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title: Passivation Process in Pharmaceutical Industry | Inox Passivation
description: Understand the passivation process in the pharmaceutical industry & its role in protecting equipment from corrosion and protecting drugs from being contaminated.
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- [Pre-Commissioning Flushing](https://www.inoxpassivation.co.uk/chilled-water-system-flushing-procedure)
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# Passivation Process In Pharmaceutical Industry Equipment
### We provide high-quality chemical treatment of pharmaceutical and medical equipment, enhancing its lifespan, while ensuring adherence to industry standards.
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### We deliver high-quality chemical treatments for pharmaceutical and medical equipment, extending lifespan and ensuring industry-standard safety, efficacy, and integrity
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## What We Offer
- Passivation
- Derouging
- Biofilm removal & sanitisation
- Spray-device testing
- Oxygen cleaning
- Pre- commissioning flushing
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## Why Choose Us for Equipment Treatment in the Pharmaceutical Industry & Medical Fields?
### 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](https://www.inoxpassivation.co.uk/derouging-stainless-steel)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](https://www.inoxpassivation.co.uk/case-study-rapid-system-re-passivation-for-a-pharmaceutical-manufacturer)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](https://www.inoxpassivation.co.uk/contact-us)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](https://www.inoxpassivation.co.uk/blog/equipment-cleaning-validation-in-pharmaceutical-industry) 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.
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## 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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## Speak To An Expert
### Submit A Question Or Enquiry And Speak To One Of Our Experts To Find Out More!
Submit an enquiry with your question, to give us a brief or to request a call back from one of our experts.
**When you get in touch with INOX:**
We'll contact you back as soon as we are able to
We'll always aim to provide 'best advice' for your business
We offer a free initial consultation
Your information is treated in the strictest confidence
**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
**Simply confirm your details on the form provided and we'll be in touch ASAP. We look forward to hearing from you!**
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- [Passivation](https://www.inoxpassivation.co.uk/stainless-steel-passivation-process)
- [Derouging](https://www.inoxpassivation.co.uk/derouging-stainless-steel)
- [Oxygen Cleaning](https://www.inoxpassivation.co.uk/oxygen-cleaning-procedure)
- [Pickling & Passivation](https://www.inoxpassivation.co.uk/pickling-of-stainless-steel)
- [Biofilm Removal](https://www.inoxpassivation.co.uk/biofilm-removal)
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