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Goodwill and Identifiable Assets - Summary of Goodwill Balances by Segment Reporting Structure (Details) $ in Millions | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2017 USD ($)
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |
Carrying Value at beginning of period | $ 1,882.9
Acquisitions and divestitures | 6.9
Currency translation | 8.5
Carrying Value at end of Period | 1,898.3
Food Care |
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |
Carrying Value at beginning of period | 510.8
Acquisitions and divestitures | 7.2
Currency translation | 7.1
Carrying Value at end of Period | 525.1
Product Care |
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |
Carrying Value at beginning of period | 1,372.1
Acquisitions and divestitures | (0.3)
Currency translation | 1.4
Carrying Value at end of Period | $ 1,373.2

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