Restructuring And Severance	3 Months Ended
Restructuring And Severance	Feb. 29, 2012
Restructuring And Severance [Abstract]
Restructuring And Severance	Note M – Restructuring and Severance During the first quarter of 2012, the Company recognized restructuring and severance costs related to its continuing operations of $0.5 million for Performance Chemicals and Decorative Products, respectively, primarily relating to workforce reduction actions. All payments for these actions are expected to be completed by the second quarter of 2012. Additionally, during the first quarter of 2012, the Company recognized $0.9 million of restructuring and severance expense related to its discontinued operations for severance and closure costs. The Company expects to incur an additional $1.7 million during 2012 related to discontinued operations.

The entire disclosure for restructuring and related activities. Description of restructuring activities such as exit and disposal activities, include facts and circumstances leading to the plan, the expected plan completion date, the major types of costs associated with the plan activities, total expected costs, the accrual balance at the end of the period, and the periods over which the remaining accrual will be settled.

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