SUBSEQUENT EVENT (Details) (ATMI LifeSciences [Member], USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	6 Months Ended	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2014	Jan. 31, 2014 Date of acquisition - February 20, 2014 [Member]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Business Acquisition, Name of Acquired Entity		ATMI LifeSciences
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Gross	$ 185