Nanophase Technologies Corp. has been invited to address the New York Society of Security Analysts (NYSSA) Specialty Chemicals Industry Conference through First Analysis Corp., a leading Chicago research firm and cosponsor of the event. The conference is scheduled for November 8, 2001, at The Chemists Club in New York. Joseph Cross, president & CEO; Dr. Donald Freed, vice president of business development; and Jess Jankowski, corporate controller and treasurer, are scheduled to present Nanophase's patented technology, review current applications for engineered nanocrystalline material solutions, and discuss future growth for this emerging science. As one of the few public nanotechnology companies, Nanophase is one of 11 companies presenting unique applications in the $250 billion (annual revenue) global specialty chemicals industry.

The company's web site is located http://www.nanophase.com.