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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 and Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report: December 8, 2005

NALCO HOLDING COMPANY

Delaware    001-32342   16-1701300
(State of Incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification Number)

1601 W. Diehl Rd., Naperville, IL 60563

630-305-1000

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Item 8.01 Other Events

On December 6, 2005, Nalco Holding Company announced a price increase for paper industry clients in the Americas and Europe beginning on January 1, 2006. Details are included in the press release attached as Exhibit 99.1 and that is incorporated by reference.

Item 9.01(c) Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits

Exhibits

99.1  
Press release dated December 6, 2005, relating to price increases for paper industry clients in the Americas and Europe.

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.

NALCO HOLDING COMPANY

/s/ Stephen N. Landsman
Secretary

Date: December 8, 2005