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Ansell 56-601 AlphaTec 7 mil Urethane Apron (48/Case)

Ansell 56-601 AlphaTec 7 mil Urethane Apron (48/Case)

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SKU:
‭‭56-601
Availability:
7 - 10 Business Days
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Quantity Option (Case):
48 Aprons
Ansell AlphaTec® 56-601 Urethane Work Apron (Blue) — 7 mil Nylon-Reinforced Urethane, Sewn Edges, Sealed Grommets + 3-Piece 28" Ties, Bib Style (35" x 48" or 35" x 55"), 48/Case
Urethane 7 mil Nylon-reinforced Sewn edges Sealed grommets 3-piece 28" ties 48 aprons/case
Overview

AlphaTec® 56-601 is a medium-duty urethane work apron engineered for wet, greasy, and chemical-splash workflows where flexibility and durability must be maintained at the operator interface. Ansell describes this 7-mil apron as nylon-reinforced with sewn edges to help resist punctures, tears, and abrasion while remaining lightweight and comfortable for extended wear.

SOSCleanroom partners closely with best-in-class manufacturers like Ansell because process-critical environments cannot afford “close enough” PPE. That relationship supports correct specification selection, faster access to manufacturer documentation, and more dependable supply planning for customers running high-uptime operations.

Why this apron matters in wet/chemical workflows
  • Helps protect where oil, grease, and chemicals are present: a protective barrier designed to keep workers cleaner and reduce harmful contact during messy processes.
  • Flexibility without giving up toughness: urethane material is positioned for chemical splash handling plus resistance to fats, oils, grease, punctures, tears, and abrasion.
  • Fit you can standardize: sealed grommets with 3-piece 28-inch ties are designed to improve adjustability while reducing tear-out risk.
  • Comfort for longer tasks: designed for comfort and extended wear in repetitive or shift-length operations.
Typical tasks supported (published examples)
  • Plant disinfection and sanitization
  • Transferring liquids
  • Equipment maintenance and repair
  • Canning, bottling, storing, and transportation
  • Food processing tasks (e.g., packing fillets and ground meat)
Key specifications (published)
Product / series Ansell AlphaTec® 56-601 (urethane apron)
Material Urethane; nylon reinforced; sewn edges
Thickness 7 mil
Color Blue
Closure / fit features Integral ties; sealed grommets; 3-piece 28" ties
Available sizes 35" x 48" and 35" x 55"
Silicone-free Not tested (published)
Primary industries (published) Food processing; life sciences
Case unit 48 aprons/case
SOSCleanroom listing notes Availability: 7–10 business days; Weight: 13.00 lbs
Packaging and handling (practical)
  • Select the bib length (48" vs. 55") based on splash zone, vessel height, and operator posture.
  • Inspect grommets, ties, and edge seams before use; remove damaged aprons from service immediately.
  • For sanitation routines, follow your chemical program’s compatibility rules and validated contact times.
EU GMP Annex 1 alignment notes (practical)

Annex 1 programs treat garment systems as part of the facility’s Contamination Control Strategy (CCS). AlphaTec® 56-601 is an industrial chemical/soil-control outer layer and is not positioned as a sterile cleanroom garment. If used in or near regulated areas, its use should be risk-assessed, justified, and controlled within your CCS/SOPs.

  • Define the boundary: control where the apron is allowed (e.g., support areas, wash-down spaces, utility tasks) to prevent uncontrolled migration.
  • Cleaning discipline: validate wipe-down chemistry and technique to prevent residue transfer and run-off behind the apron boundary.
  • Change triggers: document replacement triggers (splash event, tears/punctures, uncontrolled contact, end-of-shift, etc.) and train to them.
Storage and lifecycle control
  • Store clean and dry, away from direct sunlight and sharp edges that can crease or puncture film.
  • Segregate clean inventory from used/soiled aprons to prevent cross-contamination.
  • Use FIFO and lot control consistent with your EHS/QA documentation practices.
Standards and reference context (where applicable)
Documentation

Use these documents for EHS files, qualification packets, and change-control reviews.

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The Technical Vault By SOSCleanroom
Urethane splash layer Fit stability (grommets + ties) Cleaning discipline ISO-first, Annex 1-aware
Where this apron fits (and where it does not)

AlphaTec® 56-601 is designed as a chemical/soil-control outer layer for wet, oily, and chemical-splash tasks. In practice, aprons like this protect underlying garments, reduce operator exposure, and reduce cleaning burden during transfers, sanitation, and maintenance.

Boundary rule (controlled environments)

This is not a sterile cleanroom garment. If your program requires validated sterile gowning (e.g., Annex 1 Grade A/B operations), use only where your CCS/SOPs explicitly justify the risk and define cleaning, change triggers, and segregation.

How to specify the correct bib size
  • 35" x 48": typical for bench-height work, light transfers, and tasks where splash risk is controlled at waist-to-knee coverage.
  • 35" x 55": better for deeper vessels, stronger spray/splash potential, or operators who need more lower-body coverage.
  • Confirm the interface points: the apron controls the torso boundary; you still need sleeve/glove overlap control and disciplined don/doff to prevent run-off into cuffs and waist areas.
Donning and doffing discipline (to prevent cross-contamination)
  1. Don last: put the apron on after base garments and gloves so it remains the outer “dirty boundary.”
  2. Set ties flat and secure: avoid loops that catch valves/handles; use the grommets to achieve consistent fit without over-tensioning.
  3. Work clean-to-dirty: keep the apron front away from “clean” touchpoints (door handles, keyboards, carts used in cleaner zones).
  4. Doff with controlled peel-away: untie waist first, then peel away from the body; avoid snapping motions that can aerosolize residues.
  5. Immediate change triggers: puncture/tear, seam damage, significant splash event, or contact with uncontrolled surfaces.
Cleaning and wipe-down strategy (make the apron work for you)
  • Wipe top-to-bottom: prevent run-off into waist ties and behind the apron boundary.
  • Validate chemistry + contact time: disinfectant efficacy and compatibility should be defined by your EHS/QA program (especially in regulated operations).
  • Segregate by soil level: define whether aprons are single-use for the shift/task or whether they are re-used with controlled wipe-down between tasks.
Recommended Texwipe pairings (reduce residue and transfer risk)
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