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
Cobalt Chrome
Other Medical Metals
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 for hard-to-remove organic soils, can be used for any metals (NiTi, Ti, SS, CoCr) | 0 | 25 - 70 | |||
| Ti Pickling Solution™ | Very mild, free of HF, contains sulfamic acid, typically used with hydrogen peroxide | 1 | 20 - 50 | |||
| MicroClean™ 2150 | Mild, free of HF, contains sulfamic acid, typically used with hydrogen peroxide, similar to Ti-121 | 2 | 20 - 50 | |||
| MicroClean™ EV3 | Nitric acid based, free of HF, "workhorse" within non-HF deoxidizers | Yes | 3 | 15 - 50 | ||
| MicroPolish™ II | Nitric/HF mix with inhibitor, often useful for braided devices when smoother finish is desired | Yes | Yes | Yes | 4 | 15 - 50 |
| ChemPolish Ti6Al4V™ | Nitric/HF mix developed for titanium | Yes | Yes | Yes | 6 | 15 - 50 |
| MicroClean™ MV | Nitric/HF mix, for tougher oxides, good for room temperature use | Yes | Yes | Yes | 7 | 15 - 50 |
| MicroClean™ BS | Nitric/bifluoride (contains HF), most aggressive, good for room temperature use | 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 for hard-to-remove organic soils, can be used for any metals (NiTi, Ti, SS, CoCr) |
| Step 2: Deoxidize | CoCr Cleaner™ | Strongly acidic, for light oxide |
| Step 2: Deoxidize | CoCr Cleaner™ II | New non-HF formulation, effective on toughest CoCr scale when aided by ultrasonics. |
| Step 2: Deoxidize | Alkaline Descale™ | Legacy deoxidizer for CoCr scale |
| Step 2: Deoxidize | Descale Remover™ | Companion product to Alkaline Descale (removes smut left on the surface) |
| Step 3: Electropolish | CoCr Electropolish | Sulfuric acid based EP for CoCr, similar to Esma-Brite E272 |
Stainless Steel
| Process Step | Product | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Step 1: Pre-Clean | MicroClean™ Ti | Degreaser for hard-to-remove organic soils, can be used for any metals (NiTi, Ti, SS, CoCr) |
| Step 2: Clean | ChemPolish™ RL | Similar to Chempolish SS with higher concentration of acids |
| Step 2: Clean | ChemPolish™ SS | Strongly acidic cleaner for SS |
| Step 3: Electropolish | ElectroPolish 4000™ | EP containing sulfuric and phosphoric acids, equivalent to EPS 4000 |
| Step 3: Electropolish | ElectroPolish 5000™ | EP containing sulfuric and phosphoric acids |
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

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Sample Processing
We run your samples through our in-house chemistry line to find the best solution.













