The approximate amount of LIFO expense or income expected to be recorded by the end of the company's fiscal year. This expectation is based on current estimates of inventory levels and costs.

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The percentage increase in costs creating the increase to the current LIFO expense estimate.

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Inventories Textuals.

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Carrying amount, net of valuation reserves and adjustments, as of the balance sheet date of merchandise or goods held by the company that are readily available for sale.

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Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
-Publisher SEC
-Name Regulation S-X (SX)
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-Paragraph 6
-Article 5

Reference 2: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
-Publisher SEC
-Name Staff Accounting Bulletin (SAB)
-Number Topic 5
-Section BB

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Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Carrying amount (lower of cost or market) as of the balance sheet date of inventories less all valuation and other allowances. Excludes noncurrent inventory balances (expected to remain on hand past one year or one operating cycle, if longer).

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Carrying amount, net of valuation reserves and adjustments, as of the balance sheet date of products used directly or indirectly in the manufacturing or production process, which may or may not become part of the final product. May also include items used in the storage, presentation or transportation of physical goods.

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Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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-Name Regulation S-X (SX)
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-Paragraph 6
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Inventories (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2011	Jun. 30, 2010	Jun. 30, 2011	Jun. 30, 2010	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Inventory net items net of reserve alternative
Manufacturing supplies	$ 59.0		$ 59.0			$ 57.9
Work in process and raw materials	425.9		425.9			371.9
Finished products	444.0		444.0			398.7
Total Inventories, net	928.9		928.9			828.5
Inventories (Textuals) [Abstract]
Inventory Reserve (LIFO)	280.3		280.3			264.6
Increase (decrease) in inventory reserve (LIFO)	9.7	0.5	15.7	6.6
Amount expected to be recognized in LIFO expense by the end of the year					32
The percentage increase in costs creating the increase to the current LIFO expense estimate					1.00%
Increase in current LIFO expense estimate due to one percent increase in costs					$ 5.9
The percentage increase in inventory quantities that would have an effect on the current LIFO expense estimate					1.00%