ITEM 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition

On October 28, 2009, Praxair, Inc. issued a press release setting forth Praxair, Inc.'s results of operations for the third quarter ended September 30, 2009. 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 October 28, 2009.