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Environmental (Remediation Narrative) (Details) (Spondon, UK, Former Owner [Member], Consumer Specialties [Member], USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Dec. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Spondon, UK, Former Owner [Member] | Consumer Specialties [Member]
   
Environmental Disclosure [Line Items]    
Environmental insurance recoveries receivable $ 4us-gaap_RecordedThirdPartyEnvironmentalRecoveriesReceivable
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$ 4us-gaap_RecordedThirdPartyEnvironmentalRecoveriesReceivable
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