Zantedeschia /ËzÃ¦ntáµ»ËdÉskiÉ/[4] is a genus of 8 species of herbaceous, perennial, flowering plants in the family Araceae, native to southern Africa from South Africa north to Malawi. The genus has been introduced on all continents except Antarctica.
Functions: Stearic Acid is a fatty acid found primarily in animal derivatives, but in vegetable fats as well. It is used in a variety of cosmetics and personal care products, as a fragrance ingredient, surfactant and emulsifier.
Stearic acid. Stearic acid (/ËstÉªÉrÉªk/ STEER-ik, /ËstÉª.Ã¦.rÉªk/ stee-ARR-ik) is a saturated fatty acid with an 18-carbon chain and has the IUPAC name octadecanoic acid. It is a waxy solid and its chemical formula is C17H35CO2H. Its name comes from the Greek word ÏÏÎ­Î±Ï stÃ©ar, which means tallow.