Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2016

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]

Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)

The table below summarizes changes in accumulated other comprehensive loss (AOCL), net of tax, attributable to Air Products for the three months ended 31 December 2016:

	Net loss on derivatives qualifying as hedges			Foreign currency translation adjustments			Pension and postretirement benefits			Total
Balance at 30 September 2016	$	(65.0	)	$	(949.3	)	$	(1,374.0	)	$	(2,388.3	)
Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications	(9.8		)	(281.2		)	—			(291.0		)
Amounts reclassified from AOCL	25.6			—			27.4			53.0
Net current period other comprehensive income (loss)	15.8			(281.2		)	27.4			(238.0		)
Spin-off of Versum	.2			6.0			5.3			11.5
Amount attributable to noncontrolling interests	—			(3.1		)	—			(3.1		)
Balance at 31 December 2016	$	(49.0	)	$	(1,221.4	)	$	(1,341.3	)	$	(2,611.7	)

Schedule of Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)

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
	31 December
	2016			2015
(Gain) Loss on Cash Flow Hedges, net of tax
Sales/Cost of sales	$	4.6		$	.9
Other income (expense), net	21.1			(22.4		)
Interest expense	(.1		)	2.2
Total (Gain) Loss on Cash Flow Hedges, net of tax	$	25.6		$	(19.3	)
Currency Translation Adjustment(A)	$	—		$	2.4
Pension and Postretirement Benefits, net of tax(B)	$	27.4		$	21.1

^(A)  The impact is reflected in Other income (expense), net and relates to the sale of an equity affiliate.

^(B)  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 10, Retirement Benefits.