Inks and Pigments

High-Performance Silica

High-Performance Silica, comprising Precipitated Silica (FMSIL Series) and Fumed Silica (FUSYL Series), is an amorphous inorganic pigment extender engineered to control dispersion behaviour, pigment spacing, rheology, and stability in pigment powders and pi...

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Advantages

Key Benefits

Why High-Performance Silica is the preferred choice for inks and pigments formulations

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Ultra-fine amorphous structure — effective sub-micron pigment spacing

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Rheology control and anti-settling — stable pigment pastes during storage and transport

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Improved dispersion uniformity — reduced agglomeration in high-strength pigment systems

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Three-dimensional network formation (FUSYL) — structural stability in pigment pastes

High-Performance Silica benefits Performance engineered for Inks and Pigments
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Chemically inert and non-reactive — no pigment interference or shade distortion

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Controls pigment mobility and prevents hard sedimentation

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Consistent batch-to-batch reproducibility in pigment concentrates

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Suitable for organic, inorganic, water-based, and solvent-based pigment systems

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Product Grades

Product Grades

Comprehensive range of High-Performance Silica grades for diverse industrial applications

3 Specialized Grades

Each grade is engineered for specific performance requirements in inks and pigments applications

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FMSIL 412 PLUS
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FMSIL 412 PLUS

Enhanced precipitated silica with improved surface area and processing characteristics for premium pigment pastes requiring superior anti-settling, improved viscosity stability, and consistent dispersion performance.

FUSYL T72
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FUSYL T72

Silane-modified fumed silica with moderate-high surface area — builds a strong 3D hydrogen-bonded network in pigment pastes, providing maximum thixotropy, structural stability, and anti-hard-settling performance at very low dosage.

Organic Pigment Powders Universal Pigment Pastes Pigment Paste for Paints Pigment Paste for Inks Inorganic Pigment Powders Industrial Grade Quality Tested
Inks & Pigments Application Matrix

Application Areas

Application areas listed against High-Performance Silica in the Inks & Pigments application matrix

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Red / Scarlet Shades
Use Area 01

Red / Scarlet Shades

Application TypeOrganic Pigment Powders

System / Sub-categoryRed / Scarlet Shades

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Blue / Violet Shades
Use Area 02

Blue / Violet Shades

Application TypeOrganic Pigment Powders

System / Sub-categoryBlue / Violet Shades

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Black / Special Carbon Shades
Use Area 03

Black / Special Carbon Shades

Application TypeOrganic Pigment Powders

System / Sub-categoryBlack / Special Carbon Shades

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Water-Based Universal Pastes
Use Area 04

Water-Based Universal Pastes

Application TypeUniversal Pigment Pastes

System / Sub-categoryWater-Based Universal Pastes

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Solvent-Based Pigment Concentrates
Use Area 05

Solvent-Based Pigment Concentrates

Application TypeUniversal Pigment Pastes

System / Sub-categorySolvent-Based Pigment Concentrates

Verified in Inks & Pigments matrix
High-Load Pigment Concentrates
Use Area 06

High-Load Pigment Concentrates

Application TypeUniversal Pigment Pastes

System / Sub-categoryHigh-Load Pigment Concentrates

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Exterior / Industrial Tint Base
Use Area 07

Exterior / Industrial Tint Base

Application TypePigment Paste for Paints

System / Sub-categoryExterior / Industrial Tint Base

Verified in Inks & Pigments matrix
Flexo / Gravure Ink Pastes
Use Area 08

Flexo / Gravure Ink Pastes

Application TypePigment Paste for Inks

System / Sub-categoryFlexo / Gravure Ink Pastes

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Offset / Specialty Ink Pastes
Use Area 09

Offset / Specialty Ink Pastes

Application TypePigment Paste for Inks

System / Sub-categoryOffset / Specialty Ink Pastes

Verified in Inks & Pigments matrix
Product Sheet Applications

Applications

Applications listed for High-Performance Silica in the Inks & Pigments product sheet

Organic Pigment Powders
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Organic Pigment Powders

High-Performance Silica
Universal Pigment Pastes
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Universal Pigment Pastes

High-Performance Silica
High-Solid Pigment Concentrates
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High-Solid Pigment Concentrates

High-Performance Silica
Water-Based Pigment Dispersions
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Water-Based Pigment Dispersions

High-Performance Silica
Solvent-Based Pigment Concentrates
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Solvent-Based Pigment Concentrates

High-Performance Silica
Inorganic Pigment Systems
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Inorganic Pigment Systems

High-Performance Silica

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Related Product Markets

Markets

Other website markets with a verified High-Performance Silica product-family listing

Ceramic
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Ceramic

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Plastic & Polymer
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Plastic & Polymer

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about High-Performance Silica in inks and pigments applications

FMSIL (precipitated silica) has controlled particle size and balanced surface area — suitable for general pigment extension and paste stabilisation. FUSYL (fumed silica) has extremely fine particle size and very high surface area — preferred for high-performance pigment systems where maximum anti-settling, rheology control, and low-dosage effectiveness are required.

FUSYL forms a weak three-dimensional hydrogen-bonded network within pigment powders and pastes that controls pigment mobility, prevents hard settling, and stabilises pigment distribution — ensuring pastes remain processable and redispersible after long storage periods.

FMSIL is typically used at 1–5% and FUSYL at 0.5–2% by weight of the total pigment/extender system. Due to FUSYL's very high surface area, significant rheology and anti-settling effects are achieved at very low dosages, making it highly cost-effective.

Yes, both FMSIL and FUSYL are chemically inert and non-reactive with pigment chemistry. They do not impart colour, alter shade, or interfere with the optical behaviour of the pigment system, making them universally compatible with organic and inorganic pigment systems.

Stable dispersion behaviour, controlled pigment mobility, improved paste stability, reduced formulation variability, predictable pigment performance, and consistent batch-to-batch reproducibility in pigment powders and concentrates.

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