TX707A is designed for the moments when “just cleaning it” is not good enough: optics flats that haze with film, joint lines that re-deposit particles, fixtures that trap solvent at edges, and small planes where a wipe is too large and a round swab is too imprecise. Its rectangular, closed-cell foam face gives you a controlled contact patch so operators can standardize stroke geometry, wetness level, and pressure—key variables that drive repeatability in critical cleaning.

It is also a low-linting tool (nothing is truly lint-free in every process condition). The practical goal is consistent, low particulate contribution while maintaining solvent compatibility and traceability discipline.

• Applying and removing lubricants, adhesives, and process solutions where residue control matters.
• Cleaning intersecting surfaces, joints, seams, and small flats that streak easily.
• Scrubbing recessed areas and corners with controlled wetting (avoid flooding).
• Picking up fine powders and particulate films when your technique requires a defined contact edge.
• Use in and around food processing areas as a Cleaning Swab (P1) when used per manufacturer restrictions (no direct food/potable water contact).

• Rectangular “wipe-like” contact patch: better control of stroke path and edge work than a round tip for small flats and seams.
• Thermal bond construction: eliminates adhesive at the head bond as a contamination pathway.
• Closed-cell, 100 ppi polyurethane foam: consistent solvent uptake/release behavior for repeatable wetting.
• Traceability-forward packaging: lot coding plus point-of-use visual identifiers (embossed “TEXWIPE,” trademarked light-green handle).
• Silicone-free, amide-free bags: helpful for processes sensitive to transfer films and false positives.

TX707A uses a 100 ppi CleanFoam® polyurethane foam head paired with a 100% polypropylene handle. The foam head is thermally bonded to reduce the risk of adhesive-derived contamination at the bond line. The handle provides chemical resistance and helps limit the introduction of secondary contaminants from the shaft material.

The rectangular head is intentionally “wipe-like” in behavior: the operator can present a broad face for film control, then use an edge for line cleaning along seams, fasteners, and intersecting planes. This design supports consistent technique when cleaning optics hardware, microelectronic assemblies, and other precision surfaces.

The table below is intended to connect “published dimensions” to how the swab behaves in real work. With TX707A, the 15 mm x 25 mm rectangular face is large enough to cover small flats efficiently, while the 131 mm overall length helps stabilize angle and pressure in recessed or crowded assemblies.

Attribute	TX707A (published)
Swab family	CleanFoam® Series A (closed-cell)
Head material / structure	100 ppi polyurethane foam (CleanFoam®)
Head width × length × thickness	15.0 mm × 25.0 mm × 8.8 mm (0.591" × 0.984" × 0.346")
Handle material	Polypropylene
Handle length	106 mm (4.173")
Total swab length	131 mm (5.157")
Head bond	Thermal
Handle identifier	Trademarked light-green handle with “TEXWIPE” embossing
Temperature guidance	Appropriate for use with temperatures less than 350°F (published for Series A)
Sterility status	Non-sterile (TX707A)

Treat the values below as typical analyses, not acceptance limits. In practice, your solvent system, wetness level, dwell time, stroke geometry, and inspection method can shift observed background more than the differences between lots. Use these tables to inform qualification and trending—then validate performance under your real process conditions.

Ion	TX707A typical value
Calcium	0.01
Chloride	0.34
Fluoride	0.01
Magnesium	0.03
Nitrate	0.01
Phosphate	0.01
Potassium	0.06
Sodium	0.04
Sulfate	0.16

Extractant	TX707A typical value
DI water (DIW)	0.20
Isopropyl alcohol (IPA)	0.56

• Packaging (TX707A): 100 swabs/bag (2 inner bags of 50); 10 bags/case; 1,000 swabs/case.
• Packaging controls: silicone-free and amide-free bags to support processes sensitive to transfer films and false positives.
• Traceability: lot coded for traceability and quality control; trademarked light-green handle color with “TEXWIPE” embossed on the handle as a practical point-of-use identifier.
• Sterility status: TX707A is non-sterile. (Sterile CleanFoam® programs are described in manufacturer documentation for other SKUs; a sterile TX707A counterpart is not stated in the source basis.)
• Shelf life (manufacturer): Non-sterile — 5 years from date of manufacture.
• Storage (manufacturer): ambient conditions, defined as 59°F (15°C) to 86°F (30°C).
• Country of origin (manufacturer statement): Non-sterile — Made in The Philippines.

TX707A performs best when you standardize wetness and treat the rectangular face like a controlled wipe surface—not a cotton-bud substitute. The most common process failures come from over-wetting, reusing a contaminated face, and scrubbing with uncontrolled pressure.

• Stage and control: open the inner bag at point of use; do not “stage” loose swabs on benches. Capture lot number in the work record when required.
• Pre-wet correctly: wet the foam (not the handle). Aim for “glistening, not dripping.” Flooding seams is a leading cause of redeposit and dry-down lines.
• Use a single pass logic: wipe in one direction with light, consistent pressure. Do not scrub back-and-forth on optics flats unless your validated method requires it.
• Rotate the face: use one face/edge per pass. Rotate to a clean edge before you re-enter a seam or intersecting plane.
• Edge work for seams: lead with a clean edge along the joint line; avoid pushing debris into the seam. If particulate load is high, switch swabs early.
• Pressure discipline: let chemistry and contact do the work. Excess force increases particle generation risk and can “squeegee” residue across the surface.
• Dry-down control: if your method uses volatile solvent (e.g., IPA), manage the final stroke direction to pull solvent off the critical zone and prevent edge beading.
• Change-out triggers: replace the swab immediately if the face picks up visible debris, if it contacts a non-controlled surface, or if foam integrity changes.
• Compatibility check: confirm solvent and surface compatibility within your quality system; do not assume one “approved solvent” applies to all polymers/coatings.

• Over-wetting and flooding: drives dry-down rings, seam wicking, and residue migration.
• Re-deposit from reuse: reusing the same face/edge drags captured particulate back across the surface.
• Uncontrolled pressure: can increase particle generation and smear films instead of lifting them.
• Technique drift: inconsistent stroke angle/length makes troubleshooting “mystery haze” and inspection fallout harder.
• Wrong solvent or mixed chemistries: can soften residues, then redeposit them; confirm compatibility and purity requirements.
• Poor tool control: mixing swab types or lots without traceability complicates investigations and trending.

If you are comparing a “large rectangular foam swab” form factor, focus on what actually changes process outcomes: thermal bonding vs. other bonds, packaging controls, cleanliness documentation, and traceability discipline. Examples of commonly seen alternatives include:

• Puritan (controlled environment swabs/applicators): broad foam swab portfolio; confirm bonding method, cleanroom packaging, and traceability features SKU by SKU.
• Contec Cleanroom (swabs): foam/knitted/cotton options; validate contamination data and packaging controls against your acceptance criteria.
• Super Brush / Swab-its foam swabs: industrial foam swab alternatives exist; confirm controlled-environment processing and residue/ion controls if used in critical cleaning.

TX707A is a strong fit when your process needs a repeatable, rectangular contact patch for solvent-assisted cleaning and where contamination control must be supported by documentation, traceability, and consistent manufacturing. In practice, teams often map “where this swab is used” to cleanroom classification and handling discipline (commonly aligned to ISO cleanroom concepts), then qualify the swab within their internal method and risk model.

SOSCleanroom (SOS) maintains a close working relationship with ITW Texwipe that prioritizes continuity of supply and documentation-friendly procurement—helping customers reduce surprises when standardizing consumables for audits, investigations, and ongoing process control. The practical outcome is fewer last-minute substitutions and a clearer chain of evidence when quality teams need to trace a cleaning tool to a specific lot and packaging configuration.

• SOSCleanroom product page (TX707A): https://www.soscleanroom.com/product/spotlight-videos/optical-cleaning/texwipe-tx707a-cleanfoam-large-rectangular-head-swab-closed-cell/
• Manufacturer product page (Texwipe TX707A, non-sterile): https://www.texwipe.com/large-rectangular-head-tx707a
• Manufacturer technical data sheet (CleanFoam® Swab Series) — US-TDS-051 Rev. 09/21 (includes dimensions, typical ions/NVR, COO statement): https://www.texwipe.com/images/uploaded/documents/Swabs/Texwipe-Cleanfoam-Swabs-TDS.pdf
• SOS-hosted PDF copy (CleanFoam® Series A TDS excerpt; revision/date not stated on this file): https://www.soscleanroom.com/content/texwipe_pdf/706a%20707a%20708a%20709a%20710a%20712a.pdf
• Standards / regulatory bodies (context and alignment, as applicable): https://www.iso.org/standard/53394.html | https://www.fda.gov/ | https://www.astm.org/ | https://www.iest.org/
• Competitor context pages used for high-level market examples (verify any SKU-specific claims within your qualification):
  https://www.puritanmedproducts.com/controlled-environments/swabs-applicators.html
  https://cleanroom.contecinc.com/products/swabs
  https://superbrush.com/