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Industrial gases encompass a large number of products that are gaseous at room temperature and pressure, and while they may actually be stored as a liquid or solid, they are commonly used in gaseous form. From a more scientific perspective, a gas is a state of matter without a prescribed shape or volume. Gases have unique properties and characteristics depending upon such variables as the temperature, pressure, and volume to which they are subjected. Gases have low densities, assume the volume of their containment (or dissipate to the atmosphere), mix well with other gases, and are more compressible than solids and liquids. Industrial gases are comprised of elements, molecular compounds, or mixtures. The most common industrial gases are oxygen, hydrogen, nitrogen, carbon dioxide, and noble gases such as argon, neon, xenon, and krypton. Some industrial gases such as nitrogen, oxygen, argon, LNG, and liquefied petroleum gas are liquefied at high pressure for ease of storage and transport.

At even lower temperatures these liquids can turn to a solid. Dry ice, a solid form of carbon dioxide, is a common example of a normally gaseous material (at ambient conditions) that has useful properties as a solid. Much of the carbon dioxide will sublimate; meaning it will move directly to the gaseous phase from the solid phase without becoming a liquid. Finally, some industrial gases, such as hydrogen, are highly volatile and need special handling and storage to ensure safe usage.

HydroCet Gas Co. produces several industrial gases and sells them through direct distribution or through distribution agents. Gases are shipped in cylinders, portable tanks and other means required by clients or safety regulations. The Company places a focus on production processes to ensure the highest quality and the most efficient manufacturing process possible. HydroCet Gas Co. guarantees that its final products are suitable for sale and distribution in Ghana as well as exportation to other countries in West Africa.

Industrial gases are used in a myriad of applications that are dependent upon the many unique properties of specific gases. For example, industrial gases are commonly used in manufacturing, especially in cutting and welding applications. Acetylene gas is a highly flammable gas used in such applications as the production of organic compounds such as neoprene and rubber.

It may also be pressurized to produce benzene. Oxygen acetylene torches mix oxygen and acetylene gas in controlled amounts to produce an extremely hot flame. Oxy acetylene welding is used to cut steel or weld iron, and can produce a flame as hot as 6300° Fahrenheit. Other cutting devices include carbon dioxide lasers. CO2 laser cutting uses a laser beam focused with a lens to cut materials and is typically used for precision applications such as laser surgery. Rare industrial gases such as argon are also commonly used in laser applications.

Major applications include:

- Calibration Gas / Gas Standard - a defined gas concentration used to establish the response curve of an analyzer.
- Chemical Process / Petrochemical - pure gases, gas mixtures, or gas standards for reactions, water treatment, sterilization, instrumentation calibration, heating, and processing in the chemical, petrochemical and pulp and paper industries.
- Electronic and Semiconductor - specialized for microelectronic manufacturing or semiconductor processing applications such as thin film deposition (CVD, PVD), etching, RTP, packaging, or soldering.
- Environmental Monitoring - reference for compliance with regulatory mandates.
- Food & Beverage / Packaging - food and beverages require gases for storage, ripening, carbonation, to minimize oxidation, sustain freshness, and more.
- Laboratory / Analytical - used to ensure a uniform and/or inert environment for research, quality control, analytical work and other laboratory needs.
- Laser Gas - lasers require special gases to create a laser beam.
- Pharmaceutical / Medical Gas - used for patient care, surgical procedures, and therapy.
- Welding / Thermal Process Gas - high temperature processes require gases with a high energy content and low flash point.