UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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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) 27 September 2005
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Air Products and Chemicals, Inc.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
Delaware 1-4534 23-1274455
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(State or Other Jurisdiction (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer
of Incorporation) Identification No.)
7201 Hamilton Boulevard, Allentown, Pennsylvania 18195-1501
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(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
(610) 481-4911
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Registrant's telephone number, including area code
not applicable
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(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
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Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure.
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On 27 September 2005, Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. issued a press release
announcing an adjustment to its earnings guidance from the impact of hurricanes
Katrina and Rita as well as announcing its fourth quarter earnings
teleconference. A copy of the Press Release dated 27 September 2005 is attached
as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K. The Press Release is being furnished; it is
not deemed to be filed.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
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(c) Exhibits
99.1 Press Release dated 27 September 2005
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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.
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(Registrant)
Dated: 27 September 2005 By: /s/ Paul E. Huck
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Paul E. Huck
Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
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Exhibit Index
99.1 Press Release dated 27 September 2005