This water color brush no.08 has high storage capacity, even color pay-off and high durability. No tropical woods are used. The wood that is used for the handles all comes from FSC Certified domestic forests. The handles do not contain formaldehyde, lead, cadmium or other toxines according to DIN 53160. They handles are sweat and saliva resistant. These quality brushes are completely non-toxic and correspond with EN 71-3. Highly durability and used for precise working.