TX612 TechniCloth 12" x 12" Cellulose and Polyester Cleanroom Wiper

TX612 TechniCloth is a low-linting (no wiper is truly ‘zero-lint’ in every process condition), highly absorbent, dry cleanroom wiper used for general wiping and spill control in controlled environments. It is fabricated from a hydro-entangled, non-woven blend of 55% cellulose and 45% polyester to combine fast absorbency with strong wet and dry strength for routine wipe-downs where economy and cleanliness are both critical.

Coverage note: TX612 is commonly specified when you want the TechniCloth performance in a larger 12" x 12" format to reduce wipe count and improve stroke continuity on benches, carts, panels, and broader surface wipe-downs.

Specifications:

Size: 12" x 12" (31 cm x 31 cm) nominal
Material: Cellulose/Polyester (55% cellulose / 45% polyester)
Construction: Non-woven, hydro-entangled (hydroentangled) with excellent bidirectional strength
Edge: Cut edge
Packaging: 150 wipers/bag (double bagged); 10 bags/case
Use environments: ISO 5 (Class 100) – ISO 8 (Class 100,000) controlled environments (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 approach starts with substrate selection (including engineered cellulose/polyester blends for controlled absorbency and wet strength), then tightens process controls around converting, packaging, and verification testing aligned to controlled-environment application tiers.

Texwipe also emphasizes verification through particles/ions/residue testing and describes automation-forward processes designed to improve lot-to-lot consistency and reduce handling-driven contamination risk. 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.

TX612 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

TX612 Benefits:

Wet and dry strength: Polyester content supports durability during wet wiping and repeated strokes
High absorbency: Cellulose content drives fast wet-out and strong fluid hold for spill pickup and solution handling
Solvent compatibility: Compatible with most solvents used in controlled environments (verify compatibility to your chemistry and SOP)
No chemical binders: Hydro-entangled construction contains no chemical binders
Low extractable levels: Positioned for absorbency with controlled extractables in routine cleaning steps

Common Applications:

Designed for general-purpose wiping where economy and cleanliness are of critical importance
Ideal for applications where high absorbency and low extractables are prime considerations
Excellent for picking up aqueous spills
Suitable for cleaning precision components and lab apparatus
Routine wipe-downs of benches, carts, equipment exteriors, pass-through items, and staging surfaces

Best-Practice Use:

Fold for control: Fold into quarters (or eighths) 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 help 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: For aqueous spills, let the wiper load—press and lift rather than scrubbing—then switch to a fresh face to finish the area.
Residue-sensitive endpoints: When visual film/streak risk is high, follow the absorbency pass with a higher-purity synthetic final-pass wipe aligned to your SOP.

Selection Notes (TX612 vs. Other Options)

TX612 vs. TX609: Same TechniCloth family; TX612 (12" x 12") is typically chosen when coverage per wipe matters and you want to reduce wipe count, while TX609 (9" x 9") is a common standard for tighter work zones.
TX612 vs. TX604/TX606: Same TechniCloth family in smaller formats (4" x 4" and 6" x 6") for localized cleaning and small parts.
TX612 vs. TechniCloth II: If you want a side-by-side within the blended-wipe category, TechniCloth II is commonly evaluated when a program wants a “next-step” option while staying in a cellulose/polyester nonwoven.
Dry vs. pre-wetted: If consistent wetting and reduced solvent handling are priorities, consider TechniSat pre-wetted wipers (70% IPA options are common for routine wipe-downs).

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), 1200 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
TX1048: 8" x 5" Gowning Room Wipe™ pre-wetted 6% IPA
TX1065: 9" x 11" pre-wetted 70% IPA
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 TX612 TechniCloth 12" x 12" cellulose/polyester cleanroom wipers? Open the SOSCleanroom Technical Vault tab above for practical wiping technique, selection notes (TX612 vs. alternatives), and the documentation details teams typically review when standardizing blended nonwoven 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 Cellulose / Polyester Blend High Absorbency Pickup General Wiping / Spill Control Bag-in-Bag Packaging Non-Sterile (Dry) Dry Wiper (Alcohol Pairing Allowed)

Two-Fiber Pickup Control in a 12" x 12" Format: why TX612 TechniCloth® is a go-to wiper when absorbency is the constraint

Texwipe TX612 TechniCloth® (12" x 12") is a hydroentangled, nonwoven cleanroom wiper made from a cellulose / polyester blend (commonly referenced as 55% cellulose / 45% polyester). This construction is used when the operator problem is straightforward: pick up liquid quickly, control spread, and reduce wipe count during routine wipe-downs and aqueous spill response. In many facilities, “cleaning variability” is actually absorbency mismatch—the wipe cannot hold enough fluid, so it smears, pushes liquid into seams, or turns a small event into a larger contamination footprint.

TX612 is a dry wiper, which keeps method flexibility high: you can run it dry for pickup, or apply chemistry to the wiper for a controlled damp-film pass. As always, the real control comes from the method: wetness target, folding/face rotation, stroke pattern, and discard point.

Operations takeaway: TX612 is most effective when your SOP treats “absorbency” as a control: blot/lift (don’t scrub), defined face rotation, and clear change-out triggers before the wipe becomes a redeposit tool.

Clarity on scope: TX612 is non-sterile. It supports controlled cleaning and spill pickup, but it does not create a sterility claim. If your workflow requires sterile presentation/transfer, use sterile consumables and follow your transfer procedures.

Specs at a glance (quick reference)

Product	Texwipe TechniCloth® TX612
Format	Dry cleanroom wiper (nonwoven)
Size	12" x 12" nominal
Substrate	Hydroentangled nonwoven cellulose / polyester blend (commonly referenced as 55% cellulose / 45% polyester)
Edge	Cut edge
Sterility	Non-sterile
Packaging	Bag-in-bag cleanroom packaging with lot traceability
Pack configuration	Commonly referenced: 150 wipers/bag; 10 bags/case (1,500/case) (verify per current documentation and received lots)
Typical positioning	General wiping and spill control in controlled environments (confirm suitability by method and acceptance criteria)

Receiving control: For controlled programs, treat SKU + pack as configuration control. Bag counts and packaging style matter for staging, dispensing, and method consistency.

What it’s for

TX612 is positioned for routine wipe-down and high-absorbency pickup where you want a cleanroom-manufactured, solvent-compatible nonwoven that can capture aqueous spills and support controlled damp-film cleaning. Common use includes benches and stainless wipe-downs, fixture/equipment exterior cleaning, staging-area wipe-downs, and controlled spill response where blot-and-lift behavior is the priority.

Decision drivers (why customers standardize TX612)

Absorbency-first control: blend construction supports pickup and spill control where absorbency is the limiting factor.
Method flexibility: dry wipe enables controlled chemistry application to the wipe (damp-film) without committing to a presaturated format.
Low extractables focus (typicals): often selected when residue control matters for general cleaning steps (confirm NVR/ionic limits per current documentation).
Nonwoven geometry advantage: performs well for blotting and pickup versus knit architectures that may be preferred for ultra-finish steps.
Packaging discipline: bag-in-bag packaging supports controlled introduction and lot traceability for investigations.

Materials and construction

TX612 is a hydroentangled nonwoven made from a cellulose / polyester blend. Practically, that means you get the absorbency behavior of cellulose combined with the strength and durability contribution of polyester. Hydroentanglement builds mechanical integrity without chemical binders, which is one reason these wipes are used in controlled environments where extractables matter.

The edge is typically listed as a cut edge. In real use, edge behavior is controlled more by pressure, directionality, and how long the wipe is overworked than by any single spec line. If your process is edge-sensitive (abrasive corners, rails, sharp features), validate on the geometry that actually causes failures.

Proper wiping technique (required for performance and control)

1) Bag control
Open only to remove what you will use immediately; reclose inner bag to reduce handling contamination.

2) Blot / lift first
For spills: place, absorb, lift. Avoid scrubbing that spreads contamination.

3) Lane discipline
Straight, overlapping passes (10–20% overlap). Clean-to-less-clean flow; do not backtrack.

4) Change-out triggers
Replace when loaded, smearing, streaking, or losing structure. Overworking drives redeposit.

Fold and rotate faces: Use a consistent fold pattern; rotate to a clean face after each pass/section.
Damp-film technique: If using chemistry (e.g., IPA), apply to the wiper to reach a controlled damp state; avoid flooding seams and corners.
One-direction strokes: Straight, overlapping passes; avoid casual back-and-forth scrubbing that redistributes soil.
Detail geometry: For grooves, ports, and seams, switch to a swab rather than forcing a flat wipe into confined features.

Method standardization tip: If results differ by operator, lock four variables in the SOP: fold pattern, wetness target, stroke count per surface, and discard point.

Cleanliness and performance metrics (manufacturer-typical values)

Cleanroom wiper “typicals” are a qualification starting point. The useful interpretation is by mechanism: particles/fibers (shedding), NVR (residue risk), ions (compatibility/corrosion risk), and sorbency (pickup behavior). Validate against your current documentation and your own surface/soil window.

Metric	Typical value	Why it matters
Basis weight	~69 g/m²	Handling feel, durability, and pickup behavior.
Sorptive capacity	~360 mL/m²	Pickup capacity for spills/films; informs change-out triggers.
Sorptive rate	<0.3 seconds	How quickly the wipe wets and absorbs during pickup.
Particles (LPC ≥ 0.5 µm)	~7.2 x 10⁷ particles/m²	Inputs to contamination risk assessment and qualification.
Fibers > 100 µm	~5.5 x 10⁴ fibers/m²	Fiber-load inputs for sensitivity gating.
NVR (DI water extractant)	~0.003 g/m²	Residue risk indicator under aqueous extraction.
NVR (IPA extractant)	~0.025 g/m²	Residue risk indicator under solvent extraction behavior.
Ions (typical)	Low-level ionic extractables reported (e.g., Na, K, Cl, SO₄, NH₄) — confirm the current table for your process limits	Ionic contamination inputs for sensitive processes and corrosion/ECM discussions.

Interpretation tip: Treat typicals as a screening tool. Qualify on your actual surfaces, soils, and solvent window, and tie acceptance to your internal limits (particles, residues, ions).

Common failure modes (what creates spread, streaks, and rework)

The most common failure mode during spill response is scrubbing instead of pickup. Scrubbing spreads the event and can drive liquid into seams and interfaces. For routine wipe-downs, the failure mode is re-wiping with a loaded face, which redeposits residues and creates streaking. Prevent both by standardizing blot/lift, using lane discipline, rotating faces, and discarding early when pickup efficiency drops.

Where it fits in a cleanroom wiping program

TX612 fits as a general-purpose, absorbency-forward cleanroom wiper for controlled environments that need reliable pickup and a controlled method. For ultra-sensitive finishing steps (optics, high-gloss coatings, extreme particle limits), many programs define a separate “final pass” wipe strategy and qualify a different substrate/edge style as needed. The correct approach is to gate by risk: absorbency control vs. ultra-low lint vs. residue/ionic limits vs. sterile transfer requirements.

Terminology note: Engineered for low-linting performance; no wiper is truly “lint-free” in every process condition.

Closest competitors (comparison framework)

Compare TX612 against other cleanroom nonwoven cellulose/polyester blend wipes used for general wiping and spill control. The differences that matter usually show up in: (1) extractables/residue profile (NVR), (2) fiber/particle typicals, (3) wet strength under your solvent window, and (4) packaging discipline and traceability support.

If your dominant failure mode is edge-driven fiber release on abrasive paths, a sealed-edge polyester knit architecture may be a more defensible control. If your dominant failure mode is spill spread and wipe count, prioritize absorbency-forward constructions and validate residue/finish outcomes.

Recommended non-sterile pairings (sterility alignment enforced)

TX612 is a non-sterile product. All pairings below are intentionally non-sterile to avoid implied sterility claims and to support audit-ready program design. Align final selection to your SOPs and qualification requirements.

Non-sterile solution pairing (dry-wiper method control): Texwipe TX167 Non-Sterile 70% IPA (16 oz.) — supports controlled damp-film cleaning when applied to the wiper (avoid flooding seams; validate finish/residue behavior on your surfaces).
Non-sterile cleanroom glove pairing (SOSCleanroom approved):
- Ansell Nitrilite® 93-311 Cleanroom Nitrile Gloves (Non-Sterile) — ISO Class 5 (Class 100) cleanroom-processed nitrile for routine ISO-controlled wiping.
- Ansell Microflex® CE5-755 Cleanroom Nitrile Gloves (Non-Sterile) — ISO Class 5 (Class 100) nitrile option when you want cleanroom handling discipline with a “workhorse” feel.
- Ansell BioTac™ BioClean Cleanroom Nitrile Gloves (Non-Sterile) — ISO Class 5 (Class 100) cleanroom nitrile option for programs standardizing BioClean-branded consumables.
Non-sterile cleanroom swabs (corners, seams, ports, detail cleaning):
- Texwipe TX761 Alpha® Polyester Cleanroom Swab (Long Handle) — Non-Sterile — reach for seams, edges, sensor cavities, and areas you cannot access with a wiper.
- Texwipe TX710A CleanFoam® Large Flexible Head Swab — Non-Sterile — closed-cell foam for controlled solvent delivery and residue pickup on durable surfaces.
- Texwipe TX714A Large Alpha® Polyester Cleanroom Swab — Non-Sterile — larger head for faster coverage on broader detail areas.
Non-sterile cleanroom labels for kit/status control: Texwipe TX515 Cleanroom Labels 1.5" x 1.5"
Method upgrade (handling and dispense control): Cleanroom wiper dispensers (category) — reduces touch contamination, supports one-at-a-time dispensing, and helps operators maintain “bag control” without improvised staging.

Pairing discipline: Non-sterile products are paired only with non-sterile consumables. Sterile items should be referenced only when the featured product itself is sterile and the workflow explicitly requires sterile transfer and handling.

Glove discipline: Change gloves when contaminated, solvent-wet, torn, or after contacting non-controlled surfaces. During wiping, gloves are often the dominant contamination vector.

Why buy ITW Texwipe TechniCloth® TX612 from SOSCleanroom

Configuration control: Wipe performance is method-sensitive; ordering by exact SKU + pack helps prevent substitutions that change pickup, residues, and fiber behavior.
Audit readiness support: We help customers locate current manufacturer documentation (TDS/SDS) and align receiving controls to lot traceability expectations.
One-cart procurement: Pair TX612 with non-sterile cleanroom gloves, swabs, labels, dispensers, and IPA so your method stays consistent across operators and shifts.

Manufacturer documentation (authoritative references)

ITW Texwipe TechniCloth® TDS (includes TX612 family typicals): Click Here
Standards bodies (method overview pages): IEST | ASTM
ISO 14644-5:2025 operations standard overview (ISO listing): Click Here

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Disclaimer: This Technical Vault content is provided for general guidance only. It does not create or replace your facility SOPs, validation/qualification, risk assessments, training requirements, or regulator/customer expectations. Always follow your approved procedures, current manufacturer documentation (TDS/SDS), EHS controls, and applicable standards. Product selection and use must be confirmed by your internal quality and safety stakeholders for the intended surfaces, residues, and process requirements.