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GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS (Details 2) (USD $)
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Mar. 31, 2013
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Mar. 31, 2013
Chlorovinyls
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Mar. 31, 2013
Building Products
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Dec. 31, 2012
Building Products
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| Changes made to goodwill by reportable segment | ||||
| Gross goodwill at the beginning of the period | $ 404.9 | $ 245.4 | $ 159.5 | $ 159.5 |
| Accumulated impairment losses at the beginning of the period | (187.7) | (55.5) | (132.2) | (132.2) |
| Net goodwill at the beginning of the period | 217.2 | 189.9 | 27.3 | 27.3 |
| Preliminary addition from the Transactions | 1,454.3 | 1,454.3 | ||
| Foreign currency translation adjustment | (4.3) | (4.3) | ||
| Gross goodwill at the end of the period | 1,854.9 | 1,695.4 | 159.5 | 159.5 |
| Accumulated impairment losses at the end of the period | (187.7) | (55.5) | (132.2) | (132.2) |
| Net goodwill at the end of the period | $ 1,667.2 | $ 1,639.9 | $ 27.3 | $ 27.3 |
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- Definition
Carrying amount as of the balance sheet date, which is the cumulative amount paid and (if applicable) the fair value of any noncontrolling interest in the acquiree, adjusted for any amortization recognized prior to the adoption of any changes in generally accepted accounting principles (as applicable) and for any impairment charges, in excess of the fair value of net assets acquired in one or more business combination transactions. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The aggregate amount of goodwill acquired in the period and allocated to the reportable segment. The value is stated at fair value based on the purchase price allocation. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Gross amount, as of the balance sheet date, of the cumulative amount paid and (if applicable) the fair value of any noncontrolling interest in the acquiree, adjusted for any amortization recognized prior to the adoption of any changes in generally accepted accounting principles (as applicable), in excess of the fair value of net assets acquired in one or more business combination transactions. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The accumulated impairment losses related to goodwill as of the balance sheet date. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The increase (decrease) to the recorded value of goodwill for foreign currency translation adjustments. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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