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Derivatives (Cash Flow Hedges Reclassified From AOCI) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2016 | Mar. 31, 2015
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI on Derivatives, before Tax | $ (10.3) | $ 4.1
Total Cash Flow Hedge activity [Member] |  |
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI on Derivatives, before Tax | (10.3) | 4.1
Cross Currency Interest Rate Swap [Member] | Other Expense [Member] |  |
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI on Derivatives, before Tax | (11.8) | 0.0
Foreign Exchange Contract on Inventory-Related Purchases [Member] | Cost of Products Sold [Member] |  |
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI on Derivatives, before Tax | 1.7 | 4.3
Forward Interest Rate Swaps [Member] | Interest Expense, Net [Member] |  |
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI on Derivatives, before Tax | $ (0.2) | $ (0.2)

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