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Commitments, Contingencies and Guarantees - Additional Information (Details) R$ in Millions, $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended |
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Dec. 31, 2018 USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2017 USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2017 BRL (R$)
Disclosure of contingent liabilities [line items] |  |  |
Term of IT support agreement | 10 years |  |
Capital expenditures principally for machinery and equipment | $ 33.6 |  |
Letters of credit outstanding | 14.4 | $ 13.6 |
Prior credit facility |  |  |
Disclosure of contingent liabilities [line items] |  |  |
Letters of credit outstanding |  | 23.2 |
Guarantees |  |  |
Disclosure of contingent liabilities [line items] |  |  |
Estimated financial effect of contingent liabilities | 35.7 | 36.8 |
Guarantees | Prior credit facility |  |  |
Disclosure of contingent liabilities [line items] |  |  |
Letters of credit outstanding | $ 21.3 | 23.2 |
Research and development assessments against Brazilian Subsidiary |  |  |
Disclosure of contingent liabilities [line items] |  |  |
Estimated financial effect of contingent liabilities |  | $ 10.0 | R$ 39

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