Discontinued Operations Receivable and Liability - Cash Activity Related to Discontinued Operations Assets and Liabilties (Details) (USD $) In Millions	6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2011	Jun. 30, 2010
Net cash flow related to discontinued operations assets and liabilities
Indemnity and defense payments	$ (10.5)	$ (13.5)
Insurance recoveries	13.8	13.5
Payment to Pneumo Settlement Trust	(250.0)
Other	(1.0)	(1.2)
Net cash flow related to discontinued operations assets and liabilities	$ (247.7)	$ (1.2)

Indemnity And Defense Payments For Asbestos Claims Related To Discontinued Operations.

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Net cash flow related to discontinued operations assets and liabilities.

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Net cash flow related to the entity's discontinued operations assets and liabilities

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Other cash activity associated with asbestos claims related to discontinued operations.

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Payment to Pneumo Settlement Trust.

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Proceeds from insurance recoveries for asbestos claims related to discontinued operations.

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