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Cost Reduction Plan (Tables)
9 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2012
Cost Reduction Plan [Abstract]  
Cost Reduction Plan Charge As Related to Segments
          
  Severance andAsset  
  Other BenefitsImpairmentsTotal 
 Merchant Gases $ 71.3 $ 6.0 $ 77.3  
 Tonnage Gases  3.8   -   3.8  
 Electronics and Performance Materials  5.7   -   5.7  
 Total 2012 Charge$ 80.8 $ 6.0 $ 86.8  
Summary of Carrying Amount of Accrual for Cost Reduction Plan
          
  Severance andAsset  
  Other BenefitsImpairmentsTotal 
 2012 Charge$ 80.8 $ 6.0 $ 86.8  
 Noncash expenses  (.4)   (6.0)   (6.4)  
 Amount reflected in pension liability  (6.8)   -   (6.8)  
 Cash expenditures  (21.2)   -   (21.2)  
 Currency translation adjustment  (2.1)   -   (2.1)  
 Accrued Balance$ 50.3 $ - $ 50.3