UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Air Products and Chemicals, Inc.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)

Delaware		1-4534		23-1274455
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)		(Commission File Number)		(IRS Employer Identification No.)

7201 Hamilton Boulevard, Allentown, Pennsylvania		18195-1501
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)		(Zip Code)

(610) 481-4911
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code

not applicable

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Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On October 21, 2009, the company issued a press release announcing its earnings for the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2009. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K. The press release, including all financial statements, is furnished and is not deemed to be filed.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d)		Exhibits
99.1		Press Release dated October 21, 2009.

SIGNATURES

     Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

Exhibit Index

Exhibit No.		Description
99.1		Press Release dated October 21, 2009.