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Debt (Receivables-Related Borrowings) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended |
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Sep. 30, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015
Receivables facility | $ 449.4 | $ 350.0
Receivables Facility [Member] |  |
Debt Instrument, Maturity Date | Oct. 01, 2016 |
Maximum borrowing capacity | $ 400.0 |
Accounts receivable as collateral for receivables facility | 928.0 |
Receivables facility | 330.0 |
JardenReceiablesFacility [Member] |  |
Maximum borrowing capacity | 950.0 |
Accounts receivable as collateral for receivables facility | 888.2 |
Receivables facility | 119.4 |
Letter of credit, issued | 7.1 |
New Receivables Facility [Member] |  |
Maximum borrowing capacity | $ 500.0 |
JardenReceiablesFacility [Member] |  |
Debt Instrument, Maturity Date | Oct. 01, 2016 |

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