
Manufacturer of effect pigments based on natural mica, synthetic mica and borosilicate

Kuncai Europe BV
Apeldoorn (NL)New on Amplifa
About Kuncai
Kuncai Europe BV is the European subsidiary of the Kuncai Group, based in Apeldoorn (Netherlands), and distributes effect pigments (pearlescent pigments) for cosmetics, coatings, plastics, printing inks, seed coatings and other industries. The product range covers a broad spectrum of colour shades and particle sizes based on natural mica, synthetic mica and borosilicate, as well as weather-resistant effect pigments. Kuncai has been manufacturing effect pigments for more than 20 years and invests in modern laboratories and research & development. Through subsidiaries and official distribution partners in all major markets, the company supplies customers worldwide and offers local service and technical support. Deliveries are made on common substrates, in some cases within just a few days.
- Site
- DZ Apeldoorn
- Processes
- Manufacture of effect pigments (pearlescent pigments), Development of effect pigments (laboratories & R&D), On-site technical support, Distribution via subsidiaries and official distribution partners in all major markets, Delivery of effect pigment-based products on common substrates
- Materials
- Natural Mica, Synthetic Mica, Borosilicate, Weather-Resistant Effect Pigments
- Industries
- Cosmetics, Coatings, Plastics, Printing Inks, Seed Coating, Coatings
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R&D and pigment development
- 02
Manufacture of effect pigments
- 03
Application onto common substrates
- 04
Distribution via subsidiaries and distribution partners
- 05
On-site technical support
Substrates & Pigment Types
Natural Mica
Basis for effect pigments with a wide selection of colour shades and particle sizes.
Synthetic Mica
Synthetic substrate for brilliant, consistent effect pigments.
Borosilicate
Substrate for effect pigments with special optical properties.
Weather-Resistant Effect Pigments
Pigments for applications with increased weather-resistance requirements.
Locations
Apeldoorn
NLEuropean site (Kuncai Europe BV)
Products




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Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacture of effect pigments (pearlescent pigments)Surface | – | – | – | – | Natural mica, Synthetic mica, Borosilicate |
| Development of effect pigments (laboratories & R&D)Engineering | – | – | – | – | Natural mica, Synthetic mica, Borosilicate |
Additional services
History
Start of effect pigment manufacturing; more than 20 years of experience in the development of pearlescent-based pigments since then