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Business and Geographic Segments - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012
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Kronos Worldwide, Inc. |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |
Direct controlling interest in subsidiary | 50.00% |
Indirect controlling interest in subsidiary | 30.00% |
Total controlling interest | 80.00% |
NL |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |
Total controlling interest | 83.00% |
Corporate assets held by subsidiary | 10.00% | 15.00%
Non-U.S. subsidiaries |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |
Net assets of non-U.S. subsidiaries | $ 708 | $ 775

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