1919 – Rhodia in Brazil established

1921 – Opening of the chemicals and pharmaceuticals plant in Santo André, SP

1922 – Manufacturing begins of perfume aerosols

1929 – Production begins of artificial fibers for textile applications in Santo André, SP

1930 – Opening of the textiles unit in Argentina

1935 – Opening of the textiles unit (Valisère) in Santo André, SP

1942 – Implementation of sugarcane production for ethanol chemistry in Paulínia, SP

1945 – Purchase of the Indústria Brasileira de Óculos e Lentes, the foundation for Rhodia Plásticos de Engenharia (Rhodia Engineering Plastics)

1946 – Founding of Rhodosá, rayon textile company, in São José dos Campos, SP

1949 – Start up of activities in Uruguay , as a pharmaceutical laboratory

1955 – Production begins of nylon cord and fibers (polyamide) in Santo André, SP

1956 – Implementation of the Paulínia chemicals facility

1957 – Production begins of tire cord

1958 – Opening of the vinyl acetate unit, the first industrial activity in Paulínia

1960 – With Rhodia as its main supporter, the Brazilian fashion industry is born through the Fenit fashion shows

1961 – Establishment in Mexico , focusing on the pharmaceutical market. Beginning of the first mutual credit cooperative (credit for individuals) in the state of São Paulo , the Cooperativa da Rhodia Química

1967 – Production of filter tow

1968 – Production of nylon 6.6 polymers and launch of the acrylic glass plant for textile products

1969 – Founding of the Instituto Veterinário Rhodia-Mérieux

1960s – Beginning of the internship and trainee programs at Rhodia, a pioneering initiative in the industry

1970 – Start up of the phenol and derivatives plant in Paulínia (SP), consolidating Rhodia's industrial complex in the region

1975 – Start up of the Paulínia Research Center , in the State of São Paulo.

1977 – Beginning of silicone production in Brazil . Increase in ethanol chemistry with the beginning of production in the acetic acid and ethyl acetate facilities

1978 – Opening of the silica plant in Brazil

1980 – Supply begins of epoxy bisphenol for the paints and adhesive market

1981 – Implementation of the consumer value project and implementation of the first ombudsman service in the industry

1980/1985 – Enlargement and consolidation of the Rhodia industrial complex in Paulínia.

1986 – Start up the salicylic acid unit

1988 – Rhodia establishes itself in Guatemala , trading in agricultural chemicals

1989 – Beginning of business activities in Chile . Beginning of the polycarbonate bisphenol unit to supply the engineering plastics market.

1992 – Beginning of the pioneering production in Brazil of nylon microfibers for textile applications. Merger with the Venezuelan acetate producer Mantex Saica, which resulted in Rhodia Acetow Venezuela . Signing of the Responsible Care treaty defined by the worldwide chemicals industry

1994 – Creation of Rhodia-Ster

1995 – Beginning of surfactant production in Santo André

1998 – The name Rhodia, used only in Brazil and Germany , becomes the worldwide name for the company, joining together the chemicals and fibers and polymers activities. Production begins of the first “intelligent” (with functions) fibers, and launch of the Amni brand concept. Acquisition of the sodium bicarbonate unit in Florencio Varela ( Argentina ) and start up of business activities in Colombia

1999 –Business activities begin in Peru

2000 – Business activities established in Ecuador . Rhodia Sílices Venezuela is created in Barquisimeto , for the production of silica

2002 – Opening of the dipping unit – dipped fabrics for tires, in Santo André, SP

2003 – Association to the United Nations Global Compact

2004 – Major enlargement of the phenol and acetone plant in Paulínia. Signature of the Diversity Charter in France

2005 – Signing of a Business Social Responsibility agreement with ICEM, the International Federation of Chemical, Energy, Mine and General Workers' Unions.

2006 – Implementation in Brazil of the largest project in Latin America (and fifth largest in the world) to reduce greenhouse gases, in accordance with the Clean Development Mechanism of the Kyoto Protocol. In the same year, Rhodia becomes the first Latin American company in the chemicals industry to join CCX, the Chicago Climate Exchange (outside the Kyoto mechanisms). Signing of the Worldwide Responsible Care Treaty

2007 – Founding of the Rhodia Institute

2008 –Production begins of eco-friendly solvents in Santo André. Launch of the first intelligent fiber with therapeutic properties

2009 – In the Year of France in Brazil , Rhodia celebrates its 90^th anniversary