Ansell S-BCSC BioClean-C™ Sterile Chemotherapy Protective Sleeve Covers — Class 10 / ISO 4 (EU GMP Grade A) (90 Pairs/Case)

Ansell BioClean-C™ S-BCSC sterile sleeve covers are designed for controlled environments where you need sterile, low-linting arm coverage plus a documented chemotherapy-drug permeation test basis. The sleeve covers are manufactured from BioClean CleanTough™ material and constructed with ultrasonically bonded seams covered with protective tape for added barrier integrity in real workflows.

Chemotherapy-permeation note (selection-critical): S-BCSC is tested to ASTM F739 (breakthrough time varies widely by drug). Always select sleeve protection against the specific cytotoxic drugs used at your site, and follow your facility SOPs for glove-and-sleeve interface control (overlap/taping) and disposal.

Specifications:

Part number (SKU): S-BCSC
Product type: Sterile sleeve covers — chemotherapy protective (Category III PPE, EU context)
Cleanroom suitability: Class 10 / ISO 4; EU GMP Grade A (per manufacturer positioning)
Material: CleanTough™ (polyethylene / non-woven polypropylene laminate)
Construction: Ultrasonically bonded seams covered with protective tape
Sterility: Sterile; gamma irradiated; minimum SAL 10^-6
Particle shedding (Helmke Drum): ≥ 0.5 µm (counts/min) < 1700
Size: Universal
Color: Blue
Shelf life: 3 years from date of manufacture
Country of origin: China
Case quantity: 90 pairs/case
Case unit breakdown: 1 pair per sealed inner PE bag; 15 inner bags per sealed outer PE bag; 6 outer bags per lined carton (90 pairs)

Why customers specify S-BCSC in critical workflows:

Documented chemo barrier basis: tested to ASTM F739 for chemotherapy-drug permeation (drug-dependent performance).
Cleanroom-ready build: lightweight, low-linting CleanTough™ material supports contamination control.
Seam integrity focus: ultrasonically bonded seams plus protective tape support barrier continuity.
Sterile supply chain fit: sterile, gamma-irradiated format supports Grade A / ISO 4 entry programs when your SOP calls for sterile sleeve coverage.
Practical donning: universal sizing designed for quick donning; elastic seals support overlap with gloves and coveralls.

Best-Practice Use (sleeve-cover donning discipline)

Don correctly: Don through the cuffed end where the garment label is attached, then pull onto the lower arm and ensure a good seal at the wrist and above the elbow.
Control the glove/sleeve interface: Maintain an intentional overlap (outer glove over sleeve cuff is common). Where your SOP requires, tape joins with waterproof tape to cover each join.
Keep sleeve surfaces “cleanroom-clean”: Avoid contacting non-controlled surfaces after donning; treat forearms and glove interfaces as high-risk contamination-transfer zones.
Single-use and disposal: Remove carefully and turn inside out to trap contamination; destroy immediately in accordance with regulations and your hazardous-drug waste stream.

SOSCleanroom note: Sleeve covers improve control only when the full system is managed — gown/coverall, gloves, sleeve interface, and behaviors. Use S-BCSC as part of a documented gowning program that matches your cleanroom classification, process risk, and regulatory obligations.

Link to Manufacturer Documents:

Other Related Garments (quick navigation)

BioClean-D™ Sterile Sleeve Covers (S-BDSC-L) — sterile sleeve coverage where chemo-permeation rating is not required.
Browse Gloves & Apparel — complete gowning systems for ISO-classified environments.

Need gowning help? If you tell us your cleanroom class (ISO) and whether you align to EU GMP Annex 1 expectations, SOSCleanroom can help you standardize garment selection and interface control (gloves/sleeves/hood/coverall) to reduce contamination transfer.

Product page updated: Jan. 14, 2026 (SOS Technical Staff)
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The Technical Vault

By SOSCleanroom

Sterile Sleeve Covers Chemo Rated (ASTM F739) CleanTough™ Material Class 10 / ISO 4 EU GMP Grade A SAL 10^-6 (Gamma) 90 Pairs/Case

Ansell BioClean-C™ S-BCSC Sterile Chemotherapy Protective Sleeve Covers — controlling the forearm/glove interface to reduce contamination transfer

SKU shown: S-BCSC (sterile chemo-protective sleeve covers).

Why sleeve covers matter in cleanrooms

Many contamination events start at interfaces: wrists, forearms, and glove overlaps that touch carts, bins, doors, sleeves, and pass-through surfaces. Sleeve covers exist to reduce that transfer risk, but only if the sleeve/glove interface is controlled and donning technique is consistent across operators and shifts.

What S-BCSC is (manufacturer positioning)

BioClean-C™ S-BCSC is a sterile sleeve cover designed for cleanroom and life-science environments, manufactured from CleanTough™ material with ultrasonically bonded seams covered with protective tape. Sterilized using gamma irradiation to achieve a minimum SAL of 10^-6.

Chemo-rated means "drug-specific, test-based"

"Chemo rated" is a test basis, not a generic promise. S-BCSC is tested to ASTM F739 and publishes minimum breakthrough time (MBT) results for a defined set of chemotherapy drugs.

Drug (ASTM F739 test set)	Minimum Breakthrough Time (MBT)	Selection implication
Cisplatin	> 240 minutes	Strong barrier basis under the test conditions.
Cyclophosphamide	> 240 minutes	Strong barrier basis under the test conditions.
5-Fluorouracil	> 240 minutes	Strong barrier basis under the test conditions.
Etoposide	< 6 minutes	High-risk mismatch if your workflow includes Etoposide at comparable conditions; consult your safety program.
Thiotepa	55 minutes	Moderate barrier basis; confirm exposure duration and controls.

Practical rule:

Match PPE to the actual drug list and actual handling scenario. "Chemo rated" should always be interpreted through the published test set and your SOP risk assessment.

Cleanroom performance (particle shedding and sterility)

Attribute	Published value	Why it matters
Particle shedding (Helmke Drum)	≥ 0.5 µm (counts/min) < 1700	Lower shedding supports cleaner forearm motion near critical work.
Sterilization / SAL	Gamma irradiated; minimum SAL 10^-6	Supports sterile-area entry where sterile garments are required.
Cleanroom positioning	Class 10 / ISO 4; EU GMP Grade A	Aligns with high-criticality zones when paired with correct gowning behaviors.

ISO-first context: why gowning discipline is part of "operations"

ISO 14644-5 places emphasis on the cleanroom operations program, which includes personnel controls and gowning discipline. Garments help, but consistent donning behavior is what prevents sleeves and wrists from becoming contamination-transfer tools.

European Annex 1 overlay: gowning qualification expectations

EU GMP Annex 1 calls for aseptic gowning training, gowning qualification, and periodic reassessment for Grade A/B access, including monitoring of gloved fingers and forearms. Sleeve covers directly affect those forearm interfaces when used correctly.

Donning technique (sleeve covers) that reduces contamination transfer

Aseptic sleeve-cover donning checklist

Prepare the interface: Ensure your underlying gown/coverall sleeve is positioned correctly and hands are ready for gloving steps per SOP.
Don through the cuffed end (label end): Pull onto the lower arm and ensure a good seal at the wrist and above the elbow.
Control overlap with gloves: Maintain a deliberate overlap (outer glove over sleeve cuff is common). Avoid gaps that expose underlying sleeves or skin.
Tape joins where required: Use waterproof tape to cover each join per SOP.
Behavior control: Keep forearms away from non-controlled surfaces; treat sleeves like gloved hands.

Remove carefully and turn inside out to trap contamination, then dispose per your facility waste stream and regulations.

Common failure modes

Glove/sleeve gap: exposed knit cuffs or gown sleeves at the wrist become a contamination-transfer source.
Untaped joins (when required by SOP): liquid pathways and seam exposure can defeat the intended barrier system.
Forearm contact with carts/doors: sleeves pick up contaminants and redeposit them at benches and staging.
Improper doffing: pulling sleeves off "outside-in" spreads contamination to hands and gown surfaces.

Closest alternatives (how to compare correctly)

Compare alternatives by the published chemo permeation test set (drug list + MBT values), sterility method (and SAL), seam construction, and cleanroom performance basis. "Chemo-rated" should never be treated as an interchangeable label.

SOSCleanroom note about SOP's

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

Use these best-practice suggestions to strengthen your SOPs — not to replace them.

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