Debt - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Basis spread on variable rate (percent)	1.75%
Maximum borrowing capacity, revolving credit facility	$ 75
Maximum borrowing capacity, swing line advances	20
Amended LOC agreement facility capacity	$ 5
Required collateral equal to the aggregate stated amount of the LOCs (percent)	103.00%
LOC collateral percentage for draws in non-U.S. currencies (percent)	110.00%
Amount secured by cash collateral	$ 2
Debt instrument, collateral amount	1
Short-term borrowings
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Short-term borrowings	$ 5	$ 0
Maximum
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Financial maintenance covenant	3.50
London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) \| Minimum
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Basis spread on variable rate (percent)	1.00%
London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) \| Maximum
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Basis spread on variable rate (percent)	2.00%
Term Loan
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Face amount	$ 350
LOC Facility issued by local affiliates
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Amount secured by cash collateral	11
Revolving Credit Facility
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Face amount	400
Affiliated Entity
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Working capital facility availability	$ 191

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Amount of assets pledged to secure a debt instrument.

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Face (par) amount of debt instrument at time of issuance.

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The total amount of the contingent obligation under letters of credit outstanding as of the reporting date.

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The maximum amount of borrowing capacity under a line of credit that is available as of the balance sheet date for financing purchases of goods acquired for inventory or imminent delivery to a customer.

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The Financial Maintenance Covenant of a total net leverage ratio as defined in the Term Facility and the Revolving Facility.

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Minimum collateral percentage for draws in non-U.S. currencies under the Amended Letter of Credit Facility.

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