This salt friendly handrail is safe to use in a salt water pool The rail has a protective coating on top of a traditionally durably stainless steel rail so that it resists corrosion, virtually eliminating it, ER Smith provides a solid product that is going to last and at a great price, The ""Wetraction Grip"" grip that coats the rail also eliminates the need for rail grips, The coating is a white coating Escutcheons are included, Heavy duty Wetraction Grip coating makes this handrail:, Salt Water Compatable, Nonslip, Resist High Temperatures, The color is white, SKU: SXBW401