Discontinued Operations Receivable and Liability - Cash Activity Related to Discontinued Operations Assets and Liabilties (Details) (USD $) In Millions	9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2011	Sep. 30, 2010
Net cash flow related to discontinued operations assets and liabilities
Indemnity and defense payments	$ (10.5)	$ (23.0)
Insurance recoveries	14.9	14.5
Payment to Pneumo Settlement Trust	(250.0)
Other	(1.0)	(1.7)
Net cash flow related to discontinued operations assets and liabilities	$ (246.6)	$ (10.2)

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 under settlement agreement.

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

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