Urethane
Level 5 — High concernIn Winter's Dictionary
Urethane is a other — Carcinogen found in alcoholic beverages
Also: Ethyl Carbamate
What it does
Carcinogen found in alcoholic beverages
Where you'll see it
wines and distilled spirits
What the research says
Known carcinogen for several species; first cancer-causing additive demonstrated to pass through the placenta
Regulatory status
- Notes: Known carcinogen in animals; first to pass placenta
Sources
- A Consumer's Dictionary of Food Additives (Winter): a known carcinogen for several species of animals, and, as such, must be viewed as a potential carcinogen for humans