To prevent hazards to staff while handling cytostatics, a range of suitable precautions must be taken. Care must be taken to prevent the formation of cytostatic aerosols and dust and to avoid cytostatic contamination during production, preparation, provision, disposal, storage and transportation of such substances. Potential health hazards can be caused even by low-level contact with cytostatic substances. If there is any risk of contact, use of suitable personal protection equipment (PPE) is mandatory to ensure effective full-scale protection.
As single-use protective clothing, DuPont™ Tyvek® IsoClean®, DuPont™ Tyvek® and DuPont™ Tychem® provide a range of products that deliver superior contamination and bioburden protection for products and processes in cleanroom environments
Tyvek® IsoClean® coveralls are designed especially for use in cleanrooms and controlled environments demanding high levels of microbiological protection.
Protective suits made of Tyvek® are also suitable for activities involved in the production of cytostatics and offer different levels of protection depending on hazard type.
Accessories made of Tychem® 2000 C provide additional protection from inorganic chemicals for body parts subjected to high levels of exposure.
For a wide range of industries, processes must be kept clean and uncontaminated. DuPont materials are used to create a variety of clothing for these controlled environments with different levels of protection, durability, and comfort in a variety of styles, including coveralls, lab coats, frocks, hoods, sleeves, and shoe & boot covers. The DuPont Controlled Environments portfolio offers a comprehensive selection of single-use cleanroom apparel and accessories designed for industries that require high standards for particle and microbiological contamination control. For more information on what might be suitable for your controlled environment, contact sales@cesltd.uk.com