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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
	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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