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Commitments and Contingencies - Settlement and Royalty Indemnity, Narrative (Details)	Sep. 30, 2015
Norit Litigation
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Ability to pay dividends, percent of market fair value	50.00%

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Ability to Pay dividends, Percent of Market Fair Value

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