Ansell BioClean-D BDOB-L Longer-Length Non-Sterile Cleanroom Overboots - Class 10 / ISO 4 - 150 Overboots/Case
Ansell BioClean-D™ BDOB-L longer-length cleanroom overboots provide additional footwear and lower-leg coverage for pharmaceutical manufacturing, biotechnology, medical device production, laboratory operations, and other contamination-controlled environments. Manufactured from lightweight, low-linting CleanTough™ polyethylene and nonwoven polypropylene laminate, these disposable overboots help reduce the transfer of footwear-related contamination when used with an approved cleanroom gowning procedure.
The 500 mm (approximately 19.7-inch) longer-length design provides additional lower-leg coverage compared with standard shoe covers. Integral tie fastenings at the ankle and upper opening help maintain a secure fit, while a slip-resistant polyethylene/polypropylene sole supports controlled walking on suitable cleanroom floors.
BioClean-D BDOB-L overboots feature antistatic, static-dissipative CleanTough™ material, bound seams with single-needle stitching, and manufacturer-documented particle-shedding and chemical-protection performance. They are designed for Class 10 / ISO Class 4 cleanrooms and are supplied non-sterile in universal size.
Each manufacturer case contains 150 individual overboots, packaged as 30 pieces per sealed inner polyethylene bag, one inner bag per sealed outer bag, and five outer bags per lined carton.
Extended Footwear Coverage Advantage: BioClean-D BDOB-L combines 500 mm lower-leg coverage, low-linting CleanTough™ laminate, static-dissipative material characteristics, adjustable ankle and upper ties, and a slip-resistant sole. Its non-sterile ISO Class 4 design supports controlled footwear management when used with qualified gowning boundaries, proper garment interfaces, and facility-approved handling procedures.
Specifications:
- Manufacturer: Ansell
- Brand: BioClean-D™
- Manufacturer Part Number: BDOB-L
- Product Type: Longer-Length Disposable Cleanroom Overboots
- Cleanroom Classification: Class 10 / ISO Class 4
- Sterility: Non-sterile
- Material: CleanTough™ polyethylene / nonwoven polypropylene laminate
- Color: White
- Material Characteristics: Lightweight, low-linting, static dissipative
- Length / Height: 500 mm (approximately 19.7 inches)
- Available Size: Universal
- Sole Material: Polyethylene/polypropylene (PE/PP)
- Sole Design: Slip-resistant
- Construction: Bound seams with single-needle stitching
- Closure Type: Integral tie fastenings
- Closure Locations: Ankle and upper opening
- Elasticated Ankle: No
- Natural Rubber Latex: Not present in the manufacturer-described material construction
- Particle Shedding: Less than 2,000 counts/min for particles ≥0.5 µm
- Particle Test Method: Helmke Drum Test
- Electrostatic Characteristics: Static-dissipative CleanTough™ material
- Electrostatic Charge Half-Decay Time: 0.07 seconds
- Electrostatic Performance Standard: EN 1149-5
- European PPE Category: Category III
- Chemical Protective Clothing Standard: EN 13034:2005 + A1:2009
- Additional Manufacturer Standards: EN ISO 13688, EN 13934-1, EN 13935-2, EN 6530, EN 7854, EN 863, EN 9073-4 and EN ISO 14325
- Chemotherapy Permeation Testing: ASTM F739-12
- Permeation Breakthrough Criterion: 0.1 µg/cm²/min
- Seam Strength: 70 N
- Puncture Resistance: 8 N
- Country of Origin: China
- Manufacturing Quality-System Standard: ISO 9001
- Published Shelf Life: Five years from date of manufacture
- Storage: Dry conditions in original packaging, protected from direct sunlight and ozone
- Inner Packaging: 30 individual overboots per sealed polyethylene bag
- Outer Packaging: One sealed inner bag per sealed outer polyethylene bag
- Case Packaging: Five outer bags per lined carton
- Case Quantity: 150 individual overboots
- Ordering Configuration: BDOB-L; universal size; case of 150 individual overboots
About the Manufacturer:
Ansell develops protective gloves, cleanroom apparel, footwear covers, and specialized personal protective equipment for pharmaceutical manufacturing, biotechnology, medical device production, laboratory research, and other controlled environments. Its BioClean™ portfolio includes sterile and non-sterile protective garments designed to support contamination-control programs.
BioClean-D™ protective apparel uses CleanTough™ laminate to provide lightweight, low-linting coverage with documented chemical and electrostatic performance characteristics. The BDOB-L overboot combines an extended 500 mm design with top and ankle tie fastenings to support footwear and lower-leg contamination management.
SOSCleanroom supports customers with Ansell product selection, manufacturer technical documentation, cleanroom gowning requirements, sterile and non-sterile garment comparisons, and procurement assistance for critical environments.
BioClean-D BDOB-L Features:
- Non-sterile longer-length cleanroom overboot
- Class 10 / ISO Class 4 cleanroom compatibility
- 500 mm extended lower-leg coverage
- White CleanTough™ polyethylene/polypropylene laminate
- Low-linting lightweight material construction
- Static-dissipative material characteristics
- Published 0.07-second electrostatic charge half-decay result
- Bound seams with single-needle stitching
- Integral upper tie fastenings
- Integral ankle tie fastenings
- Slip-resistant PE/PP sole
- Universal-size configuration
- Published Helmke Drum particle-shedding performance
- Manufacturer-documented mechanical and liquid-resistance testing
- ASTM F739-12 chemotherapy-drug permeation test results
- Category III protective clothing classification
- Five-year published shelf life
- Sealed inner and outer polyethylene packaging
- 150 individual overboots per case
BioClean-D BDOB-L Benefits:
- Extended Lower-Leg Coverage: The 500 mm length provides additional protection beyond ordinary short shoe covers.
- Footwear Contamination Control: Helps manage the transfer of particles and debris from footwear into controlled areas.
- Secure Adjustable Fit: Separate ankle and upper tie fastenings allow operators to stabilize the overboot during movement.
- Low Particle Contribution: CleanTough™ construction and published Helmke Drum data support selection for critical cleanroom environments.
- Static-Dissipative Material: Provides documented electrostatic charge-decay performance for consideration in static-control programs.
- Slip-Resistant Sole: Helps support controlled walking on compatible cleanroom floor surfaces.
- Lightweight Construction: Reduces unnecessary garment bulk while providing additional lower-leg coverage.
- Mechanical Strength: Manufacturer testing documents resistance to selected tears, punctures, and seam stresses.
- Chemical-Resistance Data: Published liquid-repellence and permeation results support task-specific garment selection.
- Universal Sizing: Simplifies inventory management where the selected overboot fits the operator's footwear appropriately.
- Controlled Packaging: Sealed inner and outer polyethylene bags support protected storage and material staging.
- Clear Procurement Quantity: Standard cases contain 150 individual overboots.
Common Applications:
- Class 10 / ISO Class 4 cleanroom gowning
- Pharmaceutical manufacturing and packaging support
- Biotechnology manufacturing operations
- Medical device manufacturing
- Controlled laboratory and research operations
- Cleanroom equipment maintenance and preparation
- Footwear contamination management at controlled-area entrances
- Handling compatible powders and solid materials
- Selected blending and compounding support operations
- Cleanroom cleaning and facility maintenance
- Material movement between appropriately controlled areas
- Operations requiring additional lower-leg garment coverage
- Work requiring a low-linting outer footwear barrier
- Controlled activities where non-sterile overboots are permitted by the facility SOP
Best-Practice Use:
- Confirm Garment Requirements: Verify that non-sterile overboots are permitted in the intended work area.
- Inspect Before Donning: Examine the sole, seams, upper material, and tie fastenings for damage.
- Use the Gowning Boundary: Follow the approved step-over bench or controlled-area entry procedure.
- Protect the Clean Side: Do not allow unprotected footwear to contact the clean-side floor during donning.
- Handle Interior Surfaces: Minimize contact with the outer sole and exterior material.
- Pull to Full Height: Extend the overboot upward to achieve the intended lower-leg coverage.
- Secure the Ankle Tie: Fasten the ankle tie to stabilize the material around the footwear.
- Secure the Upper Tie: Position the upper opening and secure the top tie according to the approved procedure.
- Control Loose Material: Prevent folds and excess fabric from dragging on the floor or contacting moving equipment.
- Check the Garment Interface: Verify overlap with the cleanroom coverall or other required leg protection.
- Inspect During Movement: Confirm that the overboot remains secure while walking, reaching, and changing direction.
- Watch for Floor Hazards: Follow cleanroom walking procedures and inspect the floor for conditions that could affect traction.
- Replace Damaged Overboots: Change any overboot with tears, punctures, displaced ties, or unacceptable contamination.
- Remove Carefully: Avoid handling contaminated soles or releasing trapped debris during doffing.
- Dispose After Use: Follow the facility's applicable gowning and contamination-control waste procedures.
Controlled Gowning and Step-Over Boundary Procedures:
Cleanroom footwear control depends on preventing uncontrolled floor and footwear contact during the transition between less-clean and cleaner areas. Proper use of a step-over bench or designated gowning boundary reduces the likelihood of transferring particles into the controlled environment.
- Prepare: Complete required hand hygiene and preliminary gowning steps.
- Stage the Overboots: Place the required BDOB-L overboots within the approved gowning area.
- Maintain the Boundary: Sit on the step-over bench or follow the facility's approved boundary-crossing method.
- Don the First Overboot: Place one foot into the overboot without allowing uncovered footwear to contact the clean-side floor.
- Cross the First Foot: Move the protected foot to the designated clean side.
- Repeat for the Second Foot: Don the second overboot while maintaining appropriate separation of clean and less-clean surfaces.
- Extend the Material: Pull each overboot upward to achieve the intended 500 mm coverage.
- Fasten the Ankle: Secure the ankle tie without excessive tightening or loose trailing ends.
- Fasten the Upper Opening: Secure the top tie to maintain coverage and prevent sliding during movement.
- Verify the Interface: Confirm that the overboot and underlying coverall leg maintain the approved arrangement.
- Perform a Movement Check: Walk and turn carefully to confirm stable fit and appropriate sole contact.
Step-Over Boundary Guidance: The purpose of the gowning boundary is to prevent unprotected footwear and contaminated soles from entering the clean zone. Follow a controlled one-foot-at-a-time sequence, maintain clean and less-clean surface separation, and secure both ankle and upper ties before beginning routine operations.
Ankle and Upper Tie Fastening:
BDOB-L overboots use integral tie fastenings at the ankle and upper opening. These closures help maintain overboot placement and minimize movement of excess material around the footwear and lower leg.
- Ankle Tie: Helps stabilize the overboot around the ankle and reduce loose material near the sole.
- Upper Tie: Helps maintain the intended coverage along the lower leg.
- Fastening Sequence: Establish the ankle fit first, then secure the upper opening unless the facility SOP specifies a different order.
- Comfort: Avoid excessive tightening that restricts movement or creates uncomfortable pressure.
- Loose Ends: Secure tie ends so they do not drag on floors or contact equipment.
- Coverall Interface: Position the overboot and coverall leg according to the approved gowning procedure.
- Movement: Confirm that ties remain stable during normal walking and work activity.
- Garment Stress: Avoid pulling on tie connections hard enough to damage the material or seams.
- Replacement: Remove overboots with broken ties or closures that cannot maintain the required fit.
Fit and Coverage Guidance: Secure the ankle and top ties to maintain stable coverage without distorting the protective material. The 500 mm design should remain extended over the required lower-leg area, with no loose folds contacting the floor or interfering with equipment.
ASTM F739-12 Chemotherapy Permeation Performance:
Ansell publishes chemotherapy-drug permeation results for BioClean-D BDOB-L material using ASTM F739-12. The values below are mean breakthrough times measured under controlled laboratory conditions using the stated permeation threshold.
Breakthrough Criterion: 0.1 µg/cm²/min.
| Tested Chemotherapy Drug |
Mean Breakthrough Time |
| Cisplatin |
>240 minutes |
| Carmustine |
<6 minutes |
| Cyclophosphamide |
217 minutes |
| Doxorubicin hydrochloride |
>240 minutes |
| 5-Fluorouracil |
>240 minutes |
| Methotrexate |
>240 minutes |
| Etoposide |
>240 minutes |
| Paclitaxel |
<10 minutes |
| Thiotepa |
30 minutes |
The published results represent laboratory measurements for the tested material. Actual protection depends on the drug formulation, concentration, contact time, temperature, mechanical stress, seams, footwear interfaces, and the nature of the workplace exposure.
Drug-Specific Protection Guidance: BDOB-L material shows breakthrough below 6 minutes for carmustine, below 10 minutes for paclitaxel, and at a mean of 30 minutes for thiotepa under the reported ASTM F739-12 test conditions. These results are important when evaluating footwear protection for cytotoxic drug handling. Do not interpret laboratory breakthrough times as approved garment-wear durations or assume protection against untested drug formulations. Select the complete PPE system based on the facility's drug-specific hazard assessment.
Chemical Repellence and Material Protection:
Ansell reports liquid-repellence and penetration results for CleanTough™ material under defined test conditions. These laboratory results support chemical protection assessment but do not establish compatibility with every cleaning solution, solvent, or hazardous material.
| Test Chemical |
Liquid Repellence |
Liquid Penetration |
| 30% Sulfuric acid |
96.3% |
0% |
| 10% Sodium hydroxide |
97.6% |
0% |
| o-Xylene |
95.7% |
0% |
| Butan-1-ol |
96.6% |
0% |
- Liquid Repellence: Describes resistance to wetting under the specified test procedure.
- Liquid Penetration: Measures liquid passing through the material under the relevant laboratory method.
- Permeation: Evaluates molecular transport through the material and is different from liquid repellence or penetration.
- Footwear Interfaces: Liquid may enter through the top opening, seams, or other gaps even when the material resists penetration.
- Actual Exposure: Chemical concentration, contact duration, pressure, temperature, and repeated contact can change protection.
- Workplace Selection: Review the applicable material data, instructions for use, and chemical risk assessment.
Chemical Protection Guidance: Repellence and penetration tests do not establish universal chemical resistance or a safe exposure duration. For hazardous liquids, evaluate permeation, chemical concentration, contact time, seams, openings, and required protection for the underlying footwear and lower leg.
Antistatic and ESD Considerations:
BioClean-D BDOB-L uses antistatic, static-dissipative CleanTough™ material. Ansell reports an electrostatic charge half-decay time of 0.07 seconds for the material under the referenced test conditions.
- Material Classification: Static-dissipative CleanTough™ laminate.
- Published Charge Half-Decay: 0.07 seconds.
- Relevant Standard: EN 1149-5.
- Static-Safe Environments: Material performance supports evaluation for applications with electrostatic control requirements.
- Footwear System: The overboot must be assessed together with the underlying footwear, floor, and personnel-grounding program.
- Sole Behavior: Static-dissipative garment material does not independently establish the electrical resistance of the entire footwear assembly.
- Grounding: Follow the required footwear, flooring, wrist-strap, and personnel-grounding procedures.
- ESD Qualification: Validate the full system using the facility's applicable standards and measurements.
- Movement: Consider charge generation from walking, fabric contact, and interactions with insulating surfaces.
- Process Controls: Maintain required environmental conditions and grounding measures independently of garment material characteristics.
Electrostatic Control Guidance: The manufacturer's 0.07-second charge half-decay result describes CleanTough™ material performance, not a guarantee that a person wearing BDOB-L is electrically grounded. Confirm the complete footwear-and-flooring system meets the applicable electrostatic control requirements before use in ESD-sensitive operations.
Particle Shedding and Cleanroom Contamination Control:
Ansell publishes Helmke Drum particle-shedding results for BDOB-L material. Footwear contamination control also depends on gowning discipline, floor condition, walking behavior, overboot integrity, and correct removal procedures.
- Cleanroom Classification: Class 10 / ISO 4.
- Particle Shedding: Less than 2,000 counts/min for particles ≥0.5 µm.
- Test Method: Helmke Drum Test.
- Low-Linting Material: CleanTough™ construction supports reduced garment-origin particulate contribution.
- Footwear Contact: The sole is exposed to controlled-area floors and should be treated as potentially contaminated after use.
- Boundary Integrity: Avoid bringing contaminated footwear or exposed soles across cleanroom entry boundaries.
- Garment Movement: Loose overboot material and repeated friction can contribute to particle release.
- Tie Security: Correct upper and ankle fastening helps reduce unnecessary movement and material contact.
- Floor Cleaning: Overboots supplement but do not replace cleanroom floor cleaning and environmental monitoring.
- Doffing: Remove contaminated overboots slowly to reduce particle dispersal.
- Facility Qualification: Confirm the product meets the site's contamination-control and gowning expectations.
Non-Sterile BDOB-L vs. Sterile S-BDOB-L:
Ansell offers separate non-sterile and sterile longer-length BioClean-D overboots. Both are designed for critical cleanroom applications, but they differ in supplied sterility, processing documentation, and packaging quantity.
| Feature |
BDOB-L |
S-BDOB-L |
| Supplied Sterility |
Non-sterile |
Sterile |
| Manufacturer SKU |
BDOB-L |
S-BDOB-L |
| Length |
500 mm |
Longer-length model |
| Size |
Universal |
Universal |
| Case Quantity |
150 individual overboots |
75 pairs (150 individual overboots) |
| Published Shelf Life |
5 years |
3 years |
| Typical Selection |
Qualified non-sterile cleanroom gowning |
Approved gowning requiring sterile footwear covers |
The sterile configuration should be selected when the applicable contamination-control strategy or aseptic gowning procedure requires documented sterile protective footwear.
Sterility Selection Guidance: BDOB-L is supplied non-sterile and is not interchangeable with S-BDOB-L when sterile footwear protection is required. The sterile model has separate packaging and processing documentation. Confirm the exact product code and purchasing unit before ordering for a sterile gowning program.
Material and Mechanical Performance:
CleanTough™ material and BDOB-L seam construction have been evaluated using manufacturer-referenced mechanical performance methods. These properties help assess suitability for routine cleanroom movement and specified protective applications.
- Material: Polyethylene / nonwoven polypropylene laminate.
- Bound Seams: Single-needle stitched construction.
- Seam Strength: 70 N.
- Puncture Resistance: 8 N.
- Tear Resistance, Cross Direction: 29.3 N.
- Tear Resistance, Machine Direction: 55.5 N.
- Tensile Strength, Cross Direction: 48 N.
- Tensile Strength, Machine Direction: 97 N.
- Flex Cracking Resistance: 5,000-15,000 cycles under the published test conditions.
- Abrasion Resistance: 10-100 cycles under the published test method.
- Slip-Resistant Sole: Designed to improve traction on compatible floor surfaces.
- Wear Inspection: Check seams, soles, and tie attachments during use.
- Single Use: Dispose of after the approved use period rather than laundering or reusing.
Controlled Doffing and Disposal:
Overboots can accumulate particles, chemical residues, and other contamination on the sole and lower exterior surfaces. Removal should be performed using the facility's defined doffing area and approved contamination-control procedure.
- Use the Correct Exit Area: Remove overboots at the designated cleanroom exit or gowning boundary.
- Control Exterior Contact: Avoid touching the contaminated sole or outer material with unprotected hands.
- Release the Upper Tie: Loosen the top tie without shaking the overboot.
- Release the Ankle Tie: Loosen the ankle tie while maintaining control of the material.
- Remove Slowly: Pull the overboot away from the leg using controlled movements.
- Contain Contamination: Turn the material inward as appropriate to the facility doffing procedure.
- Maintain Boundary Separation: Do not place contaminated soles on the clean side during removal.
- Dispose in Approved Waste: Follow the required contamination-control or hazardous-chemical waste classification.
- Complete Hand Hygiene: Follow the site requirements after removal of contaminated protective clothing.
- Replace for Reentry: Use new overboots when required before crossing into the cleanroom again.
Doffing Guidance: Treat used overboot soles and lower exterior material as potentially contaminated. Remove slowly without shaking, keep contaminated surfaces away from clean garments, and follow the designated cleanroom exit sequence and waste procedure.
Packaging and Storage Recommendations:
- Manufacturer SKU: BDOB-L
- Available Size: Universal
- Individual Packaging Count: 30 overboots per sealed inner polyethylene bag
- Outer Packaging: One inner bag per sealed outer polyethylene bag
- Shipping Carton: Five outer bags per lined carton
- Case Quantity: 150 individual overboots
- Supplied Sterility: Non-sterile
- Published Shelf Life: Five years from date of manufacture
- Expiration: Follow the manufacturer's actual labeled expiration information
- Storage: Keep dry and in original protective packaging
- Sunlight: Protect from direct sunlight
- Ozone: Avoid storage near ozone-generating equipment
- Physical Protection: Prevent crushing, tearing, punctures, and damaged tie fastenings
- Opened Packaging: Protect unused overboots according to approved controlled-area storage procedures
- Material Transfer: Follow approved procedures for removing external packaging before cleanroom introduction
- Single Use: Do not launder or reuse after the designated operation
- Disposal: Follow applicable facility waste-management procedures, including hazardous-chemical controls where necessary
Manufacturer Technical Documents:
Ansell BioClean-D BDOB-L Manufacturer Product Information: Click Here
Ansell BioClean-D BDOB-L U.S. Technical Data Sheet - Specifications, Particle Performance, Electrostatic Data and ASTM F739-12 Results (PDF): Click Here
Ansell BioClean-D BDOB-L Instructions for Use and Chemical Protective Clothing Documentation: View Manufacturer Downloads
Ansell BioClean-D CleanTough Material and Declaration of Conformity Resources: View Manufacturer Resources
SOSCleanroom BioClean-D BDOB-L Product Information: Click Here
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Product description updated: October 23, 2026 (SOS Technical Staff)
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