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Guarantees, Commitments, and Contingencies, Contingencies (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | 1 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2004 United States Antitrust Law [Member] resident | Sep. 30, 2012 Canada Antitrust Law [Member] producer
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] |  |
Number of hydrogen peroxide producers in putative direct and indirect purchaser class action complaints filed in February 2005 |  | 5
Settlement amount, settled by other defandants |  | $ 20.6
Loss Contingency, Number Of Plaintiffs | 13 |

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