NCIt related terms : Ethyl urethan; Carbamic acid ethyl ester;
NCIt definition : A colorless and odorless, crystalline compound that emits toxic fumes of nitrogen
oxides when heated to decomposition. Urethan is mainly used in the production of amino
resins, but is also used in the manufacture of pesticides, fumigants, cosmetics and
pharmaceuticals. Exposure to urethan can affect the central nervous system, liver
and can cause bone marrow suppression. Urethan is reasonably anticipated to be a human
carcinogen. (NCI05);