CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income including noncontrolling interest	$ 173.9	$ 177.0	$ 189.0
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
Pension liability adjustment	16.4	(23.0)	8.4
Unrealized net gain on derivative instruments	0		0.4
Translation adjustments	(76.6)	28.8	(36.7)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax	(60.2)	5.8	(27.9)
Comprehensive income including noncontrolling interest	113.7	182.8	161.1
Less: Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest	(0.2)	(1.6)	(3.2)
Comprehensive income attributable to Cytec Industries Inc.	$ 113.5	$ 181.2	$ 157.9