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Baytown - USA - Exterior view 命hodia environmentchemistry Reducing the environmental impact of sulfuric acid
The sulphuric acid used as the catalyst in the alkylation process is regenerated.
Oil rig at dusk 固otal environmentchemistry More productive and safe oil wells
New fluids to tap old oil reserves economically.
Pleiade ORELIS Module 命hodia environmentchemistry On-board water treatment plant on Queen Mary 2
A good concept : treating wastewater on cruise ships, before release into the ocean.
Car tyre 命hodia safetychemistry Safer, energy-saving tires
Carbon black/Silica mixtures yields improved tire properties.
Tiling 命hodia safetychemistry Polyamide fibers used as concrete in the construction industry
Polyamide fibers, which improve safety and appearance, are used in the construction industry.
A child's pyjamas 命hodia safetychemistrywell-being Flame retardant clothing
More comfort and safety for our kids.
Television with a flat screen 命hodia qualitychemistry Rare earths used in plasma screen production
Rare earths are key for luminescent products.
Rhodia invents the first totally transparent high protection sunscreen 命hodia qualitychemistrywell-being New-generation sunscreen
Technological innovation used to produce a transparent, high protection sunscreen
Rhodia invents odourless clothes with meryl skinlife 命hodia qualitychemistrywell-being Smart fibers provide odor-prevention properties for clothing
New polyamide fibers with embedded bacterio-static agent prevent the development of odors.
Sport shoes 'Shox' from Nike 命hodia qualitysafetychemistry Lighter, sturdier athletic shoes
New generation silica, the preferred reinforcing agent for Athletic shoes.
Catalytic exhaust - Alveolar filter 命hodia environmentchemistry Performance materials for 3-way gasoline catalysis
This global approach already complies with the 2005 emissions limits.
 

Rhodia is one of the world's leading manufacturers of specialty chemicals. Providing a wide range of innovative products and services to the automotive, healthcare, food, cosmetics, apparel, new technology and environmental markets, Rhodia offers its customers tailor-made solutions based on the cross-fertilization of technologies, people and expertise.

Rhodia subscribes to the principles of Sustainable Development communicating its commitments and performance openly with stakeholders.

Rhodia generated net sales of EUR6.6 billion in 2002 and employs 24,500 people worldwide. Rhodia is listed on the Paris and New York stock exchanges.

Rhodia in China

Rhodia's history of doing business in China started in the mid-70's with the chemical part of former Rhone-Poulenc Group. In the past 10 years, Rhodia's operations in the country have grown very rapidly. Rhodia offers a comprehensive range of specialties, including fine organics, fibers and polymers and consumer and industrial product additives.

Additionally, an innovation center located in Shanghai provides technical support and helps develop partnerships with customers.

As a world leader in Specialty Chemicals, Rhodia is helping to contribute to the evolution of the China chemical industry bringing the world class manufacturing approach and advanced technologies to its China operations.