Restructuring and Other (Income) Charges, net - Restructuring (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]
Gain on sale of assets and businesses	$ 0.0	$ 0.0	$ (0.4)
Severance and other employee-related costs	0.1	6.4	1.5
Other	0.0	2.1	0.7
Restructuring charges	0.1	8.5	1.8
Business transformation costs	16.1	10.0	0.0
Other (income) charges, net	16.1	10.0	0.0
Total Restructuring and other (income) charges, net	$ 16.2	$ 18.5	$ 1.8

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