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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Refundable Tank and Cylinder Deposits (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Sep. 30, 2017 | Sep. 30, 2016
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Accounting Policies [Abstract] |  |
Customer paid deposits primarily on owned tanks and cylinders | $ 279.9 | $ 267.2

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