Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2015

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss Net of Tax [Abstract]

Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]

The table below summarizes changes in accumulated other comprehensive loss (AOCL), net of tax, attributable to Air Products for the three and nine months ended 30 June 2015:
		Net loss on derivatives qualifying as hedges		Foreign currency translation adjustments		Pension and postretirement benefits		Total
Balance at 31 March 2015		$	(21.7)	$	(740.6)	$	(899.8)	$	(1,662.1)
	Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications		(13.6)		73.0		2.0		61.4
	Amounts reclassified from AOCL		1.6		-		22.2		23.8
Net current period other comprehensive income (loss)		$	(12.0)	$	73.0	$	24.2	$	85.2
Amount attributable to noncontrolling interests			(.1)		1.6		-		1.5
Balance at 30 June 2015		$	(33.6)	$	(669.2)	$	(875.6)	$	(1,578.4)
		Net loss on derivatives qualifying as hedges		Foreign currency translation adjustments		Pension and postretirement benefits		Total
Balance at 30 September 2014		$	(28.5)	$	(268.7)	$	(944.7)	$	(1,241.9)
	Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications		(37.8)		(403.5)		(2.6)		(443.9)
	Amounts reclassified from AOCL		32.7		-		71.7		104.4
Net current period other comprehensive income (loss)		$	(5.1)	$	(403.5)	$	69.1	$	(339.5)
Amount attributable to noncontrolling interests			-		(3.0)		-		(3.0)
Balance at 30 June 2015		$	(33.6)	$	(669.2)	$	(875.6)	$	(1,578.4)

Schedule Of Reclassification Out Of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Table Text Block]

The table below summarizes the reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive loss and the affected line item on the consolidated income statements:
			Three Months Ended				Nine Months Ended
			30 June				30 June
			2015		2014		2015		2014
(Gain) Loss on Cash Flow Hedges, net of tax
	Sales/Cost of sales	$	―	$	(1.2)	$	.3	$	(.2)
	Other income (expense), net		.2		2.7		30.3		(20.3)
	Interest expense		1.4		(.6)		2.1		(1.3)
Total (Gain) Loss on Cash Flow Hedges, net of tax		$	1.6	$	.9	$	32.7	$	(21.8)
Pension and Postretirement Benefits, net of tax(A)		$	22.2	$	20.3	$	71.7	$	60.9
(A)The components include items such as prior service cost amortization, actuarial loss amortization, and settlements and are reflected
in net periodic benefit cost. Refer to Note 11, Retirement Benefits.