Flex-Tech RTW hose is heavy duty thermoplastic PVC hose. Most thermoplastic hose companies have done away with the lead and are now moving towards eliminating phthalates from their product. Even though phtalates have not been completely proven to cause cancer and other effects, there are several articles putting it under fire for potential. Flex-Tech is heavy duty yet lightweight because it is not rubber. It does very well in the ozone and all types of weather. It won't mark your hands or your driveway either. It is all made in the US as well. www.flextechhose.com Two of their distributors are www.austinhose.com or www.rrproducts.com However, if you want to be completely safe from worrying about your kids drinking from the hose you may want to try out a marine/RV water hose as it is NSF 61 certified and lead and phthalate free.
