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Texwipe TX741B Small CleanFoam Swab with Flexible Tip (Open Cell)

Texwipe TX741B Small CleanFoam® Swab with Flexible Tip (Open Cell)

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SKU:
TX741B BAG
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Quantity Option (Bag):
500 Swabs Per Bag (5 Inner Bags of 100 Swabs)
Quantity Option (Case):
5 Bags of 500 Swabs Per Case
Type:
Dry Swab
Swab Family:
CleanFoam
Swab Material:
Foam

TX741B Small CleanFoam® Cleanroom Swab with Flexible Tip (Open Cell)

Texwipe TX741B is a precision CleanFoam® cleanroom swab engineered for small-area spot cleaning in confined spaces, intersecting surfaces, joints, and recessed features where wipe control matters. The swab uses 100 ppi open-cell polyurethane foam (CleanFoam®) that readily absorbs solvents and aqueous solutions, cushions delicate contact points, and helps capture particulates during controlled, single-pass swabbing. A complete thermal-bonded head-to-handle construction eliminates adhesive at the most contamination-sensitive interface, supporting low-residue, repeatable cleaning performance across ISO-class cleanrooms and other controlled environments.

Process-control note: TX741B is widely selected when teams need a compact, flexible-tip foam swab for tight access points and geometry changes (steps, corners, and intersections) while maintaining controlled wetness, consistent stroke discipline, and lot-traceable packaging for cleanroom line-side use.

Specifications:
  • Head material: 100 ppi CleanFoam® open-cell polyurethane foam
  • Head width: 3.4 mm (0.134")
  • Head thickness: 3.0 mm (0.118")
  • Head length: 10.5 mm (0.413")
  • Handle material: Polypropylene
  • Handle width: 2.4 mm (0.094")
  • Handle thickness: 2.4 mm (0.094")
  • Handle length: 56.8 mm (2.24")
  • Total swab length: 67.3 mm (2.65")
  • Head bond: Thermal (no adhesive at the head/handle interface)
  • Handle color: Light green (Texwipe brand identifier; “TEXWIPE” embossed on handle)
  • Design notes: Flexible head tip; compact handle for confined-area cleaning
  • Type: Dry swab (non-sterile)
  • Packaging: 500 swabs per bag (5 inner bags of 100); 5 bags per case (2,500 swabs total per case)
  • Packaging attributes: Silicone-free, amide-free bag; lot-coded for traceability and quality control
  • Temperature guidance: Appropriate for use with temperatures less than 350°F (process-dependent)
  • Use environments: Commonly used across a wide range of ISO-class cleanrooms and controlled areas (final suitability depends on your process, chemistry, and swabbing method)
  • Country of origin: Made in the Philippines (non-sterile program)
About the Manufacturer: 

Texwipe (an ITW company) differentiates itself in cleanroom swabbing by treating the swab as an engineered contamination-control tool, not a commodity accessory. Its approach emphasizes controlled foam selection (100 ppi polyurethane for capacity and particulate capture), precision automated manufacturing for consistent geometry, cleanroom processing to reduce background residues and ions, and packaging designed to support line-side control and lot traceability.

 

For CleanFoam® programs, Texwipe also emphasizes complete thermal bond construction to remove adhesive-related variability and potential residue pathways at the head/handle interface. SOSCleanroom (SOS) supports that manufacturing discipline with a close working relationship with Texwipe focused on continuity of supply, clean documentation handoff (certs, lot traceability), and practical application support—so customers can standardize swabbing materials with predictable performance while maintaining procurement reliability and audit readiness.

TX741B Features:
  • 100 ppi open-cell polyurethane CleanFoam® head for solvent uptake, cushioning, and particulate capture during controlled swabbing
  • Flexible tip design improves contact control on small geometries and intersecting surfaces
  • Complete thermal-bond construction helps eliminate adhesive contamination at the head/handle interface
  • Cleanroom processed for low background contribution (typical low ions and low nonvolatile residue)
  • Silicone-free and amide-free packaging to reduce trace contaminant risk
  • Lot coded for traceability and quality control
  • Trademarked light-green handle color with “TEXWIPE” embossed on the handle (end-user identification/traceability cue)
  • Good chemical compatibility with a variety of cleanroom-compatible solutions (verify compatibility to your chemistry and SOP)
  • Autoclave safe (validate performance and cleanliness for your sterilization method and acceptance criteria)
  • Appropriate for use with temperatures less than 350°F (process-dependent)
TX741B Benefits:
  • Confined-area precision: Compact geometry supports controlled spot cleaning where wipes cannot reach and where access is tight
  • Flexible-tip conformity: Helps maintain consistent contact across steps, corners, and intersections—reducing missed areas and edge-dig behavior
  • Residue-risk reduction: Thermal bonding removes adhesive at the head/handle interface, reducing a common residue pathway in solvent-wet swabbing steps
  • Controlled wet processing: Open-cell foam readily absorbs and releases solutions to support uniform film application and removal when properly dampened
  • Process discipline support: Silicone-free, amide-free, lot-coded packaging helps maintain control at point of use and supports documentation expectations
Common Applications:
  • Applying and removing lubricants, adhesives, and other process solutions in a critical clean environment
  • Scrubbing recessed areas and tight wipe points
  • Cleaning intersecting surfaces, joints, seams, and small interfaces
  • Removal of excess materials and debris from precision parts and fixtures
  • Cleaning with compatible solutions and solvents (controlled wetness and validated chemistry)
  • Picking up fine powders during controlled handling steps
  • Optics benches, microelectronics workstations, medical device assembly, biotech/pharma support areas, and other controlled manufacturing environments
Best-Practice Use:
  • Control wetness: Dampen—do not over-wet. Overcharging open-cell foam can spread contamination, pool solvent in corners, and leave drying marks.
  • Single-pass discipline: Use straight, controlled strokes. Rotate the foam face frequently; do not keep wiping with a loaded surface.
  • Pressure control: Use light pressure on sharp features, threads, or burrs to prevent tearing foam and generating particles.
  • Compatibility validation: Confirm solvent/cleaner compatibility and document allowed chemistries in your SOP before introducing new solvents or concentrations.
  • Line-side handling: Open inner packaging only when needed; protect unused swabs from incidental contact and reclose outer packaging to reduce handling-driven variability.
Selection Notes (TX741B vs. Other Options)
  • Flexible tip vs. rigid tip: Choose TX741B when conformity across small steps, corners, and intersecting surfaces is the control objective; consider rigid-tip designs when higher push force and a stiffer wipe face are needed.
  • Open-cell foam vs. closed-cell foam: Open-cell foam favors higher solvent capacity and cushioning; closed-cell foam can favor different control objectives (lower absorption, different release behavior) depending on your chemistry and residue sensitivity.
  • Non-sterile vs. sterile introduction: TX741B is a non-sterile, dry swab; use sterile packaged swabs when aseptic introduction and sterile documentation are required by the workflow.

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

Notes: Looking for application guidance or qualification context for Texwipe TX741B Small CleanFoam® cleanroom swabs with flexible tip (open cell)? Open the SOSCleanroom Technical Vault tab above for practical swabbing technique, selection notes, and the documentation details teams typically review when standardizing foam swabs across ISO-class controlled environments.

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 cleanroom workflows.

Product page updated: Jan. 5, 2026 (SOS Technical Staff)

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The Technical Vault By SOSCleanroom
ISO 14644 Operations Control CleanFoam® Flexible Tip Series (TX741B) Foam (open-cell polyurethane) Small head; flexible tip Precision Cleaning / Contoured Surfaces / Solvent Application Lot Traceability
Texwipe TX741B Small CleanFoam® Swab with Flexible Tip (Open Cell, Non-Sterile) — Tight-Access Solvent Pickup with Added Conformability for Curves, Edges, and Small Features Where Rigid Tips Can Skip

Texwipe’s TX741B Small CleanFoam® Swab with Flexible Tip is a cleanroom-processed, non-sterile foam swab selected when small geometry control is required and a conformable tip helps maintain contact. The open-cell polyurethane foam head is often used where solvent capacity and rapid wetting behavior support the cleaning method, provided wetness is controlled to avoid pooling and streaking. The flexible tip can help operators follow curved surfaces, reach around minor obstructions, and apply consistent contact pressure on edges, grooves, and contoured tool interfaces. In controlled environments, typical use includes ports, seams, grooves, threads, housings, and small recesses where localized particles or films can accumulate. Because open-cell foam can retain and release solvent readily, SOPs commonly define loading limits and change-out triggers so the swab does not become a re-deposit tool. For controlled or validated programs, confirm construction details, cleanliness positioning, and solvent compatibility using current manufacturer documentation and lot records.

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.

Control point: Flexible tips improve conformability, but they can also mask loading (the head may look usable while carrying residue). Define discard cadence and visual acceptance cues in the SOP.

Specifications (SKU controls for RFQs, SOPs, and receiving)
  • Product: Texwipe TX741B Small CleanFoam® Swab with Flexible Tip
  • Head material: Foam (open-cell polyurethane) (verify per manufacturer documentation)
  • Tip geometry: Small head with flexible tip for contoured access; dimensions/shape per current specification (verify per manufacturer documentation)
  • Handle: Handle with flexible tip section; material/length per current specification (verify per manufacturer documentation)
  • Residue / lint positioning: Cleanroom processed / low residue positioning; confirm NVR/ions and packaging controls per manufacturer documentation
  • Sterility: Non-sterile (verify per manufacturer documentation)
  • Packaging: Verify current 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 on contoured surfaces and edges where conformability improves contact consistency
  • Controlled solvent application/removal (IPA, acetone, engineered solvent per SOP) in tight access areas with defined wetness targets
  • Removing particulate or residue from ports, seams, grooves, threads, connectors, and small recesses
  • Detail cleaning around tool interfaces and fixtures where flexible placement can reduce skipping or chatter
  • Sampling/verification workflows only if applicable and permitted by your SOP

Selection note: Flexible-tip foam swabs are typically chosen when contact conformity matters. Validate to your surface finish and cleaning chemistry, then standardize wetness and discard rules.

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. Control wetness: use a defined “damp” loading (not dripping). Excess solvent is a primary cause of residue streaking and pooling.
  3. Directional strokes: use short, controlled, unidirectional strokes. Avoid scrubbing that redistributes contamination.
  4. Use the flex intentionally: apply just enough pressure to maintain contact on curves/edges; avoid bending that forces solvent out of the head.
  5. Change-out triggers: discard when the head loads, deforms, sheds, or the solvent profile changes (drying or over-wetting).
  6. 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 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 foam construction/head bond and handle materials to the solvent.
  • 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 precision swabbing with cleanroom-appropriate gloves to reduce transfer contamination and maintain repeatable technique. If you want to standardize one glove across this swab series, provide the glove SKU URL and we will lock it as we did for wipers.

Glove discipline: Change gloves when contaminated, solvent-wet, torn, or after contacting non-controlled surfaces.

Why buy this cleanroom swab from SOSCleanroom
  • Configuration control: Swab performance is geometry- and material-sensitive; ordering by exact SKU supports method consistency.
  • Audit readiness support: We help customers locate current manufacturer documentation aligned to receiving controls and lot traceability expectations.
  • One-cart procurement: Pair swabs with solvents, wipers, gloves, and facility consumables so your cleaning 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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