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CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT:	20140805
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EFFECTIVENESS DATE:		20140707

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			AIRGAS INC
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000804212
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	WHOLESALE-INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY & EQUIPMENT [5084]
		IRS NUMBER:				560732648
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
		FISCAL YEAR END:			0331

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		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
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		FILM NUMBER:		14962859

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		259 N. RADNOR-CHESTER ROAD
		STREET 2:		SUITE 100
		CITY:			RADNOR
		STATE:			PA
		ZIP:			19087
		BUSINESS PHONE:		6106875253

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		STREET 2:		SUITE 100
		CITY:			RADNOR
		STATE:			PA
		ZIP:			19087
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