<p>A composition for holographic recording is provided, comprising an inert polyphenyl ether binder capable of supporting radical polymerization, wherein the inert binder is substantially transparent in visible light, and is viscous at room temperature; a photopolymerizable part comprising a matrix forming component comprising at least one radically photopolymerizable multifunctional (meth)acrylic oligomer or monomer, and a radically polymerizable recording component; and a photoinitiation system capable of initiating radical polymerization.</p>
