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Amount after accumulated impairment loss of an asset representing future economic benefits arising from other assets acquired in a business combination that are not individually identified and separately recognized.

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Amount of increase in asset representing future economic benefits arising from other assets acquired in a business combination that are not individually identified and separately recognized resulting from a business combination.

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Note 5 - Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Details) - Changes in the Carrying Amount of Goodwill by Segment (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	10 Months Ended	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2012
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill Balance		$ 989.8us-gaap_Goodwill	$ 1,405.3us-gaap_Goodwill
Predecessor [Member] \| Performance Materials [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill Balance	447.7
Foreign currency translation and other	(4.4)
Goodwill Balance	443.3
Predecessor [Member] \| Graphic Solutions [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill Balance				28.5
Goodwill Balance	28.5			28.5
Predecessor [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill Balance	476.2
Foreign currency translation and other	(4.4)
Goodwill Balance	471.8
Successor [Member] \| Performance Materials [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill Balance			760.4
Addition from acquisitions		761.5	16.3
Foreign currency translation and other		(1.1)	(37.3)
Goodwill Balance		760.4	739.4
Successor [Member] \| Graphic Solutions [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill Balance			229.4
Addition from acquisitions		228.7
Foreign currency translation and other		0.7	(7.6)
Goodwill Balance		229.4	221.8
Successor [Member] \| Agro Solutions [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Addition from acquisitions			459.6
Foreign currency translation and other			(15.5)
Goodwill Balance			444.1
Successor [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill Balance			989.8
Addition from acquisitions		990.2	475.9
Foreign currency translation and other		(0.4)	(60.4)
Goodwill Balance		$ 989.8	$ 1,405.3