Goodwill and intangibles, net (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]

Schedule of Goodwill [Table Text Block]

The following table sets forth goodwill by segment as of October 1, 2012 and December 31, 2012.

	Household Products		Personal Care		Total
Balance at October 1, 2012	$	37.3	$	1,432.2	$	1,469.5
Cumulative translation adjustment	—		3.8		3.8
Balance at December 31, 2012	$	37.3	$	1,436.0	$	1,473.3

Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Table Text Block]

Total amortizable intangible assets other than goodwill at December 31, 2012 are as follows:

	Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization		Net
To be amortized:
Tradenames / Brands	$	18.8	$	12.1	$	6.7
Technology and patents	75.3		50.5		24.8
Customer-related/Other	164.2		49.5		114.7
Total amortizable intangible assets	$	258.3	$	112.1	$	146.2