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Citric passivating

I am wondering about how safe is it to use citric acid passivating methods? I am also wondering if there is a citric passivating method that would not allow you to use any waste disposal system that is required by EPA.

Thank you,

Chris Kozka
- Schiller Park, Illinois, USA
2002

2002

Dear Chris Kozka,

citric acid passivations has shown best results in our experiments . We are concerned with surgical instruments technology. A lot of formulations are available. But we recommend Stellar Solutions [a finishing.com supporting advertiser]. You may chose the grade of Citrisurf according to the alloy. It is very safe and environment friendly.

M.Jahangir
- Punjab, Pakistan

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