AlphaTec™ Breathable Polyester Chemical Jacket 66-640

   Comfortable & Durable Chemical Protection P.P.E.

Made in Canada

Broad-Spectrum Chemical Splash Defense Meets High-Airflow Thermal Comfort

The Ansell® AlphaTec® Breathable Polyester Jacket (Style 66-640) delivers a premium advancement in industrial personal protective equipment (PPE), combining rigorous liquid chemical splash protection with advanced thermal regulation. Heavy-duty industrial environments—such as chemical manufacturing yards, municipal water treatment facilities, and petrochemical platforms—often force operators to wear dense, non-breathable rubber or PVC suits. Traditional suits act like vapor traps, trapping heat and perspiration, which quickly drives up core body temperature and leads to heat exhaustion.

The AlphaTec® 66-640 jacket solves this operational hurdle by utilizing a premium laminated fabric system with an integrated breathable membrane. This specialized architecture allows micro-moisture vapor and body heat to vent outward into the surrounding air while creating an absolute barrier against hazardous fluid contact, keeping workers cool, dry, and productive over extended, high-exertion shifts.

Leak-Tight Structural Engineering for High-Risk Environments

Every component of the AlphaTec® 66-640 is built for complete structural integrity under pressure. The protective jacket is manufactured using a heavy-duty 237gsm laminated polyester textile that offers excellent resistance against abrasions, punctures, and tears in rugged workspaces. To prevent fluid penetration through vulnerable stitching, the jacket features stitched and taped seams paired with a secure double front storm flap over a heavy-duty zipper closure.

Adjustable hook-and-loop fastenings at the wrist cuffs allow workers to establish a custom, liquid-tight seal around protective gloves. This protects operators against pressurized line sprays, hazardous chemical splatters, and wind-driven rain.

Reusable, Cost-Effective Performance Cleanings

Unlike limited-use or disposable garments that drive up facility waste costs and deplete inventory rapidly, the AlphaTec® 66-640 jacket is fully reusable and machine washable. Its durable, high-tensile fabric matrix is engineered to withstand repeat commercial laundering cycles without degrading its fluid-repellent properties or structural strength. This extended service life lowers the total cost per wear, offering an economical procurement asset for enterprise safety budgets.

Key Features & Product Benefits

• Advanced Breathable Membrane: Drastically lowers heat stress risks by allowing sweat vapor and body heat to escape while maintaining an external fluid shield.

• Leak-Tight Seams & Closures: Built with stitched and taped seams, a heavy-duty zipper, and a double front storm flap to eliminate chemical fluid bypass.

• Rugged 237gsm Fabric Matrix: Constructed from high-strength laminated polyester to endure severe physical wear in abrasive environments.

• Reusable & Machine Washable: Reusable design delivers a long, cost-effective service life compared to standard disposable suits.

• Adjustable Hook-and-Loop Cuffs: Allows a secure wrist fit to stop liquid rollback when working with chemical gloves.

• Certified Pathogen Shielding: Tested and certified to ASTM F1671 standards for resistance against bloodborne pathogens.

Product Specifications & Standards

• Manufacturer Style: 66-640 (Style Number 66640)

• Brand Family: Ansell® AlphaTec®

• Material Composition: Laminated Polyester fabric system

• Fabric Weight: 237 gsm

• Seam Construction: Stitched and Taped

• Color Profile: Red

• Closure Type: Heavy-duty front zipper with double storm flap; hook-and-loop cuffs

• Shelf Life: 5 Years

• Country of Origin: Canada

• Available Sizes: S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL, 6XL, 7XL

• Compliance Certifications:

  • ASTM F1671: Standard Test Method for Resistance of Materials Used in Protective Clothing to Penetration by Blood-Borne Pathogens

  • EN 1149-5: Electrostatic properties (protective clothing with anti-static characteristics)

Recommended Industry Applications

• Chemical Handling & Processing: Protecting chemical transfer operators from pipeline splash hazards during bulk terminal changes.

• Utilities & Water Plants: Providing line workers and maintenance mechanics with fluid barrier protection in municipal water sorting grids.

• Oil Platforms & Mining Operations: Outfitting heavy industrial crews with windproof, splash-resistant outerwear built for volatile environments.

• Plant Sanitation & Disinfection: Shielding industrial cleaning crews from concentrated chemical washdowns, sanitizers, and high-pressure spray runoff.

• General Workplace Maintenance: Ideal for pulp/paper production facilities, metal plating lines, and industrial machining operations.

Manf: Ansell® #66-640   Replacement of Product : Ansell® #66-660

Packed: 1 each

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