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Organization and Basis of Presentation - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified |  |  | 9 Months Ended |
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Sep. 30, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2011 | Sep. 30, 2012 Diversey [Member] | Dec. 31, 2011 Previously Reported [Member] | Dec. 31, 2011 Scenario, Previously Reported [Member]
Estimate of impairment of goodwill and other intangible assets |  |  | $ 1,223.5 |  |
Estimate of impairment of goodwill and other intangible assets, net of tax |  |  | 1,194.6 |  |
Revised estimate of impairment of goodwill and other intangible assets |  |  | 1,334.3 |  |
Revised estimate of impairment of goodwill and other intangible assets, net of tax |  |  | 1,261.5 |  |
Deferred tax assets | 362.4 | 156.2 |  | 165.0 | 230.0
Non-current deferred tax liabilities | 528.3 | 439.7 |  | 467.0 | 532.0
Misclassification adjustment of current deferred tax assets |  | 65 |  |  |
Misclassification adjustment of noncurrent deferred tax liabilities |  | $ 65 |  |  |

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