Chrome Plated Brass Pipe Fitting, Hex Bushing, 1/2" NPT Male X 3/8" NPT Female These fittings contain lead and are not allowed by federal law to be installed for potable water use in the U.S.A. and its territories. Male and female National Pipe Taper (NPT) threads for connecting two pipes Made from brass for higher corrosion resistance than steel Relative softness of metal enables tighter seals and greater ease in installation Manufactured to standards ASTM B-584, ANSI B 1.20.1, and ANSI B 16.15 for quality assurance