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Significant Accounting Policies - Concentration of Credit Risk (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended |
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Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016
Significant Accounting Policies |  |
Allowance for doubtful accounts receivable | $ 0.3 | $ 0.3
Maturity period of irrevocable letters of credit, minimum | 0 days |
Maturity period of irrevocable letters of credit, maximum | 90 days |

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