Kimberly-Clark Kimtech (51932) A8 Zipper Lab Coat (Medium)

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Kimberly-Clark Kimtech™ (51932) A8 Zipper Lab Coat (Medium) — 3-Layer SMS, Knit Cuffs, Mandarin Collar, Type 6 Limited Splash, Anti-static, Double-Bagged (25/Case)

A8 (Non-Sterile Cleanroom Apparel) Size: Medium 3-Layer SMS Zipper Closure Knit Cuffs High Mandarin Collar No Pockets EN 13034 Type 6 (Limited Splash) EN 1149-5 (Anti-static) Latex-Free (Not Made With) BHT-Free (Not Made With) Silicone-Free (Process Statement) Double-Bagged 25/Case

Overview

The Kimtech™ A8 Zipper Lab Coat (SKU 51932, Medium) is a cleanroom-handled, non-sterile lab coat designed for controlled workflows where garment control, comfort, and consistent coverage are required and there is the potential for light fluid contact. It features protective 3-layer SMS fabric, a high mandarin collar, soft knit cuffs, a zipper closure (zipper tab on the right side), and a no-pocket design to reduce traps and snag points.

Kimtech™ is a best-in-class PPE line widely specified for laboratory and cleanroom programs, and it is part of the Ansell portfolio. SOSCleanroom supports customers with documentation alignment and program continuity by carrying trusted lines and working closely with manufacturer resources when substitutions, validations, and audit expectations matter.

Why this lab coat matters in controlled environments

Barrier + breathability balance: 3-layer SMS is commonly selected where there is potential for light fluid contact while supporting wearer comfort in longer shifts.
Improved interface coverage: High mandarin collar and knit cuffs help stabilize the neck and wrist boundaries (common leakage points for particles and skin flakes).
Consistent closure control: Zipper closure supports repeatable closure and quicker changes in support areas and gowning rooms.
ESD-aware workflows: Fabric is stated to meet EN 1149-5 anti-static requirements to support ESD-sensitive handling programs.
Material discipline: Not made with natural rubber latex; not made with BHT preservative; and manufacturing process is stated not to introduce silicone.

Typical tasks supported

Material staging, labeling, and packaging in controlled support spaces
General laboratory operations where consistent coverage and garment control are required
Low-exposure splash-prone steps (per facility risk assessment) where Type 6 limited splash is appropriate
Non-sterile preparation and support workflows (program-dependent)
Visitor, maintenance, and support entry where fast changeover helps reduce cross-contamination risk

Key specifications

SKU / Size	51932 / Medium
Available quantity option	Case
Case unit	25 lab coats per case
Fabric / cuffs	100% polypropylene breathable SMS fabric; knit cuffs listed as 100% polyester
Collar / closure	High mandarin collar; zipper closure; zipper tab on right side
Pockets	No pockets
Limited splash claim	EN 13034:2005 +A1:2009 PB (Type 6) limited chemical splash
Anti-static claim	EN 1149-5:2008 anti-static requirement
Material restrictions	Not made with natural rubber latex; not made with BHT preservative; process stated not to introduce silicone
Style / color	Neck loop for hanging; white
Packaging	Double-bagged

Program note: A8 apparel is frequently positioned for controlled support and bioburden-control areas (program-dependent). Validate garment selection to your room classifications, risk assessment, and CCS/SOPs.

Packaging and handling

Listed as double-bagged to support controlled staging. Standard practice is to remove the outer bag in the designated ante area, then stage the inner bag into the controlled zone per SOP to reduce packaging-borne contamination transfer.

Case unit: 25 lab coats (SKU 51932, Medium).

EU GMP Annex 1 alignment notes

Annex 1 programs treat garments as part of the facility Contamination Control Strategy (CCS). Non-sterile lab coats are typically controlled by zoning (where permitted), donning technique, glove-interface discipline, and defined change triggers.

Define where it’s allowed: map this coat to room grades/ISO areas and task lists in your CCS and gowning SOP.
Glove overlap control: knit cuffs should sit under the glove cuff; apply cuff sealing only if required by SOP (and standardize the technique).
Change triggers: replace after any splash event, tear/snags, zipper failure, or touch of non-controlled surfaces.
Substitution control: control garment SKUs and substitutions through change management to prevent process drift.

Storage and lifecycle control

Store in original packaging in a clean, dry location to preserve packaging integrity.
Stage per SOP: outer-bag removal before entry; inner bag opened only inside the appropriate controlled zone.
If packaging integrity is compromised, quarantine and replace per your quality system.

Standards and regulatory references

ISO cleanroom classification context (ISO 14644-1): https://www.iso.org/standard/53394.html
EU GMP Annex 1 (sterile manufacture): https://health.ec.europa.eu/system/files/2022-08/20220825_gmp-an1_en_0.pdf
EN 13034 Type 6 (limited chemical splash) and EN 1149-5 (anti-static) — as stated in published product details

Documentation

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

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Garment Control Donning Discipline ISO-First EU GMP Annex 1 (CCS) Kimtech A8 Zipper Lab Coat

Why garments matter (contamination reality)

In controlled environments, people are the dominant contamination source. Garments exist to reduce particle and microbial release, prevent skin exposure, and stabilize the operator boundary during movement, handling, and tool use.

Practical rule: A lab coat is only as effective as the donning technique, room zoning, and change discipline that supports it.

Where Kimtech A8 typically fits (ISO-first mapping)

Manufacturer training literature commonly positions A8 cleanroom apparel for controlled support and laboratory tasks such as material staging, labeling, and packaging (program-dependent). Facilities should map A8 usage to their room classifications, behavior expectations, and product-exposure risk.

If your activity is aseptic at the point of exposure, your SOP may require a sterile, validated gown system rather than a non-sterile lab coat.

Donning guidance (to minimize contamination transfer)

Stage packaging correctly: remove the outer bag in the ante area; bring only the inner bag into the controlled zone per SOP (this product is double-bagged).
Hand hygiene first: wash/sanitize before touching the coat, zipper, or collar.
Control touch points: handle the inside surfaces as much as possible; avoid brushing the coat against benches, carts, or door frames.
Collar + zipper discipline: seat the mandarin collar smoothly and zip fully to reduce gaps at the chest/neck boundary.
Wrist interface control: knit cuffs must remain under the glove cuff; do not roll cuffs back.
Change triggers: replace after any splash exposure, tear/snags, zipper failure, or contact with non-controlled surfaces.

EU GMP Annex 1 CCS controls (what auditors look for)

Zoning: document where this coat is permitted, and where it is prohibited, by room grade/ISO area and task list.
Interface management: define glove overlap and cuff policy; if cuff sealing is required, standardize the tape and the technique (prevent wicking under cuffs).
Behavioral controls: train to avoid collar/zipper adjustments after entry; re-glove if adjustments are unavoidable.
Traceability + substitutions: control SKUs (e.g., 51932 Medium) under change management to prevent process drift.

Best-in-class programs (Kimtech + Ansell alignment)

Kimtech™ is positioned for laboratory and cleanroom PPE programs and is part of the Ansell portfolio. SOSCleanroom emphasizes best-in-class lines because apparel is a process control, not a commodity: consistency, documentation, and controlled substitutions reduce audit risk and help protect yield.

If you are standardizing a gowning program across sites, ask SOSCleanroom about aligning garment SKUs, sizing, and change triggers so operator behavior remains consistent under ISO and Annex 1 expectations.

Complete the contamination-control system (recommended companions)