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Schedule II Schedule II (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014
Reserve for Doubtful Accounts and Cash Discounts [Member] |  |  |  |
Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward] |  |  |  |
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Beginning Balance |  | $ 22.0 | $ 25.3 | $ 38.0
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Charged to Cost and Expense | [1] | 125.9 | 41.4 | 49.2
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Adjustments |  | (1.7) | 0.2 | (1.6)
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Deductions | [2] | (107.7) | (44.9) | (60.3)
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Ending Balance |  | 38.5 | 22.0 | 25.3
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Charged to Cost and Expense, Discontinued Operations |  |  |  | 0.6
Inventory Valuation Reserve [Member] |  |  |  |
Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward] |  |  |  |
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Beginning Balance |  | 32.9 | 32.6 | 37.8
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Charged to Cost and Expense | [3] | 33.0 | 23.3 | 24.1
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Adjustments |  | (0.2) | 0.5 | (1.6)
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Deductions |  | (19.8) | (23.5) | (27.7)
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Ending Balance |  | $ 45.9 | $ 32.9 | 32.6
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Charged to Cost and Expense, Discontinued Operations |  |  |  | $ (0.1)
[1] | The provision amounts include accounts receivable reserve charges included in discontinued operations of $0.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2014.
[2] | Represents accounts written off during the year and cash discounts taken by customers.
[3] | The net provision amounts include inventory reserve (benefits) charges included in discontinued operations of $(0.1) million and for the year ended December 31, 2014.

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