Acetone: A chemical solvent used in cosmetics.

Acetone features on EPA, RCRA, CERCLA hazardous waste list.

Inhalation of acetone can cause dryness of the mouth and throats, dizziness, nausea, in coordination, slurred speech, drowsiness, and, in severe exposures, coma.

It acts primarily as a central nervous system (CNS) depressant.

It is found in cologne, dishwashing liquid, detergent, nail enamel remover.

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Acetamide MEA: Moisturiser, a slow killer.

Acetamide MEA is also known as N-Acetyl acid amide or N-Acetyl ethanolamine.

It is used in lipsticks and cream blusher to retain moisture.

It causes adverse reactions.

It is carcinogenic, mutagenic, toxic.

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Clementiny: The world's smallest Citrus fruit

The world's smallest citrus fruit - a third the size of its larger cousin at just 4 cms wide and 2 cms high - is now available in Britain.

It is now being sold in the Tesco Supermarket chain which is also noffering other mini fruits, including mini bananas and mini mangoes, as part of the Christmas range.

It is believed that it will appeal to children because of its easy-to-peel skin, absence of pips and high juice content.

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