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Reportable Business Segment Information (Reportable Segment Information) (Detail)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2018
Segment
Segment Reporting [Abstract]  
Number of PPG operating segments 9
Number of PPG reportable business segments, based on economic similarities, the nature of their products, production processes, end-use markets and methods of distribution 2