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Contingencies (Details) | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2021 Case
Silica Cases [Member] |
Contingencies [Abstract] |
Number of lawsuits settled | 1
Asbestos Cases [Member] |
Contingencies [Abstract] |
Number of lawsuits settled | 0

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