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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0001387131-18-006273
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	NT 10-Q
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		1
CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT:	20180930
FILED AS OF DATE:		20181115
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20181115
EFFECTIVENESS DATE:		20181115

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			NANOPHASE TECHNOLOGIES Corp
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000883107
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	MISCELLANEOUS PRIMARY METAL PRODUCTS [3390]
		IRS NUMBER:				363687863
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		NT 10-Q
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	000-22333
		FILM NUMBER:		181187146

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		1319 MARQUETTE DRIVE
		CITY:			ROMEOVILLE
		STATE:			IL
		ZIP:			60446
		BUSINESS PHONE:		6303231200

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		1319 MARQUETTE DRIVE
		CITY:			ROMEOVILLE
		STATE:			IL
		ZIP:			60446

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	NANOPHASE TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19970305
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<DESCRIPTION>NOTICE UNDER RULE 12B25 OF INABIITY TO TIMELY FILE
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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: center"><B>UNITED STATES</B></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: center"><B>SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION<BR>
Washington, D.C. 20549</B></P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0 12pt; text-align: center"><B>FORM 12b-25</B></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0 12pt; text-align: center"><B>NOTIFICATION OF LATE FILING</B></P>

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    <TD STYLE="font: 12pt Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif; text-align: center; vertical-align: top"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 10pt"><B>SEC FILE NUMBER:</B> 000-22333</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="font: 12pt Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif; text-align: center; vertical-align: top"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 10pt"><B>CUSIP NUMBER:</B> 630079101</FONT></TD></TR>
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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0 12pt"><I>(Check One):</I> [ ]&nbsp;Form 10-K&nbsp;&nbsp; [ ]&nbsp;Form 20-F&nbsp;&nbsp;
[X]&nbsp;Form 10-Q&nbsp;&nbsp; [ ]&nbsp;Form 10-D&nbsp;&nbsp; [ ]&nbsp;Form N-SAR</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0 12pt">For Period Ended:&nbsp; <B>September 30, 2018</B></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0 12pt">&#9744;&nbsp;Transition Report on Form 10-K<BR>
&#9744;&nbsp;Transition Report on Form 20-F<BR>
&#9744;&nbsp;Transition Report on Form 11-K<BR>
&#9744;&nbsp;Transition Report on Form 10-Q<BR>
&#9744;&nbsp;Transition Report on Form N-SAR<BR>
For the Transition Period Ended: ___________________</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0 12pt">If the notification relates to a portion of the filing
checked above, identify the Item(s) to which the notification relates:</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0 12pt"><B>Nothing in this form shall be construed to imply that
the Commission has verified any information contained herein.</B></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0 12pt"><B>PART I -- REGISTRANT INFORMATION</B></P>

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    <TD STYLE="width: 100%; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid; font: 12pt Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif; text-align: center"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 10pt"><B>Nanophase Technologies Corporation</B></FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="font: 12pt Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif; text-align: center"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 10pt">Full Name of Registrant</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="font: 12pt Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif; text-align: center">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="border-bottom: Black 1pt solid; font: 12pt Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif; text-align: center"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 10pt"><B>1319 Marquette Drive</B></FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="font: 12pt Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif; text-align: center"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 10pt">Address of Principal Executive Office</FONT><BR>
<FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 10pt"><I>(Street and Number)</I></FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="font: 12pt Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif; text-align: center">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="border-bottom: Black 1pt solid; font: 12pt Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif; text-align: center"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 10pt"><B>Romeoville, Illinois 60446</B></FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="font: 12pt Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif; text-align: center"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 10pt">City, State and Zip Code</FONT></TD></TR>
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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0 12pt"><B>PART II -- RULES 12b-25(b) AND (c)</B></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0 12pt">If the subject report could not be filed without unreasonable
effort or expense and the registrant seeks relief pursuant to Rule 12b-25(b), the following should be completed. (Check box if
appropriate)</P>

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    <TD STYLE="padding: 3pt; font: 12pt Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 10pt">(a) The reasons described in reasonable detail in Part III of this form could not be eliminated without unreasonable effort or expense;</FONT><BR>
<FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 10pt">(b) The subject annual report, semi-annual report, transition report on Form 10-K, Form 20-F,11-K or Form N-SAR, or portion thereof, will be filed on or before the fifteenth calendar day following the prescribed due date; or the subject quarterly report or transition report on Form 10-Q, or portion thereof will be filed on or before the fifth calendar day following the prescribed due date; and</FONT><BR>
<FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 10pt">(c) The accountant's statement or other exhibit required by Rule 12b-25(c) has been attached if applicable.</FONT></TD></TR>
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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0 12pt"><B>PART III -- NARRATIVE</B></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0 12pt">State below in reasonable detail the reasons why Forms
10-K, 20-F, 11-K, 10-Q, N-SAR, or the transition report portion thereof, could not be filed within the prescribed time period.</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0 12pt">The Company is unable to file, without unreasonable effort
or expense, its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended September 30, 2018. Additional time is needed for the Company
to compile and analyze supporting documentation in order to complete the Form 10-Q.</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0 12pt">The Registrant will make every effort to file its Quarterly
Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2018, as soon as practical before the fifth calendar day following the
prescribed due date.</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0 12pt"><B>PART IV-- OTHER INFORMATION</B></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0 12pt">(1) Name and telephone number of person to contact in regard
to this notification</P>

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    <TD STYLE="border-bottom: Black 1pt solid; text-align: center"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 10pt"><B>Jaime Escobar</B></FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: top; text-align: center">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="border-bottom: Black 1pt solid; text-align: center"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 10pt"><B>630</B></FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: top; text-align: center">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="border-bottom: Black 1pt solid; text-align: center"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 10pt"><B>771-6705</B></FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="text-align: center"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 10pt">(Name)</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: top; text-align: center">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: center"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 10pt">(Area Code)</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: top; text-align: center">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: center"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 10pt">(Telephone Number)</FONT></TD></TR>
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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 12pt 0">(2) Have all other periodic reports required under Section
13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 or Section 30 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 during the preceding 12
months or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such report(s) been filed? If answer is no, identify
report(s). &#9746;&nbsp;Yes &#9744;&nbsp;No</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0 12pt">(3) Is it anticipated that any significant change in results
of operations from the corresponding period for the last fiscal year will be reflected by the earnings statements to be included
in the subject report or portion thereof? &#9744;&nbsp;Yes &#9746;&nbsp;No</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0 12pt">If so, attach an explanation of the anticipated change,
both narratively and quantitatively, and, if appropriate, state the reasons why a reasonable estimate of the results cannot be
made.</P>

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    <TD STYLE="border-bottom: Black 1pt solid; text-align: center"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 10pt"><B>Nanophase Technologies Corporation</B></FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="text-align: center"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 10pt">(Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)</FONT></TD></TR>
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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 12pt 0">has caused this notification to be signed on its behalf
by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.</P>

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    <TD STYLE="width: 8%"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 10pt">Date:</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="width: 23%"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 10pt">November 15, 2018</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: top; width: 69%">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: top"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 10pt">By:</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="border-bottom: Black 1pt solid"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 10pt">/s/ Jaime Escobar</FONT></TD>
    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: top">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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    <TD><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 10pt">Chief Financial Officer</FONT></TD>
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