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Segments - Net Sales and Adjusted EBITDA of Reportable Segments (Parenthetical) (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2017 | Mar. 31, 2016
Discontinued Operations Held for Sale [Member] | Diversey [Member] | Corporate [Member] |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |
Adjusted EBITDA | $ 8.0 | $ 5.1

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