This lead free This component is known as a ball valve forged from bass and includes a lever handle with female connections on both ends. Perfect for residential and commercial use on water, Air, Steam, Oil along with gas utilization designed for minimum pressure drops. Each valve is corrosion resistant. Forged brass body full port quarter, Turn operation lead free design is Ideal for everyone potable water supply installations use of pipe thread sealant or thread tape is recommended for installation threaded end connections conform to ansi/asme b1. 20. 1 ansi/asmeb16. 33 crafted to serve as compatible with natural, Manufactured, Mixed and liquefied petroleum gases or propane gas and lp gas, Air mixtures valve not intended to throttle the movement use available, Of water exclusively in a fully opened or fully closed position proposition 65 information warning this item is capable of expose you to chemicals including lead that serves as known to the condition of california to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.