Hydrocarbon gases are a group of organic compounds consisting primarily of hydrogen and carbon. Due to their valuable chemical properties, these gases are widely used across numerous industries. They are suitable for applications ranging from fuel sources to critical components in chemical synthesis processes.
Meritus Gas Partners delivers specialty hydrocarbon gases with uncompromising quality. Our products meet the highest standards for performance and safety.
High-purity hydrocarbon gases are essential in applications where even minimal impurities can affect the outcome, such as analytical chemistry, environmental monitoring or pharmaceutical manufacturing.
At Meritus Gas Partners, we supply hydrocarbon gases that meet the highest standards of purity and consistency, making them suitable for the most demanding applications.
N-butane (C4H10) is a colorless, odorless gas at room temperature. It is used primarily as a refrigerant, a propellant in aerosol sprays and as a fuel for portable stoves and lighters. N-butane is also used to produce synthetic rubber and as a standard for calibrating gas detection equipment in the industrial sector.
Isobutane (HC(CH3)3) is a flammable, colorless gas with significant industrial usage. It is commonly found in cooking oil sprays and has growing applications in the medical marijuana industry for extracting oils from plants when combined with propane. Isobutane is also used in refrigeration systems and as a propellant in aerosol sprays. Its lower boiling point makes it more suitable for cosmetic products such as hair sprays and shaving creams than n-butane.
Methane (CH4) is a primary component of natural gas, a vital energy source. It is used for heating, cooking and industrial settings to produce chemicals like hydrogen. It also plays a crucial role in coffee roasting ovens, malt drying in breweries and the production of powdered milk.
Carbon monoxide (CO) is a colorless, odorless, flammable and toxic gas. It is used in medical gas mixtures for lung diffusion studies, as a calibration gas, in metal fabrication and as a reducing agent in chemical processes. It also plays a role in packaging meat, fish and poultry to preserve freshness. Given its toxic nature, handling CO requires stringent safety precautions.
Ethylene (C2H4) is a critical gas in agriculture and manufacturing. It is used to promote crop growth and acts as an anesthetic in medical applications. In manufacturing, it is used extensively in the chemical industry, primarily for producing polyethylene, one of the most common plastics.
Propane (C3H8) and Propylene (C3H6) are hydrocarbons with significant applications. Propane is widely used as a fuel for heating, cooking and industrial processes such as powering forklifts and drying plant material.
Propylene, distinguished from propane by its double bond, is used primarily in organic synthesis within the pharmaceutical industry, as a calibration gas and in manufacturing thermoplastics.
At Meritus Gas Partners, providing exceptional local service is our top priority. Through our extensive network, we offer premium specialty hydrocarbon gases tailored to our customers’ needs. Our gases undergo rigorous testing and quality control to meet or exceed industry standards. We comply with all relevant industry certifications and specifications to maintain superior quality and safety.
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