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Contingencies (Details) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2023 Claim | Dec. 31, 2022 Claim | Dec. 31, 2023 USD ($) Claim | Dec. 31, 2022 USD ($) Claim | Dec. 31, 2021 USD ($) Claim
Contingencies [Abstract] |  |  |  |  |
Litigation expenses, net | $ |  |  | $ 29.2 | $ 32.6 | $ 0.0
Talc-Related Cases [Member] |  |  |  |  |
Contingencies [Abstract] |  |  |  |  |
Claims pending, beginning of period | 562 | 468 | 439 | 345 |
Claims filed | 75 | 24 | 256 | 208 |
Claims dismissed, settled or otherwise resolved | 63 | 53 | 121 | 114 |
Claims pending, end of period | 574 | 439 | 574 | 439 | 345
Litigation expenses, net | $ |  |  | $ 29.2 |  |

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