TX512 BlueWipe 12" x 12" Cellulose and Polyester Cleanroom Wiper

TX512 BlueWipe is a low-linting (no wiper is truly ‘zero-lint’ in every process condition), high-absorbency hydroentangled nonwoven wiper built for general wiping, spill control, and solution application in controlled environments. It uses a 55% cellulose / 45% polyester blend to balance absorbency and durability, and the blue tint helps operators visually confirm liquid pickup and identify exposure to wet process fluids during wipe-downs and spill response.

Best-seller note: TX512 is commonly specified when teams want a blended nonwoven wipe that is easy to dispense (C-fold), highly absorbent for spills, and visually “reads” wetness quickly in day-to-day cleanroom workflows.

Specifications:

Size: 12" x 12" (31 cm x 31 cm) nominal
Material: 55% cellulose / 45% polyester
Construction: Hydroentangled (nonwoven), colorfast blue tint for liquid indication
Edge: Cut edge
Fold/dispense: C-folded for center-pull style access
Packaging: 50 wipers/bag; 10 bags/case (500 wipers/case)
Use environments: ISO 5 (Class 100) - ISO 8 (Class 100,000) listed; final suitability depends on your process and cleaning method
Basis weight (typical): 70 g/m²
Absorbency (typical): Sorptive capacity 280 mL/m²; sorptive rate 4 seconds
Contamination data (typical): IPA extractant NVR 0.03 g/m²; DIW extractant NVR 0.07 g/m²
Ions (typical): Na 10 ppm; K 2 ppm; Cl 13 ppm
Particles/fibers (typical): 0.5–5.0 µm: 200 x 10⁶ particles/m²; 5.0–100 µm: 4,000,000 particles/m²; fibers >100 µm: 140,000 fibers/m²

About the Manufacturer:

Texwipe (an ITW company) differentiates itself in contamination-control wiping by treating the wiper as an engineered product, not a commodity consumable. In BlueWipe® TX512, that shows up in controlled hydroentangled nonwoven construction, cleanroom manufacturing, and published typical cleanliness baselines (particles/fibers, ions, and nonvolatile residue) used by teams to benchmark wipers during qualification and standardization.

The blue, colorfast substrate is also a practical process-control cue: it visually highlights liquid uptake during wipe-downs and spill response, which can reduce “missed wetness” in fast-paced cleaning steps. 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 wiping materials with predictable performance while maintaining procurement reliability and audit readiness.

TX512 Features:

Fiber blend (55% cellulose / 45% polyester) for durability and absorbency
Convenient C-fold packaging for quick, easy access
Statistical quality control
Blue tint indicates exposure to liquid
Lot-to-lot traceability

TX512 Benefits:

High absorbency for spills: Cellulose content supports rapid fluid pickup for spill control and wet wipe-down steps
Durability in use: Polyester reinforcement supports wiping strength during general cleaning and solution application
Visual wetness confirmation: Blue coloration helps operators quickly see liquid uptake and identify wet contamination
Cleanliness control: Designed to help reduce particles, extractables, and residue contribution during wipe-downs (process-dependent)

Common Applications:

General wiping and cleaning of benches, carts, tools, equipment exteriors, and fixtures
Spill control and pickup of process fluids
Applying and removing lubricants, adhesives, residues, and other solutions (including disinfectants)
Cleaning with solvents such as isopropyl alcohol (IPA), ethanol, acetone, and degreasers (verify compatibility to your chemistry and SOP)
Lining trays for holding, protecting, drying, and storing parts, equipment, and devices

Best-Practice Use:

Fold for control: Fold into quarters to create multiple clean faces; rotate faces instead of re-wiping with a loaded surface.
Wipe pattern: Use straight-line strokes (top-to-bottom or left-to-right) to avoid re-depositing contamination.
Wet vs. dry: For solvent wipe-downs, dampen—do not over-saturate—so you maintain control and reduce dripping.
Spill response: Use the blue visual cue to confirm pickup; re-wet/replace when the wipe becomes saturated or begins to smear.
Change-out triggers: Replace the wiper when the face becomes visibly soiled, tacky, or leaves streaks/residue.

Selection Notes (TX512 vs. Other Options)

TX512 (cellulose/polyester blend) vs. polyester knit (AlphaWipe): Choose TX512 when absorbency and blended nonwoven wiping feel are priorities; choose polyester knit when snag resistance, mechanical durability, and knit “scrub” are the dominant needs (validate against residue/particle limits and surface sensitivity).
Dry vs. pre-wetted: If you want consistent wetting and reduced solvent handling, select pre-wetted options such as TechniSat® or AlphaSat® 70% IPA (site validation required).
Color cue vs. standard white wipes: Choose BlueWipe when visual indication of wetness/contamination is operationally valuable; choose white substrates when color contrast with residues/particles is a better inspection fit.

Link to Texwipe Technical Datasheet: Click Here

Other Similar Products Available From SOSCleanroom.com

Blended Nonwoven / Cellulose-Polyester Dry Wipers

TX609: 9" x 9" nominal (23 cm x 23 cm), cellulose/polyester
TX612: 12" x 12" nominal (31 cm x 31 cm), cellulose/polyester
TX629: 9" x 9" nominal (23 cm x 23 cm), cellulose/polyester
TX8939: 9" x 9" nominal (23 cm x 23 cm), cellulose/polyester

Pre-Wetted 70% IPA Options

TX1065: 9" x 11" pre-wetted 70% IPA, cellulose/polyester
TX1045: 6" x 8" pre-wetted 70% IPA, cellulose/polyester
TX1051: 9" x 11" pre-wetted 70% IPA, polypropylene

Notes: Looking for application guidance or qualification context for Texwipe TX512 BlueWipe 12" x 12" cellulose/polyester cleanroom wipers? Open the SOSCleanroom Technical Vault tab above for practical wiping technique, selection notes (TX512 vs. alternatives), and the documentation details teams typically review when standardizing cleanroom wipes across ISO-class controlled environments.

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Product page updated: Jan. 2, 2026 (SOS Technical Staff)

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The Technical Vault By SOSCleanroom

ISO 14644 Operations Control BlueWipe® Cellulose / Polyester Blend Blue Color for Visibility 12" x 12" Large Format Lot Traceability

Texwipe TX512 BlueWipe® 12" x 12": large-format cellulose/polyester wiping with high visibility for controlled-area housekeeping

Texwipe TX512 BlueWipe® is a cellulose/polyester blend cleanroom wiper in a larger 12" x 12" format, commonly chosen for area wipe-downs and housekeeping-type cleaning where coverage per wipe matters. The blue color is often used for improved visibility and wipe control in use—helpful for avoiding accidental retention in work zones, and for supporting simple “see it / remove it” discipline during cleaning and teardown steps. As with any wipe, outcomes depend on method control: defined wetness, defined wipe pattern, and clear discard triggers.

Operations takeaway: Large-format wipes reduce change-outs, but they also increase the temptation to overuse one wipe. Lock in a one-face-per-pass approach and change-out rules to prevent redeposit.

ISO-first context: coverage wipes still require operations-control discipline

ISO 14644-5:2025 emphasizes an Operations Control Programme (OCP) governing cleaning methods, materials, and behaviors. Larger wipes can improve efficiency for benches, carts, and general wipe-downs, but they can also increase variation if operators “keep wiping” with a loaded face. The goal is to standardize the variables that matter: wetness target (damp-film vs. wet), wipe direction and overlap, fold pattern, and discard triggers. The visibility advantage of a colored wipe supports good housekeeping discipline: fewer “missing wipe” events and easier end-of-task checks.

Control point: Most wipe failures are technique failures—over-wetting, backtracking, and reusing a loaded face well past the change-out point.

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

Product: Texwipe BlueWipe® TX512
Size: 12" x 12" nominal (30 cm x 30 cm)
Material / structure: Cellulose/polyester blend (verify blend/construction per current manufacturer documentation)
Color: Blue (visibility / housekeeping control)
Processing: Cleanroom processed and packaged; lot traceability
Typical ISO positioning: Process dependent; commonly used for general wipe-downs where coverage is a priority
Packaging: Verify current bag/case counts and configuration per current manufacturer documentation

Receiving rule: If TX512 is written into housekeeping or area-cleaning SOPs, lock the exact SKU so absorbency/coverage and visibility behavior stay consistent.

What TX512 is designed to do (typical use cases)

Large-area wipe-downs of benches, carts, and general surfaces in controlled environments
Housekeeping cleaning routines where coverage per wipe improves efficiency
Applying and removing cleaning solutions when a cellulose/polyester blend is preferred
Visible wipe control to reduce accidental retention and support end-of-task checks
Bulk wiping steps prior to a defined finishing pass (when required by the SOP)

Method note: If the final pass requires a lower-lint knit or sealed-edge wipe, use TX512 for bulk cleaning, then finish with the validated final-pass wipe specified in the method.

Best-practice use (large-format wipe discipline)

Control introduction: bring wipes into the cleanroom per OCP rules (outer packaging removal, staging, storage).
Fold for faces: create multiple clean faces; treat each face as single-pass to reduce smear/redeposit.
Clean-to-less-clean flow: wipe from the cleanest zone to the dirtiest zone; do not backtrack.
Damp-film control: if using solvent/cleaner, wet to a controlled damp state; avoid dripping and pooling.
Straight-line strokes: use parallel, overlapping passes with consistent pressure.
Change-out triggers: discard when loaded, smeary, or when finish quality is at risk—do not “polish” with a contaminated face.

Housekeeping control tip: Use the wipe’s visibility to your advantage—standardize a “wipe check” at the end of the task (bench, cart, and waste stream verification).

Misuse controls & when not to use TX512

If sterility is required: do not substitute a non-sterile wipe for sterile workflows.
If critical finishing is required: validate whether a knit polyester or sealed-edge wipe is needed for the final pass.
If ultra-low residues/ions are gating: confirm extractables requirements against current manufacturer documentation and your internal limits.
If chemistry is aggressive: verify compatibility and safety for solvents/cleaners; do not assume universal compatibility.

Recommended cleanroom glove pairing (ISO-aligned)

For ISO-controlled wiping applications, pair this cleanroom wipe with a cleanroom-processed, low-particle nitrile glove to reduce contamination transfer during area wipe-downs and housekeeping routines.

Ansell Nitrilite® 93-311 Cleanroom Nitrile Gloves — ISO Class 5 (Class 100), cleanroom processed and packaged

Why this matters: Large-area wipe-downs involve many touch points (carts, bottles, benches). Cleanroom-grade gloves reduce transfer contamination and keep housekeeping outcomes repeatable.

Glove discipline: Change gloves when contaminated, solvent-wet, torn, or after contacting non-controlled surfaces. Treat gloves as part of the wipe system.

Why buy ITW Texwipe BlueWipe® TX512 from SOSCleanroom

Configuration control: Blend wipes vary in absorbency and strength; 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 BlueWipe® with cleanroom gloves, swabs, and facility consumables so housekeeping methods stay consistent.

Manufacturer documentation (authoritative references)

SOSCleanroom TX512 product page: Click Here
ITW Texwipe BlueWipe® documentation portal (search TX512): Click Here
ISO 14644-5:2025 operations standard overview (ISO listing): Click Here

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