Segments - Reconciliation of Non-U.S. GAAP Adjusted EBITDA to U.S. GAAP Net Earnings (Parenthetical) (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Depreciation and amortization	$ 77.3	$ 72.7	$ 241.7	$ 234.0
Restructuring and other charges	11.4	49.5	31.6	61.2
Operating Segments [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Depreciation and amortization	72.3	70.2	221.7	217.1
Restructuring and other charges	11.3	48.2	31.2	59.8
Other [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Depreciation and amortization	5.0	2.5	20.0	16.9
Restructuring and other charges	0.1	1.3	0.4	1.4
Food Care [Member] | Operating Segments [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Depreciation and amortization	30.6	29.9	92.1	89.3
Restructuring and other charges	1.8	16.4	12.9	19.9
Diversey Care [Member] | Operating Segments [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Depreciation and amortization	31.9	30.9	98.9	99.0
Restructuring and other charges	8.2	21.4	12.0	26.3
Product Care [Member] | Operating Segments [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Depreciation and amortization	9.8	9.4	30.7	28.8
Restructuring and other charges	$ 1.3	$ 10.4	$ 6.3	$ 13.6