{"product_id":"sos-cleanroom-case-of-18-x-36-tack-cloth-surgical-blue-cheesecloth-fabric-surgical-cloth","title":"SOS Cleanroom Case of 18\" x 36\" Tack Cloth \"Surgical Blue\" (Cheesecloth Fabric) | Surgical Cloth","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"border: 2px solid #0b5aa2; border-radius: 8px; padding: 18px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: 1.45;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight: bold; font-size: 20px; margin: 0 0 6px 0;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"\u003eCase of 18\" x 36\" Tack Cloth “Surgical Blue” (Cheesecloth Fabric) | Surgical Cloth — Medium Tack, Individually Bagged (144\/case)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003eSurgical Blue tack cloths are large-format, tack-treated cheesecloth wipes used to pick up dry dust, fines, and light debris from surfaces before critical finishing steps. On SOSCleanroom, this case configuration is positioned for consistent surface preparation where re-deposited particles can show up as defects, rework, or repeat cleaning passes. The 18\" x 36\" format supports broad panels, fixtures, and tooling without stitching together multiple small wipes. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn technician practice, tack cloths work best as a final dry pickup step after gross cleaning: use light contact, do not overwork the surface, and retire the cloth when it begins to load. That discipline reduces smearing, residue transfer, and fiber\/particle mobilization that can occur when wipes are reused past their effective life.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #0b5aa2; margin: 12px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight: bold; font-size: 18px; margin: 0 0 8px 0;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0 0 12px 18px; padding: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 0 0 6px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSOSCleanroom SKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e SurgicalBlue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 0 0 6px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable quantity option:\u003c\/strong\u003e Case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 0 0 6px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCase unit:\u003c\/strong\u003e 144 cloths per case (12 boxes of 12 cloths, individually bagged)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 0 0 6px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCloth size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18\" x 36\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 0 0 6px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTack level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium tack formula\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 0 0 6px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBase fabric:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blue cheesecloth base fabric\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 0 0 6px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial statement:\u003c\/strong\u003e High-grade 100% woven cotton treated with a non-hazardous tackifier solution (as described on SOSCleanroom)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 0 0 6px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePackaging:\u003c\/strong\u003e Individually bagged; 12 bags per dispensing box; 12 boxes per case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #eaf3ff; border: 1px solid #0b5aa2; border-radius: 8px; padding: 12px; margin: 12px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight: bold; margin: 0 0 6px 0;\"\u003eLow-linting intent — and the reality check\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003eTack cloths are selected for controlled pickup with low-linting behavior versus standard rags. Even so, no wipe is truly “lint-free” in real-world handling. Treat tack cloths as contamination-controlled tools: limit exposure time, avoid aggressive rubbing, and keep cloths sealed until use to reduce airborne loading and re-deposition risk.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #0b5aa2; margin: 12px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight: bold; font-size: 18px; margin: 0 0 8px 0;\"\u003ePractical use guidance\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0 0 12px 18px; padding: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 0 0 6px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse as a final dry pickup step:\u003c\/strong\u003e Apply after gross cleaning and dry-down. Tack cloths are most effective when they are capturing fine residual dust, not wet soils or heavy residues.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 0 0 6px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight contact, single direction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use light pressure and long, single-direction passes. Heavy pressure can increase tack transfer and smear fine debris across the surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 0 0 6px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFold for control:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fold into a manageable pad to keep a clean working face. Refold to a clean area as the cloth loads to reduce re-deposition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 0 0 6px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGlove control:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep gloves dry. Wet gloves (solvent or water) can reduce tack performance and increase smear\/transfer risk.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 0 0 6px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRetire early:\u003c\/strong\u003e If the cloth begins to drag, streak, or feel saturated with debris, discard it. Overuse is a common root cause of finish defects and repeat work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #0b5aa2; margin: 12px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight: bold; font-size: 18px; margin: 0 0 8px 0;\"\u003eCompatibility and wipe-down notes\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0 0 12px 18px; padding: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 0 0 6px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSolvent use (IPA, acetone, blends):\u003c\/strong\u003e Not published for this product on the SOSCleanroom page. In general practice, tack cloths are used dry; if your process requires solvent contact, qualify for tack transfer, streaking, and residue under your exact solvent load and surface type.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 0 0 6px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAqueous use (DI water \/ detergents):\u003c\/strong\u003e Not published. Avoid wet use unless validated for your process, since moisture can change pickup behavior and increase smear\/transfer risk.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 0 0 6px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSensitive surfaces:\u003c\/strong\u003e For optical, coated, or high-gloss surfaces, validate on a non-critical area first. Use minimal pressure to reduce the risk of streaking or tack residue.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 0 0 6px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSterility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not stated as sterile on the SOSCleanroom product page. Do not assume sterile for aseptic programs; use products explicitly labeled sterile when required by the program.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- Removed sections: Typical performance characteristics and Typical contamination characteristics --\u003e\u003chr style=\"border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #0b5aa2; margin: 12px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight: bold; font-size: 18px; margin: 0 0 8px 0;\"\u003eCommon failure modes \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0 0 12px 18px; padding: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 0 0 6px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmearing \/ streaking:\u003c\/strong\u003e Often caused by too much pressure, reusing a loaded cloth, or applying the cloth to a surface that still has wet chemistry. Prevent with light contact, clean-face refolding, and dry-surface discipline.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 0 0 6px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eResidue transfer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Can occur if the tackifier loads with soils or the cloth is overworked. Prevent by discarding cloths early and avoiding repeated passes over the same area.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 0 0 6px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eParticle re-deposition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Happens when cloths are left exposed, used beyond capacity, or dragged across dirty staging surfaces. Prevent by keeping cloths sealed until use and staging on clean, dedicated prep surfaces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 0 0 6px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFiber\/edge shedding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Can be triggered by snagging on sharp edges, abrasive surfaces, or aggressive wiping. Prevent by folding into a controlled pad and avoiding scraping motions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 0 0 6px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStatic attraction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not stated on the SOSCleanroom page; however, in low-humidity environments, wipes and packaging can attract fines. Follow your site ESD and humidity controls to reduce airborne loading.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #0b5aa2; margin: 12px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight: bold; font-size: 18px; margin: 0 0 8px 0;\"\u003eStorage and handling best practices\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0 0 12px 18px; padding: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 0 0 6px 0;\"\u003eKeep cloths sealed in their individual bags until point-of-use to minimize airborne loading and accidental contamination.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 0 0 6px 0;\"\u003eStore away from heat and direct sunlight. Avoid compressing boxes with heavy items that can deform packaging and increase handling contamination.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 0 0 6px 0;\"\u003eSegregate tack cloth dispensing from wet cleaning chemistry to reduce accidental wetting and tack performance changes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 0 0 6px 0;\"\u003eStandardize a discard rule (e.g., one cloth per panel\/zone or one cloth per timed interval) to reduce variability and prevent re-deposition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #f3f3f3; border-radius: 8px; padding: 12px; margin: 12px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight: bold; margin: 0 0 6px 0;\"\u003eDocumentation \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003eIf your QA file requires an SDS or manufacturer datasheet for this exact tack cloth configuration, request it from SOSCleanroom to ensure the document matches your ordered item and packaging.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 10px 0 0 0; font-size: 12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 0 0 6px 0;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"\u003eIf you have any questions please email us at Sales@SOSsupply.com or give us a call at (214)340-8574.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOR check out the AI ChatBot powered by SOSCleanroom data libraries - give it a try!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"\u003eTHIS IS NEW FOR 2026!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 10px 0 0 0; font-size: 12px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e© 2026 SOS Supply. 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