Rhodia Polyamide announces a temporary surcharge for its Nylon 6.6 products to compensate for exceptional Butadiene crisis situation

Lyon, France – July 28, 2008 – Availability of Butadiene recently worsened due to worldwide suppliers’ shortage which led to unexpected price increases.

In order to secure the sourcing of Butadiene to serve its customers, Rhodia Polyamide is taking exceptional and immediate measures in the form of a temporary surcharge of 50€/t or 80$/t on all its nylon 6.6 products.

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Rhodia Polyamide
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France
+33 4 72 89 27 53
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www.eu.rhodia.com

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Rhodia Polyamide

Rhodia Polyamide is Rhodia's fully integrated enterprise focusing on Polyamide 6.6. Its strategy rests on three pillars: a high worldwide competitiveness of intermediates & polymers along with strong development of the industrial footprint in fast growing regions; the strengthening of engineering plastics as a growth engine; and a focus on Asia and Brazil as priority regions for expansion beyond our European base. In South America, Rhodia Polyamide also holds strong positions in phenol and adiponitrile route, industrial yarns and fibers.

For further details about Rhodia Polyamide visit the website at www.rhodia-polyamide.com.

Rhodia

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. Structured around six Enterprises, Rhodia is the partner of major players in the automotive, tire, electronics, perfume, health & beauty and home care markets. The Group employs around 15,000 people worldwide and generated sales of €4.8 billion in 2007. Rhodia is listed on Euronext Paris.

For further details about the Group, visit Rhodia’s website at: www.rhodia.com.