Most materials have only one trade name, although a few have more. For example, sethoxydim can be found under the trade names Poast, Vantage, Checkmate or Expand. Bensulide might be found as Betasan, Prefar or Presan. Some have only one dominant trade name, such as trifluralin, which is sold primarily as Treflan. Common name is a chemical shorthand that may or may not be given on the label.
Brand name is often the name given by the packaging company.
Materials may be listed under a brand name, although consumers may find some recommended materials in containers giving the trade name in large letters. The label must be read carefully to determine which chemical it actually contains. For a herbicide to be used among food crops or ornamental plants, it must be tested and receive label registration. Each label will list those plants, crops or conditions in which the material may be used. Labels and the list of plants given on them should be checked carefully before a herbicide is used.