49 INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT We consent to the incorporation by reference in Registration Statements Nos. 33-39325, 33-39433, 33-48388, 33-57893, 33-61301, 33-61899, 33-63201, 33-64633 and 333-08113 of Airgas, Inc. on Form S-3 and Registration Statements Nos. 33-39325, 33-39433, 33-48388, 33-57893, 33-61301, 33-61899, 33-63201, 33-64633 and 333-08113 of Airgas, Inc. on Form S-8 of our report dated June 5, 1996 on the financial statements of Rutland Tool & Supply, Inc. as of December 31, 1995, appearing in this Form 8-K of Airgas, Inc. DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP Costa Mesa, California October 16, 1996