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Guarantees, Commitments, and Contingencies, Contingencies (Details) (Canada Antitrust Law [Member], USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2013 producer
Canada Antitrust Law [Member] |
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

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