TRUE INNOVATION IN
HEXCHROME ABATEMENT
VAS does not just contain Hexavalent Chromium. We convert Cr(VI) into non-hazardous Cr(III), helping create safer environments and support long-term compliance.
Protecting People.
Protecting the Planet.
Delivering Results.
WHY CHOOSE VES
Proven Military Expertise
Built on extensive corrosion control experience.
True Hazard Elimination
Converts contaminants instead of simply containing them.
Scalable Solutions
Designed for needs ranging from localized projects to enterprise-wide programs.
Safety-Driven Performance
Protecting your personnel, operations, and reputation.
THE RESULT
Reduced hazardous waste
Long-term compliance confidence
Safer environments for personnel and operations
Lower disposal costs
NO PROJECT IS TOO LARGE OR TOO SMALL
From single-unit operations to enterprise-wide programs, VAS develops abatement solutions around the needs of each facility and organization.
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TRUE INNOVATION IN HEXCHROME ABATEMENT
Unlike conventional systems that only trap or contain contaminants, VAS technology is designed to neutralize the danger at its source. Our proprietary process converts hazardous Hexavalent Chromium, also known as Cr(VI) or Cr6+, into non-hazardous Trivalent Chromium, also known as Cr(III) or Cr3+. This allows organizations to address the contaminant directly rather than relying solely on containment and ongoing hazardous-waste management.

COMPREHENSIVE TURNKEY SOLUTIONS
Every VAS engagement is designed for seamless implementation and long-term success.
Field Deployment & Service
Rapid setup and execution across a wide range of facilities and operating environments.
Starter Product Package
The products and materials needed to begin immediate abatement activities.
Operator Training & Sustainment Support
Hands-on training to help personnel safely and effectively maintain the abatement process over time.
Regulatory & Safety Compliance Guidance
Solutions designed to support applicable EPA and OSHA requirements and strengthen your facility’s overall contamination-control program.
SUPPORT LONG-TERM ABATEMENT WITH HEX BUSTER™ PRODUCTS
VAS abatement services can be supported by VES's Hex Buster™ product line, giving facilities practical tools to clean contaminated surfaces, reduce Hexavalent Chromium, verify results, and maintain safer work environments.

Cr(VI) Detection Products
NEW! Hex Detex™
A rapid, easy-to-use screening solution designed to detect hexavalent chromium on surfaces. Hex Detex™ helps facilities identify potentially contaminated tools, equipment, work areas, and other surfaces so appropriate cleaning and decontamination measures can be taken.
Each box includes one container of solvent, one container of powder, and 25 testing swabs. The solvent and powder are mixed to prepare the testing solution, allowing multiple surfaces to be screened using the included swabs. Hex Detex™ is well suited for routine inspections, field evaluations, maintenance operations, and broader surface-testing programs where multiple test locations need to be checked from a single kit.
HexChecks™
Easy to use, single-use test pens designed to detect the presence of hexavalent chromium on surfaces. Each HexChecks™ pen contains the materials needed to perform one individual test, making it a convenient, ready-to-use option for quick spot checks, periodic inspections, field evaluations, isolated testing, and post-cleaning verification.
HexChecks™ is available in convenient 10-pack boxes or bulk quantities of 500 tests. The smaller pack is ideal for limited or occasional testing, while the bulk format supports frequent inspections and ongoing contamination control programs at military installations, aerospace operations, maintenance depots, production facilities, and other industrial work environments.
Hex Buster™ Solution
A versatile solution designed to treat surfaces contaminated with hexavalent chromium by chemically converting hazardous Cr(VI) into the more stable trivalent chromium form. Available in portable spray bottles, gallon containers, bulk totes, and bucket quantities, Hex Buster™ supports applications ranging from workstation cleanup and spot treatment to equipment decontamination, facility-wide cleaning, planned maintenance, and large-scale remediation. Empty labeled spray bottles are also available for convenient refilling and distribution throughout work areas.
Hex Buster™ Hand Soap & Dispenser
A powdered industrial hand soap developed for workers in environments where hexavalent chromium contamination may be present. It helps remove dirt, grime, and workplace residues as part of a comprehensive hygiene and exposure control program. The soap is available in a 4-pound package or as a complete 16-pound kit with a reusable dispenser. The dispenser may also be purchased separately for installation at sinks, locker rooms, wash stations, facility exits, and other designated hygiene areas.
Hex Buster™ Absorbent
Designed to help contain and manage liquid spills in areas where hexavalent chromium may be present.
Available in 4-pound and 15-pound buckets, it is suitable for spill-response stations, maintenance departments, service vehicles, portable response kits, and industrial work areas. The compact 4-pound size is ideal for smaller or localized spills, while the 15-pound bucket provides a larger supply for facilities with more frequent spill-response needs.
Hex Buster™ Degreaser
An industrial strength cleaner formulated to remove grease, oils, soils, and other residues from contaminated surfaces. Hex Buster™ Degreaser helps prepare equipment, tools, floors, and work areas for more effective chromium decontamination and routine industrial cleaning.
Hex Buster™ Laundry Detergent
A specialized laundry product intended for washing compatible work clothing and reusable fabrics that may have been exposed to chromium-containing dust or residue. It supports workplace contamination-control programs by helping remove contaminants from garments before they are returned to service.
Hex Buster™ Wipes & Wipe Stand
Pre-moistened, disposable wipes provide a fast and convenient way to address hexavalent chromium contamination on tools, equipment, work surfaces, and other compatible materials. The optional dispensing stand keeps wipes organized, visible, and easily accessible, helping facilities establish convenient decontamination points near entrances, exits, production areas, maintenance stations, and other locations where chromium contamination may be encountered.
Hex Buster™ Personal Use Kits
Compact kits containing portable 2-ounce spray bottles of Hex Buster™ neutralizing solution for individual workers, inspectors, maintenance personnel, field teams, and larger crews. Available in quantities of 4, 24, or 48 bottles, these kits make it easy to distribute Hex Buster™ across workstations, departments, service vehicles, mobile teams, military units, and industrial facilities where convenient access to decontamination solution is needed.
Hex Buster™ Combo Kit
A comprehensive detection and decontamination package for facilities managing hexavalent chromium. The Combo Kit combines HexChecks™ testing products with multiple sizes of Hex Buster™ neutralizing solution, giving teams the tools needed to identify contamination, treat affected surfaces, and support follow-up verification.
Kit includes:
- One 500-count box of HexChecks™ tests
- One gallon of Hex Buster™
- Two full quart spray bottles of Hex Buster™
Hex Buster™ Economy Kit
A versatile starter package designed to help facilities establish a practical chromium detection and decontamination program. The Economy Kit provides both bulk and portable testing supplies, refill solution, ready-to-use spray bottles, and additional empty bottles for future use.
Kit includes:
- Ten HexChecks™ 10-packs
- One 500-count box of HexChecks™ tests
- Two one-gallon containers of Hex Buster™ Solution
- Four empty quart spray bottles
Hex Buster™ Spill Kit
A portable spill-response kit for work areas where chromium-containing liquids or residues may be encountered. Packaged in a bucket-style container, the kit includes absorbent, detection tests, disposable towels, and protective gloves to help personnel contain, evaluate, and clean up smaller spills.
Kit includes:
- One 4-pound bucket of Hex Buster™ Absorbent
- One HexChecks™ 10-pack
- One industrial roll of paper towels
- One pair of industrial rubber gloves
Product use should follow the applicable product instructions, Safety Data Sheets, facility procedures, and required personal protective equipment protocols.
INDUSTRIES WE SERVE
VAS abatement services can be applied across a wide range of industries and operational environments.
General Industrial Environments
Scalable abatement services for manufacturing plants, maintenance facilities, fabrication operations, and other industrial workplaces.
Paper & Pulp
Facilities
Abatement support for industrial equipment, facility surfaces, maintenance areas, and processing environments.
Marine & Shipyard Applications
Solutions for shipyards, marine maintenance facilities, coating-removal operations, and corrosion-control environments.
Aircraft Corrosion Control Facilities
Specialized support for facilities where aircraft maintenance, coating removal, surface preparation, and corrosion control activities may create Hexavalent Chromium contamination.
Mining
Operations
Abatement solutions for equipment, facilities, maintenance areas, and industrial surfaces affected by hazardous chromium contamination.
Oil & Gas
Operations
Contamination-control and abatement support for processing facilities, maintenance operations, equipment, and work areas.
READY TO ELIMINATE
HEX CHROME RISKS AT THE SOURCE?
Join the growing number of organizations choosing VAS for safer, cleaner, and more effective abatement.



