This U.S. Census Bureau NAICS-based industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution of industrial gases, including compressed and liquefied, regardless of use.

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Merchant wholesale distribution of liquefied petroleum gases from bulk stations and bulk terminals--are classified in U.S. Census Bureau NAICS-based industry 4247102, Liquefied Petroleum Bulk Stations and Terminals Merchant Wholesalers; and

Merchant wholesale distribution of liquefied petroleum gases, not from bulk stations and bulk terminals--are classified in U.S. Industry 424720, Petroleum and Petroleum Products Merchant Wholesalers (except Bulk Stations and Terminals).