new high-performance chemicals created to meet formulator's demand for specific solutions.

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Rhodia and KCI signed a marketing agreement for conditioning polymers used in the personal care market

October 14, 2008 - Rhodia and KCI have signed a global partnership agreement for marketing KCI's polymers for conditioning performance in shampoo and shower gel formulations

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Rhodia to acquire Mcintyre group to extend its reach in home, personal care and oilfield surfactant market: another step in its profitable growth strategy

January 12, 2009 - Rhodia has signed an agreement to purchase the privately-held McIntyre Group Ltd, a global manufacturer of specialty surfactants, for Home, Personal and Oilfielf markets.

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Rhodia raises prices on Surfactants, Guars, Monomers and Polymers

July 24, 2008 - The Novecare Business of Rhodia Inc. will increase prices on its full line of products sold in North America to offset escalating energy, raw materials and transportation costs.

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Rhodia announces price increases for its Dibasic Ester Solvents Rhodiasolv®RPDE

June 6, 2008 - Rhodia announces worldwide price increases by a minimum of 7% on Rhodiasolv®rpde, effective as of July 1st, 2008

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