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Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Net income attributable to PolyOne common shareholders Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent Earnings per common share attributable to PolyOne common shareholders - Basic (USD per share) Earnings Per Share, Basic Earnings per common share attributable to PolyOne common shareholders - Diluted (USD per share) Earnings Per Share, Diluted Weighted-average shares used to compute earnings per common share: Earnings Per Share, Diluted, Other Disclosures [Abstract] Basic (in shares) Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic Diluted (in shares) Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted Cash dividends declared per share of common stock (in usd per share) Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Declared Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract] Employee Separation And Restructuring Costs Restructuring and Related Activities Disclosure [Text Block] Property, Net Property, Plant and Equipment Disclosure [Text Block] Equity [Abstract] Schedule of Changes In Equity Schedule of Stockholders Equity [Table Text Block] Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block] Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table] Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table] Equity Components [Axis] Equity Components [Axis] Equity Component [Domain] Equity Component [Domain] Cumulative Translation Adjustment Accumulated Foreign Currency Adjustment Attributable to Parent [Member] Pension and Other Post-Retirement Benefits Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment Attributable to Parent [Member] Unrealized Gain in Available-for-Sale Securities Accumulated Net Investment Gain (Loss) Attributable to Parent [Member] Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items] Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items] Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Roll Forward] AOCI Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest, Net of Tax [Roll Forward] Balance at beginning of period Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax Translation adjustments Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, before Tax Balance at end of period Segment Reporting [Abstract] Segment Information Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block] Schedule Of Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table] Schedule of Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table] Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures Defined Benefit Plans [Axis] Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans [Axis] Defined Benefit Plans [Domain] Defined Benefit Plan and Other Postretirement Benefit Plan [Domain] Defined Benefit Pension Plan Pension Plan [Member] Postretirement Health Care Plan Benefit Other Postretirement Benefit Plan [Member] Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] Components of Net Period Benefit Costs Schedule of Costs of Retirement Plans [Table Text Block] Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract] Goodwill And Intangible Assets Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block] Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract] Income Taxes Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block] Financing Arrangements Debt Disclosure [Text Block] Schedule of Segment Information Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block] Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table] Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table] Debt Instrument [Axis] Debt Instrument [Axis] Debt Instrument, Name [Domain] Debt Instrument, Name [Domain] Senior term loan due 2022 Senior Term Loan Due 2022 [Member] Senior Term Loan Due 2022 [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] Senior Notes due 2023 Senior Notes Due March2023 [Member] Senior Notes Due March2023 [Member] Revolving credit facility due 2018 Revolving Credit Facility Due 2018 [Member] Revolving Credit Facility Due 2018 [Member] Lender Name [Axis] Lender Name [Axis] Line of Credit Facility, Lender [Domain] Line of Credit Facility, Lender [Domain] Various Banks Various Banks [Member] Various Banks [Member] Saudi Hollandi Bank Saudi Hollandi Bank [Member] Saudi Hollandi Bank [Member] Credit Facility [Axis] Credit Facility [Axis] Credit Facility [Domain] Credit Facility [Domain] Revolving Credit Facility Revolving Credit Facility [Member] Canadian Line of Credit Canadian Line Of Credit [Member] Canadian Line Of Credit [Member] US Line of Credit US Line Of Credit [Member] US Line Of Credit [Member] Variable Rate [Axis] Variable Rate [Axis] Variable Rate [Domain] Variable Rate [Domain] Federal Funds Effective Swap Rate Federal Funds Effective Swap Rate [Member] London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member] SAIBOR Saudi Arabia Interbank Offered Rate (SAIBOR) [Member] Saudi Arabia Interbank Offered Rate (SAIBOR) [Member] Long-term Debt, Type [Axis] Long-term Debt, Type [Axis] Long-term Debt, Type [Domain] Long-term Debt, Type [Domain] Senior Notes Senior Notes [Member] Secured Debt Secured Debt [Member] Debt Instrument [Line Items] Debt Instrument [Line Items] Aggregate principal amount Debt Instrument, Face Amount Annual principal payment Debt Instrument, Annual Principal Payment Weighted average annual interest rate Debt Instrument, Interest Rate During Period Total aggregate principal repayments Repayments of Long-term Debt Outstanding borrowings Long-term Debt, Gross Stated interest rate Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage Maximum borrowing facility size Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity Potential maximum borrowing capacity Line of Credit Facility, Potential Maximum Borrowing Capacity Line of Credit Facility, Potential Maximum Borrowing Capacity Canadian line of credit outstanding Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Month-end Outstanding Amount Fixed rate on line of credit Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate Current borrowing availability Line of Credit Facility, Current Borrowing Capacity Outstanding letters of credit Letters of Credit Outstanding, Amount Amount outstanding Long-term Line of Credit Line of credit interest rate Line of Credit Facility, Interest Rate at Period End Fair value of debt instruments Long-term Debt, Fair Value Amount of long-term debt Long-term Debt Income Tax Contingency [Table] Income Tax Contingency [Table] Income Tax Authority [Axis] Income Tax Authority [Axis] Income Tax Authority [Domain] Income Tax Authority [Domain] Foreign Tax Authority Foreign Tax Authority [Member] Income Tax Contingency [Line Items] Income Tax Contingency [Line Items] Effective income tax rate Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent Federal statutory rate Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, at Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate, Percent Decrease in effective tax rate Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Decrease in Effective Tax Rate From Prior Year, Percent Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Decrease in Effective Tax Rate From Prior Year, Percent Negative impact on effective tax rate Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Tax Settlement, Foreign, Percent Equity Stockholders' Equity Note Disclosure [Text Block] Business Combinations [Abstract] Business Combinations Business Combination Disclosure [Text Block] Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract] Net income Other comprehensive income Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract] Total comprehensive income Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Comprehensive income attributable to PolyOne common shareholders Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract] Operating Activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract] 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] Depreciation and amortization Depreciation Depletion and Amortization Excluding Accelerated Depreciation Depreciation Depletion and Amortization Excluding Accelerated Depreciation Accelerated depreciation and fixed asset charges associated with restructuring activities Restructuring and Related Cost, Accelerated Depreciation And Tangible Asset Impairment Charges Restructuring and Related Cost, Accelerated Depreciation And Tangible Asset Impairment Charges Provision for doubtful accounts Provision for Doubtful Accounts Share-based compensation expense Share-based Compensation Change in assets and liabilities, net of the effect of acquisitions: Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital [Abstract] Increase in accounts receivable Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Receivable (Increase) decrease in inventories Increase (Decrease) in Inventories Increase in accounts payable Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable Decrease in pension and other post-retirement benefits Increase (Decrease) In Pension And Other Post-Retirement Benefits The increase (decrease) during the reporting period in the amount due to fund pension and non-pension benefits to employees, retired and disabled former employees. Amount also includes the amortization of prior service credits and other non-cash items. 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. Net cash used by operating activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities Investing Activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities [Abstract] Capital expenditures Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment Business acquisitions Payments to Acquire Businesses, Gross Proceeds from sale of businesses and other assets Proceeds From Divestiture Of Businesses And Interests In Affiliates And Property The cash inflow associated with the amount received from the sale of a business segment or subsidiary or sale of an entity that is related to it but not strictly controlled during the period (for example, an unconsolidated subsidiary, affiliate, joint venture or equity method investment) as well as the sale of property. Net cash used by investing activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities Financing Activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities [Abstract] Repayment of long-term debt Borrowings under credit facilities Proceeds from Lines of Credit Repayments under credit facilities Repayments of Lines of Credit Purchase of common shares for treasury Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock Exercise of share awards Proceeds From Stock Options Exercised, Including Excess Tax Benefit The total cash inflow associated with the amount received from holders to acquire the entity's shares under incentive and share awards, including stock option exercises. And, reductions in the entity's income taxes that arise when compensation cost (from non-qualified share-based compensation) recognized on the entity's tax return exceeds compensation cost from share-based compensation recognized in financial statements. This element represents the cash inflow reported in the enterprise's financing activities. Cash dividends paid Payments of Dividends Net cash (used) provided by financing activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities Effect of exchange rate changes on cash Effect of Exchange Rate on Cash and Cash Equivalents Decrease in cash and cash equivalents Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease) Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value Cash and cash equivalents at end of period Earnings Per Share [Abstract] Equity-based awards excluded (in shares) Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount Accounting Policies [Abstract] Basis Of Presentation Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements Disclosure [Text Block] Service cost Defined Benefit Plan, Service Cost Interest cost Defined Benefit Plan, Interest Cost Expected return on plan assets Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Return on Plan Assets Net periodic benefit gains Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost Number of reportable segments Number of Reportable Segments Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table] Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table] Consolidation Items [Axis] Consolidation Items [Axis] Consolidation Items [Domain] Consolidation Items [Domain] Operating Segments Operating Segments [Member] Corporate and eliminations Corporate and Reconciling Items [Member] Corporate and Reconciling Items [Member] Statement, Business Segments [Axis] Segments [Axis] Segment, Business [Domain] Segments [Domain] Color, Additives and Inks Color Additives And Inks [Member] Color, Additives and Inks. Specialty Engineered Materials Specialty Engineered Materials [Member] Specialty engineered materials. Designed Structures and Solutions Designed Structures and Solutions [Member] Designed Structures and Solutions [Member] Performance Products and Solutions Performance Products And Solutions [Member] Performance products and solutions. PolyOne Distribution Polyone Distribution [Member] PolyOne Distribution. Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] Operating Income Assets Assets Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table] Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table] Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis] Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis] Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain] Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain] Customer relationships Customer Relationships [Member] Patents, technology and other Patents Technology And Other [Member] Patents Technology And Other [Member] Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] Acquisition Cost Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross Accumulated Amortization Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization Currency Translation Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Currency Translation Change in Finite lived intangible assets due to currency translation. Net Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net Schedule of Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table] Schedule of Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table] Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Axis] Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Axis] Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain] Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain] Indefinite-lived trade names Trade Names [Member] Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] Indefinite-lived intangible assets Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill) Weighted-average common shares outstanding - basic (in shares) Plus dilutive impact of share-based compensation (in shares) Incremental Common Shares Attributable to Dilutive Effect of Share-based Payment Arrangements Weighted-average common shares - diluted (in shares) Inventory Disclosure [Abstract] Finished products Inventory, Finished Goods, Net of Reserves Work in process Inventory, Work in Process, Net of Reserves Raw materials and supplies Inventory, Raw Materials and Supplies, Net of Reserves Inventories, net Inventory, Net Components of Inventories Schedule of Inventory, Current [Table Text Block] Document And Entity Information [Abstract] Entity Registrant Name Entity Registrant Name Entity Central Index Key Entity Central Index Key Document Type Document Type Document Period End Date Document Period End Date Amendment Flag Amendment Flag Document Fiscal Year Focus Document Fiscal Year Focus Document Fiscal Period Focus Document Fiscal Period Focus Current Fiscal Year End Date Current Fiscal Year End Date Entity Filer Category Entity Filer Category Entity Common Shares, Shares Outstanding Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding Schedule of Weighted-Average Shares Used in Computing Earnings Per Share Schedule of Weighted Average Number of Shares [Table Text Block] Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table] Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table] Business Acquisition [Axis] Business Acquisition [Axis] Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain] Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain] Magenta Magenta [Member] Magenta [Member] Kraton Kraton Performance Polymers [Member] Kraton Performance Polymers [Member] Range [Axis] Range [Axis] Range [Domain] Range [Domain] Minimum Minimum [Member] Maximum Maximum [Member] Business Acquisition [Line Items] Business Acquisition [Line Items] Payment to acquire business, net of cash acquired Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired Goodwill Goodwill Business acquisitions Goodwill acquired Business Acquisition, Goodwill, Expected Tax Deductible Amount Intangible assets acquired Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Intangible Assets, Other than Goodwill Intangible assets acquired, amortization period Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life Goodwill and Changes in Carrying Amount of Goodwill by Operating Segment Schedule of Goodwill [Table Text Block] Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table Text Block] Schedule of Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets Schedule of Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table Text Block] Schedule of Property, Plant and Equipment [Table] Property, Plant and Equipment [Table] Property, Plant and Equipment by Type [Axis] Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Axis] Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain] Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain] Land Land [Member] Buildings Building [Member] Machinery and equipment Machinery and Equipment [Member] Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] Property, gross Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross Less accumulated depreciation and amortization Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment Property, net Property, Plant and Equipment, Net Depreciation expense Depreciation Accelerated depreciation costs Restructuring and Related Cost, Accelerated Depreciation Inventories, Net Inventory Disclosure [Text Block] Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs [Table] Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs [Table] Restructuring Plan [Axis] Restructuring Plan [Axis] Restructuring Plan [Domain] Restructuring Plan [Domain] DSS Manufacturing Facility Closure DSS Manufacturing Facility Closure [Member] DSS Manufacturing Facility Closure [Member] Spartech Spartech [Member] Spartech [Member] Restructuring Type [Axis] Restructuring Type [Axis] Type of Restructuring [Domain] Type of Restructuring [Domain] Facility Closing Facility Closing [Member] Asset and Deprecation Charges Asset and Deprecation Charges [Member] Asset and Deprecation Charges [Member] Administrative Office Closing Administrative Office Closing [Member] Administrative Office Closing [Member] Income Statement Location [Axis] Income Statement Location [Axis] Income Statement Location [Domain] Income Statement Location [Domain] Selling, General and Administrative Expenses Selling, General and Administrative Expenses [Member] Cost of Sales Cost of Sales [Member] Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] Number of facilities closed Restructuring And Related Cost, Number Of Facilities Closed Restructuring And Related Cost, Number Of Facilities Closed Charged to expense Restructuring Charges Severance costs Severance Costs Other associated restructuring costs Other Restructuring Costs Expected remaining costs Restructuring and Related Cost, Expected Cost Remaining Basis of Presentation Basis of Accounting, Policy [Policy Text Block] Accounting Standards Not Yet Adopted New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block] Noncontrolling Interest [Table] Noncontrolling Interest [Table] PolyOne Shareholders' Equity Parent [Member] Noncontrolling Interests Noncontrolling Interest [Member] Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items] Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items] Changes in Equity [Rollforward] Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward] Balance at beginning of period Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Net income Total comprehensive income Cash dividend declared Dividends, Common Stock, Cash Repurchase of common shares Treasury Stock, Value, Acquired, Cost Method Share-based incentive plan activity Stock Issued During Period, Value, Share-based Compensation, Net of Forfeitures Balance at end of period Weighted-Average Shares Used In Computing Earnings Per Common Share Earnings Per Share [Text Block] Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract] Commitments And Contingencies Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block] Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Table] Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Table] Environmental Remediation Contingency [Axis] Environmental Remediation Contingency [Axis] Environmental Remediation Contingency [Domain] Environmental Remediation Contingency [Domain] Contamination of Passaic River Study Area Contamination of Passaic River Study Area [Member] Contamination of Passaic River Study Area [Member] Environmental Remediation Site [Axis] Environmental Remediation Site [Axis] Environmental Remediation Site [Domain] Environmental Remediation Site [Domain] Lower Passaic River Lower Passaic River [Member] Lower Passaic River [Member] Equity Method Investee, Name [Axis] Investment, Name [Axis] Equity Method Investee, Name [Domain] Investment, Name [Domain] Sunbelt Sunbelt [Member] SunBelt. Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items] Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items] Length of portion of river Length of Portion of River Length of Portion of River Approximate number of other companies assuming responsibility 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 Number of other potentially responsible parties that submitted a de minimis settlement petition Loss Contingency, Number of Third-Party Companies Submitting Settlement Petition Loss Contingency, Number of Third-Party Companies Submitting Settlement Petition Number of entities contributing little or no impact to lower passaic river Site Contingency, Number Of Entities Contributing Little Or No Impact Site Contingency, Number Of Entities Contributing Little Or No Impact Total estimated cost of remedy Site Contingency, Environmental Remediation, Total Estimated Cost of Remedy Site Contingency, Environmental Remediation, Total Estimated Cost of Remedy Number of companies receiving Notice of Potential Liability (more than) Site Contingency, Number of Companies Receiving Notice of Potential Liability Site Contingency, Number of Companies Receiving Notice of Potential Liability Expense related to environmental activities Environmental Remediation Expense Proceeds from insurance recoveries Environmental Costs Recognized, Recovery Credited to Expense Accrued probable future environmental expenditures Accrual for Environmental Loss Contingencies Equity interest sold, percentage Sale of Stock, Percentage of Ownership before Transaction Guarantee assumed by acquirer Debt Instrument Guarantee Assumed By Acquirer Debt Instrument Guarantee Assumed By Acquirer Statement of Financial Position [Abstract] Assets Assets [Abstract] Current assets: Assets, Current [Abstract] Cash and cash equivalents Accounts receivable, net Accounts Receivable, Net, Current Inventories, net Other current assets Other Assets, Current Total current assets Assets, Current Property, net Intangible assets, net Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill) Other non-current assets Other Assets, Noncurrent Total assets Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity Liabilities and Equity [Abstract] Current liabilities: Liabilities, Current [Abstract] Short-term and current portion of long-term debt Long-term Debt, Current Maturities Accounts payable Accounts Payable, Current Accrued expenses and other current liabilities Accrued Liabilities, Current Total current liabilities Liabilities, Current Non-current liabilities: Liabilities, Noncurrent [Abstract] Long-term debt Long-term Debt, Excluding Current Maturities Pension and other post-retirement benefits Pension and Other Postretirement Defined Benefit Plans, Liabilities, Noncurrent Deferred income taxes Deferred Income Taxes and Other Liabilities, Noncurrent Other non-current liabilities Other Liabilities, Noncurrent Total non-current liabilities Liabilities, Noncurrent Shareholders’ equity: Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent [Abstract] PolyOne shareholders’ equity Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent Noncontrolling interests Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Total equity Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity Liabilities and Equity Other debt Other Debt Obligations [Member] Loans Payable Loans Payable [Member] Long-term debt, Principal Amount Long-term debt, Unamortized discount and debt issuance cost Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount (Premium) and Debt Issuance Costs, Net Total long-term debt Less current portion, Principal Amount Long-Term Debt, Current Maturities, Principal Amount Long-Term Debt, Current Maturities, Principal Amount Less current portion, 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 Less current portion Total long-term debt, net of current portion, Principal Amount Long-Term Debt, Excluding Current Maturities, Principal Amount Long-Term Debt, Excluding Current Maturities, Principal Amount Total long-term debt, net of current portion, Unamortized discount and debt issuance cost Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount (Premium) and Debt Issuance Costs, Noncurrent Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount (Premium) and Debt Issuance Costs, Noncurrent Total long-term debt, net of current portion Interest rate of senior notes due 2023 Schedule of Goodwill [Table] Schedule of Goodwill [Table] Specialty Engineered Materials Color, Additives and Inks Goodwill [Line Items] Goodwill [Roll Forward] Goodwill [Roll Forward] Balance, beginning of period Acquisitions of businesses Goodwill, Acquired During Period Currency translation and other adjustments Goodwill, Translation and Purchase Accounting Adjustments Balance, end of period