Texwipe TX705P Wrapped Cotton Cleanroom Swab with Polystyrene Handle (Dry Swab) — High-Sorbency Cotton Tip for Sampling and Solvent Cleaning

Texwipe TX705P is a wrapped cotton cleanroom swab designed to maximize cotton’s natural sorbency for practical contamination-control tasks such as environmental sampling, controlled application/removal of lubricants and ointments, and targeted solvent cleaning (commonly IPA or acetone) in hard-to-reach areas where a wipe cannot seat. TX705P uses a 100% cotton head bonded to a long, durable polystyrene shaft with an aqueous (water-based) adhesive. Cotton swabs are selected for function first—absorbency, cushioning, and controlled contact geometry—and performance is process-dependent. No swab is truly ‘zero-lint’ in every condition; for particle- and residue-critical final steps, many teams qualify a lower-extractables synthetic swab (foam, knit polyester, or microdenier) while keeping TX705P for utility sampling and general controlled cleaning.

• SKU: TX705P BAG
• Swab type: Dry swab
• Swab family: Cotton
• Head material: Cotton (wrapped cotton head)
• Handle/shaft material: Polystyrene
• Bond: Aqueous-based adhesive (adhesive-bonded)
• 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")
• Handle color: Brown
• Packaging (bag): 500 swabs per bag
• Packaging (case): 20 bags of 500 swabs per case (10,000 swabs/case)
• Availability: Stock item
• Typical industries/use settings: Aerospace, automotive, food manufacturing, nutraceuticals, USP <797> support areas, and general controlled environments (final suitability depends on your SOP and risk model)
• Country of origin: Non-sterile spun swabs are listed by the manufacturer as made in the Philippines (verify at receipt if your compliance program requires COO confirmation)

Texwipe (an ITW company) builds contamination-control consumables as engineered process tools. In swabs, that engineering shows up in controlled materials, repeatable dimensions, and packaging and documentation practices that support qualification, lot control, and consistent operator technique—not just “something to wipe with.”

For cotton-series swabs like TX705P, Texwipe focuses on maximizing cotton’s functional advantages (sorbency and cushioning) while maintaining consistent geometry for repeatable sampling and targeted cleaning. SOSCleanroom (SOS) supports that discipline with a close working relationship with Texwipe focused on continuity of supply, clean documentation handoff (lot traceability where applicable), and practical application support—so customers can standardize day-to-day swabbing tools with predictable availability and procurement reliability.

• High sorbency cotton tip for easy surface clean-up and fluid pickup in small wipe points
• Wrapped cotton head provides cushioning and controlled contact on many surfaces (process-dependent)
• Long polystyrene handle supports reach into ports, corners, seams, joints, and recessed features
• Aqueous (water-based) adhesive bond to secure the cotton head to the shaft
• Commonly used with solvents such as IPA or acetone (verify compatibility to your chemistry and SOP)
• Autoclavable in dry heat and steam (confirm your cycle parameters and any facility restrictions)

• High-sorbency spot control: Cotton helps pick up light residues, films, and small fluid loads where wipes are oversized
• Targeted reach and control: Long handle improves access and helps maintain a consistent contact angle in tight geometries
• Practical sampling tool: Common choice for environmental sampling and surface sampling when methods call for a swab format
• Better workflow efficiency: Bulk packaging supports frequent utility use and faster change-outs at the bench
• Clear selection logic: Ideal when absorbency matters more than ultra-low extractables; qualify synthetic alternatives for residue-critical final steps

• Environmental sampling and general surface sampling
• Application of lubricants and ointments
• Removal of lubricants and ointments
• Cleaning with solvents such as IPA or acetone in tight wipe points
• Targeted cleaning of seams, corners, ports, grooves, and recessed areas

• Use like a sampling/application tool: TX705P is best for defined contact points and controlled pickup—not broad-area wiping.
• Control wetness: For IPA/acetone steps, dampen the cotton tip rather than soaking; over-wet swabbing can spread residue and pool solvent.
• One-direction strokes: Use straight, overlapping passes to reduce re-deposition and improve repeatability.
• Rotate the tip: Cotton loads quickly; rotate to present a cleaner surface and replace the swab once the tip looks glossy, tacky, or visibly loaded.
• ESD awareness: Polystyrene is typically insulative; use grounded work practices and consider ESD-designed swabs where static control is a requirement.

• Absorbency vs. ultra-clean chemistry: Choose TX705P when you need a highly absorbent cotton swab for utility sampling and targeted cleaning; step up to cleanroom-grade foam or polyester designs when low extractables and lower particle contribution drive the risk model.
• Polystyrene handle vs. wood handle: Polystyrene offers durability and long reach; wood may be preferred in some heat/solvent profiles—qualify to your method.
• Non-sterile vs. sterile programs: TX705P is non-sterile bulk packaged; if your workflow requires sterile presentation or stricter microbiological controls, select the sterile equivalent rather than trying to retrofit sterility onto a bulk, non-sterile consumable.