Medical Implant Devices
Failure of an Implanted Medical Device Is Not an Option.
Advanced surface chemistry for cleaning, passivation, deoxidation & electropolishing — built for medical implant manufacturers.


What Problems We Solve
Surface Chemistry, Engineered for Medical Implants
Reduce corrosion & ion release
Improve surface finish & biocompatibility
Increase process consistency & yield
Simplify electropolishing — room-temp options
Solutions by Material
Find the chemistry your material needs
Nitinol & Titanium
- Deoxidation chemistries
- Room-temp electropolishing
- Oxide control
Product Portfolio & Process Guides
Chemistries & Recommended Process Steps
Nitinol/Titanium Deoxodizers
| Product | Description | HF? | Strong Acid? | Inhibitors? | Relative rate of attack on bare metal, 1 (low) - 7 (high) | Operating Temp Range (°C) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MicroClean™ Ti | Degreaser+, designed to remove soils that could interfere with subsequent processes | 0 | 25 - 70 | |||
| Ti Pickling Solution™ | Mildly acidic, free of hydrofluoric acid | 1 | 20 - 50 | |||
| MicroClean™ 2150 | Moderately acidic, free of hydrofluoric acid | 2 | 20 - 50 | |||
| MicroClean™ 2160 | Moderately acidic, free of hydrofluoric acid | 2 | 20 - 50 | |||
| MicroClean™ EV3 | Strongly acidic, free of hydrofluoric acid | Yes | 3 | 15 - 50 | ||
| MicroPolish™ II | Strongly acidic, with hydrofluoric acid, inhibited, mild polishing action, relatively less aggressive | Yes | Yes | Yes | 4 | 15 - 50 |
| MicroPolish™ | Strongly acidic, with hydrofluoric acid, inhibited, mild polishing action, relatively more aggressive | Yes | Yes | Yes | 5 | 15 - 50 |
| ChemPolish Ti6Al4V™ | Strongly acidic, with hydrofluoric acid, inhibited, more aggressive | Yes | Yes | Yes | 6 | 15 - 50 |
| MicroClean™ MV | Strongly acidic, with hydrofluoric acid, inhibited, more aggressive | Yes | Yes | Yes | 7 | 15 - 50 |
| MicroClean™ BS | Strongly acidic, with hydrofluoric acid | Yes | Yes | 8 | 15 - 50 |
Nitinol/Titanium Electropolishes
| Product | Description | Room Temperature? | Viscosity | Conductivity | Flammability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitinol ElectroPolish™ | Standard electropolish containing 70% Methanol/ 30% Sulfuric Acid; this product requires cooling to very low temperatures | higher (at low temp) | higher | higher in storage, lower at low temp | |
| ElectroPolish NF™ | Room temperature electropolishing chemistry, organic | Yes | higher | lower | lower |
| ElectroPolish Ti2™ | Room temperature electropolishing chemistry, organic | Yes | lower | lower | lower |
| ElectroPolish 2152 | Room temperature electropolishing chemistry, organic | Yes | lower | higher | higher |
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 | CoCr Cleaner™ II | Enhanced re-formulation of our CoCr Cleaner that provides a unique chemical portfolio for enhanced efficacy. |
| 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 |
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 4000™ | Wide operating parameter general use electropolish chemistry. |
| Step 3: Electropolish | ElectroPolish 5000™ | Acidic electropolish chemistry |
Custom Mixing & Toll Blending
Alcohols, Hydrogen Peroxide, Acids & Bases — Blended to Spec
Alcohols
Reagent & technical grades
Hydrogen Peroxide
Multiple concentrations
Acids
Custom blends & dilutions
Bases
Custom blends & dilutions
Why RBP
Five Reasons Medical Manufacturers Choose RBP
Application-driven formulations
Technical collaboration
EHS-focused solutions
Regulated-industry experience
Long-term partnership
Resources & Proof
Articles, Videos & Customer Stories
Electropolishing
Surface Prep & Chemistry
Process & Supply Chain
VIDEOS

What Our Customers Have to Say
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Sample Processing
We run your samples through our in-house chemistry line to find the best solution.













