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Fair value measurements and financial instruments - Additional Information (Detail) - Kronos Worldwide, Inc. - EUR (€)	Sep. 30, 2024	Jul. 30, 2024	Feb. 12, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023
9.50% Senior Secured Notes due 2029
Financial Instrument At Fair Value [Line Items]
Interest rate		9.50%	9.50%
9.50% Senior Secured Notes due 2029 | Kronos International, Inc
Financial Instrument At Fair Value [Line Items]
Interest rate	9.50%	9.50%		9.50%
Estimated market price of the notes	€ 1,089
Principal amount of debt instrument	€ 1,000
3.75% Senior Secured Notes due 2025
Financial Instrument At Fair Value [Line Items]
Interest rate			3.75%
3.75% Senior Secured Notes due 2025 | Kronos International, Inc
Financial Instrument At Fair Value [Line Items]
Interest rate	3.75%			3.75%
Estimated market price of the notes	€ 993
Principal amount of debt instrument	€ 1,000

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