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Acquisition of Diversey Holdings Inc (Details 4) (Diversey Holdings Inc [Member], Estimated Net Step-up in Fair Value [Member], USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2011
Fair Value of Intangible Assets |
Total fair value of intangible assets | $ 2,072.1
Trademarks and Trade Names [Member] |
Fair Value of Intangible Assets |
Estimated indefinite-lived intangible assets (excluding goodwill), fair value | 872.4
Indefinite lived intangible assets estimated weighted average useful lives | indefinite
Technology [Member] |
Fair Value of Intangible Assets |
Estimated indefinite-lived intangible assets (excluding goodwill), fair value | 159.6
Indefinite lived intangible assets estimated weighted average useful lives | 8/indefinite
Customer Relationships [Member] |
Fair Value of Intangible Assets |
Estimated finite-lived intangible assets, fair value | 1,007.6
Finite lived intangible assets estimated weighted average useful lives | 13.0
Contracts [Member] |
Fair Value of Intangible Assets |
Estimated finite-lived intangible assets, fair value | $ 32.5
Finite lived intangible assets estimated weighted average useful lives | 5.0

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