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IL, March 17, 2005 – Nanophase Technologies Corporation
(Nasdaq: NANX), a technology leader in nanomaterials
and nanoengineered products, today announced the Company’s
newest nanoengineered products that are targeted for
textile and non-woven applications. NanoShield™ ZN-3010
and NanoShield™ ZN-3012 are dispersions of zinc oxide
in water designed to be incorporated in coatings applied
to a fabric or non-woven substrates. Zinc oxide is generally
used to provide UVa and UVb blocking, as well as anti-reddening
and anti-inflammatory skin effects, antimicrobial activity,
and odor control. As such, the Company believes that
the new nanoparticle dispersions impart valuable consumer
properties to fabrics, tissues, and articles of clothing
in a transparent manner.
Nanophase’s
proprietary and patent-pending dispersions are unique
due to their high solids concentrations, typically
30-50% by weight; high stability, typically one year;
and non-agglomerated nanoparticles that are typically
60 nanometers. Ingredients in NanoShield™ dispersions
are INCI approved and suitable for applications governed
by cosmetic regulations.
For
additional information on Nanophase’s textile and
non-woven NanoShield™ products, contact Ian Roberts,
630-771-6730, or iroberts@nanophase.com.
Nanophase Technologies (NANX), www.nanophase.com,
provides nanoengineered solutions for multiple industrial
product applications. Using a platform of patented
and proprietary integrated nanomaterial technologies,
the Company creates products with unique performance
attributes from two ISO 9001:2000 facilities. Nanophase
delivers commercial quantity and quality nanoparticles,
coated nanoparticles, and nanoparticle dispersions
in a variety of media. The Company owns or licenses
25 United States patents and patent applications and
49 foreign patents and patent applications. Information
about Nanophase may be found in the Company’s public
filings or on its website. Other information on our
website is not incorporated by reference into, and
not be considered a part of, this press release.
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