Chemical Cleaning

TurnKey™ Chemical Cleaning
IFM offers chemical cleaning services to remove harmful rust, varnish, and other deposits found on the internal surfaces of piping systems. While we typically offer this service as a turn-key package paired with either a varnish removal or high-velocity oil flush, our team of experience pre-commissioning service experts have the experience to provide turn-key chemical cleaning services for a variety of applications:
About Chemical Cleaning
Acid Cleaning Stainless Steel
The following contaminants are commonly found in stainless steel piping as a result of the pipe fabrication process:
- Dirt
- Iron
- Oil, paint, and grease
- Oxide
- Weld Spatter
Pickle & Passivation of Carbon Steel
The following contaminants are commonly found in carbon steel piping as a result of the pipe fabrication process:
- Dirt
- Varnish
- Rust
- Moisture
- Weld Spatter
- Mill scale
Following a thorough pickling of carbon steel, IFM passivates the metal to increase corrosion resistance and remove all free iron from the pipe surface.


Why work with IFM?
- Procedures in accordance with ASTM A380/A967
- Commitment to safe handling and disposal of all project materials.
- Chemicals used include: Citric Acid, Sulfamic Acid, Nitric Acid
- Reliable Quality Flushing Equipment
- Excellent Contractor-Client Communications
- Honest and Accurate Bidding
- Safe, Professional, and Experienced Crews
- Nightly Job Progress Updates
- Detailed Post Job Reporting