##  [Containment Breach](/index.php/containment-breach) 

  ##  [Containment Breach](https://engineering.quantumdictionary.io/containment-breach-0) 

  

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**Engineering & Applied Technologies Dictionary**

 







 

 

 

 



 

 

 

 

Definition

An unintended loss of integrity of a primary process enclosure or barrier (vessel, pipe, valve, glovebox, secondary containment, etc.) that permits escape or uncontrolled transfer of hazardous fluids, gases or vapors from the contained system into adjacent equipment, occupied zones or the environment, excluding planned venting, controlled sampling or designed relief.

 

 

 

 

 





 

 



 ##  [Containment Breach](https://commerce.quantumdictionary.io/containment-breach-1) 

  

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**Commerce, Trade & Industry Dictionary**

 







 

 

 

 



 

 

 

 

Definition

Loss of physical or procedural containment that allows release or uncontrolled migration of hazardous substances, waste, or contaminated product within or beyond the bounds of a food or hospitality facility, such that there is increased risk of exposure, cross‑contamination, environmental release, or failure to meet required segregation.