New Mexico General Pesticide Practice Exam

The shorter form used with the chemical name on the list of active ingredients is the common name. The chemical name identifies the exact chemical structure, but it's often long and hard to read. The common name is the widely recognized, simpler label that professionals use to refer to the substance across products and regulatory references, making it easier to identify at a glance. Brand or trade names are marketing names assigned by manufacturers and can vary between products, while generic names are official nonproprietary names; however, in the active ingredients list, the standard shorter form paired with the chemical name is the common name.