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SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION

PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(A) OF THE SECURITIES

EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 (AMENDMENT NO.     )

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¨ Preliminary Proxy Statement
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¨ Definitive Proxy Statement
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AIR PRODUCTS AND CHEMICALS, INC.

 

 

 

(Name of Registrant as Specified In Its Charter)

 

 

 

 

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*** Exercise Your Right to Vote ***

Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials for the

Shareholder Meeting to Be Held on January 26, 2012.

 

  

AIR PRODUCTS AND CHEMICALS, INC.    

 

   

 

Meeting Information            

 

      Meeting Type:         Annual Meeting
      For holders as of:   November 30, 2011
     

 

Date:  January 26, 2012 

  

 

  Time: 2:00 p.m.

     

 

Location:   Air Products and Chemicals, Inc.

     

Corporate Headquarters

     

7201 Hamilton Boulevard

Allentown, PA 18195

    You are receiving this communication because you hold shares in the above named company.

AIR PRODUCTS AND CHEMICALS, INC.

7201 HAMILTON BLVD.

ALLENTOWN, PA 18195-1501

     This is not a ballot. You cannot use this notice to vote these shares. This communication presents only an overview of the more complete proxy materials that are available to you on the Internet. You may view the proxy materials online at www.proxyvote.com or easily request a paper copy (see reverse side).
   

We encourage you to access and review all of the important information contained in the proxy materials before voting.

 

    See the reverse side of this notice to obtain proxy materials and voting instructions.

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Before You Vote  

     
            

How to Access the Proxy Materials

 

      Proxy Materials Available to VIEW or RECEIVE:    
 

 

  NOTICE AND PROXY STATEMENT         ANNUAL REPORT ON FORM 10-K        

 

  How to View Online:

 

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How To Vote  

     
        
            

Please Choose One of the Following Voting Methods

 

          
 

  Vote In Person: Many shareholder meetings have attendance requirements including, but not limited to, the possession of an   attendance ticket issued by the entity holding the meeting. Please check the meeting materials for any special

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Voting Items      

 

The Board of Directors recommends you vote FOR

the following proposals:

           

 

1.      ELECTION OF DIRECTORS: To elect each of  the nominees

           

         listed below as director for a three-year term:

         

         Nominees:

         

1a.    Mario L. Baeza

   

1b.    Susan K. Carter

   

1c.    John E. McGlade

   

2.       APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS. To ratify appointment of KPMG LLP, as independent registered public accountants for fiscal year 2012.

3.      ADVISORY VOTE ON EXECUTIVE OFFICER COMPENSATION. To approve the compensation of Named Executive Officers.

NOTE: Such other business as may properly come before the meeting or any adjournment thereof.

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To: “Berkowitz, Rebecca x57243” <Rebecca.Berkowitz@broadridge.com>

Subject: #ARPREMP11# AIR PRODUCTS AND CHEMICALS, INC. Annual Meeting %Z56766_0_012345678901_0000001%

EXERCISE YOUR RIGHT TO VOTE

IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING AVAILABILITY OF PROXY MATERIALS

2012 AIR PRODUCTS AND CHEMICALS, INC. Annual Meeting of Shareholders

MEETING DATE: January 26, 2012

RECORD DATE: November 30, 2011

You received this e-mail because you are an employee of the Company and you are a participant in the Company’s Retirement Savings Plan and/or are a registered shareholder of the Company.

IT IS VERY IMPORTANT THAT YOU VOTE.

CONTROL NUMBER: 012345678901

You can enter your voting instructions and view the shareholder material at the following Internet site. If your browser supports secure transactions you will be automatically directed to a secure site.

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To access this site, you will need your four digit PIN. Your PIN is either the last four digits of your Social Security Number or the four digit number you selected at the time of your enrollment. If you have forgotten your PIN number, please follow the instructions on www.proxyvote.

The relevant supporting documentations can also be found at the following Internet site(s):

Annual Report on Form 10K

http://materials.proxyvote.com/document/unavailable

Proxy Statement

http://materials.proxyvote.com/document/unavailable

If you wish to receive hard copies of the annual meeting materials, you may contact Corporate Secretary’s Office at 610-481-8657.

To: “Butler, Laurie x51637” <Laurie.Butler@broadridge.com>

Subject: #AIRPRK11# AIR PRODUCTS AND CHEMICALS, INC. Shareholder Reports %K22880_0_012345678901_0000001%

Dear Employee:

This is a notification that AIR PRODUCTS AND CHEMICALS, INC. Proxy Statement and Annual Report are now available on-line for your review at:

Annual Report on Form 10K

http://materials.proxyvote.com/document/unavailable

Proxy Statement

http://materials.proxyvote.com/document/unavailable

Please click on the above links to review the documents. A hard copy of the Proxy Statement and Annual Report may be obtained by calling 1-610-481-8657.

There are no charges for this service. There may be costs associated with electronic access, such as usage charges from Internet access providers and telephone companies, which must be borne by the investor.

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To: “Butler, Laurie x51637” <Laurie.Butler@broadridge.com>

Subject: #AIRPROD11# AIR PRODUCTS AND CHEMICALS, INC. Annual Meeting %Z56766_0_012345678901_0000001%

EXERCISE YOUR RIGHT TO VOTE

IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING AVAILABILITY OF PROXY MATERIALS

2012 AIR PRODUCTS AND CHEMICALS, INC. Annual Meeting of Shareholders

MEETING DATE: January 26, 2012

RECORD DATE: November 30, 2011

You recieved this e-mail bevause you have expressly consented to receive AIR PRODUCTS AND CHEMICALS, INC. communications and vote by proxy via the internet.

IT IS VERY IMPORTANT THAT YOU VOTE.

HOW TO VOTE YOUR SHARES

CONTROL NUMBER: 012345678901

You can enter your voting instructions and view the shareholder material at the following Internet site. If your browser supports secure transactions you will be automatically directed to a secure site.

http://www.proxyvote.com/0012345678901

To this site, you will need your four digit PIN, which is the four digit number you selected at the time of your enrollment. If you have forgotten your PIN number, please follow the instructions on www.proxyvote.com.

The relevant supporting documentations can also be found at the following Internet site(s):

Annual Report on Form 10K

http://materials.proxyvote.com/document/unavailable

Proxy Statement

http://materials.proxyvote.com/document/unavailable

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