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Has the carabiner been exposed to harsh chemicals or excessive corrosion?

April 26, 2017carabiner chemicals Corrosion harsh

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Has the carabiner been exposed to harsh chemicals or excessive corrosion?

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If your carabiner has been exposed to aggressive chemicals (like battery acid, petroleum-based fuel, ect.) its a good idea to retire the biner. Likewise, any corrosion beyond the normal thin gray/white oxidation layer that forms on exposed aluminum should be grounds for retirement, especially if it starts to affect gate action (see #1).