Business Segments (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	May 31, 2013	May 31, 2012	May 31, 2013	May 31, 2012
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	$ 1,002.6	$ 984.0	$ 1,936.9	$ 1,890.7
Operating income	116.0	121.3	228.0	233.9
Income from unconsolidated operations	5.9	3.9	11.4	8.5
Consumer
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	591.0	568.8	1,160.7	1,102.9
Operating income	87.6	88.6	175.3	170.0
Income from unconsolidated operations	5.3	2.6	9.9	6.4
Industrial [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	411.6	415.2	776.2	787.8
Operating income	28.4	32.7	52.7	63.9
Income from unconsolidated operations	$ 0.6	$ 1.3	$ 1.5	$ 2.1