Breakthrough time, in the context of chemical exposure, refers to the time between when a harmful chemical liquid touches the outside of a glove or other personal protective equipment and when it breaks the surface to reach the skin.
Breakthrough is said to occur when the permeation rate reaches 0.1 mg/m2/second. At this point, the gloves or other protective equipment is deemed to be inadequate protection.
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