Nanophase Technologies Corporation

Nanophase develops, manufactures and sells an integrated family of nanomaterial technologies. Nanophase produces engineered nanomaterial products for use in a variety of markets includingSurface Finishing, Exterior Coatings,Personal Care,Plastics,Scratch Resistant Coatings, andTextiles.The Company was founded in 1989, went public in 1997 and the common stock currently trades on the OTCMarket (OTCQB)under the symbol NANX.

Company headquarters are located in Romeoville, Illinois which houses corporate offices, manufacturing, qualityand research and development laboratories. The Company also has manufacturing operations in Burr Ridge, Illinois. Both facilities are certified under ISO 9001:2008 and ISO 14001:2004 standards.

As a leader in the field of nanomaterials technologies, Nanophase has evolved from solely a producer of nanoparticles into an integrator of commercially scaled nanomaterial technologies focused on market and customer applications. The Company has the capabilities to make, coat and disperse nano metal oxides and offers customers a ‘solution’ approach for applications. The integrated family of nanomaterial technologies forms Nanophase’s core intellectual property and proprietary knowledge. Nanophase currently owns or licenses18 United States patents and patent applications, and48 foreign patents and patent applications.

MISSION

Nanophase is a world leader in delivering nano-engineered materials to enable innovative products that improve people’s lives. Our aim is to understand our customers unmet needs and to deliver exceptional value to help them win. By making our customers successful, we benefit our shareholders, employees and community. We conduct our business in a safe, ethical and environmentally responsible way.

VISION

Nanophase will be the top nanotechnology provider worldwide and the “go to” nano company for our customers by successfully commercializing nano products which revolutionize the world.

VALUES

In the pursuit of our mission and vision, we commit to focus on the customer by applying the following key values:

Innovation

Teamwork and Loyalty

Integrity

Respect

Uncompromised Quality

Stewardship

Safety and Environmental Responsibility

Shareholder Value