Goodwill and Identifiable Intangible Assets - Summary of Goodwill Balances by Segment Reporting Structure (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Goodwill [Line Items]
Impact of Foreign Currency Translation	$ (57.6)
Gross Carrying Value	4,148.0	4,205.6
Accumulated Impairment	(1,091.0)	(1,091.0)
Carrying Value	3,057.0	3,114.6
Food Care [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Impact of Foreign Currency Translation	(5.7)
Gross Carrying Value	828.0	833.7
Accumulated Impairment	(208.0)	(208.0)
Carrying Value	620.0	625.7
Diversey Care [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Impact of Foreign Currency Translation	(51.1)
Gross Carrying Value	1,943.0	1,994.1
Accumulated Impairment	(883.0)	(883.0)
Carrying Value	1,060.0	1,111.1
Product Care [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Impact of Foreign Currency Translation	(0.9)
Gross Carrying Value	1,371.9	1,372.8
Accumulated Impairment	0	0
Carrying Value	1,371.9	1,372.8
Other [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Impact of Foreign Currency Translation	0.1
Gross Carrying Value	5.1	5.0
Accumulated Impairment	0	0
Carrying Value	$ 5.1	$ 5.0