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Commitments And Contingencies (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)
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12 Months Ended | ||
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Dec. 31, 2011
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Dec. 31, 2010
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Dec. 31, 2009
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| Minimum number of years between arbitrations | 5 | ||
| Reimbursement of remediation costs sought by PolyOne | $ 1,400 | ||
| Rental expense, net of railcar mileage credits | 36,644 | 38,506 | 42,886 |
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PolyOne [Member]
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| Percentage of costs related to environmental issues to be paid by PolyOne | 100.00% | ||
| Costs incurred environmental remediation services | $ 3,287 | $ 3,028 | |
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- Definition
The charge against earnings in the period for known or estimated future costs arising from requirements to perform environmental remediation activities. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The value (monetary amount) of the award the plaintiff seeks in the legal matter. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Rental expense for the reporting period incurred under operating leases, including minimum and any contingent rent expense, net of related sublease income. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Represents environmental costs percentage, net of recoveries or credits from third parties, to be paid by a counterparty. No definition available.
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- Definition
Represents the minimum number of years that must pass before another arbitration proceeding may be held to adjust the environmental costs percentage paid by a counterparty. No definition available.
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