Related Party Transactions - Additional Information (Detail) (Styrenic Block Copolymer Joint Venture, USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Styrenic Block Copolymer Joint Venture
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Percentage of equity investment	50.00%		50.00%
Related party liability	$ 6.8	$ 10.1	$ 20.6	$ 22.7

Amount of transactions with related party during the financial reporting period.

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