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Texwipe STX705W Sterile Cotton Swab with Wood Handle

Texwipe STX705W Sterile Cotton Swab with Wood Handle

$299.26
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SKU:
STX705W
Availability:
50 - 70 Business Days
Shipping:
Calculated at Checkout
Quantity (Case):
10 Boxes of 50 Swabs Per Case
Type:
Dry Swab
Swab Family:
Cotton
Swab Material:
Cotton
Sterile:
Yes

STX705W Sterile Cotton Cleanroom Swab with Wood Handle (Individually Wrapped)

STX705W Sterile Cotton Swab is a sterile, individually wrapped, USP-grade spun cotton cleanroom swab designed for controlled-environment sampling and solvent-assisted cleaning where reach, absorbency, and point-of-use sterility matter. The cotton head is securely bonded to a long wood handle using an aqueous (water-based) adhesive, and the swab is gamma irradiated to 10-6 Sterility Assurance Level (SAL) to support aseptic workflows and documentation-heavy programs. Cotton is inherently fibrous (no swab is truly ‘lint-free’ in every process condition), so STX705W is typically selected when pickup/retention and compliant sampling workflows are the priority, with technique used to control low-linting outcomes.

Sterile-program note: STX705W is widely selected for diagnostic sampling and environmental monitoring when teams need sterile-at-point-of-use swabs with lot traceability, package-level expiration dating, and case documentation that supports audit readiness and investigation defensibility.

Specifications:
  • Swab type: Dry swab (cotton)
  • Head material: 100% USP-grade spun cotton
  • Handle material: Wood (brown)
  • Head bond: Aqueous (water-based) adhesive
  • Sterility: Gamma irradiated to 10-6 SAL (sterile validated per ANSI/AAMI/ISO 11137 family; commonly referenced as ISO 11137)
  • Packaging (point-of-use sterility): 1 swab per peel-apart sleeve (individually wrapped)
  • Packaging (clean introduction): 50 sleeves per inner bag, triple bagged; 10 bags per case (500 swabs/case total)
  • Case quantity (commercial pack): 10 boxes of 50 swabs per case
  • Shelf life: 3 years from date of manufacture (sterile)
  • Typical dimensions (nominal): Head width 7.0 mm (0.276"); head thickness 7.0 mm (0.276"); head length 17.0 mm (0.669"); handle width 2.5 mm (0.098"); handle thickness 2.5 mm (0.098"); handle length 135.0 mm (5.315"); total swab length 152.0 mm (5.984")
  • Use applications: Diagnostic sampling, environmental monitoring, surface sampling, and cleaning with solvents such as IPA or acetone (final suitability depends on your method, surfaces, and SOP)
  • Cleanliness testing (program-relevant): Tested for endotoxins, ions, and non-volatile residue (NVR) (typical values; test methods available upon request)
  • Country of origin: Made in the Philippines; gamma irradiated in the USA (sterile processing)
Typical Cleanliness Metrics (for qualification context):

Values below are typical (not acceptance limits). Use them to compare swab families and inform risk-based selection, then confirm fit in your validated process (your solvent system, recovery method, and analytical requirements).

Typical ion extractables (µg/swab)

Ion Typical value
Sodium (Na) 18.26
Potassium (K) 20.11
Chloride (Cl) 0.31
Sulfate (SO4) 1.04
Nitrate (NO3) 0.89
Phosphate (PO4) 0.67
Calcium (Ca) 2.85
Magnesium (Mg) 0.06
Fluoride (F) 0.22

Typical non-volatile residue (NVR) (mg/swab)

Extractant Typical value
DI water (DIW) 0.251
IPA 0.781
About the Manufacturer: 

Texwipe (an ITW company) designs cleanroom swabs as engineered contamination-control tools, not commodity sticks. For the spun cotton sterile series, that means controlled cotton selection, precision automated manufacturing for consistent geometry, and packaging engineered to preserve point-of-use sterility and support controlled introduction into sterile areas (individually wrapped sleeves, lot coding, and expiration dating).

 

SOSCleanroom (SOS) supports that discipline with a close working relationship with ITW Texwipe focused on continuity of supply, correct product identification, and clean documentation handoff (certificates, lot traceability) so customers can standardize sterile cotton swabbing in sampling and monitoring programs with predictable performance and procurement reliability.

STX705W Features:
  • Gamma irradiated to 10-6 Sterility Assurance Level (SAL) and sterile validated according to AAMI guidelines
  • Validated for radiation sterilization control aligned to ANSI/AAMI/ISO 11137 framework
  • Individually wrapped in a peel-apart sleeve to support point-of-use sterility
  • Each sleeve is lot coded and has an expiration date for inventory control
  • Fifty sleeves are triple-bagged for introduction into sterile areas; outer case packaging adds an additional protective layer
  • Certificates of Irradiation and Compliance attached to each case confirm irradiation dose met specifications
  • Pre-sterilized swabs can eliminate repackaging, documentation, and validation burden associated with autoclaved swabs
  • 100% USP-grade spun cotton head with long wood handle for reach into recessed sampling sites
  • Tested for endotoxins, ions, and non-volatile residue (NVR) (typical values; methods available upon request)
  • Packaging labeled for global use
STX705W Benefits:
  • Sterile-at-point-of-use control: Individually wrapped sleeves plus lot coding and expiration dating support aseptic workflows and audit-ready handling
  • Sampling defensibility: Documentation discipline and consistent geometry reduce consumable-driven variability when results are trended, investigated, or inspected
  • High absorbency for swab-based wipeups: Cotton fiber matrix supports pickup and retention of residues, powders, and soils during localized cleaning and sampling
  • Long reach in tight access points: Wood handle stiffness and length support ports, crevices, corners, tracks, and recessed features without tool substitution
  • Solvent application flexibility: Commonly used with IPA and other compatible solvents for controlled wipeups (confirm chemical compatibility to your SOP and exposure profile)
Common Applications:
  • Diagnostic sampling workflows where sterile, individually wrapped swabs support controlled introduction
  • Environmental monitoring (surface sampling) in controlled areas
  • Localized cleaning with solvents such as IPA (and other compatible solvents per SOP)
  • Pickup of fine powders and particulate residues in corners and recessed features
  • Swab-based wipeups for investigation support (targeted residue collection and removal)
Best-Practice Use:
  • Open-and-use discipline: Open the peel-apart sleeve only at point of use; avoid staging opened swabs where sterility or cleanliness can be compromised.
  • Control wetness: If using IPA, pre-wet the head lightly—avoid soaking that can mobilize residues, increase fiber release, or stress the head/handle adhesive bond line.
  • Technique for low-linting outcomes: Use gentle, straight-line strokes; avoid aggressive scrubbing, twisting, or snagging on burrs and sharp edges.
  • No-torque handling: Do not rotate the swab under load; torque can mechanically stress adhesive-bonded cotton heads.
  • One swab, one critical zone: For sampling, avoid cross-contact—use a fresh sterile swab per defined surface/site and follow your chain-of-custody or labeling practice.
  • Replace on trigger: Change out if the head shows fraying, visible soil loading, tackiness, or if you risk re-depositing contaminants.
Selection Notes (STX705W vs. Other Options)
  • Cotton vs. synthetic swabs: Choose STX705W when absorbency, pickup/retention, and sterile sampling packaging are primary drivers. If fiber risk, extractables, or residue films are failure-critical, consider a thermally bonded foam or knit polyester swab family for final-pass cleaning (process-dependent).
  • Wood handle vs. plastic handle: Wood provides stiffness and reach for recessed features. If your workflow prioritizes plastic shaft durability or different chemical exposure behavior, evaluate an equivalent sterile polystyrene-handle option.
  • Individually wrapped sterile format: Select STX705W when point-of-use sterility and documented packaging controls (lot code + expiration) are required by the workflow, method, or audit expectation.

Link to Texwipe Technical Datasheet: Click Here
Texwipe.com PDF: Click Here

Notes: Need help selecting the right sterile cotton swab for environmental monitoring, diagnostic sampling, or solvent wipeups? SOSCleanroom can support selection, packaging configuration confirmation, and documentation expectations (lot-level certificates and expiration dating) so your program stays standardized and audit-ready.

SOSCleanroom.com supports contamination-control programs with cleanroom consumables in stock, fair pricing, and responsive technical support—backed by same-day shipping options and customer service that understands real controlled-environment workflows.

Product page updated: Jan. 6, 2026 (SOS Technical Staff)
Briefed and approved by the SOSCleanroom (SOS) staff.

© 2026 SOS Supply. All rights reserved.

The Technical Vault By SOSCleanroom
ISO 14644 Operations Control Sterile Swabs Branch Sterility / Aseptic Handling Sterile Cotton Head Rigid Wood Handle Aseptic Prep / Precision Cleaning / Sampling (SOP-Defined) Lot Traceability
Texwipe STX705W Sterile Cotton Swab with Wood Handle for Absorbent Point Cleaning and SOP-Defined Collection Tasks

The Texwipe STX705W is a sterile cotton swab constructed with a rigid wood handle for controlled, single-use access to small wipe points in aseptic and controlled environments. Cotton swabs are typically chosen when higher absorbency is needed for localized pickup or application, and when swab-level control supports repeatability versus a full-size wiper. In sterile workflows, the operational value is tied to sterile barrier integrity until use and disciplined aseptic presentation at point-of-use, along with defined technique (stroke direction, rotation to a clean face, and change-out triggers). Because cotton and wood may introduce different program considerations than engineered foam or knit heads (fiber behavior, extractables/residues, and compatibility with aggressive chemistries are process-dependent), suitability is commonly confirmed against the surface, solvent, and acceptance criteria in your SOP. If sterile packaging integrity is questionable, or if the swab head contacts a non-sterile surface, discard per SOP to protect the controlled area and method integrity.

Operations takeaway: In cleanrooms, swabs are a precision tool. The outcome depends on head material, solvent loading, stroke discipline, and single-use/change-out rules.

ISO-first context: where swabs fit in cleanroom operations control

ISO 14644-5:2025 places cleaning and handling activities under a documented Operations Control Programme (OCP). Swabs belong in that system because they directly influence localized contamination (particles, fibers, residues, and solvent carryover). Where swabs are used for precision cleaning (e.g., corners, ports, fixtures) or verification-related activities, the method should be written, trained, and repeatable: approved solvent, defined wetness, defined motion (stroke count/direction), and defined change-out triggers. For sterile swab workflows, the OCP should also address sterile barrier integrity, aseptic presentation, and change-out discipline at point-of-use.

Control point: Sterile consumables reduce risk only if the sterile barrier is protected until use. If packaging integrity is questionable, discard per SOP.

Specifications (SKU controls for RFQs, SOPs, and receiving)
  • Product: Texwipe STX705W Sterile Cotton Swab with Wood Handle
  • Head material: Cotton; verify per manufacturer documentation and lot records
  • Tip geometry: Cotton tip; geometry and dimensions should be verified per current manufacturer documentation
  • Handle: Wood handle; length and rigidity should be verified per current manufacturer documentation
  • Residue / lint positioning: Cotton heads are typically selected for absorbency; lint/NVR/ionic positioning should be verified per manufacturer documentation and validated to your acceptance criteria
  • Sterility: Sterile; sterilization method and SAL (if stated) should be verified per current manufacturer documentation and lot records.
  • Packaging: Verify current sterile pack count and case configuration per manufacturer documentation

Documentation rule: For controlled/validated programs, acceptance criteria should be based on current manufacturer documentation and lot records.

What this swab is designed to do (typical use cases)
  • Precision cleaning in small areas: slots, corners, ports, threads, connectors where localized absorbency helps control pickup
  • Controlled solvent application/removal (IPA, WFI, validated disinfectant, engineered solvent per SOP) using defined “damp” loading
  • Removing particulate or residue from tool interfaces and fixtures when the contact area is small and method control is required
  • Cleaning on sensitive surfaces where cloth/wiper contact is too broad and a small tip reduces over-contact
  • Sampling/verification workflows only if applicable and permitted by your SOP

Selection note: Match the swab head material to the task and chemistry, then validate to your surface and process. For sterile workflows, also standardize sterile presentation and change-out rules in the SOP.

Best-practice use (reduce residues, particles, and rework)
  1. Control introduction: bring swabs into the cleanroom per OCP rules (outer packaging removal, staging, storage).
  2. Verify sterile barrier: inspect sterile packaging integrity prior to entry and prior to use; discard per SOP if compromised.
  3. Aseptic presentation: open and present the swab per SOP to avoid contacting the head and to protect the sterile field.
  4. Control wetness: use a defined “damp” loading (not dripping). Excess liquid is a primary cause of residue streaking and pooling.
  5. Directional strokes: use short, controlled, unidirectional strokes. Avoid scrubbing that redistributes contamination.
  6. Rotate the head: present a clean face/edge as you move; do not keep wiping with a loaded surface.
  7. Change-out triggers: discard when the head loads, frays, sheds, is solvent-overloaded, or contacts a non-sterile surface.
  8. Waste discipline: discard immediately into the designated waste stream (do not stage used swabs on benches).

Method standardization tip: If outcomes vary, lock three variables: solvent used, wetness target, and stroke count per feature.

Misuse controls & when not to use
  • If sterility is required: do not substitute non-sterile swabs for sterile workflows.
  • If sterile barrier is compromised: discard; do not attempt to “wipe clean” and continue.
  • If you are sampling for validation: do not substitute cleaning swabs for protocol-defined sampling devices and methods.
  • If the chemistry is aggressive: verify compatibility of the head construction and wood handle to the solvent and contact time; validate to your program.
  • If ESD is critical: use an ESD-safe swab/handle where required and validate resistance/grounding to your program.
Recommended glove pairing (cleanroom handling discipline)

Pair sterile precision swabbing with sterile gloves and sterile wipers that align to your room classification and aseptic handling SOPs. The selections below are common pairings for sterile workflows; final selection should be validated to your process, surfaces, and current manufacturer documentation.

Glove discipline: Change gloves when contaminated, torn, solvent-wet, after contacting non-controlled surfaces, or when required by aseptic change-out intervals in your SOP.

Why buy this cleanroom swab from SOSCleanroom
  • Configuration control: Swab performance is geometry- and material-sensitive; ordering by exact sterile SKU supports method consistency.
  • Audit readiness support: We help customers locate current manufacturer documentation aligned to receiving controls, sterile barrier expectations, and lot traceability.
  • One-cart procurement: Pair sterile swabs with sterile gloves, sterile wipers, and supporting facility consumables so the method stays consistent.
Manufacturer documentation (authoritative references)
  • Manufacturer documentation portal: Click Here
  • ISO 14644-5:2025 operations standard overview (ISO listing): Click Here
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