The jeopardy,mechanism,analysis method and elimination method of ethyl carbamate(EC) was summarized to enhance the social recognition of it as a carcinogen.

• 对氨基甲酸乙酯的危害、形成机制、分析和消除方法进行了综述,应加强对氨基甲酸乙酯这种致癌物质的认识,引起社会的关注。