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Other Income, Net - Additional Information (Detail) $ in Millions | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2016 USD ($)
Disclosure Other Income Net Additional Information Detail [Line Items] |
Income received from settlement of business interruption insurance claim | $ 3.4
Kronos Worldwide, Inc. | Other Income | Insurance Claim Arising In 2014 |
Disclosure Other Income Net Additional Information Detail [Line Items] |
Income received from settlement of business interruption insurance claim | $ 3.4

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