| ETHYL CARBAMATE | |
| Synonyms: | URETHANE | Functional class: | CONTAMINANT | Latest evaluation: | 2005 | Comments: | For cancer the benchmark dose lower confidence limit was 0.3 mg/kg bw per day; the margin of exposure at mean intake was 20 000 and at high intake was 3800. The Committee concluded that intake of ethyl carbamate from foods excluding alcoholic beverages would be of low concern. The margin of exposure for all intakes, food and alcoholic beverages combined, was of concern and therefore mitigation measures to reduce concerntrations of ethyl carbamate in some alcoholic beverages should be continued. | Report: | TRS 930-JECFA 64/31 | Tox monograph: | FAS for JECFA 64 in press |
| Intake: | Mean intake from food = 15 ng/kg bw per day; high intake from food and alcoholic drinks = 80 ng/kg bw per day |
| 31 Jan 06 | |
See Also:
Toxicological Abbreviations
Ethyl carbamate (ICSC)
Ethyl carbamate (WHO Food Additives Series 55)