A 1-gallon IPA case looks like “just a solvent purchase,” but in a controlled environment it is also a process decision: how you bring a flammable liquid through receiving, control lot/expiration, and dispense it without turning the bottle neck, cap, or transfer tools into the highest bioburden/particle contributors on the job.

Texwipe TX117 is positioned as a non-sterile, ready-to-use 70% isopropyl alcohol solution for wipe-downs, pass-through cleaning, and support-area cleaning where sterility is not required but cleanliness and traceability still matter (0.2 µm filtration, double-bagging, lot coding, expiration marking). TX117 also helps eliminate in-house solvent blending operations that often create variability and documentation gaps.

• Routine surface cleaning and residue removal in controlled areas and support spaces.
• Wipe-down of items prior to pass-through into more controlled zones (when your procedure allows non-sterile IPA).
• Glove and small-tool wipe-downs where quick evaporation and low residue are desired.
• Bulk supply for refilling facility-approved secondary dispensers (spray bottles, wetted-wipe containers) under controlled transfer technique.

• Defined formulation: 70% by volume USP-grade isopropanol with 30% USP purified water (by volume).
• Cleanliness controls that support controlled-environment handling: 0.2 µm filtered, filled into cleaned containers, double-bagged.
• Traceability cues for QA: lot-coded packaging with expiration date marking, plus certificates available by lot.
• Bulk format reduces frequent changeovers: 1 gallon bottles (4/case) for facilities with recurring wipe-down demand.
• Process simplification: reduces variability and risk associated with in-house blending and ad-hoc dispensing.
• Supply continuity: SOSCleanroom’s ongoing relationship with ITW Texwipe supports consistent sourcing and documentation discipline when customers standardize a cleaning program.

TX117 is a premixed 70% IPA solution intended for controlled-environment cleaning. Texwipe describes it as 70% by volume USP-grade isopropanol and 30% by volume USP purified water, processed with 0.2 µm filtration, then filled into cleaned containers and double-bagged in solvent-safe bags. The packaging is lot coded and marked with an expiration date to support record keeping.

Note on dispenser language: some Texwipe and SOSCleanroom literature discusses TX117 alongside TX167 (trigger spray). Spray/nozzle statements apply to the trigger-spray format; TX117 is the 1-gallon bulk polybottle intended for facility dispensing practices.

The table below lists SKU-level attributes that matter operationally (receiving, storage, cleaning use, and QA documentation). If an item is not explicitly published in the source basis, it is shown as “not published.”

Attribute	TX117 (as published)
Product / SKU	Texwipe TX117
Solution	70% isopropyl alcohol (IPA) solution (non-sterile)
Composition	70% by volume USP-grade isopropanol + 30% by volume USP purified water
Filtration	0.2 µm filtered
Fill environment	Filled in an ISO Class 5 environment
Container size	1 gallon (3.8 liters) polybottle
Case pack	4 polybottles per case
Bagging	Double-bagged in solvent-safe bags
Traceability	Individually lot coded; expiration date marked; certificates available by lot
Shelf life	3 years from date of manufacture (non-sterile)
Storage conditions	Ambient storage: 59°F (15°C) to 86°F (30°C)
Shipping constraints (common)	Hazmat; ground shipping only; commercial address only (per SOSCleanroom checkout requirements)

“70% IPA” is a familiar cleaner, but controlled environments care about the residuals you leave behind and the repeatability of the mixture. Texwipe publishes typical product characteristics for non-sterile 70% IPA, including concentration range and a low non-volatile residue (NVR) profile that supports wipe-down tasks where visible films and ionic residues are unacceptable.

Characteristic	Typical / published value (non-sterile 70% IPA)	Why it matters on the floor
% IPA content (by volume)	68%–72%	Supports consistent dry time and cleaning behavior; avoids “too wet” (slow dry) and “too dry” (poor wetting).
Specific gravity	0.872–0.883 @ 20°C	A quick QA plausibility check when facilities verify incoming chemical lots.
Acidity	Not more than 1.0 mL of 0.02 N NaOH per 50 mL IPA solution	Helps reduce corrosion risk and unpredictable residue behavior on metals and sensitive assemblies.
NVR	Does not exceed 5 mg in 50 mL (0.01%)	Lower residue helps reduce filming on optics, stainless, and coated surfaces after evaporation.

• Sterility: Non-sterile (do not substitute for sterile IPA where sterility is required).
• Packaging: 1 gallon (3.8L) polybottle; 4 bottles per case; double-bagged in solvent-safe bags.
• Traceability: Lot coded; expiration date marked; certificates of compliance and analysis available by lot.
• Shelf life: 3 years from date of manufacture for non-sterile IPA.
• Storage: Store at ambient conditions (59°F–86°F / 15°C–30°C); follow all applicable flammable-liquid guidance.
• Shipping (operational reality): Flammable liquid / hazmat; SOSCleanroom flags ground shipping only and commercial address only, with a hazmat charge per case.
• Country of origin: The SOSCleanroom listing does not publish a COO statement in the description. The bottle label shown in the product photo indicates “Made in USA,” and final confirmation should be taken from your lot label and/or certificate for receiving records.

TX117 is often purchased for bulk wipe-down throughput, but most contamination mistakes happen during dispensing. The goal is to keep the “bulk bottle” out of the highest-control zone and transfer product into secondary containers using a repeatable, documented method.

• “Clean IPA, dirty transfer”: pouring through an un-controlled funnel or reusing a pump across chemistries introduces more contamination than the IPA removes.
• Wrong zone use: using non-sterile IPA inside an aseptic core or sterile processing step because “it’s 70% IPA anyway.”
• Traceability breaks: secondary spray bottles not labeled with lot/expiration; QA cannot tie a wipe-down event to a released lot.
• Residue surprises: wiping sensitive optics/coatings with saturated wipers, not changing wipe faces, and leaving a film line at the end of stroke.
• Safety non-compliance: poor ventilation, ignition sources nearby, or improper storage leading to flammable-liquid findings during EHS audits.

When customers evaluate TX117, they are usually comparing: (1) other premixed 70% IPA bulk cases intended for controlled environments, or (2) in-house blending/dispensing. The most practical comparisons are other premixed, traceable, double-bagged offerings in a 1-gallon / 4-per-case format.

• Decon Labs CiDehol 8401 (non-sterile 70% IPA, 1 gallon, 4/case) — commonly considered when customers want an alternative brand on the same format.
• VWR/Avantor 70% IPA (bulk formats) — availability varies by packaging and documentation; confirm double-bagging and lot/expiration conventions for controlled environments.
• Fisher Scientific 70% IPA (bulk formats) — confirm whether it is positioned as a cleanroom/controlled-environment product versus general lab chemical supply.

Texwipe positions non-sterile IPA solutions for ISO Class 5–8 environments (and comparable legacy classifications) when used under appropriate procedures. In practice, many facilities treat bulk non-sterile IPA as a controlled-support tool: suitable for outer rooms, staging, and pre-clean steps, while reserving sterile IPA for aseptic/sterile processing or critical core-zone disinfection steps.

If your program references USP <797> and USP <800> requirements for compounding support areas, Texwipe’s published literature explicitly links these solutions to those environments. Your internal risk assessment should still determine where non-sterile chemistry is allowed, what “release” looks like, and how you document wipe-down events.