Goodwill and intangibles, net (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2013

Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]

Schedule of Goodwill [Table Text Block]

The following table sets forth goodwill by segment as of October 1, 2013 and December 31, 2013.

	Household Products		Personal Care		Total
Balance at October 1, 2013	$	37.2	$	1,438.6	$	1,475.8
Cumulative translation adjustment	0.1		1.4		1.5
Balance at December 31, 2013	$	37.3	$	1,440.0	$	1,477.3

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

Total amortizable intangible assets other than goodwill at December 31, 2013 are as follows:

	Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization		Net
To be amortized:
Tradenames/Brands	$	19.0	$	13.0	$	6.0
Technology and patents	75.7		58.3		17.4
Customer-related/Other	163.4		59.7		103.7
Total amortizable intangible assets	$	258.1	$	131.0	$	127.1