Ansell BCAS BioClean-C™ Apron with Sleeves (Non-Sterile) — CleanTough™ Low-Linting Chemotherapy Protective Apron, Class 10 / ISO 4

Ansell BioClean-C™ BCAS is a lightweight, non-sterile chemo-protective apron with sleeves, built to support controlled and critical environments where both barrier performance and contamination-control handling discipline matter. BCAS uses Ansell’s CleanTough™ platform with ultrasonically bonded sleeve seams with protective tape and 100% polyester cuffs to improve sleeve-interface control at the glove line. It is published by the manufacturer as Class 10 / ISO 4 and positioned for operations where low particulate contribution and consistent gowning technique are key.

Program note: Manufacturer chemo-drug permeation results are achieved under controlled laboratory conditions. Seams/closures may have different breakthrough performance. Always select and qualify PPE based on your facility SOP and risk assessment.

Specifications:

Part number: BCAS
Product type: Chemotherapy protective apron with sleeves (non-sterile; single-use format)
Material (manufacturer basis): CleanTough™ (BioClean-C™ platform)
Construction: Ultrasonically bonded sleeve seams with protective tape & 100% polyester cuffs
Available sizes: S, M, L, XL
Color: Blue
Cleanroom class (manufacturer basis): Class 10 / ISO 4
Particle shedding (Helmke Drum Test): ≥ 0.5 µm (counts/min) < 1700
Country of origin: China
Shelf life: Five (5) years from date of manufacture
Storage (manufacturer basis): Store in a dry cool place (40°C) away from direct sunlight and fluorescent light
Neck seal (seller listing): Velcro
Sterile: No
Case unit (SOSCleanroom listing): 1 piece per sealed inner PE bag; 1 inner bag per sealed outer PE bag; 40 outer bags per lined carton (40 pieces)

About the Manufacturer:

Ansell’s BioClean garments are designed for controlled environments where contamination-control outcomes depend on consistent operations: correct gowning order, correct glove overlap, correct removal technique, and correct replacement intervals. BioClean-C™ is positioned as a low-linting platform with published test results that help customers build SOP-aligned selection decisions.

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BCAS Features:

Chemo-drug tested (manufacturer basis): ASTM F739-12 permeation testing published on the product data sheet.
CleanTough™ material: Lightweight, low-linting material positioned for controlled environments.
Welded/taped sleeve seam strategy: Ultrasonically bonded seams with protective tape to support strength and barrier continuity.
Cuff interface control: 100% polyester cuffs help stabilize the glove overlap zone.
Cleanroom class: Class 10 / ISO 4 (manufacturer published).

BCAS Benefits:

Improves sleeve coverage: Sleeve design helps reduce exposed forearm risk when compared to apron-only formats.
Supports contamination-control discipline: Low-linting platform helps reduce avoidable contamination inputs when gowning is executed correctly.
Stronger seam approach: Taped seam construction supports barrier continuity in sleeve areas (per manufacturer design basis).
Simplifies change-out: Single-use program supports consistent replacement and disposal controls.

Common Applications:

Administering drugs (SOP-defined)
Blending / compounding solids and/or liquids
Chemical handling and mixing steps that require an added barrier layer
Controlled environments where Class 10 / ISO 4 garment positioning is required

Best-Practice Use (Gowning / Donning Discipline):

ISO first: Your ISO-aligned operations program should define donning order, glove overlap rules, and garment-change triggers. Gowning must be consistent across operators and shifts.
Don as an outer protective layer: Wear BCAS in addition to required cleanroom garments. Secure neck and waist tie points without contacting uncontrolled surfaces.
Control the cuff/glove interface: Ensure the glove fully overlaps the cuff and maintain overlap throughout use. This is one of the highest-risk interface points.
Removal and disposal: Remove using a controlled technique that avoids snapping or shaking. Fold contaminated surfaces inward and discard per your SOP and hazardous waste policy (if applicable).
EU Annex 1 add-on: Annex 1 expectations for sterile manufacture often require higher gowning discipline and, in higher grades, sterile garments. If sterile PPE is required, select the appropriate sterile variant and qualify it.

Important: Chemical/permeation data is generated under controlled lab conditions; seams and closures may perform differently. Always select PPE for the specific chemicals used and validate within your quality system.

Links to Manufacturer Documents (recommended for QA review):

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Product page updated: Jan. 13, 2026 (SOS Technical Staff)

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The Technical Vault

By SOSCleanroom

BCAS Apron with Sleeves Class 10 / ISO 4 CleanTough™ Low-linting Non-Sterile Sleeve seam taped

Ansell BioClean-C™ BCAS — sleeve coverage + cuff control to reduce interface risk in chemo-handling workflows (Class 10 / ISO 4)

Ansell BCAS BioClean-C Apron with Sleeves (non-sterile)

SKU shown: BCAS (BioClean-C™ Apron with Sleeves, non-sterile).

Practical solutions in a critical environment

Cleanroom contamination control is often lost at the interfaces: sleeve-to-glove overlap, inconsistent donning order, and uncontrolled removal. BCAS is designed to reduce interface risk by adding sleeve coverage and a cuff structure while remaining lightweight and low-linting. In chemotherapy-drug handling workflows, BCAS is commonly worn as an outer protective layer over required garments where the facility SOP calls for a documented barrier and controlled removal/disposal.

What this product is used for

Chemotherapy drug handling where an apron-with-sleeves barrier is required by SOP.
Controlled compounding/mixing steps where forearm coverage improves interface control.
Programs seeking Class 10 / ISO 4 published garment positioning.
Workflows emphasizing low-linting behavior and consistent gowning discipline.

Why customers consider this product

Sleeve coverage + cuff control: improves management of the glove overlap zone.
Taped seam strategy: ultrasonically bonded sleeve seams with protective tape for strength and barrier continuity.
Published cleanroom class: manufacturer states Class 10 / ISO 4.
Chemo-drug test results: ASTM F739-12 breakthrough time data published for selection support.

Materials, composition, and build

BCAS is manufactured using CleanTough™ material within the BioClean-C™ platform. The manufacturer describes it as low particulating and lightweight. Construction includes ultrasonically bonded sleeve seams with protective tape and 100% polyester cuffs to improve sleeve interface control.

Specifications in context

Attribute	BCAS
Part number	BCAS
Sterility	Non-sterile
Material	CleanTough™ (BioClean-C™ platform)
Cleanroom class	Class 10 / ISO 4
Construction	Ultrasonically bonded sleeve seams with protective tape & 100% polyester cuffs
Particle shedding	Helmke Drum Test ≥ 0.5µm (counts/min) <1700
Shelf life	Five (5) years from date of manufacture
Country of origin	China
Storage	Dry cool place (40°C) away from direct sunlight and fluorescent light

Chemo-drug permeation (published basis) — ASTM F739-12

Manufacturer data is generated under controlled laboratory conditions. Breakthrough is deemed to occur when permeation rate reaches 0.1 µg/cm²/min. Seams and closures may have lower breakthrough times; select PPE for the specific chemicals used and qualify it within your program.

Drug	Mean Breakthrough Time (MBT), minutes
Cisplatin	>480
Carmustine	>240
Cyclophosphamide	>480
Doxorubicin Hydrochloride	>480
5-Fluorouracil	>480
Methotrexate	>480
Etoposide	>480
Paclitaxel	>480
Thiotepa	>456

Gowning (donning) guidance — ISO first, then Annex 1

ISO-aligned gowning discipline

Don in the correct order: base garments first, then the apron layer. Keep the outside surface protected from unnecessary contact.
Secure without contamination: adjust neck fastening and rear ties using controlled technique.
Glove overlap discipline: ensure the glove fully overlaps the cuff and stays overlapped during use.
Removal/disposal: remove without snapping; fold contaminated surfaces inward; discard per SOP and hazardous waste policy.

EU GMP Annex 1

Annex 1 emphasizes a contamination control strategy that includes gowning discipline, training, and appropriate garment selection for the cleanroom grade.
If sterile garments are required in your grade, select sterile PPE variants and qualify them with training, change frequencies, and monitoring alignment.

Common failure modes

Cuff-to-glove gap: standardize overlap checks and retrain when gaps are observed.
Touching the outside surface while donning: handle via inner surfaces and tie points.
Uncontrolled removal: snapping/shaking increases shedding and spreads contamination.
Assuming lab test results equal field performance: qualify PPE for your specific chemicals and workflow stresses.

SOSCleanroom note about SOP's

The Technical Vault is written to help customers make informed contamination-control decisions and improve day-to-day handling technique. It is not your facility's SOP, batch record, or validation protocol.

If you adapt any technique guidance from this entry, treat it as a starting template. Review and approve the final method, then qualify it for your specific risks and chemicals.

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