Silicone paper, parchment, baking paper and greaseproof paper: the differences
The same product is sold under several names, and a few similar-sounding papers are not the same thing. This guide sorts them out for buyers.
Silicone paper, silicone coated paper, silicone oil paper and baking paper are trade names for the same product: paper with a food-grade silicone coating that makes it non-stick and heat resistant. In retail it is often labelled parchment paper. Greaseproof paper has no silicone coating, and wax or PE coated papers are not for oven use.
Names and what they mean
| Name | What it is | Non-stick | Oven use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silicone paper, silicone coated paper, silicone oil paper | Paper coated with food-grade silicone on one or both sides | Yes | Yes |
| Baking paper, parchment paper (retail name) | Usually the same silicone coated paper, sold in rolls or sheets | Yes | Yes |
| Vegetable parchment | Paper made dense and grease resistant by a parchmentising process; it may also carry a silicone coating | Only if silicone coated | Yes |
| Greaseproof paper | Uncoated paper refined to resist grease, used for wraps, liners and pads | No | Not its main use |
| Wax paper | Paper coated with wax, for cold use | Yes | No |
| PE coated paper | Paper with a polyethylene layer as a moisture and grease barrier | No | No |
What Zhongji supplies
Our main line is silicone coated paper in 38 and 40 gsm, natural brown or white, as jumbo rolls, cut sheets, and finished baking paper, air fryer liners and baking cups. We also supply PE coated kraft paper for wraps.
If your specification names vegetable parchment or greaseproof paper, tell us the end use and we will confirm what fits.
Which one to ask for
- Oven trays, air fryers, steamers and release layers: silicone coated paper.
- Burger, sandwich and deli wraps that must hold moisture and grease: PE coated paper.
- Describe the use and the temperature in your inquiry rather than relying on the name alone. Names vary between countries.
Frequently asked questions
Is silicone oil paper the same as silicone paper?
Yes. Silicone oil paper is a direct translation of the Chinese trade name. It is the same silicone coated baking paper.
Is the paper specified in gsm or microns?
By basis weight in gsm. Our silicone paper grades are 38 and 40 gsm.
Does silicone paper contain PFAS?
Our silicone paper uses no fluorine-based grease-proofing agents. A Bureau Veritas PFAS screening in November 2025 reported not detected.
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This is what happens next:
- Sun Zhao replies by email within 24 hours on working days (UTC+8), with a FOB Qingdao price or the sample courier cost.
- Lab reports (FDA, PFAS, GB 4806.8) and the FSC certificate come with the reply.
- Samples leave the factory the same day the courier is paid; production is about 20 days after a 30% deposit.
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