2-2.6 Product Descriptions Whenever standard or modified commercial products will meet the client’s needs, product descriptions should be used instead of specifications. Product descriptions should include: A common generic identification of the item. Known acceptable brand-name products, identified by model or catalog number, and the commercial catalogs in which they appear. The name and address of the manufacturer or distributor of each brand-name product referenced. The application or use of the product. A description of any required modification.