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Function-by-function equivalents for legacy acids, caustics, biocides, and inhibitors. DBNPA is the one mild-hazard exception in the water-treatment rotation.

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Acids HCR, Descaler, CRS Caustics and degreasers CR, Neutral, CRHD Water treatment Programs, Purgo, WaterSafe60 Exterior and specialty LAM3, Torque, AlumiBrite Not sure? Book a free chemical audit

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Function	Traditional / legacy	Legacy HMIS	VertKleen equivalent	VertKleen HMIS
Acid clean / passivation	Hydrochloric / inhibited acids	3‑0‑1	VertKleen HCR, biodegradable acid replacement	0‑0‑0
pH adjustment / caustic	Caustic soda / sodium hydroxide	3‑0‑1	VertKleen CR, NSF/ANSI 60 caustic replacement	0‑0‑0
Degreaser / cleaner	Caustic / solvent degreasers	2‑1‑0	VertKleen Neutral, neutral-pH degreasing for sensitive surfaces	0‑0‑0
Scale & corrosion inhibitor	Phosphate / zinc / molybdate blends	2‑0‑0	WaterSafe60, NSF/ANSI 60, no heavy metals	0‑0‑0
Oxidizing biocide	Stabilized bromine / sodium hypochlorite	3‑0‑1	Purgo, FIFRA 25(b) minimum-risk	0‑0‑0
Non-oxidizing biocide	Glutaraldehyde 50% (flammable, toxic)	3‑2‑0	DBNPA Tablet, controlled-release, one tab per quarter	Low
Heavy-duty degreasing	Simple Green, Zep, solvent / butyl degreasers	2‑1‑0	VertKleen CRHD, about 50% active, low-foam	0‑0‑0
Coil & scale descaling	Muriatic acid, CLR, Calci-Solve	3‑0‑1	VertKleen Descaler, acid-free, fin-safe	0‑0‑0
Exterior biogrowth removal	Bleach roof cleaners, Wet & Forget	2‑0‑0	VertKleen LAM3, neutral, spray and walk away	0‑0‑0

DBNPA is the one mild-hazard exception. Purgo is listed as FIFRA 25(b) minimum-risk until owner-confirmed EPA registration documentation is available.

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Acid replacements

Replace hydrochloric, phosphoric, and sulfuric acids for the toughest descaling, derusting, and passivation jobs.

Alkaline & caustic replacements

Replace sodium and potassium hydroxide, caustic cleaners, and flammable solvent degreasers.

Cooling tower & water treatment

A complete program: scale control, corrosion protection, and Legionella-risk management, engineered safe for occupied campuses.

Specialty & exterior

Aluminum brightening, vehicle and marine care, and exterior biogrowth removal, all at the same zero hazard rating.

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