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Goodwill - Summary of Goodwill (Parenthetical) (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Fuel Specialties [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Historical accumulated amortization	$ 8.7	$ 8.7	$ 8.7
Performance Chemicals [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Historical accumulated amortization	0.3	0.3	0.3
Octane Additives [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Historical accumulated amortization	$ 289.5	$ 289.5	$ 289.5

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