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Summarize of Identifiable Intangible Assets With Definite and Indefinite Useful Lives (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended |
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Sep. 30, 2012 | Sep. 30, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2011
Definite And Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets By Major Class [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Gross Carrying Value | $ 2,134.0 |  | $ 2,134.0 |  | $ 2,112.6
Accumulated Amortization | (172.6) |  | (172.6) |  | (76.9)
Impairment (1) | (189.0) | [1] | (189.0) | [1] |
Net | 1,772.4 |  | 1,772.4 |  | 2,035.7
Customer relationships [Member] |  |  |  |  |
Definite And Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets By Major Class [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Gross Carrying Value | 965.1 |  | 965.1 |  | 960.2
Accumulated Amortization | (92.0) |  | (92.0) |  | (36.6)
Net | 873.1 |  | 873.1 |  | 923.6
Trademarks and trade names [Member] |  |  |  |  |
Definite And Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets By Major Class [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Gross Carrying Value | 882.3 |  | 882.3 |  | 882.3
Accumulated Amortization | (0.9) |  | (0.9) |  | (0.8)
Impairment (1) | (189.0) | [1] | (189.0) | [1] |
Net | 692.4 |  | 692.4 |  | 881.5
Impairment recorded | 189 |  | 189 |  |
Impairment recorded, net of taxes | 117.0 |  | 117.0 |  |
Technology [Member] |  |  |  |  |
Definite And Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets By Major Class [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Gross Carrying Value | 242.3 |  | 242.3 |  | 229.9
Accumulated Amortization | (67.1) |  | (67.1) |  | (33.4)
Net | 175.2 |  | 175.2 |  | 196.5
Contracts [Member] |  |  |  |  |
Definite And Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets By Major Class [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Gross Carrying Value | 44.3 |  | 44.3 |  | 40.2
Accumulated Amortization | (12.6) |  | (12.6) |  | (6.1)
Net | $ 31.7 |  | $ 31.7 |  | $ 34.1
[1] | During the third quarter of 2012, we determined that sufficient indicators also existed to require an interim impairment review of our trademarks and trade names. Based on our preliminary analysis, the fair value of the Diversey trademark was lower than the carrying value. As a result, we recorded an impairment of $189 million ($117 million, net of taxes), which is included in impairment of goodwill and other intangible assets on the condensed consolidated statements of operations in the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012.

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