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Acquisitions of Businesses Acquisition of Businesses (Details 3) (Arysta [Member], USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2015
Mar. 31, 2014
Arysta [Member]
   
Business Acquisition [Line Items]    
Revenue $ 622.3us-gaap_BusinessAcquisitionsProFormaRevenue
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$ 483.6us-gaap_BusinessAcquisitionsProFormaRevenue
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Net Loss Attributable to Stockholders $ (45.9)us-gaap_BusinessAcquisitionsProFormaNetIncomeLoss
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$ (84.6)us-gaap_BusinessAcquisitionsProFormaNetIncomeLoss
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