Describe the approximate term of the guarantee or each group of similar guarantees.

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- Definition

The designation of funds furnished by a borrower to a lender to assure future payments of the borrower's real estate taxes and insurance obligations with respect to a mortgaged property. Escrow deposits may be made for a variety of other purposes such as earnest money and contingent payments. This element excludes replacement reserves which are an escrow separately provided for within the US GAAP taxonomy.

+ References

Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef

-Publisher FASB

-Name Accounting Standards Codification

-Topic 942

-SubTopic 210

-Section S99

-Paragraph 1

-Subparagraph (SX 210.9-03.10)

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- Definition

The current carrying amount of the liability for the freestanding or embedded guarantor's obligations under the guarantee or each group of similar guarantees.

+ References

Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef

-Publisher FASB

-Name Accounting Standards Codification

-Topic 460

-SubTopic 10

-Section 50

-Paragraph 4

-Subparagraph (c)

-URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=6851643&loc=d3e12069-110248

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- Definition

Maximum potential amount of future payments (undiscounted) the guarantor could be required to make under the guarantee or each group of similar guarantees before reduction for potential recoveries under recourse or collateralization provisions.

+ References

Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef

-Publisher FASB

-Name Accounting Standards Codification

-Topic 460

-SubTopic 10

-Section 50

-Paragraph 4

-Subparagraph (b)(1)

-URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=6851643&loc=d3e12069-110248

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Guarantees (Narrative) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	9 Months Ended
	Jun. 28, 2013 Indemnification Specialty Chemicals Business	Jun. 28, 2013 Indemnification Specialty Chemicals Business Other Assets	Sep. 28, 2012 Indemnification Specialty Chemicals Business Other Assets	Jun. 28, 2013 Maryland Heights, Missouri Surety Bond	Jun. 28, 2013 St. Louis, Missouri Letter of Credit	Jun. 28, 2013 St. Louis, Missouri Others	Jun. 28, 2013 Enviornmental, Health and Safety Matters [Member] Indemnification Specialty Chemicals Business Other Assets	Sep. 28, 2012 Enviornmental, Health and Safety Matters [Member] Indemnification Specialty Chemicals Business Other Assets
Guarantor Obligations [Line Items]
Guarantor obligations, obligation term	17 years
Guarantors obligation		$ 22.4	$ 22.4				$ 18.3	$ 18.3
Maximum future payments	75.5			58.0	21.1	27.3
Escrow deposit	$ 30.0	$ 23.5	$ 24.5