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Discontinued Operations - Additional Information (Details) shares in Millions	8 Months Ended
	May 12, 2017 shares
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Distribution of shares	170
Valvoline Inc. [Member]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Distribution of shares	170

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