UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 6-K

Report of Foreign Private Issuer

Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16

of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Report on Form 6-K dated March 7, 2007

Commission File Number 1-14838

RHODIA

(Translation registrant’s name into English)

Cœur Défense – Tour A
110, Esplanade Charles de Gaulle

92400 Courbevoie

France

(Address of principal executive office)

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Enclosures: Rhodia Sells Stake in Nylstar

PRESS RELEASE

RHODIA SELLS STAKE IN NYLSTAR

Paris, March 6, 2007 ----- Rhodia announces today the signing of an agreement to sell its 50% stake in Nylstar for €1, to a third party agent acting on behalf of a consortium of Nylstar's credit banks. SNIA, Rhodia's partner in this joint venture, has also signed an agreement to sell its 50% stake. The sale of the stake in Nylstar will be effective once the necessary regulatory formalities have been completed.

This agreement forms part of the financial restructuring of Nylstar through a debt / equity swap to give the company a restructured balance sheet and a significantly reduced level of debt. Nylstar will now be in a better position to ensure its development. Rhodia will also remain a raw material supplier to Nylstar.

Rhodia is a global specialty chemicals company recognized for its strong technology positions in Performance Materials, Functional Chemicals and the Organics and Services clusters. Partnering with major players in the automotive, electronics, pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, consumer care, tires, and paints and coatings markets, Rhodia offers tailor-made solutions combining original molecules and technologies to respond to customers’ needs. Rhodia subscribes to the principles of Sustainable Development communicating its commitments and performance openly with stakeholders. Rhodia generated sales of €4.8 billion in 2006 and employs around 16,000 people worldwide. Rhodia is listed on the Paris and New York stock exchanges.

Contacts

Press Relations
Rita Hillig		+33 (0)1 53 56 64 04

Investor Relations
James Palmer		+33 (0)1 53 56 64 89

SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, Rhodia has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

Date: March 7, 2007	RHODIA
	By:	/s/ Pascal Bouchiat
	Name:	Pascal Bouchiat
	Title:	Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

RHODIA 6-K