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Investment in TiO2 Manufacturing Joint Venture and Other Assets - Components of Net Distributions from LPC (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2020
Investments In And Advances To Affiliates Schedule Of Investments [Abstract] |  |  |
Distributions from LPC | $ 58.3 | $ 28.5 | $ 32.7
Contributions to LPC | (68.8) | (24.7) | (45.5)
Net distributions (contributions) | $ (10.5) | $ 3.8 | $ (12.8)

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