Chemotherapy Gowns

USP 800 Compliant Chemotherapy Gowns

Chemotherapy gowns are designed to protect healthcare workers, pharmacists, and compounding personnel from exposure to hazardous drugs during preparation, administration, and cleanup activities. Unlike standard laboratory garments, chemotherapy gowns are manufactured from low-permeability materials and tested to resist hazardous drug penetration, helping facilities meet USP <800> requirements and workplace safety standards.

USP <800> guidelines recommend the use of chemotherapy-tested gowns whenever hazardous drugs are handled. Features such as closed-front construction, long sleeves, knit cuffs, and secure back closures help minimize exposure risks while maintaining comfort during extended wear. Available in both sterile and non-sterile configurations, chemotherapy gowns support a variety of pharmacy, oncology, hospital, and laboratory applications.

Cleanroom Connection offers a wide selection of chemotherapy gowns from trusted manufacturers including Berkshire, Halyard, Kimberly-Clark, and Veltek. Whether you need sterile chemotherapy gowns for cleanroom compounding or disposable chemo gowns for routine hazardous drug handling, our selection provides dependable protection while supporting regulatory compliance and employee safety.

Compare Chemotherapy Gowns to Standard Lab Gowns

Choosing the correct gown is essential when working with hazardous drugs. The table below highlights the differences between chemotherapy gowns and traditional laboratory gowns used in non-hazardous environments.

Why USP 800 Requires Chemotherapy Gowns

USP <800> was developed to help protect healthcare workers from occupational exposure to hazardous drugs during receiving, storage, compounding, administration, transport, and disposal activities. Studies have shown that repeated exposure to hazardous drugs can increase the risk of adverse health effects, including skin irritation, reproductive issues, organ damage, and certain cancers. Because hazardous drug contamination can occur through spills, splashes, aerosolized particles, or contact with contaminated surfaces, proper personal protective equipment (PPE) is a critical component of a comprehensive safety program.

Chemotherapy gowns serve as an important barrier between hazardous drugs and the healthcare worker. USP <800> recommends gowns that are disposable and made from low-permeability materials that resist the penetration of hazardous drugs. These gowns should have long sleeves, tight-fitting knit or elastic cuffs, closed-front construction, and secure back closures to minimize the potential for skin or clothing contamination during handling activities. Gowns used for hazardous drug handling should not be reused and should be changed according to facility procedures or immediately if damaged or contaminated.

To ensure adequate protection, many chemotherapy gowns undergo ASTM D6978 testing, which evaluates a garment’s resistance to permeation by chemotherapy drugs. Selecting chemotherapy-tested gowns helps pharmacies, hospitals, and healthcare facilities support USP <800> compliance while providing personnel with a higher level of protection than standard laboratory coats or isolation gowns. Whether handling hazardous drugs in a compounding pharmacy, oncology department, or healthcare facility, chemotherapy gowns play a vital role in reducing exposure risks and maintaining a safer work environment.

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