About Kuncai
Kuncai supplies effect pigments based on natural mica, synthetic mica and borosilicate for applications including cosmetics.
Frequently asked questions
Sisterna produces sucrose esters with the following properties:
- Chemical composition
- Derived from sucrose (beet and cane)
- Contains fatty acids from palm and coconut oil
- Non-ionic emulsifier structure
- Solubility profiles
- High HLB grades: water-soluble
- Medium HLB grades: dual solubility in water and oil
- Application-specific formulations
- Technical capabilities
- Creates emulsions with <1 µm oil droplets
- Functions with high shear mixing
- Maintains stability in pH 4-8 range
Sisterna’s sucrose esters exhibit these technical properties:
- Physical properties
- Stable in pH range 4-8
- Caloric value: 6.6-7.6 kcal/g
- Forms stable emulsions with glycerol
- Antimicrobial effects
- Inhibits gram-positive bacteria
- Controls select gram-negative bacteria
- Reduces mold and yeast growth
- Environmental aspects
- Biodegradable composition
- Derived from renewable materials
- Natural source ingredients
Sisterna serves multiple market sectors with its emulsifier products:
| Industry | Applications |
|---|---|
| Personal Care | Cosmetic formulations, skincare products, toiletries |
| Food Industry | Food additives, emulsification agents, stabilizers |
| Technical Applications | Surface tension modification, foam stabilization |
Products meet international standards for each industry sector.
More details about Kuncai
Kuncai’s personal-care application page lists shower gel, body wash, hand cream, liquid soap, foam bath, shampoo, conditioner and toothpaste. Its pigment portfolio offers different color shades and particle sizes across natural mica, synthetic mica and borosilicate substrates.










