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Guarantees, Commitments and Contingencies - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions		3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 28, 2020	Dec. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2021	Sep. 30, 2021
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Minimum commitments under take-or-pay purchase obligation			$ 702.9
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Settlement agreement payment		$ 72.8
Payments for stipulation of settlement	$ 7.4
Estimate of loss contingency in excess of accrual			160.0
Indirect Tax Matters
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Loss contingency reserves			33.5	$ 33.5
Brazil | Unfavorable Regulatory Action
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Loss contingency reserves		$ 4.1	3.3
Estimate of loss contingency in excess of accrual			$ 77.0

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