Condensed Statements of Consolidated Income (Unaudited) (USD $) In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2014		Jul. 31, 2013
Income Statement [Abstract]
Net sales	$ 1,323.8		$ 1,350.9
Cost of products sold	845.1		858.0
Gross Profit	478.7		492.9
Selling, distribution, and administrative expenses	253.4		250.2
Amortization	24.9		24.5
Other special project costs	8.6	[1]	5.8	[1]
Other operating expense (income) - net	0.2		(0.9)
Operating Income	191.6		213.3
Interest expense - net	(17.4)		(23.8)
Other income - net	1.3		0
Income Before Income Taxes	175.5		189.5
Income taxes	59.5		62.9
Net Income	$ 116.0		$ 126.6
Earnings per common share:
Net Income	$ 1.14		$ 1.19
Net Income - Assuming Dilution	$ 1.14		$ 1.19
Dividends Declared per Common Share	$ 0.64		$ 0.58

[1] Other special project costs includes restructuring and merger and integration costs. For additional information, see Note 3: Acquisitions and Note 4: Restructuring.