Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Sep. 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:
		Net loss on derivatives qualifying as hedges		Foreign currency translation adjustments		Pension and postretirement benefits		Total
Balance at 30 September 2012		$	(18.9)	$	(38.8)	$	(1,291.1)	$	(1,348.8)
	Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications		35.0		(25.0)		231.9		241.9
	Amounts reclassified from AOCL		(20.2)		.6		104.9		85.3
Net current period other comprehensive income (loss)		$	14.8	$	(24.4)	$	336.8	$	327.2
Amount attributable to noncontrolling interest			-		(1.7)		.7		(1.0)
Balance at 30 September 2013		$	(4.1)	$	(61.5)	$	(955.0)	$	(1,020.6)
	Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications		(15.2)		(213.1)		(74.2)		(302.5)
	Amounts reclassified from AOCL		(9.1)		-		84.7		75.6
Net current period other comprehensive income (loss)		$	(24.3)	$	(213.1)	$	10.5	$	(226.9)
Amount attributable to noncontrolling interest			.1		(5.9)		.2		(5.6)
Balance at 30 September 2014		$	(28.5)	$	(268.7)	$	(944.7)	$	(1,241.9)
	Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications		(35.0)		(699.3)		(278.5)		(1,012.8)
	Amounts reclassified from AOCL		20.8		-		97.0		117.8
Net current period other comprehensive income (loss)		$	(14.2)	$	(699.3)	$	(181.5)	$	(895.0)
Amount attributable to noncontrolling interest			.2		(11.5)		.3		(11.0)
Balance at 30 September 2015		$	(42.9)	$	(956.5)	$	(1,126.5)	$	(2,125.9)

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:
			2015		2014		2013
(Gain) Loss on Cash Flow Hedges, net of tax
	Sales/Cost of sales	$	.6	$	.7	$	1.0
	Other income (expense), net		16.9		(8.7)		(21.5)
	Interest expense		3.3		(1.1)		.3
Total (Gain) Loss on Cash Flow Hedges, net of tax		$	20.8	$	(9.1)	$	(20.2)
Pension and Postretirement Benefits, net of tax(A)		$	97.0	$	84.7	$	104.9
Currency Translation Adjustment(B)		$	―	$	―	$	.6
(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 16, Retirement Benefits.
(B)	The impact is reflected in Income from Discontinued Operations, net of tax.