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Commitments and Contingencies - Roll forward of Asbestos Liability and Related Assets (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012
Changes in estimate during the period: |  |
Noncurrent portion | $ 1,179.6 | $ 1,255.0
Asbestos Related Matters [Member] |  |
Liability for Asbestos and Environmental Claims, Net [Roll Forward] |  |
Net Balance, Beginning | 739.5 | 713.7
Changes in estimate during the period: |  |
Continuing operations | 63.8 | 56.8
Discontinued operations | 0 | (0.5)
Settlement Agreement | 31.0 | (11.4)
Net cash activity | (25.4) | (20.1)
Balance, Ending |  | 739.5
Estimated asbestos exposure, net of expected recoveries from insurers and other responsible parties | 746.9 | 739.5
Asbestos Related Matters [Member] | Liability [Member] |  |
Liability for Asbestos and Environmental Claims, Net [Roll Forward] |  |
Balance, Beginning | 1,347.4 | 1,667.9
Changes in estimate during the period: |  |
Continuing operations | 11.4 | 6.6
Discontinued operations | 0 | (11.5)
Settlement Agreement | 0 | (245.2)
Net cash activity | (94.1) | (93.4)
Balance, Ending | 1,264.7 | 1,347.4
Current portion | 85.1 | 92.4
Noncurrent portion | 1,179.6 | 1,255.0
Asbestos Related Matters [Member] | Asset [Member] |  |
Liability for Asbestos and Environmental Claims, Net [Roll Forward] |  |
Balance, Beginning | 607.9 | 954.2
Changes in estimate during the period: |  |
Continuing operations | (52.4) | (50.2)
Discontinued operations | 0 | 11.0
Settlement Agreement |  | 233.8
Increase in asbestos related assets | 31.0 |
Net cash activity | 68.7 | 73.3
Balance, Ending | 517.8 | 607.9
Current portion | (84.5) | (82.6)
Noncurrent portion | $ 433.3 | $ 525.3

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