In controlled environments, garments serve two jobs at the same time: protect the process from the operator (particles, fibers, touch contamination) and protect the operator from the task (splashes, contact hazards). A chemotherapy protective apron is typically used as an outer, front-of-body layer when handling cytotoxic drugs or related chemicals, adding protection without forcing a heavier full-body garment change.

BioClean-C™ Apron BCDA is positioned as a lightweight, low-linting CleanTough™ apron with an adjustable neck fastening and rear tie tapes, and it is tested to the ASTM F739-12 permeation method against a range of chemotherapy drugs (manufacturer-published results). Use it as part of a documented gowning program and a contamination control strategy.

• Chemotherapy (cytotoxic) drug preparation, handling, administering, and spill-risk tasks where an apron layer is specified.
• Front torso protection over compatible cleanroom garments in laboratories, controlled environments, and manufacturing support areas.
• Compounding and mixing tasks where splash/contact risk exists and SOP calls for a disposable protective apron.
• Contamination-control programs requiring low-linting apparel as part of an operations control program.

• Chemo permeation method basis: manufacturer reports ASTM F739-12 test method results (MBT) for a range of chemotherapy drugs.
• Low-linting / controlled-environment fit: CleanTough™ material and published Helmke Drum particle shedding result support controlled use decisions.
• Practical, repeatable donning: adjustable neck fastening and rear tie tapes simplify consistent wear over approved base garments.
• Documentation availability: PDS, IFU, and EU/UK Declarations of Conformity support qualification and receiving review.
• Case-pack discipline: inner/outer bag packaging supports staged opening and controlled introduction practices.

The BCDA apron is manufactured from CleanTough™ material and is described by the manufacturer as lightweight and low-linting. Construction is listed as adjustable neck fastening with tie fastening at the waist.

Label/IFU documentation for the BCDA family identifies apron composition as a polypropylene/polyethylene blend with an adhesive component (percentages vary by label set). Always treat the IFU and garment label as the controlling reference for your receiving/qualification file.

The table below consolidates attributes that typically matter for cleanroom receiving, contamination control programs, and chemo handling workflows. Values are taken from manufacturer documentation and the SOSCleanroom listing downloads.

Attribute	BCDA (BioClean-C™ Apron)
Manufacturer / brand	Ansell BioClean
Sterility	Non-sterile
Material	CleanTough™ (manufacturer described as lightweight, low-linting)
Construction	Adjustable neck fastening; tie fastening at waist
Available sizes (this SOS listing)	S, M, L
Particle shedding	Helmke Drum Test: ≥ 0.5µm < 1700 counts/min
Chemo permeation test method	ASTM F739-12 (MBT; breakthrough defined at 0.1 µg/cm2/min per manufacturer statement)
Published chemo drug MBT results (minutes)	Cisplatin >480; Carmustine >240; Cyclophosphamide >480; Doxorubicin HCl >480; 5-Fluorouracil >480; Methotrexate >480; Etoposide >480; Paclitaxel >480; Thiotepa >456
Packaging overview	1 piece per sealed inner PE bag; 1 inner bag per sealed outer PE bag; 50 outer bags per lined carton (50 pieces)
Shelf life	Five (5) years from date of manufacture
Storage	Keep away from direct sunlight; store dry and in original packaging; keep away from ozone sources; expiry date shown if applicable
Country of origin	China

Manufacturer notes indicate the permeation results are achieved under controlled laboratory conditions and that seams/closures may have lower breakthrough times. Treat the published values as a selection input, then qualify the full garment system (including base garments, gloves, and any taping practices) under your SOP.

BCDA packaging is described as a sealed inner PE bag inside a sealed outer PE bag, with 50 outer bags per lined carton (50 aprons). For controlled environments, staged opening supports cleaner introduction practices: open the shipper/outer layers in the lower-grade area and transfer only the clean layer(s) forward per SOP.

Documentation for qualification commonly includes the manufacturer PDS, IFU, and Declarations of Conformity. Where your QA program requires lot-level documentation (Certificates of Conformity / Analysis / Irradiation, where applicable), use the manufacturer certificate search process with the product style and lot/batch identifiers from your case labels.

• Touching the front panel during donning: handle by ties/edges; treat the front as a critical surface.
• Dragging or brushing the apron against benches: maintain clearance and controlled movements in gowning areas.
• Re-tying with contaminated gloves: finalize fit before task initiation; replace apron if adjustment is required mid-task.
• Assuming permeation data equals full-system protection: seams, closures, glove interfaces, and task conditions control real risk.
• Overuse beyond intended duration: replace after spills/splashes or damage, and follow disposal rules in your hazardous waste program.

For chemotherapy protective aprons, compare test method basis (e.g., ASTM F739), garment type/classification (e.g., PB[6] / EN 13034), documentation availability (IFU/DoC/lot-level certificates), and packaging discipline (inner/outer bag system). Concentration and “chemo rated” claims are not enough.

• Aprons with sleeves: higher arm coverage where splash/contact risk extends beyond the torso (see BCAS / S-BCAS options).
• Sterile variants: required when SOP mandates sterile packaging/sterility assurance for entry into aseptic or sterile processing areas.
• Other chemo apron programs: evaluate published drug lists, MBT reporting, seam construction, and certificate access procedures.

BCDA is typically selected where a non-sterile, low-linting chemotherapy protective apron is appropriate as an outer layer over a validated base gowning system. It supports contamination-control programs when used with disciplined donning behavior and a documented gowning program aligned to cleanroom class and task risk.