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Divestitures - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands |  | 12 Months Ended
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Jun. 01, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Cash proceeds from divestitures, net |  | $ 289,791 | $ 0 | $ 0
Gain on sales of businesses, net |  | 295,971 | $ 0 | $ 0
Fine Chemistry Services |  |  |  |
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Gain on sales of businesses, net |  | 428,400 |  |
Proceeds from Divestiture of Businesses | $ 570,000 |  |  |
Cash Proceeds from Divestiture | 300,000 |  |  |
Preferred Stock, Value, Outstanding | $ 270,000 |  |  |
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Business, net of tax |  | $ 330,900 |  |
Preferred Stock, Dividend Rate, Percentage | 12.00% |  |  |

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