Commitments and Contingencies - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023
Commitments And Contingencies Disclosure [Line Items]
Environmental remediation liabilities- discounted	$ 16,800	$ 27,400
Accrual for environmental loss contingencies- weighted-average discount rate	4.00%	3.70%
Environmental remediation liabilities- undiscounted	$ 34,500	$ 55,400
Settlement for legacy Rockwood legal matter		218,500
Tax indemnification liability	12,567	14,481
Selling, general and administrative expenses
Commitments And Contingencies Disclosure [Line Items]
Settlement for legacy Rockwood legal matter		$ 218,500
Maximum
Commitments And Contingencies Disclosure [Line Items]
Potential revision on future environmental remediation costs before tax	$ 42,000

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