Use
The carcinogen
urethane is sometimes found in whiskey. The whiskey equivalent of 1 ounce of pure
ethanol per capita per day has been cited as
healthful to adults to relieve stress and
promote relaxation. However, it is often
abused, which can lead to habituation with
consequent liver damage, malnutrition, and
a wide variety of other physical and mental
problems, including the development of
cancer. A fire hazard when exposed to heat
or flame. To fight fire, use water, water
spray, alcohol foam, CO2, dry chemical. See
also ETHANOL and URETHANE.