Customer relationships
Customer Relationships [Member]
Increase in post-acquisition earnout liabilities
Increase (Decrease) In Contingent Consideration
Increase (Decrease) In Contingent Consideration
Total equity
Beginning balance
Ending balance
Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Derivative liability, fair value
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Liability
Number of cross currency swaps
Number of Foreign Currency Derivatives Held
Other non-current liabilities
Other Liabilities, Noncurrent
Depreciation and amortization
Depreciation and Amortization, Discontinued Operations
Increase to contingent liabilities
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration Arrangements, Change in Amount of Contingent Consideration, Liability
Debt excluding current, unamortized discount and debt issuance costs
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount (Premium) and Debt Issuance Costs, Noncurrent
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount (Premium) and Debt Issuance Costs, Noncurrent
City Area Code
City Area Code
Discontinued operations (in USD per share)
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations and Disposal of Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Per Diluted Share
Trade Names
Trade Names [Member]
Total current liabilities
Liabilities, Current
Intangible assets, net
Net
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill)
Title of 12(b) Security
Title of 12(b) Security
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Capital Expenditures
Capital Expenditure, Discontinued Operations
Indefinite-lived trade names
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill)
Effective tax rate reconciliation, GILTI, percent
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Global Intangible Low-Taxed Income, Percent
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Global Intangible Low-Taxed Income, Percent
Schedule of Goodwill [Table]
Schedule of Goodwill [Table]
Conversion benefit
Gain (Loss) from Components Excluded from Assessment of Cash Flow Hedge Effectiveness, Net
Property, Plant and Equipment by Type [Axis]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Axis]
Beginning balance, Treasury shares (in shares)
Ending balance, Treasury shares (in shares)
Treasury Stock, Shares
Repayments under credit facilities
Repayments of Lines of Credit
Weighted average interest rate
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate During Period
Schedule of Maturity of Operating Lease Liabilities
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Maturity [Table Text Block]
Calvert City
Calvert City [Member]
Calvert City [Member]
Accounting Standards Adopted
New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Cost of sales
Cost of Goods and Services Sold
Principal Amount
Long-term Debt, Gross
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Current Fiscal Year End Date
ASSETS
Assets [Abstract]
Proceeds from equity offering, net of underwriting discount and issuance costs
Proceeds from Issuance of Common Stock
Beginning balance (in shares)
Ending balance (in shares)
Shares, Outstanding
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative [Line Items]
Number of companies negotiating Consent Decree
Accrual for Environmental Loss Contingencies, Number Of Companies Negotiating Consent Decree
Accrual for Environmental Loss Contingencies, Number Of Companies Negotiating Consent Decree
Weighted average remaining lease term
Operating Lease, Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term
Diluted (in shares)
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code
Total operating lease cost
Lease, Cost
Patents, technology and other
Patents Technology And Other [Member]
Patents Technology And Other [Member]
Common shares equity offering
Stock Issued During Period, Value, New Issues
Maximum borrowing capacity
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity
Operating Activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Unamortized discount and debt issuance cost
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount (Premium) and Debt Issuance Costs, Net
Property, net
Property, net
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
Performance Products and Solutions
Performance Products And Solutions [Member]
Performance products and solutions.
Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income
AOCI Attributable to Parent [Member]
Plus dilutive impact of share-based compensation (in shares)
Weighted Average Number Diluted Shares Outstanding Adjustment
Total assets
Assets
Effective tax rate reconciliation, effect of valuation allowance, percent
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Change in Deferred Tax Assets Valuation Allowance, Percent
Entity Shell Company
Entity Shell Company
Total present value of lease payments
Operating Lease, Liability
PolyOne Distribution
Distribution
Distribution Segment [Member]
Distribution Segment [Member]
Cover page.
Cover [Abstract]
Document Type
Document Type
Schedule of Segment Information
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block]
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Less amount of lease payment representing interest
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Undiscounted Excess Amount
Other
Short-Term And Variable Leases, Cost
Short-Term And Variable Leases, Cost
Share-based compensation and exercise of awards
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Stock Options Exercised
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net, Total
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net
Repayment of long-term debt
Repayments of Long-term Debt
Corporate and eliminations before intersegment eliminations
Operating Segments Excluding Intersegment Elimination [Member]
Operating Segments Excluding Intersegment Elimination
Discontinued Operations, Disposed of by Sale
Discontinued Operations, Disposed of by Sale [Member]
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Senior secured revolving credit facility due 2022
Revolving Credit Facility Due 2022 [Member]
Revolving Credit Facility Due 2022 [Member]
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Cash consideration
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Consideration
Increase in accounts receivable
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Receivable
Components of Inventories, Net
Schedule of Inventory, Current [Table Text Block]
2023
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Payments, Due Year Four
Current liabilities:
Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Derivative Instrument [Axis]
Derivative Instrument [Axis]
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Income Statement Location [Domain]
Income Statement Location [Domain]
Credit Facility [Axis]
Credit Facility [Axis]
Pension and other post-retirement benefits
Liability, Pension and Other Postretirement and Postemployment Benefits, Noncurrent
Land and land improvements
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain]
Weighted average discount rate
Operating Lease, Weighted Average Discount Rate, Percent
Discontinued Operation, Alternative Cash Flow Information [Abstract]
Discontinued Operation, Alternative Cash Flow Information [Abstract]
Net income from continuing operations
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Cross Currency Swaps
Cross Currency Interest Rate Contract [Member]
Number of entities named in suit
Loss Contingency, Number Of Entities Named In Suit
Loss Contingency, Number Of Entities Named In Suit
SEGMENT INFORMATION
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash
Effect of Exchange Rate on Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents
Basis of Presentation
Basis of Accounting, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Increase in accounts payable
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable
Document Quarterly Report
Document Quarterly Report
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Notional amount
Derivative, Notional Amount
Long-term Debt, Type [Domain]
Long-term Debt, Type [Domain]
Currency translation
Goodwill, Translation and Purchase Accounting Adjustments
Repurchase of common shares (in shares)
Stock Repurchased During Period, Shares
ASU 2016-13
Accounting Standards Update 2016-13 [Member]
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents
Earnings per share attributable to PolyOne common shareholders - Basic:
Earnings Per Share, Basic [Abstract]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Cash flow hedges
Unrealized loss
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cash Flow Hedge, Gain (Loss), after Reclassification and Tax
Noncontrolling interest activity
Noncontrolling Interest, Decrease from Deconsolidation
Consolidation Items [Domain]
Consolidation Items [Domain]
Disposal Group Classification [Axis]
Disposal Group Classification [Axis]
FINANCING ARRANGEMENTS
Debt Disclosure [Text Block]
Floating rate
Derivative, Fixed Interest Rate
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table]
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table]
Accumulated Amortization
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Total other comprehensive (loss) income
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Tax
Entity Central Index Key
Entity Central Index Key
Entity File Number
Entity File Number
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]
Other Debt
Other Debt Obligations [Member]
Entity Emerging Growth Company
Entity Emerging Growth Company
Non-controlling Interests
Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Selling and administrative expense
Selling, General and Administrative Expense
Senior Notes
Senior Notes [Member]
Share-based compensation expense
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Noncash Expense
Current operating lease obligations
Operating Lease, Liability, Current
Borrowings under credit facilities
Proceeds from Lines of Credit
DERIVATIVES AND HEDGING
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Text Block]
Total estimated cost of remedy
Site Contingency, Environmental Remediation, Total Estimated Cost Of Remedy
Site Contingency, Environmental Remediation, Total Estimated Cost Of Remedy
Common Shares Held in Treasury
Treasury Stock [Member]
Long-term debt
Total long-term debt, net of current portion
Long-term Debt, Excluding Current Maturities
Derivative [Table]
Derivative [Table]
Segments [Axis]
Segments [Axis]
Cumulative effect adjustment
Cumulative Effect of New Accounting Principle in Period of Adoption
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Number of companies receiving notice of process to allocate remedial costs
Site Contingency, Number Of Companies Receiving Notice Of Process To Allocate Remedial Costs
Site Contingency, Number Of Companies Receiving Notice Of Process To Allocate Remedial Costs
Less short-term and current portion of long-term debt, Unamortized discount and debt issuance cost
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount (Premium) And Debt Issuance Costs, Current
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount (Premium) And Debt Issuance Costs, Current
Credit Facility [Domain]
Credit Facility [Domain]
2020
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Payments, Remainder of Fiscal Year
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Tax Credit, Research, Percent
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Tax Credit, Research, Percent
INCOME TAXES
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]
Raw materials and supplies
Inventory, Raw Materials and Supplies, Net of Reserves
Gain on disposal, net of tax
Discontinued Operation, Gain (Loss) on Disposal of Discontinued Operation, Net of Tax
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Income Statement Disclosures [Abstract]
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Income Statement Disclosures [Abstract]
Buildings
Building [Member]
(Loss) income from discontinued operations, net of income taxes
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent
Disposal Group Name [Domain]
Disposal Group Name [Domain]
Earnings per share attributable to PolyOne common shareholders - Diluted:
Earnings Per Share, Diluted [Abstract]
Secured Debt
Secured Debt [Member]
Operating income
Operating Income
Operating Income (Loss)
Cash dividends declared
Dividends, Common Stock
Operating Activities [Domain]
Operating Activities [Domain]
Goodwill
Goodwill, Beginning Balance
Goodwill, Ending Balance
Goodwill
Machinery and equipment
Machinery and Equipment [Member]
Segments [Domain]
Segments [Domain]
Statement [Line Items]
Statement [Line Items]
Adjustments for New Accounting Pronouncements [Axis]
Adjustments for New Accounting Pronouncements [Axis]
Hedging Designation [Domain]
Hedging Designation [Domain]
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Liabilities and Equity [Abstract]
Sales
Revenue from Contract with Customer, Excluding Assessed Tax
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Fair Values Derivatives, Balance Sheet Location, by Derivative Contract Type [Table]
Fair Values Derivatives, Balance Sheet Location, by Derivative Contract Type [Table]
Environmental Remediation Contingency [Domain]
Environmental Remediation Contingency [Domain]
Other non-current assets
Other Assets, Noncurrent
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax:
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]
Specialty Engineered Materials
Specialty Engineered Materials
Specialty Engineered Materials Segment [Member]
Specialty engineered materials segment.
Total (in USD per share)
Earnings Per Share, Basic
INVENTORIES, NET
Inventory Disclosure [Text Block]
Cash dividends declared per share of common stock (in USD per share)
Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Declared
Other comprehensive gain (loss)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Financing Activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities [Abstract]
Type of Adoption [Domain]
Type of Adoption [Domain]
Derivative Contract [Domain]
Derivative Contract [Domain]
Comprehensive income attributable to PolyOne common shareholders
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent
Floating rate debt
Derivative, Amount of Hedged Item
Long-term Debt, Total
Long-term Debt
Lower Passaic River
Lower Passaic River [Member]
Lower Passaic River [Member]
Schedule of Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table]
Schedule of Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table]
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]
Amendment Flag
Amendment Flag
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table Text Block]
Capital expenditures
Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment
Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract]
Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract]
Expense related to environmental activities
Environmental Remediation Expense
Decrease in accrued expenses and other assets and liabilities, net
Increase Decrease In Accrued Liabilities and Other Assets
The increase (decrease) during the reporting period in the aggregate amount of expenses incurred but not yet paid and change in other asset accounts.
Changes in assets and liabilities, net of the effect of acquisitions:
Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital [Abstract]
2024
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Payments, Due Year Five
Consolidation Items [Axis]
Consolidation Items [Axis]
Length of portion of river
Length Of Portion Of River
Length Of Portion Of River
Total non-current liabilities
Liabilities, Noncurrent
Schedule of Derivative Instruments in Statement of Financial Position, Fair Value
Schedule of Derivative Instruments in Statement of Financial Position, Fair Value [Table Text Block]
Interest expense, net
Interest Expense [Member]
BASIS OF PRESENTATION
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements Disclosure [Text Block]
Total PolyOne shareholders' equity
Parent [Member]
Number of interest rate swaps
Number of Interest Rate Derivatives Held
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Additional Paid-in Capital
Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]
5.25% Senior Notes Due 2023
Five Point Twenty-Five Percent Senior Notes Due Two Thousand And Twenty Three [Member]
Five Point Twenty-Five Percent Senior Notes Due Two Thousand And Twenty Three [Member]
Effective tax rate reconciliation adjustments to deferred tax liabilities, percent
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Other Adjustments, Percent
Local Phone Number
Local Phone Number
Disposal Group Name [Axis]
Disposal Group Name [Axis]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Income tax expense
Discontinued Operation, Tax Effect of Discontinued Operation
DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS
Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations, Disclosure [Text Block]
Total lease payments
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Payments, Due
Components of Property, Net
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table Text Block]
Accounts receivable, net
Accounts Receivable, after Allowance for Credit Loss, Current
Business acquisitions, net of cash acquired
Purchase price, net
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired
(Loss) income of discontinued operations before income taxes
Discontinued Operation, Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operation, before Income Tax
Payment of post-acquisition date earnout liability
Payment for Contingent Consideration Liability, Operating Activities
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Other income, net
Nonoperating Income (Expense)
Interest rate, stated percentage
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage
Finished products
Inventory, Finished Goods, Net of Reserves
Selling and administrative expense
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, General and Administrative Expense
Work in process
Inventory, Work in Process, Net of Reserves
Entity Address, Address Line One
Entity Address, Address Line One
Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain]
Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain]
Loss Contingency, number of third-party companies assuming responsibility for development of RIFS
Loss Contingency, Number of Third-Party Companies Assuming Responsibility for Development of RIFS
Loss Contingency, Number of Third-Party Companies Assuming Responsibility for Development of RIFS
Property, gross
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Number of companies receiving notice of potential liability
Site Contingency, Number Of Companies Receiving Notice Of Potential Liability
Site Contingency, Number Of Companies Receiving Notice Of Potential Liability
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis]
Gross margin
Gross Profit
Share-based compensation and exercise of awards (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period
Other non-current liabilities
Other Noncurrent Liabilities [Member]
PROPERTY, NET
Property, Plant and Equipment Disclosure [Text Block]
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
Entity Address, State or Province
Entity Address, State or Province
Income Statement Location [Axis]
Income Statement Location [Axis]
Environmental Remediation Site [Domain]
Environmental Remediation Site [Domain]
Business Acquisition [Axis]
Business Acquisition [Axis]
Total current assets
Assets, Current
Entity Current Reporting Status
Entity Current Reporting Status
Operating Segments
Operating Segments [Member]
Sales
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Revenue
Net cash provided (used) by investing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities
Continuing operations (in USD per share)
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Per Basic Share
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease), Including Exchange Rate Effect
Non-current liabilities:
Liabilities, Noncurrent [Abstract]
Less short-term and current portion of long-term debt, Principal Amount
Long-Term Debt, Current Maturities, Principal Amount
Long-Term Debt, Current Maturities, Principal Amount
Net income attributable to PolyOne common shareholders
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent
Effective tax rate reconciliation, other nondeductible item, percent
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Nondeductible Expense, Other, Percent
Common Shares
Common Stock [Member]
Current assets:
Assets, Current [Abstract]
Lessee, Lease, Description [Table]
Lessee, Lease, Description [Table]
Leases [Abstract]
Leases [Abstract]
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Accounts payable
Accounts Payable, Current
Expense recognized
Gain (Loss) on Fair Value Hedges Recognized in Earnings
Accrued probable future environmental expenditures
Accrual for Environmental Loss Contingencies
Net income
Net income
Net income
Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Operating lease cost
Operating Lease, Cost
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities
Accrued Liabilities, Current
Entity Small Business
Entity Small Business
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Entity Interactive Data Current
Entity Interactive Data Current
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Entity Filer Category
Entity Filer Category
Earn-out ceiling
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration Arrangements, Range of Outcomes, Value, High
Continuing operations (in USD per share)
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Per Diluted Share
Other non-current assets
Other Noncurrent Assets [Member]
Net Investment Hedging
Net Investment Hedging [Member]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Payments of withholding tax on share awards
Payment, Tax Withholding, Share-based Payment Arrangement
Inventories, net
Inventories, net
Inventory, Net
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table]
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table]
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code
Interest Rate Swap
Interest Rate Swap [Member]
Thereafter
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Payments, Due after Year Five
Total liabilities and equity
Liabilities and Equity
Entity Address, City or Town
Entity Address, City or Town
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Selling and administrative expense
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses [Member]
Environmental Remediation Contingency [Axis]
Environmental Remediation Contingency [Axis]
Short-term and current portion of long-term debt
Less short-term and current portion of long-term debt
Long-term Debt, Current Maturities
Operating Activities [Axis]
Operating Activities [Axis]
Contamination of Passaic River Study Area
Contamination Of Passaic River Study Area [Member]
Contamination Of Passaic River Study Area [Member]
Less accumulated depreciation
Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment
Non-current operating lease obligations
Operating Lease, Liability, Noncurrent
Discontinued operations (in USD per share)
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations and Disposal of Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Per Basic Share
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table]
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table]
Revolving Credit Facility
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Common shares equity offering (in shares)
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, New Issues
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Hedging Designation [Axis]
Hedging Designation [Axis]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table]
Cost of sales
Cost of Sales [Member]
Acquisition Cost
Intangible Assets, Gross (Excluding Goodwill)
Components of Debt
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table Text Block]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Axis]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Axis]
Environmental Remediation Site [Axis]
Environmental Remediation Site [Axis]
Effective income tax rate
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent
Color, Additives and Inks
Color, Additives and Inks
Color Additives And Inks Segment [Member]
Color, Additives and Inks Segment.
Fair value of debt instruments
Long-term Debt, Fair Value
Schedule of Discontinued Operations
Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Table Text Block]
BUSINESS COMBINATIONS
Business Combination Disclosure [Text Block]
Bridge Facility
Bridge Facility [Member]
Bridge Facility
Bridge Loan
Bridge Loan [Member]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Table]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Table]
PlastiComp
PlastiComp, Inc. [Member]
PlastiComp, Inc. [Member]
Net proceeds from divestiture
Proceeds from Divestiture of Businesses
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Increase in inventories
Increase (Decrease) in Inventories
Insurance recoveries
Insurance Recoveries
Total long-term debt, gross, net of current
Long-Term Debt, Excluding Current Maturities, Principal Amount
Long-Term Debt, Excluding Current Maturities, Principal Amount
Repurchase of common shares
Stock Repurchased During Period, Value
Schedule of Property, Plant and Equipment [Table]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table]
Decrease in pension and other post-retirement benefits
Increase (Decrease) in Obligation, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits
Corporate and eliminations
Corporate And Eliminations [Member]
Corporate And Eliminations [Member]
Retained Earnings
Retained Earnings [Member]
Goodwill and Changes in Carrying Amount of Goodwill by Operating Segment
Schedule of Goodwill [Table Text Block]
Basic (in shares)
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic
Operating lease assets, net
Operating Lease, Right-of-Use Asset
LEASING ARRANGEMENTS
Lessee, Operating Leases [Text Block]
Statement, Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Components [Axis]
Document Period End Date
Document Period End Date
Statement [Table]
Statement [Table]
Other current assets
Other Assets, Current
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Registrant Name
Cash dividends paid
Payments of Dividends
PolyOne shareholders’ equity
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent
Unrealized gain
Gain (Loss) on Derivative Used in Net Investment Hedge, after Tax
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block]
Payment of acquisition date earnout liability
Payment for Contingent Consideration Liability, Financing Activities
Clariant
Clariant [Member]
Clariant
Investing Activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities [Abstract]
Schedule of Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets
Schedule of Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table Text Block]
Net proceeds from other assets
Proceeds from Sale of Other Assets, Investing Activities
Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Table]
Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Table]
Designated as Hedging Instrument
Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Effective tax rate reconciliation, state, percent
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, State and Local Income Taxes, Percent
2022
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Payments, Due Year Three
Cost of sales
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Costs of Goods Sold
Schedule of Lease Cost
Lease, Cost [Table Text Block]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Depreciation and amortization
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization
Acquisition Cost
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Purchase of common shares for treasury
Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock
Security Exchange Name
Security Exchange Name
Entity Tax Identification Number
Entity Tax Identification Number
Anti-dilutive shares not included in diluted common shares outstanding (in shares)
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount
Disposal Group Classification [Domain]
Disposal Group Classification [Domain]
Total (in USD per share)
Earnings Per Share, Diluted
Number of reportable segments
Number of Reportable Segments
Long-term Debt, Type [Axis]
Long-term Debt, Type [Axis]
Total comprehensive income
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Effective tax rate reconciliation, repatriation of foreign earnings, percent
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Repatriation of Foreign Earnings, Percent
Land and land improvements
Land and Land Improvements [Member]
Net cash used by operating activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities
Equity Component [Domain]
Equity Component [Domain]
Trading Symbol
Trading Symbol
Hedging Relationship [Domain]
Hedging Relationship [Domain]
Document Transition Report
Document Transition Report
Noncontrolling interest
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Interest expense, net
Interest Income (Expense), Net
Weighted-average shares used to compute earnings per common share:
Earnings Per Share, Diluted, Other Disclosures [Abstract]
Cash Flow Hedging
Cash Flow Hedging [Member]
Currency Translation
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Currency Translation
Change in Finite lived intangible assets due to currency translation.
Debt term
Debt Instrument, Term
Balance Sheet Location [Domain]
Balance Sheet Location [Domain]
Continuing Operations
Continuing Operations [Member]
Hedging Relationship [Axis]
Hedging Relationship [Axis]
(Loss) income from discontinued operations, net of income taxes
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash used by operating activities:
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Consideration, working capital adjustment
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Consideration Other
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Consideration Other
Net cash provided by financing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities
Senior secured term loan due 2026
Senior Term Loan Due 2026 [Member]
Senior Term Loan Due 2026 [Member]
Income Statement [Abstract]
Income Statement [Abstract]
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Income tax expense
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Operating Leases
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Payment, Due [Abstract]
Derivative asset, fair value
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Asset
Balance Sheet Location [Axis]
Balance Sheet Location [Axis]
2021
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Payments, Due Year Two
Translation adjustments and related hedging instruments
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, before Tax