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age_group:
18+
category:
Stationery
country_of_origin:
USA
gender:
Unisex
manufacturer:
Specialty Optical Systems / SOS Cleanroom
mpn:
TX5816 CASE
sub_brand:
ITW TEXWIPE
type:
Stationery
Product Description
Texwipe TX5816 TexWrite® 22 Cleanroom Paper — 8.5" x 11", Blue, 3-Hole Punched (Binder-Ready)
TX5816 TexWrite® 22 is a medium-weight cleanroom bond paper engineered to reduce the particle-generation risk associated with standard office papers while remaining practical for real documentation work inside controlled environments. It is impregnated with a synthetic copolymer and formulated without organic fillers to help reduce ionic contamination contributors commonly associated with conventional paper grades.
The 3-hole punched format is purpose-built for controlled binders, batch records, travelers, work instructions, maintenance logs, and document control packets that must stay inside the classified space without introducing uncontrolled paper dusting or inconsistent paper sources.
For over 35 years, SOS and Texwipe have been close partners, and SOSCleanroom is the authorized Master Distributor of ITW Texwipe for the United States market. That relationship supports continuity of supply and dependable access to manufacturer documentation when cleanroom stationery is part of a qualified documentation program.
The 3-hole punched format is purpose-built for controlled binders, batch records, travelers, work instructions, maintenance logs, and document control packets that must stay inside the classified space without introducing uncontrolled paper dusting or inconsistent paper sources.
For over 35 years, SOS and Texwipe have been close partners, and SOSCleanroom is the authorized Master Distributor of ITW Texwipe for the United States market. That relationship supports continuity of supply and dependable access to manufacturer documentation when cleanroom stationery is part of a qualified documentation program.
Where technicians and engineers use TX5816
- Controlled binders for batch records, travelers, and WIP packets (hole-punched for direct ring insertion).
- Cleanroom manuals, work instructions, shift handoffs, and controlled forms that must remain in-room.
- Laser printer and photocopier output for documentation packets requiring clear reproduction and stable handling.
- Offset printing for pre-printed controlled documents and forms.
- Color-coding (blue) to visually distinguish cleanroom documents by area, shift, or project.
Cleanroom paper still requires handling discipline
Most “paper incidents” are operational: aggressive sheet fanning in airflow, dragging edges across benches/carts, stacking freshly printed sheets before toner fully sets, and inserting sheets into binders with glove-wet solvent residue. TX5816 is designed to reduce risk versus standard paper, but contamination control still depends on staging and handling discipline.
Published configuration (accuracy-first)
- SKU: TX5816
- Sheet size: 8.5" x 11" (21.6 cm x 28 cm)
- Color: Blue
- Format: Loose sheets, unlined, 3-hole punched
- Material/structure: Cellulose paper with polymer reinforcement (synthetic copolymer saturant)
- Cleanroom environment: ISO Class 3–8 (Class 1–100,000); EU Grade A–D
- Autoclave: Autoclavable (qualify your cycle and post-cycle legibility requirements)
- Packaging: 10 packs per case; 250 sheets per pack (2,500 sheets total)
- SOSCleanroom availability: 7 - 10 Business Days
- SOSCleanroom listed weight: 29.00 LBS
Key design features
- Formulated without organic fillers to help reduce ionic contamination contributors commonly associated with conventional paper fillers.
- No natural latex binders (supports facilities managing latex-associated reaction risk).
- High strength and excellent heat resistance for standard-duty and high-speed laser printers and photocopiers.
- Excellent toner adhesion; designed for clear reproductions.
- Cleanroom packaged; precision-cut edges; dimensionally stable for reproduction quality.
Typical performance and contamination characteristics
The values below are published as typical analyses for TexWrite® 22. Use them for risk assessment and qualification planning, not as acceptance criteria.
| Property | Typical value | Why it matters on the floor |
|---|---|---|
| Basis weight | 80 g/m² | Predicts handling durability and how the sheet behaves in high-speed feeders and binders. |
| Caliper | 5.0 mil | Affects stiffness, curl sensitivity, and how sheets stack inside controlled packets. |
| Opacity | 74% | Helps with readability and reduces show-through versus uncontrolled papers. |
| Surface resistivity (TM14 @ 55% RH) | 2.6 × 109 ohms (2.6 × 1010 ohms/sq) | Context for static behavior and fines attraction risk in low-humidity areas. |
| Particles (>0.5 µm) | 4.8 million particles/m² | Sets expectations for paper dusting risk management compared with uncontrolled paper sources. |
| Ion extractables: Sodium | 85 ppm | Relevant for ionic contribution reviews in sensitive processes and residue control programs. |
| Ion extractables: Chloride | 50 ppm | Relevant when chloride sensitivity is part of contamination risk assessment. |
Compatibility notes (printers, binders, IPA/DI wipe-down tolerance)
- Laser printers/copiers (documented): Designed for excellent toner adhesion and heat resistance; intended for standard-duty and high-speed laser printers and photocopiers.
- Offset printing (documented): Suitable for offset printing workflows.
- 3-hole punched binder use (operational): Insert slowly and avoid scraping holes on ring edges. If your binder rings are burred or contaminated, they can abrade hole edges and drive dusting.
- IPA wipe-down tolerance (not stated as a pass/fail spec): IPA wipe-down tolerance of the paper and of printed toner/ink is not published as a formal specification. If paperwork is disinfected during transfer, qualify legibility, toner offset risk, and residue under your actual solvent strength, contact time, and wipe practice.
- DI/water wipe-down tolerance (not stated as a pass/fail spec): DI wipe-down tolerance is not published. If aqueous wipe-down is required, validate for swelling/curl, feathering, and ink/toner transfer after dry-down.
Practical cleanroom tactic: protect paperwork instead of wiping it
If your transfer process includes IPA or disinfectant contact, a common control is to use a clean document sleeve or controlled transfer pouch so the paper itself is not wiped. This reduces smearing, toner offset, and residue “tide marks” that can compromise legibility and documentation integrity.
Particle-shedding risk management
- Keep packs sealed until needed: Open only what the shift requires. Exposed stacks collect airborne deposition and scuff at edges and holes.
- Avoid sheet fanning in airflow: Separate sheets slowly; rapid fanning increases abrasion and can mobilize fines.
- Control binder hardware condition: Damaged rings and gritty mechanisms can abrade hole edges. Assign binders to zones and clean/replace them as part of document control maintenance.
- Stage printed output correctly: Let toner cool/set before stacking under pressure to reduce offset and smearing.
- Document zone discipline: Keep paperwork out of first-air over open product. Use a dedicated documentation station or writing board.
- Glove moisture control: Do not handle sheets with solvent-wet gloves; wet handling drives smearing, residue rings, and sheet-to-sheet adhesion.
Common failure modes
- Toner offset / smearing: Usually caused by stacking too soon, high stack pressure, or solvent contact. Mitigation: cool-down time, controlled staging, and qualification of any wipe-down/transfer step.
- Hole-edge dusting and tearing: Triggered by rapid ring insertion/removal, overstuffed binders, or damaged rings. Mitigation: reduce ring friction, avoid overfilling binders, and replace worn hardware.
- Paper dusting from abrasion: Dragging sheets across rough benches/carts or sliding stacks. Mitigation: lift rather than slide; stage on clean writing boards; keep packets in sleeves.
- Ink transfer: Typically from non-qualified pens/markers, heavy writing pressure, or early stacking. Mitigation: standardize writing instruments and enforce dry-time discipline.
- Residue/tide marks: Caused by droplets of IPA/disinfectant drying on the sheet. Mitigation: protect documents during transfer; avoid wiping the paper directly unless validated.
- Static attraction: In low humidity, sheets can attract fines. Mitigation: closed storage, reduced rubbing, and adherence to facility ESD/environment controls.
Storage and handling best practices
- Store packs flat in original packaging; keep in closed drawers/bins rather than open shelving near traffic and returns.
- Segregate cleanroom paper from office paper to prevent accidental substitution and uncontrolled sources entering the classified area.
- If used for controlled records, standardize printer settings and acceptance checks (legibility, no offset after cool-down, consistent reproduction).
- Maintain binder hygiene: assign binders to zones, inspect rings/mechanisms, and clean/replace as needed.
Documentation
SOS-hosted ITW Texwipe datasheet PDF (TexWrite® 22, DS-5812 family, Effective: December 2009): Click Here
Texwipe manufacturer page (TX5816): Click Here
Texwipe Technical Data Sheet PDF (TexWrite® Loose Leaf Sheets, US-TDS-043 REV. 2/23): Click Here
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