HEXAVALENT CHROMIUM DETECTION &

 NEUTRALIZATION SOLUTIONS

Destroy Hex Chrome. Protect People.


Professional strength solutions that neutralize hexavalent chromium [Cr(VI)] on contact, converting it to non-hazardous trivalent chromium [Cr(III)].

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Safe & Effective

Neutralizes Cr(VI) to

non-hazardous Cr(III).

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Fast Acting

Works on contact in seconds.

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Biodegradable

Environmentally responsible.

TRUSTED BY INDUSTRY. PROVEN IN THE FIELD.

HOW HEX BUSTER™ WORKS

Science That Makes a Difference

Hex Buster™ utilizes advanced chemistry to reduce hexavalent chromium [Cr(VI)], one of the most toxic industrial contaminants, into trivalent chromium [Cr(III)], a stable, non-hazardous form that occurs naturally in the environment.

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Targets Cr(VI) at the source

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Converts to non-hazardous Cr(III)

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Helps ensure a safer work environment

RAPID, FIELD READY HEXAVALENT CHROMIUM DETECTION

Hex Detex™ Hexavalent Chromium Test Kit

A portable surface test kit designed to detect the presence of hexavalent chromium quickly and conveniently using a simple colorimetric test at the jobsite.

   15-30 second test

   25 tests per kit

   Designed for surface testing

   Ideal for pre & post cleanup

   Helps support documentation and compliance procedures

   Pairs with Hex Buster™ decontamination products

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Detect Cr(VI)

Instant on-site confirmation of hexavalent chromium.

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Fast, Easy to Read Results

A simple colorimetric test provides a clear visual indication when Cr(VI) is detected.

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Verify Your Results

Test before treatment to identify contamination and retest after cleanup to evaluate effectiveness.

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Support Safer Work Practices

Reduce uncertainty and give your team greater confidence when working around potential Cr(VI) contamination.

HOW HEX DETEX™ WORKS

Know Before You Clean with Hex Detex™

Hex Detex™ provides fast, on-site detection of hexavalent chromium [Cr(VI)] so you can verify contamination, evaluate results, and better protect your team before and after cleanup.

Because effective cleanup starts with accurate testing, Hex Detex™ helps you identify where treatment is needed and verify the results after Hex Buster™ has been applied.

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Identify Contamination

Use Hex Detex™ to test suspected surfaces, tools, work areas, and equipment for the presence of hexavalent chromium.

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Apply Hex Buster™

Spray, wipe, or soak the affected area using the appropriate Hex Buster™ product for the application.

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Reduce Cr(VI) to Cr(III)

The acid-based chemistry reduces hazardous hexavalent chromium into the significantly less hazardous trivalent form.

THE SCIENCE BEHIND HEXBUSTER™

How Hex Buster™ Reduces Hexavalent Chromium

Hex Buster™ uses an advanced proprietary ascorbic acid-based formulation to transform hazardous hexavalent chromium [Cr(VI)] into trivalent chromium [Cr(III)], a more stable and significantly less hazardous form of chromium. This reaction helps convert contamination into a safer state for cleanup, handling, and disposal procedures.

Because effective cleanup starts with accurate testing, Hex Detex™ helps you identify where treatment is needed and verify the results after Hex Buster™ has been applied.

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Targets Cr(VI) directly at the source

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Supports safer decontamination workflows

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Designed for industrial and military applications

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Multiple application formats available

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SDS, instructions, and technical documents available

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Pairs with Hex Detex™ for pre-cleaning and post-cleaning testing

HEX CHROME REMOVAL & DETECTION PRODUCTS

Solutions for Every Application

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  • 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.

SCIENCE, SAFETY & REAL WORLD PERFORMANCE

Why Hex Huster™ Works

  • The Hidden Threat In Your Workplace

    Every day, workers across industries face an invisible threat that traditional safety measures can't truly stop. Hexavalent hhromium, Cr(VI), is a proven carcinogen lurking in welding fumes, coatings, primers, plating operations, and countless industrial processes. While others focus on containing this deadly contaminant, we asked a different question:


    What if we could make it harmless instead?


    The Hex Buster™ Revolution: From Deadly to Harmless in Minutes


    Traditional approaches to Cr(VI) only push the problem around, such as containment systems, disposal protocols, protective equipment. They reduce exposure, but the underlying danger remains, waiting to strike when containment fails.

  • A Fundamentally Different Approach

    BREAKTHROUGH SCIENCE: Our advanced ascorbic acid-based technology doesn't just capture hexavalent chromium. It permanently converts it into trivalent chromium [Cr(III)], a stable, non-hazardous form that occurs naturally in the environment.


    PROVEN RESULTS: Independent laboratory testing confirms what our customers already know: Hex Buster™ products achieve greater than 99% reduction of Cr(VI). Not containment. Not reduction. Elimination.


    COMPREHENSIVE PROTECTION: From our flagship Hex Buster™ Solution to everyday workplace essentials. such as degreasers, hand soap, laundry detergent, absorbents, and more, every product in our Hex Buster™ family shares one mission: neutralizing Cr(VI) at its source.


    Why Elimination Beats Containment Every Time


    Traditional Method: Capture dangerous Cr(VI) → Store it → Transport it → Dispose of it → Hope containment never fails


    Hex Buster™ Method: Convert dangerous Cr(VI) → Into harmless Cr(III) → Problem solved permanently

  • The Science You Can Trust

    Trivalent chromium isn't just safe—it's actually considered an essential nutrient in trace amounts. By converting the carcinogenic Cr(VI) into this naturally occurring, stable form, Hex Buster™ doesn't just eliminate the hazard. It creates something the environment can safely process.


    Complete Protection for Every Application


    • Industrial Operations: Neutralize Cr(VI) in welding, plating, and coating processes 
    • Maintenance & Cleanup: Convert contaminated surfaces to safe zones 
    • Personal Protection: Hand soaps and detergents that eliminate exposure during and cleanup 
    • Emergency Response: Absorbents that neutralize spills while containing them
  • Built For Real World Applications

    We know that compliance, safety, and sustainability aren't competing priorities. They are essential partners. Every Hex Buster™ product is engineered to deliver practical, reliable protection that:


    • Eliminates risk instead of managing it
    • Safeguards workers without complex procedures
    • Supports genuinely cleaner operations
    • Provides peace of mind that containment never can

    The Bottom Line: True Safety

  • Detect, Treat and Verify

    For a more complete approach, pair Hex Buster™ with Hex Detex™ and/or HexChecks™.


    Use Hex Detex™  or HexChecks™ before treatment to identify potential Cr(VI) contamination, apply the appropriate Hex Buster™ product, and test again after cleanup to help evaluate the results.


    Detect it. Treat it. Verify it.

VIDEO DEMONSTRATION

See How Hex Buster™ Hand Soap Works

Watch how Hex Buster™ Hand Soap helps remove hexavalent chromium (CrVI) from your skin safely and effectively.

  • Removes Cr(VI) from skin
  • Effective & gentle formula
  • Safe for frequent use
  • Trusted by professionals

SAFETY & COMPLIANCE


At VES, safety isn't just our priority -

it's our obsession.

Every remediation solution we engineer is built to protect operators, support compliance, and perform in demanding military and commercial environments.


Our remediation offerings include Hex Buster™ products, Tempest Category II air showers available via NSN, containerized decontamination units, and large scale abatement solutions for facilities of any size. These solutions are designed to meet TO 1-1-8 requirements for military partners while also helping commercial facilities comply with applicable state, local, industry, safety, and environmental regulations.


Hex Buster™ is designed to eliminate hazardous hexavalent chromium dust generated during blasting, sanding, and painting operations. By helping reduce contaminant transfer to other areas, personnel, and equipment, Hex Buster supports safer work environments where exposure control matters.


At the same time, VES continues to engineer systems that reduce hazardous dust at the source. From dust mitigation improvements built into our equipment to effective contamination control products, VES remediation solutions deliver mission critical protection in environments where safety cannot be compromised.


When operator safety is non negotiable, contact VES.

Ready to Take the Guesswork Out of Hex Chrome Remediation?

Speak with VES about detection, neutralization, and remediation solutions built for your facility.

PROUDLY MANUFACTURED BY

VETERAN EQUIPMENT SALES


VES is a certified and registered Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business specializing in engineered paint, blast, and corrosion control equipment for military, aerospace, and industrial application.

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SDVOSB CERTIFIED

Service-Disabled

Veteran-Owned

Small Business

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CAGE CODE

7M9Y6



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DUNS NUMBER

080240304



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