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): October 30, 2006

ARCH CHEMICALS, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Virginia		1-14601		06-1526315
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)		(Commission File Number)		(IRS Employer Identification No.)

501 Merritt 7, Norwalk, CT		06851
(Address of principal executive offices)		(Zip Code)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (203) 229-2900

N/A

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

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INFORMATION TO BE INCLUDED IN THE REPORT

ITEM 2.02. RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION

On October 30, 2006, the registrant released the results of operations and financial condition for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2006. Attached as Exhibit 99, and incorporated herein by reference, is a copy of the registrant's earnings press release dated October 30, 2006.

ITEM 9.01. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS

(d) Exhibits

99.

Press Release, dated October 30, 2006.

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: October 30, 2006


	ARCH CHEMICALS, INC.

	By:	/s/ Louis S. Massimo
		Name: Louis S. Massimo
		Title: Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

Exhibit Index


Exhibit No.		Description

99.		Press Release, dated October 30, 2006.