Texwipe TX757B Micro CleanFoam® Cleanroom Swab (Open Cell, 100 PPI) – Precision Cleaning for Small Slots, Grooves & Recessed Features

Texwipe TX757B Micro CleanFoam® Swab is a micro-tip, open-cell polyurethane foam cleanroom swab engineered for precision cleaning, controlled solvent application, and particulate pickup in very small areas where wipes cannot maintain stable contact. The 100 PPI open-cell foam readily absorbs solvents and solutions and helps grab particulates, while complete thermal bond construction (no adhesive) removes a common contamination variable at the head/handle interface during solvent-wet work. TX757B is cleanroom processed for low background residues and ions (method-dependent), lot coded for traceability, and packaged in a silicone-free and amide-free bag to support contamination-control workflows across ISO-class cleanrooms and controlled environments. As with all swabs, performance is process-dependent and no swab is truly “zero-lint” in every condition; the goal is low-linting cleaning with disciplined technique and predictable results.

Micro-feature note: TX757B is widely selected for thin, grooved areas and recessed wipe points (slots, grooves, corners, joints, intersecting surfaces) where open-cell foam conformability and sorbency can lift and retain debris without forcing contamination downstream.

Specifications:

SKU: TX757B BAG
Type: Dry swab (non-sterile)
Swab family: CleanFoam® Series B (Open Cell)
Swab material: Foam
Head material: 100 PPI CleanFoam® open-cell polyurethane
Head width: 3.2 mm (0.126")
Head thickness: 2.6 mm (0.102")
Head length: 10.0 mm (0.394")
Handle material: Polypropylene (100% virgin polypropylene handle)
Handle width: 2.2 mm (0.087")
Handle thickness: 2.2 mm (0.087")
Handle length: 59.7 mm (2.35")
Total swab length: 69.7 mm (2.744")
Head bond: Thermal (no adhesive)
Handle color: Light green
Design notes: Flexible head paddle; compact handle
Packaging (bag): 500 swabs/bag (5 inner bags of 100 swabs)
Packaging (case): 5 bags of 500 swabs/case (2,500 swabs total/case)
Packaging controls: Silicone-free and amide-free bag; lot coded for traceability and quality control
Temperature guidance: Appropriate for use with temperatures less than 350°F (process-dependent)
Typical industries: Biologics, Medical Device, Microelectronics, Optics, Pharmaceuticals, Semiconductor
Use environments: Commonly used across a wide range of ISO-class cleanrooms and controlled areas (final suitability depends on your process, solvent system, and cleaning method)

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. For CleanFoam® Series B swabs like TX757B, the practical differentiators are the controlled 100 PPI open-cell foam structure, thermal bonding to eliminate adhesives, cleanroom processing aimed at reducing background residues and ionic extractables, and consistent manufacturing tolerances that help teams standardize repeatable cleaning technique.

SOSCleanroom (SOS) supports that discipline with continuity of supply and responsive technical support—so customers can keep the exact micro CleanFoam® swab they qualified in service and avoid substitutions that change solvent hold-up, contact mechanics, and residue outcomes at critical wipe points.

TX757B Features:

100 PPI open-cell polyurethane foam head: absorbs solvents/solutions and helps capture particulates in tight geometry (technique-dependent)
Complete thermal bond construction: eliminates adhesive contamination risk at the bond line
Cleanroom processed: low levels of nonvolatile residues (NVR) and ions (method-dependent)
Flexible head paddle + compact handle: designed for very small areas, thin grooves, and recessed wipe points
Lot coded: traceability and quality control support investigations and standardized work instructions
Silicone-free and amide-free packaging: reduces common trace contamination variables
Virgin polypropylene handle: excellent chemical resistance and reduced additive-driven residue risk
Autoclave safe in dry heat and steam: validate against your process parameters

TX757B Benefits:

Precision cleaning in micro-features: micro head geometry supports stable contact in slots, grooves, corners, and intersecting surfaces
Controlled solvent delivery in tight spaces: open-cell foam carries solvent into recesses while supporting pickup and removal (technique-dependent)
Cleaner baseline under solvent exposure: adhesive-free thermal bonding removes a common residue/extractables variable
Reduced redeposit risk when used correctly: foam can trap particulates in the cell structure when faces are rotated and changed out promptly
Repeatability and traceability: lot coding + controlled packaging support standardized bench technique and procurement stability

Common Applications:

Applying and removing lubricants, adhesives, and other solutions in a critical clean environment
Scrubbing recessed areas and tight wipe points
Removal of excess materials and debris from grooves and slots
Cleaning intersecting surfaces and joints
Cleaning with compatible solutions and solvents (including IPA where validated)
Picking up fine powders

Best-Practice Use:

Meter solvent for repeatability: charge the foam to damp, not dripping. Over-wetting pools solvent in recesses and can redistribute dissolved residues as the solvent migrates or dries.
Use straight-line, one-direction strokes: use unidirectional, overlapping passes to reduce redeposit risk; avoid circular scrubbing unless your SOP requires it.
Rotate and retire early: once a foam face loads, it becomes a transfer tool. Rotate to a clean face and replace the swab before streaking begins.
Avoid re-dipping into shared solvent: use controlled one-way dispensing or defined aliquots to prevent cross-contamination and stabilize cleaning results.
Pull contamination out of the feature: plan stroke direction to extract soil from the slot/groove rather than pushing it deeper.

Selection Notes (TX757B Fit-to-Task)

Open-cell behavior is powerful—and technique-sensitive: open-cell foam improves sorbency and particulate capture, but can spread contamination if you over-wet or rework a loaded face. Standardize wetting volume, stroke count, and change-out triggers.
Micro geometry wins when access is the constraint: choose TX757B when you need a micro head to maintain contact in very small features without forcing gloves into the work zone.
Adhesive-free matters under solvent exposure: thermal bonding removes one common source of low-level extractables and bond-line residue variability.

Link to Texwipe Technical Datasheet: Click Here
Texwipe.com PDF: Click Here
Texwipe Swab Comparison Chart (brochure): Click Here

Notes: Want operator-level guidance for Texwipe TX757B micro open-cell CleanFoam® swabs (solvent-wetting control, stroke discipline, and discard cadence to reduce streaking and residue spread) in ISO-class controlled environments? Open the SOSCleanroom Technical Vault tab above for practical, shop-floor technique aligned to real cleaning workflows.

SOSCleanroom.com supports contamination-control programs with best-in-class 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® Micro Series (TX757B) Foam (open-cell; micro head) Micro-tip; rigid handle Precision Cleaning / Micro-Access / Solvent Application Lot Traceability

Texwipe TX757B Micro CleanFoam® Cleanroom Swab (Open Cell, Non-Sterile) — Micro-Geometry Solvent Control for Ports, Crevices, and Detail Features Where Larger Swabs Over-Wet or Over-Contact

Texwipe’s TX757B Micro CleanFoam® Swab is a cleanroom-processed, non-sterile micro swab selected when a very small head is needed to control contact area and solvent placement. The open-cell foam construction is often chosen where solvent capacity and rapid wetting behavior are useful, provided the method controls wetness and chemistry compatibility for the surface being cleaned. In controlled environments, micro foam swabs are commonly used on ports, connectors, seams, grooves, threads, and tight tool interfaces where localized particles or films can accumulate. Operational outcomes typically depend on solvent selection, defined loading (damp vs. wet), short unidirectional strokes, and rotating the head to present a clean face as loading occurs. Because micro heads can load quickly, defined change-out triggers (loading, deformation, shedding, or visible transfer) and immediate discard practices support repeatability and reduce re-deposition risk. For controlled or validated programs, confirm construction details, cleanliness positioning, and acceptance criteria 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: “Overworking” a swab is a common failure mode. Once the head loads, it becomes a redeposit tool. Build discard frequency into the SOP.

Specifications (SKU controls for RFQs, SOPs, and receiving)

Product: Texwipe TX757B Micro CleanFoam® Cleanroom Swab
Head material: Foam (open-cell; micro head construction) (verify per manufacturer documentation)
Tip geometry: Micro-tip profile for very tight access; dimensions/shape per current specification (verify per manufacturer documentation)
Handle: Rigid handle for controlled placement; 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 in very small areas: ports, crevices, seams, grooves, threads, connectors, and tight feature interfaces
Controlled solvent application/removal (IPA, acetone, engineered solvent per SOP) with defined wetness targets and micro contact control
Removing localized particulate or residue where cloth/wiper contact is too broad and larger swabs risk over-wetting
Detail cleaning around tool interfaces and fixture features where a micro contact patch improves placement control
Sampling/verification workflows only if applicable and permitted by your SOP

Selection note: Match the swab head material to the task: foam for solvent control and low linting, polyester for durability and precision wiping, specialty options for ESD or micro-features—then validate to your surface and chemistry.

Best-practice use (reduce residues, particles, and rework)

Control introduction: bring swabs into the cleanroom per OCP rules (outer packaging removal, staging, storage).
Control wetness: use a defined “damp” loading (not dripping). Excess solvent is a primary cause of residue streaking and pooling.
Directional strokes: use short, controlled, unidirectional strokes. Avoid scrubbing that redistributes contamination.
Rotate the head: present a clean face/edge as you move; do not keep wiping with a loaded surface.
Change-out triggers: discard when the head loads, deforms, sheds, or the solvent profile changes (drying or over-wetting).
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 and handle material 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 pairing (ISO 5/Class 100 positioning): Ansell 93-311 Nitrilite® Cleanroom Nitrile Gloves (Class 100 / ISO 5). Non-sterile companion wiper options (standardize per SOP): Texwipe TX1009 AlphaWipe 9" x 9", Texwipe TX609 TechniCloth 9" x 9", or Texwipe TX1010 Vectra Alpha10 9" x 9".

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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