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.
Production [edit]. Stearic acid is obtained from fats and oils by the saponification of the triglycerides using hot water (above 200 Â°C). The resulting mixture is then distilled. Commercial stearic acid is often a mixture of stearic and palmitic acids, although purified stearic acid is available.tearic acid is obtained from fats and oils by the saponification of the triglycerides using hot water (above 200 Â°C). The resulting mixture is then distilled.