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Cyber Theft Event	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022
Cyber Theft Event
Cyber Theft Event	(12) Cyber Theft Event Nanophase was a victim of a cyber theft event in September and October. This resulted in a loss of $188 recognized in the third quarter and a $472 loss being recognized subsequent to quarter end.

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