FORM 8-K
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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

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) 26 January 2005

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

(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (See General Instruction A.2. below):

     
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Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits
SIGNATURES
PRESS RELEASE

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Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On 26 January 2005, the company issued a press release announcing its earnings for the first quarter of fiscal year 2005. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(c) Exhibits

99.1   The financial tables, including the Summary of Consolidated Financial Information, presented on pages 3 through 9 of the Press Release issued by the registrant on 26 January 2005, are incorporated herein by reference. With the exception of the portions specifically incorporated by reference, the Press Release is not deemed to be filed.

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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.

             
        Air Products and Chemicals, Inc.
        (Registrant)
 
            
Dated: 26 January 2005
  By:       /s/ Paul E. Huck
       
          Paul E. Huck
        Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

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