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Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Indefinite Life Intangible Assets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Dec. 31, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2017
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Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] |  |
Indefinite-lived intangible assets | $ 1,644.6 | $ 1,542.4
Total intangible assets | 2,872.7 | 2,741.5
Intangible asset, accumulated amortization | (169.3) | (110.7)
Total intangible assets | 2,703.4 | 2,630.8
Crop Protection Brands |  |
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] |  |
Indefinite-lived intangible assets | 1,259.1 | 1,136.1
Brands |  |
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] |  |
Indefinite-lived intangible assets | 384.8 | 405.6
In-process research and development |  |
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] |  |
Indefinite-lived intangible assets | 0.7 | $ 0.7
FMC Agricultural Solutions |  |
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] |  |
Indefinite-lived intangible assets | $ 1,644.6 |

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