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GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS - Goodwill and Changes in Carrying Amount of Goodwill by Operating Segment (Details) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2022 USD ($)
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill, Beginning Balance	$ 1,286.4
Currency translation	(3.0)
Goodwill, Ending Balance	1,283.4
Specialty Engineered Materials
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill, Beginning Balance	236.3
Currency translation	(0.1)
Goodwill, Ending Balance	236.2
Color, Additives and Inks
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill, Beginning Balance	1,048.5
Currency translation	(2.9)
Goodwill, Ending Balance	1,045.6
Distribution
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill, Beginning Balance	1.6
Currency translation	0.0
Goodwill, Ending Balance	$ 1.6

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Amount after accumulated impairment loss of an asset representing future economic benefits arising from other assets acquired in a business combination that are not individually identified and separately recognized.

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