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Can I use C02 with tubeless sealant?Updated 22 days ago

Using CO2 with Tubeless Setup 

It's okay to use CO2 in a pinch, but it isn't ideal. This is because CO2 is acidic, and when it hits the sealant, it will drop the pH of the liquid. Once the pH drops from 11-12 to around 9 with the use of CO2, it hardens/dries out. If you are using it just to get you home after a puncture, it's not a big deal, you'll ideally want to change out your sealant as soon as possible after this. If changing your sealant isn't an option for you, then you will at least want to empty the air from your tire and then fill it back up a few times to try to get as much CO2 out as possible and then add some replenisher to try to bring the acidity back up. 

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