Not every controlled-environment task is a “final pass” on a film-sensitive surface. Many real-world bench steps are practical: applying a small amount of lubricant, touching up a non-critical contact point, collecting a basic surface sample, or removing a small smear in a recessed feature where a wipe cannot reach. In those moments, the operator needs a stable, absorbent tip and a long handle that can deliver controlled contact without turning the step into a workaround.

TX705P is built for that utility reality. It uses a wrapped/spun cotton tip on a long polystyrene handle and is positioned for routine controlled-environment work such as sampling, general cleaning with common solvents, and picking up fine powders. Cotton’s advantage is sorbency and cushioning; cotton’s tradeoff is that it typically carries higher background extractables and higher fiber risk than engineered synthetic cleanroom swabs.

Low-linting outcomes depend on technique and surface condition. No swab is truly lint-free; edge sharpness, surface roughness, solvent load, contact pressure, and stroke discipline govern what you see on the part.

Texwipe TX705P is used for controlled-environment utility tasks where absorbency, reach, and tip control matter: environmental sampling, applying and removing lubricants and ointments, picking up fine powders, and cleaning with common solvents such as IPA (isopropyl alcohol). The long handle helps access recessed features and narrow geometry where wipes cannot reach without finger contact or uncontrolled folding.

The manufacturer also lists acetone as a common solvent used with the series. Operational note: acetone can attack polystyrene in many exposure conditions, so any acetone use should be qualified for contact time and handling method (for example, keep the handle out of solvent reservoirs and avoid prolonged soaking).

• High sorbency cotton tip supports practical pickup and controlled application/removal work where a synthetic “final-clean” swab is not required.
• Long 5.984-inch overall length supports reach into recessed areas without converting the step into finger-driven wiping.
• Polystyrene handle provides a durable, consistent shaft for repeatable hand feel and stroke control.
• Water-based adhesive bond is typical for cotton utility swabs; it is appropriate for many day-to-day steps but should be qualified if aggressive solvents or long dwell times are involved.
• Published typical ionic extractables and typical NVR data help set realistic expectations when residue background matters.
• Lot coding supports investigation discipline when sampling results drift or a residue/fiber trend appears.
• SOSCleanroom’s long-standing relationship with ITW Texwipe supports continuity of supply and documentation discipline so operators are not forced into unplanned substitutions.

Head: 100% USP-grade cotton (wrapped/spun cotton tip)

Head bond: water-based adhesive bond (adhesive at the head/handle interface)

Handle: polystyrene; long reach format; handle color: brown

Practical implication: cotton is excellent for absorption and controlled pickup, but it is not the default choice for residue-critical final cleaning. If your inspection is film-sensitive (optics, polished metals, coated parts) or your process is background-limited (ion chromatography, TOC, HPLC/UV-Vis), qualify the swab for your solvent and inspection method before adopting it as a standard tool.

TX705P is dimensioned to behave like a “precision applicator” rather than a miniature wipe. The 7.0 mm cotton head is large enough to carry and deliver small volumes, but narrow enough for access work and controlled spot contact. The long 135.0 mm handle improves reach and control in recessed features and reduces the temptation to press too hard with short-handled swabs.

Attribute	TX705P
Head material	cotton (USP-grade cotton per manufacturer series description)
Head width	7.0 mm (0.276")
Head thickness	7.0 mm (0.276")
Head length	17.0 mm (0.669")
Handle material	polystyrene
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")
Head bond	adhesive (water-based adhesive per manufacturer series description)
Handle color	brown
Design notes	100% cotton head; long polystyrene handle

The values below represent published analyses and are not per-unit specifications. Use them as a baseline for risk assessment, method development, and troubleshooting. Cotton swabs are often chosen for function (absorbency, cushioning). If your acceptance is residue-limited, qualify the swab with your solvent, your surfaces, your stroke count, and your inspection method so the swab does not become the dominant background signal.

Ion	TX705P
Calcium	3.11
Chloride	1.29
Fluoride	0.43
Magnesium	0.15
Nitrate	1.17
Phosphate	1.29
Potassium	20.27
Sodium	18.71
Sulfate	1.53

Extractant	TX705P
DI water extractant	0.512
IPA extractant	1.451

Operator takeaway: cotton is a functional tool, not a “background-free” tool. If the work is inspection-sensitive, define where cotton is allowed in the process (utility steps vs. final steps), and standardize solvent load and stroke count so the swab does not become the uncontrolled variable.

• Packaging (TX705P on SOSCleanroom): 500 swabs/bag; 20 bags/case (10,000 swabs/case)
• Sterility: non-sterile (if sterility is required, move to the sterile equivalent rather than trying to “sterilize your way out” of a non-sterile consumable)
• Shelf life (manufacturer series statement): non-sterile 5 years from date of manufacture; sterile 3 years from date of manufacture
• Traceability cues: lot coding supports investigations and inventory discipline
• Country-of-origin (manufacturer statement): Non-sterile – Made in the Philippines; Sterile – Made in Philippines, gamma-irradiated in the U.S.

Treat TX705P as a controlled applicator and sampling tool. The goal is consistent contact and consistent wetness—not scrubbing. Define where cotton is allowed in the workflow, define stroke count, and define discard triggers so operators do not “chase” a film line by reworking it with a loaded tip.

• “Damp” solvent technique: If you wet the swab, reduce to damp, not dripping. A simple control is a single touch to a clean blot surface. You want an even wet track—not a pooled bead.
• Stroke discipline: Use single-direction strokes with overlap. Avoid circular scrubbing unless the procedure requires it. Cotton loads quickly—rotate early and discard at the first sign of visible loading or drag increase.
• Sampling repeatability: For environmental or surface sampling, standardize the sample area, stroke count, and pressure. Sampling steps fail audits when “operator feel” is the method.
• Edge and snag management: Cotton can snag on burrs. Reduce pressure near edges and do not pull through snag points. If burrs are common, consider engineered swabs designed for snag resistance.
• Solvent compatibility framing: IPA is common. If acetone is used, qualify for exposure time and avoid soaking polystyrene handles. When in doubt, change chemistry or exposure strategy rather than increasing pressure or dwell time.
• Handling discipline: Bulk packaging is efficient, but it increases handling risk. Stage only what you need, reseal promptly, and avoid touching the cotton tip to gloves, sleeves, or bench surfaces before contact with the work.

• Fiber transfer to sensitive surfaces because cotton is used in a step that should be reserved for engineered synthetic swabs.
• Unexpected film or residue after solvent use due to over-wetting, reworking with a loaded tip, or background NVR that was not accounted for in the method.
• Handle softening/crazing during acetone exposure (risk increases with soak time and contact strategy).
• Bond-line stress from aggressive mechanical scrubbing or prolonged solvent dwell at the adhesive interface.
• Contamination introduced by bulk-bag handling (repeated opening, staging too many swabs, or touching tips during retrieval).

The closest alternatives are cotton-tipped clean manufacturing swabs positioned for utility sampling and application work. Selection typically hinges on dimensional tolerance, cleanliness data availability (ions/NVR), packaging discipline, and whether the supplier supports lot traceability for investigations.

• Puritan cotton-tipped applicator formats: Commonly used for sampling and general clean manufacturing steps. Compare handle polymer, dimensional consistency, packaging, and available cleanliness documentation.
• Contec cotton swab formats: Often offered into controlled environments with contamination-control positioning. Compare documentation depth and packaging discipline for your program.
• Berkshire sampling/utility swab formats: Compare whether published cleanliness data and lot coding support your investigation and qualification requirements.

TX705P fits controlled-environment work where a functional, absorbent tip is needed for sampling and application/removal tasks and where the process is not dominated by ultra-low residue requirements. It is a practical choice for routine bench use, basic environmental sampling, and controlled application steps—especially in geometry where wipes are not workable.

Where the process is residue-limited (optics, precision bonding, semiconductor and microelectronics final cleaning, high-sensitivity surface inspection), cotton typically belongs earlier in the workflow or in defined utility steps—not as the final contact tool. In ISO-aligned programs (ISO 14644-1) and regulated environments where documentation expectations track FDA quality systems and standards-driven methods associated with ASTM and IEST, defining where cotton is allowed (and where it is not) protects repeatability.

SOSCleanroom’s relationship with ITW Texwipe supports continuity of supply and documentation discipline, which helps prevent unplanned substitutions that change fiber behavior, solvent response, and background extractables—exactly the kind of drift that turns “simple utility steps” into recurring deviation reports.