An object which during production is given a special shape, surface or design, which determines its function to a greater degree than does its chemical composition. Examples of articles are a car, a battery and a telephone
Health and Safety Executive (HSE), Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation & Restriction of CHemicals (REACH) Definitions, Merseyside, UK 2012. http://www.hse.gov.uk/reach/definitions.htm, (Hlth and Sfty - Brit) {733}