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Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets - Changes in Carrying Amount of Goodwill (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill, beginning balance	$ 375.1	$ 377.3
Translation adjustments	(0.2)	(2.2)
Acquisitions	13.9
Goodwill, ending balance	388.8	375.1
Environmental Solutions
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill, beginning balance	263.2	263.6
Translation adjustments	0.2	(0.4)
Acquisitions	13.9
Goodwill, ending balance	277.3	263.2
Safety And Security Systems
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill, beginning balance	111.9	113.7
Translation adjustments	(0.4)	(1.8)
Acquisitions	0.0
Goodwill, ending balance	$ 111.5	$ 111.9

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Amount after accumulated impairment loss of an asset representing future economic benefits arising from other assets acquired in a business combination that are not individually identified and separately recognized.

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