
Bionil P2 Pickling Paste
Weld Stain Cleaning Paste
Brush-applied pickling paste that removes weld discolouration, heat-treatment scale, corrosion and rust stains from stainless steel weld zones.
Stainless Steel Passivation

Stainless Steel Passivation
The surface of stainless steels is covered with a microscopically thin protective layer against corrosion. This layer is called the passive layer. The passive layer is homogeneous, hard, impermeable and protective. The passive layer forms on surfaces that have been cleaned with pickling chemicals and have reached metallic brightness. Even the smallest contamination on the surface prevents this layer from forming. After the pickling process, Bionil PR Passivation Solution accomplishes the formation of this layer in a very short time.

Surface with a formed passive layer (left) versus iron particles penetrating as a result of the passive layer breaking down (right)

Rust streaks running from a boat keel joint — problems experienced in marine applications when there is no passive layer

Surface with a formed passive layer: since the protective layer is present, iron particles cannot adhere to the surface and rusting cannot occur

Passive layer rebuilt with Bionil Pickling Chemicals and Bionil PR — iron particles cannot penetrate
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Form | Liquid (brush/immersion/spray) |
| Reaction time | ~30 minutes |
| Consumption | 6-10 m²/kg |
| Application | By brush, immersion or spray onto a surface previously cleaned with Bionil PF/P3 |
| Passive layer thickness | 0.06-0.08 µm (a human hair is 70-170 µm thick) |
The surface must first be cleaned with Bionil PF or Bionil P3 and have reached metallic brightness
Apply Bionil PR to the surface by brushing, immersion or spraying
Wait for a reaction time of ~30 minutes
Rinse the surface with clean pressurized water
Perform a passivation test (re-apply Bionil PR if necessary)
The surface must first be cleaned with Bionil PF or Bionil P3 and have reached metallic brightness
The surface must first be cleaned with Bionil PF or Bionil P3 and have reached metallic brightness
Apply Bionil PR to the surface by brushing, immersion or spraying
Wait for a reaction time of ~30 minutes
Rinse the surface with clean pressurized water
Perform a passivation test (re-apply Bionil PR if necessary)
The classification above shows typical reference values for acid-based pickling/passivation products. Always refer to the product's current Safety Data Sheet (SDS/MSDS) for binding information; contact us for product-specific classification.