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                  SUCCESS OF RHODIA EMPLOYEE SHAREHOLDING PLAN

Paris, September 2nd, 2010 ---- The employee shareholding plan Rhodia launched
in June was subscribed by 45% of the Group employees in 13 countries. The
capital increase is resulting in the issuance of 3 million new shares for an
amount of approximately EUR38 million. This offering increases the total number
of Rhodia shares to 104 495 997.

"The high participation rate combined with the oversubscription illustrates the
success of this operation and the confidence of our employees into Rhodia's
future", commented Yolène Coppin, Group Executive Vice President, Human
Resources.

Following this operation, Rhodia's employees hold 6.5% of the share capital
compared to 3.7% previously.

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, 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.

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

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