SS Pickling Solution F
SS Pickling Solution F is a highly effective acid‑based treatment solution designed for use in pharmaceutical and analytical laboratories for the cleaning, descaling, and restoration of stainless steel equipment, piping, vessels and instrumentation requiring removal of heavy oxide scale, weld heat‑tint, and embedded contamination.
🏭⚗️ Production
Prepared by blending high‑purity inorganic acids with corrosion inhibitors, surfactants and wetting agents under strictly controlled conditions to ensure consistency in acid strength and treatment performance. The formulation is standardized for metal removal efficiency, inhibitor residuals and solution stability. Supplied in acid‑resistant, tightly sealed containers to prevent evaporation, contamination or degradation.
🔬 Properties
A clear to slightly tinted, strongly acidic aqueous solution with high reactivity toward stainless steel oxide scales, weld discolorations and heat‑affected layers. Exhibits excellent wetting and penetration characteristics enabling uniform treatment of complex stainless steel geometries. Non‑flammable under normal laboratory conditions but highly corrosive and reactive with incompatible materials. Stable when stored under cool, dry, well‑ventilated conditions in suitable containers.
🧪 Applications
Used in pharmaceutical and analytical laboratory environments for cleaning and restoring stainless steel surfaces of reactors, vessels, piping systems, fittings and instrumentation that require removal of oxide films, weld‑scale and heat tint. Suitable for immersion baths, circulation systems or spray treatments. Following treatment, surfaces should be thoroughly rinsed with deionised water and may undergo subsequent passivation to restore the protective chromium‑oxide passive layer and ensure suitability for clean‑room or sterile equipment.
⚠️ Safety
Extremely corrosive and hazardous: can cause severe chemical burns, eye injury and respiratory irritation. Use only in a fume hood or well‑ventilated area with full protective equipment including acid‑resistant gloves, goggles or face shield, protective clothing and apron. Avoid contact with skin, eyes and incompatible materials (strong bases, organics, oxidisers). In case of spills, neutralise immediately (e.g., with lime or sodium bicarbonate) and dispose of according to institutional and environmental safety regulations. Store in a tightly closed, chemically resistant container in a cool, dry, well‑ventilated area, away from strong bases and oxidizable materials.
