• 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.
  
  
• Acetylene supply may be uncertain in the short term, but not completely interrupted. MATHESON is doing everything we can to help ensure a supply of Acetylene - especially for applications requiring its use.

• To get the most out of Propylene and Propane, we recommend that you use a torch designed for higher pressure operation.
  
  
• Along the same lines, your gas pressure regulators need to be designed for the gas and the pressure you are using.
  
  
• For optimum results and safety, MATHESON recommends the use of tips specifically designed for alternative fuels.
  
  
• Acetylene hoses are not suitable for use with alternative fuels - Grade T hoses are required.
  
  
• Choosing and using the right hardware is not just a matter of productivity ... it's also a matter of operator safety. We can work with you on equipment recommendations and PPE choices as well.

MATHESON Gas Professionals have been trained in the application requirements of all gases. They can help make your transition to alternative fuel gases a smooth one.

In the end, we think, the change you make could be a permanent one.

Contact your local MATHESON, MATHESON Valley, or MATHESON Linweld representative, or visit one of our stores. We can walk you through your options.

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• Use our Store Locator on the Web. Enter your zip code, and you'll get a list of stores with addresses, phone numbers, and map links. Call or visit.
  
  
• Call us toll-free at 1-877-684-4427 - enter your zip code on your phone's keypad, and we'll connect you directly to the nearest store.
  
  
• Send us an email. We'll forward your information to a MATHESON Gas Professional in your area.

We honor the memories of the two men whose lives were lost in the explosion at the Carbide Industries plant on March 21. Make safety your first priority every day.