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Goodwill - Summary of Goodwill (Parenthetical) (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Dec. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014
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Fuel Specialties [Member] |  |  |
Goodwill [Line Items] |  |  |
Historical accumulated amortization | $ 8.7 | $ 0.3 | $ 289.5
Performance Chemicals [Member] |  |  |
Goodwill [Line Items] |  |  |
Historical accumulated amortization | 8.7 | 0.3 | 289.5
Octane Additives [Member] |  |  |
Goodwill [Line Items] |  |  |
Historical accumulated amortization | $ 8.7 | $ 0.3 | $ 289.5

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