Price of a single share of a number of stocks to be exchanged or offered to be exchanged in a business combination.

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Related Party, Automatic Renewal Period

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The length of time to give notice to not renew a related party agreement.

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For contingent consideration arrangements recognized in connection with a business combination, this element represents an estimate of the high-end of the potential range (undiscounted) of the consideration which may be paid.

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The equity interest of noncontrolling shareholders, partners or other equity holders in consolidated entity.

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A fee charged for services from professionals such as doctors, lawyers and accountants. The term is often expanded to include other professions, for example, pharmacists charging to maintain a medicinal profile of a client or customer.

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

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Related Party Transactions (Details) (USD $) In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014
Mac Dermid [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Price exchange rate (in usd per share)	$ 11.00
Price performance metrics period	7 years
Noncontrolling interest percentage	6.66%	6.76%	6.66%
Maximum [Member] \| Mac Dermid [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Contingent purchase payable	$ 100
Mariposa Capital [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Automatic renewal period	1 year
Agreement renewal period	90 days
Advisory fees	0.5	0.5
Annual Fees [Member] \| Mariposa Capital [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Related Party Transaction, Amounts of Transaction	$ 2.0