Identification image: TX3270 sterile 70% isopropanol, 16 fl oz trigger spray bottle.
1) Practical solutions in a critical environment
In a controlled environment, “70% IPA” sounds interchangeable until you are the person explaining a residue streak, a missing lot record, or a
compromised clean-entry step during an audit. TX3270 is built for the day-to-day reality of cleanroom wipe-down: predictable composition,
sterile presentation, lot traceability, and packaging that supports disciplined pass-through and point-of-use handling.
This SKU is a ready-to-use sterile 70% isopropanol solution in an assembled 16 fl oz trigger spray bottle, intended to reduce in-house variability
(mixing, filtration, bottle assembly) and tighten the documentation trail for routine cleaning tasks.
2) What this product is used for
- Surface cleaning and residue removal on compatible non-porous surfaces (benches, carts, trays, pass-through items).
- Wipe-down of items entering controlled environments where sterile packaging and lot traceability are required.
- Glove wipe-downs in sterile suites when permitted by your facility’s SOP and risk assessment.
- Routine cleaning workflows where low residue and repeatability matter more than “whatever alcohol is available.”
3) Why customers consider this product
- Sterile, ready-to-use control: avoids in-house blending and bottle handling that can introduce variability and documentation gaps.
- Clean-entry packaging: double-bagged packaging supports controlled introduction into critical areas.
- Process and audit readiness: lot-coded bottles with expiration dating support recordkeeping; manufacturer documentation supports lot-level certification workflows.
- Spray discipline: adjustable output (stream/coarse spray) helps reduce overspray risk while still covering large wipe-downs efficiently.
- Partnership reliability: SOSCleanroom maintains a close working relationship with ITW Texwipe to support continuity of supply, documentation handoff, and practical application guidance for customers standardizing cleanroom solutions.
4) Materials, composition, and build
The solution is a blend of 70% by volume USP-grade isopropanol and 30% USP-purified water.
The formulation is filtered (0.2 µm), then filled into cleaned containers and packaged for sterile workflows, including double-bagging and gamma irradiation per manufacturer documentation.
The bottle is supplied as a fully assembled trigger-spray unit so operators are not opening packaging to attach spray heads at point-of-use—an often-overlooked
contamination pathway when teams are moving fast during setup and changeovers.
5) Specifications in context (include a table: Attribute vs SKU)
| Attribute |
TX3270 (this SKU) |
| Part number |
TX3270 |
| Solution type |
70% isopropyl alcohol (IPA), sterile |
| Composition |
70% USP-grade isopropanol (by volume) + 30% USP-purified water |
| Filtration |
0.2 µm filtered |
| Bottle size / format |
16 fl oz (473 mL) trigger spray (fully assembled) |
| Spray output |
Adjustable stream delivery or coarse spray; non-atomizing style |
| Packaging |
Double-bagged in solvent-safe packaging |
| Case pack |
12 poly bottles per case |
| Typical IPA content range |
68%–72% (typical range; confirm on lot CoA) |
| Sterility assurance (manufacturer-stated) |
Gamma-irradiated; stated sterility assurance level (SAL) 10-6; certificates available per lot |
| Shelf life (sterile) |
2 years from date of manufacture (verify expiration on bottle/case label) |
| Storage |
Ambient 59°F–86°F (15°C–30°C) |
| Shipping classification (practical) |
Ground shipping only due to flammable liquid restrictions (site and carrier dependent) |
| Country of origin |
Not published in the source basis for this SKU; verify on case labeling, ship docs, or manufacturer certification. |
6) Performance and cleanliness considerations
IPA is widely used in controlled environments because it evaporates quickly and, when properly applied, can leave low residue on compatible surfaces.
The practical performance difference is usually not the alcohol itself—it is how consistently the blend, filtration, packaging, and operator technique stay inside your defined process window.
Typical solution characteristics (confirm via lot CoA where applicable)
| Parameter |
Typical / stated |
Why it matters in use |
| % IPA content |
68%–72% |
Evaporation behavior and cleaning “feel” vary with concentration. |
| Specific gravity |
0.872–0.883 |
Useful for QA spot-checking and troubleshooting “wrong bottle / wrong mix” scenarios. |
| NVR limit (typical, stated) |
Does not exceed 5 mg in 50 mL (0.01%) |
Lower residues reduce post-clean haze/film risk on optics, stainless, and finished assemblies. |
| Appearance / odor |
Clear, colorless liquid; characteristic alcohol |
Unexpected color, particulates, or off-odor should trigger quarantine and QA review. |
Important operational note: 70% IPA is commonly used for cleaning and residue removal. If your process requires validated disinfection claims (and especially sporicidal performance),
follow your site disinfectant program and validation—do not assume a cleaning alcohol replaces a validated disinfectant rotation.
7) Packaging, sterility, traceability, and country of origin
- Sterile workflow packaging: solution is filtered, filled into cleaned containers, double-bagged, and gamma-irradiated per manufacturer documentation.
- Traceability: bottles are lot coded and labeled with an expiration date to support recordkeeping.
- Lot-level documentation support: manufacturer indicates certificates of compliance/analysis/irradiation are available for sterile lots via its certificate center workflow.
- Endotoxin / sterile-suite relevance: manufacturer literature indicates lot endotoxin testing and references a medical-device bacterial endotoxin guideline (verify applicability to your product and acceptance criteria).
- Country of origin: not stated on the SOSCleanroom product page or in the listed manufacturer PDFs for this SKU; treat COO as “not published” unless confirmed by labeling or manufacturer documentation.
8) Best-practice use
The most common cleanroom mistake with alcohol solutions is not the choice of IPA—it is uncontrolled delivery. Overspray, misting over open work,
and “spray-and-wipe” habits can create airborne droplets and re-deposition. Use TX3270 to reinforce discipline, not speed-run cleaning.
Technique module: wipe-down with sterile IPA
- Stage and verify: confirm lot number and expiration date; check outer/inner bag integrity before bringing the inner bag into the controlled area.
- Control delivery: in critical areas, spray onto a compatible cleanroom wiper (not into open air or over exposed product). Use stream mode for targeted application; reserve coarse spray for large wipe wetting outside the most critical exposure zones.
- One-direction wipe with overlap: wipe in a single direction using overlapping strokes; do not “scrub in circles” unless your SOP specifically calls for it and you have proven it does not re-deposit soils.
- Rotate the wipe face: rotate or refold frequently. A saturated, dirty wipe is a contamination transfer tool.
- Two-pass when needed: first pass lifts soils; a second pass (fresh wipe) can reduce streaking and re-deposition on smooth stainless, coated panels, and finished assemblies.
- Compatibility check: confirm alcohol compatibility for plastics, elastomers, coatings, inks, labels, and adhesive bonds before broad deployment.
- EHS reality: treat as a flammable solvent—ventilation, ignition control, and PPE follow your site program and the current SDS (including eye protection and exposure controls).
9) Common failure modes
- Overspray over open work: misting across benches or into airflow can drive droplets and redeposit contaminants.
- Treating “cleaning alcohol” as a disinfectant program: relying on IPA where your SOP requires validated disinfectants (or sporicidal agents) creates compliance and microbial risk.
- Re-using the same wipe face: a wet wipe with captured soils becomes a transfer mechanism and leaves streaks or films.
- Ignoring expiration / lot control: missing lot number capture or using expired bottles creates audit and QA exposure.
- Storage drift: storing outside stated ambient range or near heat sources can increase leakage risk and create avoidable EHS nonconformances.
10) Closest competitors
If your process is written around sterile 70% IPA in a trigger spray, the meaningful comparison points are usually packaging/sterility validation,
lot documentation, and delivery control (stream/mist) rather than “does it contain IPA.”
- Decon Labs CiDehol ST (sterile 70% IPA trigger spray formats): commonly selected for sterile cleanroom programs where WFI-based formulations or specific documentation packages are required (confirm exact bottle format and certificates per SKU).
- Contec Sterile 70% IPA (trigger spray formats): a comparable sterile alcohol solution with controlled packaging and lot identification; verify shelf life, trigger handling method, and SAL documentation for your workflow.
- Generic “sterile IPA” private labels: may fit less stringent programs, but often vary in documentation discipline and packaging details—evaluate carefully if your audit posture depends on lot-level certificates and validated sterile entry.
11) Critical environment fit for this product
- Cleanroom range (manufacturer-stated, sterile): suitable for ISO Class 3–8 workflows (and corresponding legacy Class 1–100,000 / EU Grade A–D references) as published in manufacturer literature.
- Compounding pharmacy relevance: manufacturer technical data sheet indicates alignment with USP <797> and USP <800> requirements; validate against your facility program and documentation needs.
- Receiving/QA cues: verify double-bag integrity, lot number, expiration date, and request/retain the CoA and irradiation/processing certificate if your quality system requires it.
- Shipping constraints: treat as a flammable liquid; plan procurement lead times accordingly because air/expedited options may be restricted.
12) SOSCleanroom note about SOP's
The Technical Vault is written to help customers make informed contamination-control decisions and improve day-to-day handling technique.
It is not your facility’s Standard Operating Procedure (SOP), batch record, or validation protocol.
Customers are responsible for establishing, training, and enforcing SOPs that fit their specific risks, products, equipment, cleanroom classification, and regulatory obligations.
Always confirm material compatibility, cleanliness suitability, sterility requirements, and acceptance criteria using your internal quality system and documented methods.
If you adapt any technique guidance from this entry, treat it as a starting template. Your team should review and approve the final method, then qualify it for your specific surfaces,
solvents, cleanliness limits, inspection methods, and risk profile. In short: use these best-practice suggestions to strengthen your SOPs—not to replace them.
13) Source basis
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SOSCleanroom product page (SKU + case pack + sterility + description + shipping constraints):
https://www.soscleanroom.com/product/solutions/texwipe-tx3270-sterile-70-isopropanol-alcohol-solution-16-oz/
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Manufacturer product page (TX3270 overview and sterile packaging process summary):
https://www.texwipe.com/sterile-70-isopropyl-alcohol-tx3270
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Manufacturer Technical Data Sheet (Isopropanol Solutions) — TEX-LIT-TDS-036 Rev 06/23:
https://www.texwipe.com/images/uploaded/documents/Cleaners/Texwipe-SolutionsIPA-TDS.pdf
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SOS-hosted PDF copy (Sterile 70% Isopropanol Trigger Spray; effective April 2013):
https://www.soscleanroom.com/content/texwipe_pdf/3274%203270%203273%208270.pdf
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Manufacturer Safety Data Sheet (covers TX3270 among listed product codes; dated 02/17/2025 in file name):
https://www.texwipe.com/images/uploaded/documents/safety%20data%20sheets.pdf
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Standards / regulatory bodies (context for cleanroom operations, quality systems, and regulated environments):
https://www.iso.org/standard/53394.html, https://www.fda.gov/, https://www.astm.org/, https://www.iest.org/
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Note on values: where ranges/limits are listed as “typical,” confirm acceptance via your lot Certificate of Analysis (CoA) and your facility specifications.
SOSCleanroom is the source for this Technical Vault entry.
Briefed and approved by the SOSCleanroom (SOS) staff.
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Last reviewed: January 7, 2026
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