TX604 TechniCloth 4" x 4" Cellulose and Polyester Cleanroom Wiper

TX604 TechniCloth is a low-linting (no wiper is truly ‘zero-lint’ in every process condition), hydro-entangled, non-woven blend wiper (55% cellulose / 45% polyester) designed for general wiping and spill control in controlled environments. The cellulose contributes high absorbency for aqueous spills, while the polyester contributes wet and dry strength, cleanliness, and solvent compatibility for routine wipe-downs and cleaning of precision components and lab apparatus.

Best-seller note: TX604 is widely selected for general-purpose cleanroom wipe-downs when teams want a practical balance of absorbency (cellulose) and strength/cleanliness (polyester), with low extractables for process-sensitive work.

Specifications:

Size: 4" x 4" (10 cm x 10 cm) nominal
Material: 55% cellulose / 45% polyester
Construction: Non-woven, hydro-entangled
Edge: Cut edge
Packaging: 1,200 wipers/bag (4 inner bags of 300); 10 bags/case
Use environments: Commonly used across ISO 5–ISO 8 cleanrooms and controlled areas (final suitability depends on your process and cleaning method)

About the Manufacturer:

Texwipe (an ITW company) differentiates itself in cleanroom wiping by treating the wiper as an engineered product, not a commodity consumable. Its manufacturing approach starts with material selection and fabric formation (including hydro-entangled non-woven blends for strength without added binders), then controls packaging methods intended to protect cleanliness for controlled-environment use.

For TechniCloth, Texwipe emphasizes low extractables, low particle counts, and solvent compatibility, supported by controlled packaging and quality controls for consistency across lots. SOSCleanroom (SOS) supports that 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.

TX604 Features:

Fiber blend (55% cellulose and 45% polyester)
Non-woven, hydro-entangled construction with excellent bidirectional strength
Solvent-safe Bag-Within-A-Bag cleanroom packaging
Statistical quality control
Autoclave safe

TX604 Benefits:

Wet and dry strength: Polyester content supports durability during wipe-downs and wet cleaning steps.
High absorbency: Cellulose content supports efficient pickup of aqueous spills and water-based solutions.
Solvent compatibility: Commonly used with many cleanroom-compatible solvents/cleaners (verify compatibility to your chemistry and SOP).
No added binders: Fabric blend contains no chemical binders, supporting low extractables for process-sensitive cleaning.
Low extractables: Designed to help reduce residue contribution during cleaning (process-dependent).

Common Applications:

General-purpose wiping where economy and cleanliness are both important
Applications where high absorbency and low extractables are prime considerations
Picking up aqueous spills
Cleaning precision components and lab apparatus

Best-Practice Use:

Fold for control: For small-format wipes, fold into halves/quarters to create multiple clean faces; rotate faces instead of re-wiping with a loaded surface.
Wipe pattern: Use straight-line strokes to avoid re-depositing contamination; overlap passes to maintain coverage.
Wet vs. dry: For solvent wipe-downs, dampen—do not over-saturate—so you maintain control and reduce dripping and streaking.
Change-out triggers: Replace the wiper when the face becomes visibly soiled, tacky, or begins to leave residue or streaks.
Small-part handling: Lift-and-place parts rather than dragging across the wipe; avoid “scrubbing” motions that can abrade surfaces or increase particle transfer.

Selection Notes (TX604 vs. Other Options)

TX604 vs. TX606/TX609/TX612: Same TechniCloth family and material blend; choose size based on surface area and handling preference (4" x 4" for tight work areas and small parts; larger sizes when coverage per wipe matters).
Dry vs. pre-wetted: If you want consistent wetting and reduced solvent handling, consider TechniSat pre-wetted cellulose/polyester options (70% IPA formats are common for routine wipe-downs).
Absorbency priority: If aqueous pickup is the primary need, the cellulose content can be advantageous; if maximum abrasion resistance is required, consider knit polyester options (process-dependent).

Link to Texwipe Technical Datasheet: Click Here

Other Similar Products Available From SOSCleanroom.com

TechniCloth Dry Wipers

TX604: 4" x 4" nominal (10 cm x 10 cm), 1,200 wipers/bag
TX606: 6" x 6" nominal (15 cm x 15 cm), 600 wipers/bag
TX609: 9" x 9" nominal (23 cm x 23 cm), 300 wipers/bag
TX612: 12" x 12" nominal (31 cm x 31 cm), 150 wipers/bag

TechniSat Pre-Wetted Wipers

TX1041: 9" x 11" pre-wetted 70% IPA
TX1045: 6" x 8" pre-wetted 70% IPA (canister)
TX1048: 8" x 5" gowning room wipe pre-wetted 6% IPA
TX1065: 9" x 11" pre-wetted 70% IPA (flex pack)
TX1067: 7" x 11" pre-wetted 70% IPA
TX8488: 9" x 11" pre-wetted 6% IPA

Notes: Looking for application guidance or qualification context for Texwipe TX604 TechniCloth 4" x 4" cellulose/polyester cleanroom wipers? Open the SOSCleanroom Technical Vault tab above for practical wiping technique, selection notes (TX604 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. 1, 2026 (SOS Technical Staff)

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The Technical Vault By SOSCleanroom

ISO 14644 Operations Control TechniCloth® (General Purpose) Cellulose/Polyester Blend High Sorbency & Pickup Small Format (4" x 4") Lot Traceability

Texwipe TX604 TechniCloth® 4" x 4": compact blend-wiper pickup for corners, interfaces, and small-surface wipe-downs

Texwipe TX604 TechniCloth® is a cleanroom wiper made from a cellulose/polyester blend in a compact 4" x 4" format. Small-format blend wipes are commonly used for localized cleaning—ports, fittings, tool interfaces, tight corners, and small fixtures—where operators want strong sorbency and efficient pickup without the bulk of a 9" x 9" wipe. TX604 is a practical choice for everyday controlled-area tasks where pickup efficiency is the primary requirement and the method does not demand sealed-edge construction.

Operations takeaway: The biggest risk with small wipes is over-use. Define a single-pass face rule and change-out triggers so the wipe does not become a smear/redeposit tool.

ISO-first context: small wipes require tighter technique control

ISO 14644-5:2025 emphasizes an Operations Control Programme (OCP) that governs cleaning methods and contamination controls. Smaller wipes have fewer clean faces and load faster, which makes technique discipline more important. Many programs specify small wipes for detail work and interfaces, then use larger, method-defined wipes for broad surface coverage. If outcomes vary by operator, it is usually because the fold pattern, wipe direction, and discard point are not standardized.

Control point: Do not backtrack. Work clean-to-less-clean and discard early once pickup efficiency drops.

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

Product: Texwipe TechniCloth® TX604
Size: 4" x 4" nominal (10 cm x 10 cm)
Material / structure: Cellulose/polyester blend; nonwoven (verify current construction per manufacturer documentation)
Edge: Cut edge (processed for cleanroom use; confirm on current datasheet)
Processing: Cleanroom processed and packaged; lot traceability
Typical ISO positioning: ISO Class 6–8 (process dependent; confirm for your method and environment)
Packaging: Verify current bag/case counts and configuration per current manufacturer documentation

Documentation rule: In controlled programs, base acceptance criteria on current manufacturer datasheets and lot records (not web summaries).

What TX604 is designed to do (typical use cases)

Detail cleaning of ports, fittings, interfaces, corners, and tight spaces
Localized wipe-downs of small tools and fixtures in controlled environments
Pickup of cleaning solutions and light soils where sorbency is the priority
Small spill cleanup where controlled pickup prevents spread
Initial soil removal prior to a validated finishing pass (when required)

Method note: If the process requires a critical finish (low residue/low ions), define TX604 as the pickup tool and follow with the validated finishing wipe required by the SOP.

Best-practice use (reduce spread and redeposit)

Control introduction: bring wipes into the controlled area per OCP rules (outer packaging removal, staging, storage).
Fold for faces: refold often to expose clean faces; treat each face as single-pass.
Damp-film control: if using solvent, wet to a controlled damp state; avoid dripping and pooling.
Unidirectional strokes: wipe clean-to-less-clean; avoid circular scrubbing.
Change-out early: small wipes load quickly—discard once pickup drops or smearing starts.
Finish when required: if surface finish is critical, complete with the validated finishing pass using the designated wipe.

Small-wipe rule: The smaller the wipe, the faster it loads. Train operators to discard earlier than they think is necessary.

Misuse controls & when not to use TX604

If sterility is required: do not substitute a non-sterile wipe for sterile workflows.
If ultra-low residues/ions are gating: validate NVR/ionic requirements to your limits; consider a polyester knit or sealed-edge wipe for the finishing tool if required.
If haze-sensitive surfaces are involved: validate pressure and finishing pass; blend wipes may behave differently than knit polyester on critical optics/coatings.
If aggressive chemistry is used: 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 handling and wiping.

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

Why this matters: Small wipes are frequently used at interfaces and tight spaces where glove contact is unavoidable. A cleanroom-grade glove reduces the risk of particles/ions being introduced during the cleaning step.

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 TechniCloth® TX604 from SOSCleanroom

Configuration control: Small-format wipes are often specified for detail work; ordering by exact SKU prevents unintended substitutions.
Audit readiness support: We help customers locate current manufacturer documentation aligned to receiving controls and lot traceability expectations.
One-cart procurement: Pair TechniCloth® wipes with cleanroom gloves, swabs, and facility consumables so daily cleaning stays consistent.

Manufacturer documentation (authoritative references)

SOSCleanroom TX604 product page: Click Here
ITW Texwipe TechniCloth® documentation portal (search TX604): Click Here
ISO 14644-5:2025 operations standard overview (ISO listing): Click Here

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