Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2013

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, net of tax, attributable to Air Products for the three months ended 31 December 2013:
		Net loss on derivatives qualifying as hedges		Foreign currency translation adjustments		Pension and postretirement benefits		Total
Balance at 30 September 2013		$	(4.1)	$	(61.5)	$	(955.0)	$	(1,020.6)
	Other comprehensive income before reclassifications		13.1		32.5		-		45.6
	Amounts reclassified from AOCL		(11.9)		-		20.0		8.1
Net current period other comprehensive income		$	1.2	$	32.5	$	20.0	$	53.7
Balance at 31 December 2013		$	(2.9)	$	(29.0)	$	(935.0)	$	(966.9)

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
			31 December
			2013		2012
(Gain) Loss on Cash Flow Hedges, net of tax
	Sales/cost of sales	$	.2	$	.7
	Other income/expense, net		(11.9)		(15.0)
	Interest expense		(.2)		―
Total Gain on Cash Flow Hedges, net of tax		$	(11.9)	$	(14.3)
Pension and Postretirement Benefits, net of tax(A)		$	20.0	$	24.4
(A)	The components include prior service cost and actuarial loss amortization and are reflected in net periodic benefit cost. Refer to Note 9, Retirement Benefits.