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Inventories (Tables)
3 Months Ended
Nov. 30, 2021
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]  
Schedule of Inventory
Inventories include materials, labor, inbound freight, and related manufacturing overhead; are stated at the lower of cost (on a first-in, first-out or average cost basis) and net realizable value; and consist of the following as of the dates presented (in millions):
 November 30, 2021August 31, 2021
Raw materials, supplies, and work in process (1)
$228.9 $209.5 
Finished goods251.5 227.2 
Inventories excluding reserves480.4 436.7 
Less: Reserves(40.7)(38.0)
Total inventories$439.7 $398.7 
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(1) Due to the immaterial amount of estimated work in process and the short lead times for the conversion of raw materials to finished goods, we do not believe the segregation of raw materials and work in process is meaningful information.