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consulting the MSDS for the product, contacting glove manufacturers or byreferring to a compatibility chart or table for permeation data. Theseresources may use the following terms:• “permeation rate” refers to how quickly the chemical seeps throughthe intact material: the higher the permeation rate the faster thechemical will permeate the material;• “breakthrough time” refers to how long it takes the chemical to seepthrough to the other side of the material; and• “degradation” is a measure of the physical deterioration (for example,glove material may actually dissolve or become harder, softer orweaker) following contact with the chemical;• selection, use and care of protective gloves.Guidelines for glove use include the following:• choose a glove that provides adequate protection from the specifichazard(s);• be aware that some glove materials may cause adverse skinreactions in some individuals and investigate alternatives;• inspect gloves for leakage before using; test rubber and syntheticgloves by inflating them;• make sure that the gloves fit properly;• ensure that the gloves are long enough to cover the skin between thetop of the glove and the sleeve of the lab coat;• discard worn or torn gloves;• discard disposable gloves that are, or may have become,contaminated;• avoid contaminating “clean” equipment: remove gloves and washhands before carrying out tasks such as using the telephone;• always wash your hands after removing gloves, even if they appearnot to be contaminated;• do not reuse disposable gloves;• follow the manufacturer’s instructions for cleaning and maintenance ofreusable gloves;• before using gloves, learn how to remove them without touching thecontaminated outer surface with your hands.43