Printing Media Silica

Overview

The porous layer that makes prints sharp

Coated printing papers rely on a porous ink-receiving layer to absorb ink instantly and lock pigments at the surface. SILSEP printing media silica offers high pore volume, controlled particle size and high purity for coating formulations that print sharp and dry instantly.

Product Advantages

Why formulators choose it

High pore volume for instant ink absorption — no bleeding or feathering
Controlled particle size for smooth coating surfaces and uniform gloss
High whiteness (98) keeps backgrounds bright and colors vivid
Stable coating-color rheology at production speed
Grades for matte and semi-matte media

How It Works

The principle

When an ink droplet lands on coated media, capillary forces pull the liquid vehicle into the silica pore network within milliseconds, while dye and pigment are retained at the surface. Rapid vehicle removal prevents dot spread between adjacent droplets — the sharper the absorption, the crisper the printed dot and the faster the handling dryness.

Applications

Application fields

Sharper inkjet photo papersVivid multicolor printing paperInstant-dry handlingCeramic & specialty coated media

Recommended Grades

Find your grade

VS3121D

11–13 μm high-absorption grade (DBP 150–190 ml/100g) for multicolor and inkjet printing papers and ceramic coatings.

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VS373K

6–8 μm grade for finer coating layers — multicolor printing paper, inkjet media and ceramic coating systems.