Gray Poly Chem Solvent Wipers
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Product Overview
The Gray Poly Chem Solvent Wipers is a heavy-duty polypropylene solvent wiper designed for aggressive chemical applications. The gray poly-chem construction resists breakdown from solvents, acids, and caustic solutions where cellulose-based towels would fail.
Ideal for chemical processing, laboratory cleanup, hazmat response, and industrial degreasing where chemical resistance is critical. Low-lint construction prevents fiber contamination of sensitive surfaces.
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Technical Specifications
Gray Poly Chem Solvent Wipers — Technical Specifications
| AbsorbentsOnline SKU | AWPR501S |
|---|---|
| Product Type | Poly-Chem Solvent Wiper |
| Material | Polypropylene — chemical resistant |
| Color | Gray |
| Chemical Resistance | Solvents, acids, caustics, and aggressive chemicals |
| Features | Low-lint, won't break down in chemical exposure |
| Best For | Chemical processing, lab cleanup, hazmat response |
| Shipping | FREE to the Continental US — Est. 3-7 business days |
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Shop Towels & Disposable Wipers
| Feature | Blue Shop Towels | White Shop Towels | Recycled Wipers | Solvent Wipes (WaterWeave) | Scrim Wipers | Gray Poly Chem WipersYou're Viewing |
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| Best For | General-purpose shop wiping, oil & grease cleanup | General housekeeping, small spills, hand tools, degreasing | Budget-friendly everyday industrial wiping | Aggressive solvents: MEK, acetone, lacquer thinner | Glass cleaning, streak-free surface wiping | Chemical-resistant wiping: acids, bases, caustics |
| Material | DRC | Mostly DRC; also cellulose with binder, spunlace and non-woven cellulose | 100% recycled fiber | Hydroentangled (WaterWeave / T700) | Recycled tissue with nylon scrim reinforcement | 100% polypropylene meltblown |
| Duty Rating | Medium to Heavy | Light, Medium & Heavy | Light to Medium | Heavy | Medium | Heavy |
| Solvent Resistant | Varies by grade | Varies by grade; heavy-duty spunlace withstands solvents | Water-based cleaners | ✓ Resists MEK, acetone, toluene | Light solvents & glass cleaners | ✓ Resists acids, bases, caustics |
| Lint Level | Varies by grade | Varies by grade; spunlace is low-lint | Moderate | Very low lint | Low lint | Very low lint |
| Dispensing Formats | Rolls, boxes, buckets, jumbo rolls, interfold | Interfold, 1/4 fold, Z-fold, center-pull, jumbo rolls, buckets | 1/4 fold, interfold, center-pull, jumbo rolls, buckets | Jumbo rolls, interfold boxes | Pop-up box | Pop-up box |
| Eco-Friendly | Disposable; made with up to 60% recycled fibers | Disposable; many made with up to 25–50% recycled fibers | ✓ 100% recycled content | Disposable | ✓ 40% post-consumer recycled | Disposable |
| Shipping | FREE — Lower 48 States | FREE — Lower 48 States | FREE — Lower 48 States | FREE — Lower 48 States | FREE — Lower 48 States | FREE — Lower 48 States |
| Shop Now | View Blue Shop Towels → | View White Shop Towels → | View Recycled Wipers → | View Solvent Wipes → | View Scrim Wipers → | ✓ You're viewing this |
Industrial Rags & Specialty Wipes
| Feature | Knit / Polo Rags | Fleece Rags | Turkish Towel Rags | White Rags | Flannel Rags | Grease / Degreasing Wipes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best For | General wiping, painting, staining, water-based cleaners | Polishing, applying finishes, soft surface wiping | Heavy absorption, drying, floor cleanup | Staining, finishing, quality-sensitive work (no color transfer) | Furniture finishing, polishing, staining, woodwork | Removing grease, oil, grime, ink, tar on hands & surfaces |
| Material | Recycled cotton knit (t-shirts) | Recycled fleece/sweatshirt material | Recycled cotton terry cloth | Recycled white woven cotton | Recycled brushed flannel cotton | Pre-moistened with citrus degreaser |
| Absorbency | Good — best with water-based liquids | Good — thick, cushioned wiping | ✓ Excellent — highest absorbency | Good — smooth, durable | Good — soft, low-lint | N/A — pre-moistened cleaning action |
| Texture | Soft, stretchy knit | Thick, plush | Looped terry pile | Smooth woven cotton | Soft brushed nap | Textured wet wipe |
| Color Options | White or Multi-colored | White or Multi-colored | White or Multi-colored | Pure white only | Multi-colored | White (pre-moistened) |
| Packaging | 25 lb box | 25 lb box | 25 lb box | 25 lb box | 25 lb box | 70-ct bucket or refill |
| Sustainability | ✓ 100% reclaimed garments | ✓ 100% reclaimed garments | ✓ 100% reclaimed towels | ✓ 100% reclaimed garments | ✓ 100% reclaimed garments | Disposable |
| Shipping | FREE — Lower 48 States | FREE — Lower 48 States | FREE — Lower 48 States | FREE — Lower 48 States | FREE — Lower 48 States | FREE — Lower 48 States |
| Shop Now | View Knit / Polo Rags → | View Fleece Rags → | View Turkish Towel Rags → | View White Rags → | View Flannel Rags → | View Degreasing Wipes → |
Regulatory Compliance & Standards
This product supports compliance with the following regulations:
Expert Insights
Polypropylene solvent wipers are the heavy-duty option when even WaterWeave isn't enough. The gray poly-chem construction handles the most aggressive chemicals — strong acids, caustic solutions, and industrial solvents that would destroy any cellulose-based product.
The low-lint polypropylene construction prevents fiber contamination of sensitive surfaces — critical in semiconductor manufacturing, pharmaceutical production, and chemical processing. These wipers are also the preferred choice for hazmat response kits where chemical compatibility is unknown.
Solvent Wipers in Action
Chemical processing facilities, semiconductor fabs, and pharmaceutical manufacturers deploy poly-chem wipers in environments where standard cellulose wipers dissolve on contact with processing chemicals. Hazmat response teams include them in spill kits for unknown chemical incidents. Lab technicians use them for acid and caustic cleanup where cotton or cellulose wipers are unsafe.
Purchased by lab managers, chemical plant supervisors, safety coordinators, and hazmat program directors. The low-lint polypropylene construction prevents fiber contamination of sensitive processes — a critical requirement in semiconductor and pharmaceutical manufacturing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Gray Poly Chem Solvent Wipers
What chemicals can gray poly chem wipers handle?
Gray Poly Chem wipers resist acids, bases, caustics, and aggressive solvents. The 100% polypropylene meltblown material won’t react with or break down from chemical contact.
How are these different from WaterWeave solvent wipes?
Gray Poly Chem wipers are designed for chemical environments involving acids, bases, and caustics. WaterWeave wipes specialize in petroleum-based solvents (MEK, acetone, toluene). Choose based on the primary chemicals in your facility.
What is the lint level?
Very low lint. The meltblown polypropylene construction produces minimal fiber shedding — important in chemical and pharmaceutical environments where particulate contamination is a concern.
What format do they come in?
Gray Poly Chem wipers come in a convenient pop-up box for single-sheet dispensing at workstations and chemical handling areas.
Do gray poly chem wipers ship for free?
Yes! All Poly Chem wipers ship FREE to the Continental US (lower 48 states), typically arriving within 3–7 business days.
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Cross-Reference Guide
This product is compatible with applications that use the following part numbers:
- AWPR501S
Gray polypropylene solvent wiper chemical resistant. Poly-chem wiper for acids caustics aggressive chemicals. Low-lint industrial chemical processing lab wiper. Hazmat response wiper. AbsorbentsOnline SKU: AWPR501S.
