RHODIA INSPIRES SUSTAINABILITY AT CHALLENGE BIBENDUM 2011 WITH INNOVATIONS FOR AN ECO, CLEAN AND SAFE MOBILITY

Published May 19, 2011

Paris, May 19, 2011– At Challenge Bibendum 2011, Rhodia is highlighting its innovative solutions in polymer materials, silica technology and catalytic processes to meet the ecological, cleanliness and safety challenges of sustainable mobility. The company’s global leadership and staunch commitment to sustainability are characterized by important technologies that can reduce vehicle fuel consumption and carbon dioxide emissions and promote higher air quality. These include Technyl® polyamide materials for weight reduction through metal replacement, Zeosil® highly dispersible silica to lower rolling resistance of tires, and Eolys™, OPtalys™ technologies for emission control systems.