Permeation, degradation, and breakthrough: How they affect your PPE
Do your gloves have chemical compatibility?
Often, employees who are exposed to chemical hazards need to use personal protective equipment (PPE) that includes gloves and, occasionally, chemical protective suits. Chemical protective suits and gloves come in a variety of materials, and no one material protects against all chemical hazards. When choosing PPE, it's important to understand how to properly select the material for the protective apparel your employees wear.
There are three basic criteria that determine chemical compatibility of chemical protective gloves and clothing: permeation rate, degradation, and breakthrough time.