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Segment Information - Narrative (Details) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2019 USD ($) segment | Mar. 31, 2018 USD ($)
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |
Number of reportable segments | 4 |
Number of operating segments | 4 |
NSP Americas; NSP Russia, Central and Eastern Europe; and NSP China |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |
Number of operating segments | 3 |
Synergy WorldWide |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |
Number of operating segments | 1 |
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses | NSP China |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |
Selling expense | $ | $ 2.2 | $ 1.5

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