Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2014

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 six months ended 31 March 2014:
		Net loss on derivatives qualifying as hedges		Foreign currency translation adjustments		Pension and postretirement benefits		Total
Balance at 31 December 2013		$	(2.9)	$	(29.0)	$	(935.0)	$	(966.9)
	Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications		4.6		(85.6)		-		(81.0)
	Amounts reclassified from AOCL		(10.8)		-		20.6		9.8
Net current period other comprehensive income (loss)		$	(6.2)	$	(85.6)	$	20.6	$	(71.2)
Amount attributable to noncontrolling interest			.1		(3.7)		.1		(3.5)
Balance at 31 March 2014		$	(9.2)	$	(110.9)	$	(914.5)	$	(1,034.6)

		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 (loss) before reclassifications		17.7		(54.2)		-		(36.5)
	Amounts reclassified from AOCL		(22.7)		-		40.6		17.9
Net current period other comprehensive income (loss)		$	(5.0)	$	(54.2)	$	40.6	$	(18.6)
Amount attributable to noncontrolling interest			.1		(4.8)		.1		(4.6)
Balance at 31 March 2014		$	(9.2)	$	(110.9)	$	(914.5)	$	(1,034.6)

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				Six Months Ended
			31 March				31 March
			2014		2013		2014		2013
(Gain) Loss on Cash Flow Hedges, net of tax
	Sales/cost of sales	$	.8	$	―	$	1.0	$	.7
	Other income/expense, net		(11.1)		7.0		(23.0)		(8.0)
	Interest expense		(.5)		(.4)		(.7)		(.4)
Total (Gain) Loss on Cash Flow Hedges, net of tax		$	(10.8)	$	6.6	$	(22.7)	$	(7.7)
Pension and Postretirement Benefits, net of tax(A)		$	20.6	$	24.2	$	40.6	$	48.6
(A)	The components include prior service cost amortization, actuarial loss amortization, and settlements and are reflected in net periodic benefit cost. Refer to Note 9, Retirement Benefits.