Matheson Tri-Gas, Inc. products

Alternative fuel gases are suitable substitutes for Acetylene. In many cases, preferred substitutes. Propylene can be faster than Acetylene in many applications - it can also be more cost effective. Generally speaking, Propylene can be expected to perform as well as, and even better than, Acetylene. Propane does not have the same BTU values as Propylene, but in the right applications, Propane has its own advantages over Acetylene. Propylene and Propane do not require chemical stabilization. Each cylinder contains more pounds of usable fuel gas.