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Restructuring Costs - Additional information (Detail) $ in Millions | 6 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2017 USD ($)
Renewal Combined [Member] |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |
Commitment to release cost savings for investment portfolio | $ 1,300
Jarden Integration [Member] |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |
Commitment to release cost savings for investment portfolio | 1,000
Expected cumulative restructuring charges | 1,000
Project Renewal [Member] |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |
Commitment to release cost savings for investment portfolio | $ 300

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