FWP
Final Term Sheet
Filed pursuant to Rule 433
Dated May 20, 2009
Relating to
Prospectus Supplement dated May 20, 2009 to
Registration Statement No. 333-139328
(PRAXAIR LOGO)
$500,000,000 Floating Rate Notes due 2010
     
Issuer:
  Praxair, Inc.
Title of Securities:
  Floating Rate Notes due 2010
Principal Amount:
  $500,000,000 
CUSIP/ISIN:
  74005P AT1 / US74005PAT12 
Trade Date:
  May 20, 2009
Original Issue Date (Settlement Date):
  May 26, 2009
Maturity Date:
  May 26, 2010
Interest Rate:
  3-month LIBOR + 9 basis points
Day Count Convention:
  Actual/360
Redemption:
  The notes are not redeemable
Public Offering Price (Issue Price):
  100% of the Principal Amount thereof
Interest Payment Dates:
  February 26, May 26, August 26 and November 26 of each year, as applicable, commencing August 26, 2009
Joint Bookrunners:
  Citigroup Global Markets Inc. and RBS Securities Inc.
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