What are the applications of stearic acid in the cosmetics industry?

[alias]octadecanoic acid, octadecanoic acid, oleic acid ［molecular formula］c18h36o2 [properties]a high-grade saturated fatty acid, the pure product is white soft flakes with luster. the relative density is 0.9408 (20℃), the melting point is 69-71℃, the boiling point is 383℃, and the refractive index is 1.4299 (80℃). the industrial product is white or yellowish granular, a mixture…