Passivation Process In Pharmaceutical Industry Equipment

At INOX Passivation Ltd, we provide high-quality chemical cleaning of pharmaceutical and medical equipment, enhancing its lifespan, while ensuring adherence to industry standards to guarantee the safety, efficacy, and integrity of every component that we treat.

What We Offer

  • Passivaton
  • Derouging
  • Biofilm removal & sanitisation
  • Spray-device testing
  • Oxygen cleaning
  • Pre- commissioning flushing

Why Choose Us For The Chemical Cleaning Of Your Pharma And Medical Equipment?

Modern Chemistry

Our formulas are gentler than traditional ones, many of which are pH neutral and non-hazardous, eliminating the risk of damage to equipment, surface tarnishing, chemical toxicity, whilst avoiding waste collection issues.

Our advanced derouging chemistry is pH neutral and selectively targets the iron oxides that make up the rouge. Unlike traditional acid derouging chemistry, it doesn’t remove base material from your equipment along with the contamination.

Pharma Specialisation

Our experience of working with the pharmaceutical industry enables us to provide a bespoke service underpinned by our knowledge of industry-specific equipment and quality requirements.

We use equipment designed specifically for pharmaceutical systems as to ensure that we don’t introduce materials alien to this environment.

cGMP Compliance

To ensure we satisfy the highest quality requirements, our services all conform with cGMP. Our documentation and protocols are formatted to optimise transparency and to enable full traceability of the process parameters, calibration certificates and chemical analysis for every activity we carry out at your facility.

Responsiveness

We are well aware of the need for an urgent response to remedy unforeseen issues. In most cases, we can be onsite with the necessary equipment, chemicals and documentation within 48 hours

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What Are The Benefits Of Our Services?

Reduced risk of cross contamination:

All industries must take active steps to minimise the risk of contamination, but in the pharmaceutical and medical industries it can have potentially fatal consequences. Derouging and passivation significantly reduce the threat of contamination by eliminating the surface impurities in equipment, ensuring smooth surfaces that are free from corrosion and easy to sanitise.

Extended equipment lifespan:

Pharmaceutical equipment bears a high investment cost so it is vital that it is durable and resistant against corrosion and biological contaminants.

Cut costs:

Routine derouging and passivation allow pharmaceutical and medical businesses to significantly reduce their costs. Corrosion free metal surfaces make it easier to quickly and efficiently clean equipment and reduce the risk of regulatory penalties for infringing hygiene standards. Durable equipment requires less frequent maintenance, repairs, and replacements, meaning your budget will stretch further.

Safeguard your business’s reputation:

With vast sums of money poured into the pharmaceuticals industry, it’s imperative that you protect your business’s reputation. By eliminating the risk of cross contamination and hygiene issues, derouging and passivation helps to maintain the quality and integrity of pharmaceutical and medical processes and showcase your business’s commitment to excellence.

Compliance Information

Our processes strictly adhere to all current industry standards and regulations, including:

ASTM A967 (Standard Specification for Chemical Passivation Treatments for Stainless Steel Parts)
 
ASTM A380 (Standard Practice for Cleaning, Descaling, and Passivation of Stainless Steel Parts, Equipment, and System)
 
ASME BPE Appendix D, E and L
 
BSRIA BG-29/2021 (Pre-Commissioning Flushing of Pipework Systems)
 
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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does your chemical cleaning processes take?

The processes can be completed quickly, within two to five days depending on the size of the
system. However, there are many variables to consider so contact us to discuss your business’s
requirements and we’ll be able to give you a more accurate estimate.

Do you have the chemicals in stock?

We keep all the chemicals needed for effective derouging, passivation and biofilm removal in
stock, so we can provide a fast response to protect your equipment, rather than keeping you
waiting for weeks.

What chemicals do you use?

Our chemicals are chosen to meet the criteria set out in the various industry recognised specifications. In the main, they are proprietary blended products, produced by companies who specialise in the pharma industry (Steris and Ateco-Tobler), in cGMP compliant manufacturing facilities.

What standards do you comply with?

We recognise the importance of compliance with regulatory bodies such as the MHRA and FDA.
Our chemical cleaning processes adhere to stringent guidelines, ensuring product safety and
quality control to meet all current regulatory requirements, including ASME BPE and ASTM A967.

What is the cost of the processes?

As the process varies according to the scale and scope of each project, we will be pleased to offer
you a free, no-obligation quotation that is tailored to your needs. Simply call us to find out more.

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You can ask us for advice or help on any or all of the following: 

  • Passivation
  • Derouging
  • Oxygen Cleaning
  • Biofilm Removal
  • Riboflavin Testing
  • Pre-Commissioning Flushing
  • Carbon Steel Pickling

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