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Commitments and Contingencies (Details) - Health & Home - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended
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Aug. 31, 2021 | May 31, 2021
EPA Remediation Costs |  |
Commitments and contingencies |  |
Charge to write off obsolete packaging | $ 3.0 | $ 13.1
Legal Fees | SG&A |  |
Commitments and contingencies |  |
Charge to write off obsolete packaging | 2.6 |
Storage And Obsolete Packaging |  |
Commitments and contingencies |  |
Charge to write off obsolete packaging | $ 0.4 |

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