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Quarterly Financial Summary (Unaudited) Quarterly Financial Summary Footnote (Detail) (Antioxidant, Ibuprofen and Propofol Assets - Discontinued Operations, USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2014
Antioxidant, Ibuprofen and Propofol Assets - Discontinued Operations
 
Loss on disposal of businesses, net of tax $ (65.7)alb_GainLossonSaleofAssetsandAssetImpairmentChargesnetoftax
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