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Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Jun. 30, 2012
Dec. 31, 2011
Components of accounts payable and accrued liabilities    
Accounts payable $ 233.8 $ 186.6
Employee benefits 26.3 35.3
Accrued sales discounts and rebates 12.2 11.9
Accrued interest 1.3 5.0
Payable to affiliates:    
Income taxes, net 25.0 25.2
Other 34.5 47.0
Total 339.4 294.4
Valhi, Inc. [Member]
    
Payable to affiliates:    
Payable to affiliates 9.9 8.6
Louisiana Pigment Company, L.P. [Member]
    
Payable to affiliates:    
Payable to affiliates $ 21.4