Texwipe TX761MD Long Medium Head Microdenier Cleanroom Swab with Long Handle (Streak-Free, QAC Compatible, Thermal-Bonded, Low-Linting)

Texwipe TX761MD is a microdenier polyester cleanroom swab built for precision cleaning and controlled detailing where streaks, haze, and surface artifacts are unacceptable. The 100% polyester microdenier head increases lifting and capture of fine particles (including micro-scale contamination) and is widely selected for streak-free cleaning on scratch-sensitive surfaces such as optics-adjacent components, polished metals, coated parts, inspection-critical assemblies, and tight-feature hardware. The long-handle flexible paddle design helps operators reach recessed wipe points (slots, grooves, channels, joints, and intersecting surfaces) while keeping gloves and sleeves out of the cleaning plane. TX761MD uses complete thermal-bond construction (no adhesive) to reduce bond-line residue variables during solvent work, and it is compatible with QAC (quaternary ammonium chloride) cleaners and disinfectants for contamination-control workflows that require repeatable results and controlled chemistry handling.

Process-control note: TX761MD is commonly chosen when teams need a long-handle, small-head swab that supports “damp-not-dripping” solvent technique, predictable wipe-line control, and low background contamination—without adhesive as a potential extractables variable.

Specifications:

SKU: TX761MD BAG
Type: Dry Swab (non-sterile)
Swab family: Microdenier
Swab material: Microdenier (Poly)
Head material: 100% polyester microdenier
Head bond: Thermal (no adhesive)
Design notes: Flexible head paddle; long handle
Handle material: Polypropylene (100% virgin polypropylene)
Handle color: Light green (Texwipe handle identification with “TEXWIPE” embossing)
Packaging (bag): 100 swabs per reclosable bag
Packaging (case): 8 bags of 100 swabs per case (800 swabs/case)
Packaging controls: Reclosable, silicone-free bag; lot coded for traceability and quality control
Head width: 6.8 mm (0.268")
Head thickness: 2.8 mm (0.110")
Head length: 16.8 mm (0.661")
Handle width: 3.2 mm (0.126")
Handle thickness: 3.2 mm (0.126")
Handle length: 146.2 mm (5.755")
Total swab length: 162.5 mm (6.398")
Compatibility note: Compatible with QAC (quaternary ammonium chloride) cleaners and disinfectants
Autoclave note: Autoclave safe for use in sterile environments and processes (validate cycle, packaging, and post-sterilization handling to your SOP)
Shelf life: 5 years from date of manufacture
Country of origin: Made in the Philippines
Industries: Biologic, Hard Disk Drive, Medical Device, Microelectronics, Optics, Pharmaceuticals, Semiconductor
Low-linting note: Designed for low-linting performance (no swab is truly ‘lint-free’ in every process condition)

About the Manufacturer:

Texwipe (an ITW company) differentiates itself in contamination control by treating cleanroom swabs as engineered tools—defined materials, consistent geometry, controlled processing, and packaging intended to reduce performance drift. In the microdenier series, the technical driver is the textile: microdenier polyester is selected to support streak-free cleaning and fine particulate pickup on scratch-sensitive surfaces, while thermal bonding removes adhesives as a contamination variable during solvent and solution use.

SOSCleanroom (SOS) supports this manufacturing discipline through a long-standing working relationship with Texwipe focused on continuity of supply and documentation discipline, helping customers keep qualified swab materials stable across replenishment cycles and reduce last-minute substitutions in critical environments.

TX761MD Features:

100% polyester microdenier head: increased lifting and capture of fine particles; supports streak-free cleaning on scratch-sensitive surfaces
Long-handle access: reaches recessed wipe points while keeping gloves/sleeves away from the cleaning plane
Flexible paddle head: defined contact face for straight-line strokes and controlled wipe-line behavior
Complete thermal bond construction: adhesive-free build reduces bond-line residue variables during solvent work
QAC compatible: compatible with quaternary ammonium chloride cleaners and disinfectants
Cleanroom laundered: ultra-low levels of particles, NVRs (non-volatile residues), and ions (typical values; method-dependent)
100% virgin polypropylene handle: chemical resistance and controlled rigidity for repeatable handling
Traceability cues: lot coded; trademarked light-green handle identification with “TEXWIPE” embossing
Reclosable, silicone-free bag: supports controlled bench handling and staged use
Autoclave safe: supports sterilization workflows when validated to your process controls

TX761MD Benefits:

Streak-free precision cleaning: microdenier polyester supports controlled film lift and residue control on high-finish surfaces (process-dependent)
Better access to tight geometries: long handle improves reach into ports, grooves, channels, and intersecting surfaces without incidental contact contamination
Reduced residue risk from construction: thermal-bond, no-adhesive build removes a common extractables variable during solvent-heavy use
Repeatable results across shifts: consistent dimensions, lot coding, and controlled packaging support standardization and investigations
Chemistry flexibility: QAC compatibility supports common disinfectant and cleaner workflows in controlled environments

Common Applications:

Applying and removing lubricants, adhesives, and other solutions in a critical clean environment
Scrubbing recessed areas and tight wipe points (slots, grooves, tracks, channels)
Removal of excess materials and debris from small features
Cleaning intersecting surfaces and joints where wipe-line control matters
Cleaning with compatible solutions and solvents (including QAC disinfectants where applicable)
Picking up fine powders and particulates (process-dependent; evaluate cross-contamination controls)

Best-Practice Use:

Damp-not-dripping technique: microdenier typically performs best when damp. Over-wetting increases pooling and can leave dry-down marks tied to dissolved residues and NVR.
Straight-line strokes: use single-direction, overlapping passes to reduce redeposit risk; avoid circular scrubbing unless your SOP requires it.
Use the paddle face intentionally: keep the flat face aligned to the feature to maintain stable pressure distribution and a predictable wipe line.
Rotate and replace early: present a fresh contact face frequently; discard when drag increases or the head loads—especially on optics and coated parts.
Control solvent handling: avoid re-dipping into shared solvent. Use controlled dispensing or small aliquots to reduce cross-contamination and residue carryback.

Selection Notes (TX761MD vs. Other Options)

Choose microdenier for high-finish risk: select TX761MD when scratch sensitivity, streaking, haze, and visible wipe artifacts are primary failure modes.
Choose the long handle for tight access: long-handle geometry improves reach and reduces glove/sleeve contact near the cleaning plane, which is a common real-world contamination pathway.
Thermal bond is a control feature: adhesive-free construction removes adhesives as a bond-line residue variable during solvent and disinfectant use.
Packaging discipline drives outcomes: reclosable bagging supports staged use, but only if operators minimize open time and avoid glove contact inside the bag opening plane.

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

Notes: Need operator-level guidance for Texwipe TX761MD microdenier swabs (wetness control, stroke discipline, change-out cadence, and how to avoid streaks or haze on scratch-sensitive surfaces)? Open the SOSCleanroom Technical Vault tab above for practical technique guidance used in real controlled-environment cleaning workflows.

SOSCleanroom.com supports contamination-control programs with best-in-class cleanroom consumables in stock, fair pricing, and responsive technical support—backed by customer service that understands real wipe points, qualification expectations, and repeatable cleaning methods.

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

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The Technical Vault By SOSCleanroom

ISO 14644 Operations Control MicroDenier® Series (TX761MD) Microdenier Polyester Long handle; medium head Precision Cleaning / Extended Reach / Detail Wiping Lot Traceability

Texwipe TX761MD Long Medium Head MicroDenier® Cleanroom Swab (Non-Sterile) — Extended-Reach Microdenier Polyester Wiping for Recesses, Housings, and Tool Interfaces Requiring Controlled Contact

Texwipe’s TX761MD MicroDenier® Cleanroom Swab is a cleanroom-processed, non-sterile polyester swab selected when extended reach and a medium head size are needed for controlled detail wiping. Microdenier polyester is commonly used for low linting behavior and consistent wiping performance where contact control and surface finish sensitivity are part of the method requirements. The long handle supports access into recessed areas, housings, and tool interfaces while helping operators maintain clearance from adjacent surfaces and preserve stroke discipline. The medium head profile can improve efficiency versus micro tips by increasing contact area while remaining more localized than a wiper. Operational outcomes typically depend on solvent selection, defined wetness (damp vs. wet), unidirectional strokes, and rotating the head to present a clean face as loading occurs. For controlled or validated programs, confirm construction details, dimensions, 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 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: Long-handle swabs improve access but can increase the likelihood of incidental contact on adjacent surfaces. SOPs should define approach angle, contact limits, and discard cadence to reduce variability.

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

Product: Texwipe TX761MD Long Medium Head MicroDenier® Cleanroom Swab
Head material: Microdenier polyester (cleanroom processed; verify per manufacturer documentation)
Tip geometry: Medium head profile for localized wiping; dimensions/shape per current specification (verify per manufacturer documentation)
Handle: Long rigid handle for extended reach; material/length per current specification (verify per manufacturer documentation)
Residue / lint positioning: Low-lint / low residue positioning for controlled environments; verify 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 recessed areas: ports, cavities, housings, and restricted tool interfaces where reach affects technique
Controlled solvent application/removal (IPA, acetone, engineered solvent per SOP) with defined wetness targets
Removing localized residue or particulate from seams, grooves, and alignment features where wiper contact is too broad
Detail wiping on sensitive surfaces where controlled contact and low linting are part of the method requirement
Sampling/verification workflows only if applicable and permitted by your SOP

Selection note: Long-handle microdenier swabs are commonly chosen when reach and contact control matter more than solvent capacity. Validate against surface finish 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, frays, 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 head 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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