Valuation and Qualifying Accounts

12 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2014

Valuation and Qualifying Accounts [Abstract]

Schedule of Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure

SCHEDULE II

AIRGAS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Valuation and Qualifying Accounts

for the Years Ended March 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012

(In thousands)

			Additions
Description	Balance at Beginning of Period		Charged to Costs and Expenses		Charged to Other Accounts			Deductions				Balance at End of Period
2014
Accounts receivable - allowances for doubtful accounts	$	28,650	$	20,310	$	7,163	(a)	$	(24,366	)	(b)	$	31,757
2013
Accounts receivable - allowances for doubtful accounts	$	31,845	$	23,427	$	4,034	(a)	$	(30,656	)	(b)	$	28,650
2012
Accounts receivable - allowances for doubtful accounts	$	23,655	$	18,829	$	2,967	(a)	$	(13,606	)	(b)	$	31,845

^(a) Principally reflects subsequent collections of accounts previously written-off.

^(b) Write-off of uncollectible accounts.