Denatonium
Level 2 — Generally safeIn Winter's Dictionary
Denatonium is a other — Aversive agent to prevent accidental ingestion
Also: Bitrex, Aversion
What it does
Aversive agent to prevent accidental ingestion
Where you'll see it
Denatured alcohol, antifreeze, nail-biting preventions, animal repellents, liquid soaps, shampoos
What the research says
Exposure may be irritating and unpleasant.
Benefits
Most bitter compound known to date.
Sources
- A Consumer's Dictionary of Food Additives (Winter): Dilutions of as little as 10 ppm are unbearably bitter to most humans