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There is no question about the chemical requirements in surface finishing of medical implantable devices. For over 60 years, RBP has been the leader in surface chemistry solutions through our collaborative approach with partners:
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Full Medical Device Chemistry Product Line
Our chemical experts are continually innovating comprehensive chemical solutions designed to clean, deoxidize, electropolish and passivate medical implant devices.
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RBP offers enhanced EHS processes, room temp electropolishing solutions and hydrofluoric acid-free products, and our exclusive ready-to-use, safe, and environmentally friendly chemical product line.
Groundbreaking Room Temperature Solutions
Equally effective and safer than typical electropolishes, our room temperature solutions eliminate highly flammable solvents, don’t require cold storage and improve process control and repeatability.
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From idea to R&D through full production, our formulation experts collaborate with you to develop the right chemical technology solutions for implantable devices. Schedule a 15 Minute Consultation.
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We a deep understanding of ASTM F2129 Cyclic Polarization and other requirements, we specialize in optimizing surface finish and compatibility of medical devices.
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Nitinol
| Process Step | Product | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Step 1: Pre-Clean | MicroClean™ Ti | Degreaser+, designed to remove soils that could interfere with subsequent processes |
| Step 2: Deoxidize | Ti Pickling Solution™ | Mildly acidic, free of hydrofluoric acid |
| Step 2: Deoxidize | MicroClean™ EV3 | Strongly acidic, free of hydrofluoric acid |
| Step 2: Deoxidize | MicroClean™ BS | Strongly acidic, with hydrofluoric acid |
| Step 2: Deoxidize | MicroPolish™ | Strongly acidic, with hydrofluoric acid, inhibited, mild polishing action, relatively more aggressive |
| Step 2: Deoxidize | MicroClean™ 2160 | Moderately acidic, free of hydrofluoric acid |
| Step 2: Deoxidize | MicroClean™ 2151 | Moderately acidic, free of hydrofluoric acid |
| Step 2: Deoxidize | MicroPolish™ II | Strongly acidic, with hydrofluoric acid, inhibited, mild polishing action, relatively less aggressive |
| Step 2: Deoxidize | MicroClean™ 2150 | Moderately acidic, free of hydrofluoric acid |
| Step 2: Deoxidize | MicroClean™ MV | Strongly acidic, with hydrofluoric acid, inhibited, more aggressive |
| Step 3: Electropolish | ElectroPolish NF™ | Room temperature electropolishing chemistry, organic |
| Step 3: Electropolish | Nitinol ElectroPolish™ | Standard electropolish containing 70% Methanol/30% Sulfuric Acid; this product requires cooling to very low temperatures |
| Step 3: Electropolish | ElectroPolish Ti2™ | Room temperature electropolishing chemistry, organic |
| Step 3: Electropolish | ElectroPolish 2152 | Electropolish for Titanium and Titanium Alloys |
Cobalt Chrome
| Process Step | Product | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Step 1: Pre-Clean | MicroClean™ Ti | Degreaser+, designed to remove soils that could interfere with subsequent processes |
| Step 2: Deoxidize | CoCr Cleaner™ | Strongly acidic, for light oxide |
| Step 2: Deoxidize | Alkaline Descale™ | A strongly oxidizing surface conditioner designed to descale cobalt/chromium and other chromium based alloys before chemical polishing or electropolishing |
| Step 2: Deoxidize | Descale Remover™ | An acidic chemistry that removes smut and residual metal oxide solubilized by Aklaline Descale |
| Step 3: Electropolish | CoCr Electropolish | Acidic electropolish chemistry |
Titanium Grade 5
| Process Step | Product | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Step 1: Pre-Clean | MicroClean™ Ti | Degreaser+, designed to remove soils that could interfere with subsequent processes |
| Step 2: Deoxidize | MicroClean™ 2160 | Moderately acidic, free of hydrofluoric acid |
| Step 2: Deoxidize | MicroClean™ 2151 | Moderately acidic, free of hydrofluoric acid |
| Step 2: Deoxidize | MicroClean™ 2150 | Moderately acidic, free of hydrofluoric acid |
| Step 2: Deoxidize | ChemPolish Ti6Al4V™ | Strongly acidic, with hydrofluoric acid, inhibited |
| Step 3: Electropolish | ElectroPolish NF™ | Room temperature electropolishing chemistry, organic |
| Step 3: Electropolish | ElectroPolish Ti2™ | Room temperature electropolishing chemistry, organic |
| Step 3: Electropolish | ElectroPolish 2152 | Electropolish for Titanium and Titanium Alloys |
Stainless Steel
| Process Step | Product | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Step 1: Pre-Clean | MicroClean™ Ti | Degreaser+, designed to remove soils that could interfere with subsequent processes |
| Step 2: Clean | ChemPolish™ RL | Acidic chemistry for cleaning, polishing and passivating 300 series stainless steel |
| Step 2: Clean | ChemPolish™ SS | Acidic chemistry for polishing and passivating 300 series stainless steel |
| Step 3: Electropolish | ElectroPolish 5000™ | Acidic electropolish chemistry |