2008-04-22 23:46:22 -

http:// www.praxair.com - The board of directors of Praxair, Inc. (NYSE:PX) has declared a quarterly dividend of 37.5 cents per share, unchanged from the previous quarter. The dividend is payable on June 16, 2008 to shareholders of record on June 6, 2008.

Praxair is the largest industrial gases company in North and South America, and one of the largest

worldwide, with 2007 sales of $9.4 billion. The company produces, sells and distributes atmospheric and process gases, and high-performance surface coatings. More information on Praxair is available on the Internet at www.praxair.com.

Praxair, Inc.
Media
Susan Szita Gore, 203-837-2311
susan_szita-gore@praxair.com
or
Investors
Elizabeth Hirsch, 203-837-2354
liz_hirsch@praxair.com