Nomination Summary for Milk thistle extract (N99013)
Nominated Substances: Milk thistle extract, Silybin, Silymarin
Nomination Date: 04/14/1999
Nominator:
NCI
Rationale: Use as a dietary supplement thought to have beneficial effects on the liver; limited
safety information
NTP Principles: 2, 3
Agents and Status
The following information relates to the specific agent and may include history from
earlier or later nominations for this same agent.
CASRN: 84604-20-6
Agent Name: Milk thistle extract
CASRN: 22888-70-6
Agent Name: Silybin
CASRN: 65666-07-1
Agent Name: Silymarin