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Basis of Presentation (Details) (Belarusian subsidiary)	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2012
Belarusian subsidiary
Classification of Belarus as a Highly Inflationary Economy and Devaluation of Its Currency
Net sales revenue (as a percent)	1.60%	1.70%

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