Texwipe TX1086 Vectra® QuanSat™ (9" × 9") is a non-sterile, pre-saturated cleanroom wipe built for one purpose: make the “solvent step” behave the same way across operators, shifts, and stations. Instead of relying on squeeze bottles, open beakers, or inconsistent spray patterns, TX1086 delivers a controlled wetness condition using a 0.2 µm-filtered 6% USP-grade IPA / 94% deionized water solution in a reclosable package.

The substrate matters, too. TX1086 uses Vectra® QuanTex™ 100% knit polyester with thermally sealed edges to limit edge-driven releasables and maintain durability during real wipe-down forces. The result is a pre-wet format that targets repeatability (wetness and VOC level) without defaulting to high-percentage IPA when the job does not require it.

TX1086 is best used for routine wipe-downs where controlled wetness, lower VOC burden, and clean handling drive the decision: wiping and cleaning surfaces, equipment, and parts; applying and removing lubricants, adhesives, residues, and other solutions (including disinfectants); and general solvent-assisted cleaning where the process benefits from consistent wetness and reduced operator variability.

TX1086 earns a place in a contamination-control program when the dominant risk is not “can we clean it,” but “can we clean it the same way every time.”

• Pre-wet repeatability: pre-saturated wipes help standardize wetness and VOC level across operators; reclosable packaging helps reduce evaporation drift over pack life.
• Low-percentage IPA strategy: 6% IPA can be a deliberate control when flammability, VOC load, or aggressive solvent action is not required for the soil.
• Substrate + edge control: 100% knit polyester with thermally sealed edges is selected to reduce edge-driven particles/fibers and resist abrasion during wipe-downs.
• Process assurance testing: lot testing for cytotoxicity (Agar Overlay) and bacterial endotoxins (LAL) supports risk discussions in sensitive programs.
• Traceability posture: individually lot-coded packaging supports investigations and change control when outcomes shift.
• Packaging for clean introduction: cleanroom packaged in reclosable bags to support contamination-controlled entry and staged use.

Two common failure modes in wipe-down steps are (1) edge degradation and (2) wetness drift. TX1086 is engineered around both. The wipe uses a no-run, interlocking 100% continuous-filament polyester knit and a thermally sealed border. Knit construction is selected to tolerate folding, pressure, and abrasion without “paper-tear” behavior; sealed borders are selected to reduce edge-shedding risk when operators pinch corners or drag edges along hardware and brushed stainless.

The chemistry side is equally practical. The wipe is pre-saturated with a defined, filtered solution so the same wipe-down motion produces the same wetting behavior—without depending on how hard someone squeezes a bottle or how long a beaker sat open.

• Format: 9" × 9" pre-saturated wipe (non-sterile).
• Substrate: Vectra® QuanTex™ 100% knit polyester with thermally sealed edges.
• Solution: 0.2 µm filtered 6% USP-grade IPA / 94% DI water.
• Packaging: 50 wipes per reclosable bag; 12 bags per case (600 wipes/case).

Temperature and chemistry notes should be treated as process inputs, not marketing. If your wipe-down step approaches elevated temperatures or uses aggressive chemistries, confirm compatibility in your use window and document the rationale in your cleaning instruction.

TX1086 is a “repeatability tool” first. It is designed to reduce variation caused by re-wetting, evaporation, and inconsistent application. In programs that track excursions, that matters because many “residue” issues are technique and wetness issues, not a substrate defect.

The Vectra sealed-border approach is intended to support low levels of ions, nonvolatile residues (NVR), particles, and fibers for critical cleaning use. Treat published or typical values as a qualification starting point, then validate in your actual chemistry, contact time, and surface condition—especially when streaking, water spotting, or ionic sensitivity are known mechanisms in your process.

High-percentage IPA is useful when you need fast evaporation and strong solvent action. But in many daily wipe-down steps, the main objective is uniform wetting and particulate/film pickup without creating new hazards (VOC load, flammability controls, over-aggressive solvent interaction with labels, plastics, or adhesives). A low-percentage IPA system can reduce those operational burdens while still supporting consistent wipe-down behavior—provided the soil and acceptance criteria do not require higher solvent strength.

A pre-wet wipe reduces variability, but it does not eliminate technique risk. TX1086 performs best when operators treat wipe faces as single-pass and avoid “polishing” with a loaded face.

• Face discipline: quarter-fold for multiple clean faces; rotate faces aggressively; discard early when loaded.
• Stroke control: use straight, overlapping, single-direction strokes; avoid back-and-forth scrubbing on residue-sensitive surfaces.
• Seal the bag: reclose immediately after removal to minimize evaporation-driven drift.
• Do not top-off: adding solvent changes the validated wetness condition and defeats the purpose of a controlled pre-wet format.
• Segregate roles: keep pre-wet wipe-down distinct from validation sampling (TOC/HPLC/residue recovery) unless your method explicitly permits it.

Pre-wet wipes most often “fail” when (1) the bag is left open and wetness drifts, (2) operators overuse a single wipe face, or (3) the soil requires higher solvent strength than the selected chemistry. TX1086 helps by standardizing the wetness condition and providing sealed-edge durability; the remaining controls are procedural: reseal discipline, face rotation, and an escalation path to higher-IPA or different chemistries when required by the soil and acceptance criteria.

The most defensible comparisons are to other pre-saturated cleanroom wipe systems with defined solvent loading and similar packaging discipline.

Texwipe TX1084 Vectra QuanSat (70% IPA) is the step-up when stronger solvent action or faster dry-down is required, while retaining the Vectra sealed-border and pre-wet repeatability model.

Texwipe TX1082 Vectra QuanSat (100% IPA) is the escalation option when maximum IPA strength is required for the soil, with tighter controls than ad hoc bottle-and-wipe workflows.

TX1086 is a strong choice for daily wipe-downs where the goal is repeatable wetness, reduced VOC burden, and durable, low-releasable wiping—without automatically committing to high-percentage IPA. It supports stable operator behavior (consistent wetness and face use) and cleaner handling (reclosable packaging and lot traceability). When the soil or acceptance criteria demand more solvent strength, the logical step is to a higher-IPA pre-wet format rather than back to uncontrolled re-wetting.

• SOSCleanroom product page: “Texwipe TX1086 Vectra Quansat 9" × 9" Polyester Cleanroom Wiper Pre-Wetted 6% IPA” (SKU framing; size; pre-wet chemistry; pack configuration).
  https://www.soscleanroom.com/product/wipers/texwipe-tx1086-vectra-quansat-9-x-9-polyester-cleanroom-wiper-pre-wetted-6-ipa/
• Product details and handling/assurance notes (packaging, solution filtration, sealed-edge, lot testing, USP positioning) as commonly published for TX1086 distribution listings.
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