Pipe Pickling & Passivation

 Chemical Cleaning Specialists provides industrial pipe pickling and stainless-steel passivation services to restore corrosion resistance and remove scale, heat tint, free iron, weld contamination, and fabrication residue. We specialize in shipyard, OEM, and industrial applications, supporting new construction, repair, and pre-commissioning work. 

• Pickling uses a controlled chemical solution(Acid) to remove:
• Weld scale and heat tint
• Rust and free iron
• Mill scale and contamination from forming/fabrication

Passivation restores the protective chromium oxide layer on stainless steel.
Our citric passivation meets: 

ASTM A380 / ASTM A967 standards
Passivation improves long-term corrosion resistance and is required for many shipyard and OEM applications.

• Certified pickling + passivation processes
• Shipyard and confined space trained crews
• Waste collection and disposal handled on-site
• Family-owned small business with rapid mobilization

 Chesapeake, Norfolk, Portsmouth, Newport News, Hampton, Suffolk, and Virginia Beach 

We've compiled a list of frequently asked questions to help you better understand our services and processes. If you don't find what you're looking for, please don't hesitate to contact us.