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Restructuring and Other - Additional Information (Detail) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2022 USD ($) | Sep. 30, 2021 USD ($) | Sep. 30, 2022 USD ($) Facility | Sep. 30, 2021 USD ($)
Restructuring Cost and Other Cost [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Restructuring charges |  | $ 1 | $ 10 | $ 6
Restructuring and other costs |  | 1 |  | 4
Other restructuring charges, facility cost |  | $ 1 |  | $ 4
Atotech [Member] |  |  |  |
Restructuring Cost and Other Cost [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Restructuring and other costs | $ 5 |  | 10 |
Other restructuring charges, facility cost | $ 5 |  | $ 10 |
Atotech [Member] | Europe [Member] |  |  |  |
Restructuring Cost and Other Cost [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Number of facilities yet to close | Facility |  |  | 2 |

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