Restructuring and Other - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2013
Restructuring And Other [Line Items]
Charitable contribution	$ 8alb_CharitableContributions
Charitable contribution, after income taxes	5.1alb_CharitableContributionAfterTaxes
Settlement of Litigation
Restructuring And Other [Line Items]
Gain of settlement of litigation	8.1
Gain of settlement of litigation, after income taxes	5.1
Estimated reimbursement of related legal fees	$ 0.9

Contribution of monetary assets, after taxes, by an enterprise to a charitable organization.

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Charitable Contributions

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Gain Of Settlement Of Litigation After Taxes

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Amount of gain (loss) recognized in settlement of litigation and insurance claims. Excludes claims within an insurance entity's normal claims settlement process.

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Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef

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-Topic 450

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The amount of expense provided in the period for legal costs incurred on or before the balance sheet date pertaining to resolved, pending or threatened litigation, including arbitration and mediation proceedings.

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Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef

-Publisher FASB

-Name Accounting Standards Codification

-Topic 225

-SubTopic 10

-Section S99

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-Subparagraph (SX 210.5-03.3)

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