ITEM 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition

On January 28, 2009, Praxair, Inc. issued a press release setting forth Praxair, Inc.'s results of operations for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2008. A copy of Praxair, Inc.'s press release is furnished herewith as Exhibit (99.1) and is hereby incorporated by reference in this Item 2.02.

ITEM 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d) Exhibits. The following exhibit is furnished herewith pursuant to Item 2.02 hereof:

Exhibit No. Description

99.1 Press Release dated January 28, 2009.

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