UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT
PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): November 3, 2006 (November 2, 2006)

Chemtura Corporation

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

(203) 573-2000
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

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Item 1.01  Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement

On November 2, 2006, Chemtura Corporation announced that it has signed a letter of intent to sell its EPDM business and the Rubber Chemicals businesses associated with Geismar, Louisiana as well as Flexzone® antiozonants worldwide.  The parties are working toward a definitive agreement, which is expected to be signed by the end of the year.  The transaction is subject to regulatory approvals.  Proceeds from the sale will be used primarily for debt reduction.  The EPDM and Rubber Chemicals businesses being sold had revenues for the twelve months ended September 30, 2006 of approximately $300 million.

A copy of a press release announcing the expected sale of EPDM and certain Rubber Chemicals Businesses is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9.01  Financial Statements and Exhibits.

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(d)         Exhibits.

SIGNATURES

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

Date:                    November 3, 2006

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