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SUPPLEMENTAL GUARANTOR INFORMATION (Details 2) (USD $)
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3 Months Ended | 1 Months Ended | 3 Months Ended | ||||||||
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Mar. 31, 2013
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Mar. 31, 2012
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Feb. 28, 2013
9 percent notes
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Mar. 31, 2013
Parent Company
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Mar. 31, 2012
Parent Company
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Mar. 31, 2012
Guarantor Subsidiaries
9 percent notes
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Mar. 31, 2013
Guarantor Subsidiaries
4.625 Notes, 4.875 Notes and Term Loan
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Mar. 31, 2012
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries
9 percent notes
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Mar. 31, 2013
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries
4.625 Notes, 4.875 Notes and Term Loan
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Mar. 31, 2013
Eliminations
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Mar. 31, 2012
Eliminations
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| Supplemental Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations and Comprehensive Income | |||||||||||
| Net sales | $ 1,061.2 | $ 859.9 | $ 781.7 | $ 971.7 | $ 126.8 | $ 135.6 | $ (46.1) | $ (48.6) | |||
| Operating costs and expenses: | |||||||||||
| Cost of sales | 899.0 | 756.4 | 692.8 | 825.5 | 112.2 | 119.6 | (46.1) | (48.6) | |||
| Selling, general and administrative expenses | 78.3 | 47.7 | 8.2 | 7.8 | 23.2 | 51.1 | 16.7 | 19.0 | |||
| Transaction related costs and other, net | 10.1 | 5.3 | 9.1 | 5.0 | 0.3 | 0.7 | 0.3 | ||||
| Long-lived asset impairment charges (recoveries), net | 2.6 | (0.3) | (0.3) | 2.6 | |||||||
| Gain on sale of assets | (17.4) | (17.4) | |||||||||
| Total operating costs and expenses | 990.0 | 791.7 | 17.3 | 12.8 | 698.6 | 879.9 | 128.9 | 138.9 | (46.1) | (48.6) | |
| Operating income | 71.2 | 68.2 | (17.3) | (12.8) | 83.1 | 91.8 | (2.1) | (3.3) | |||
| Other income (expense): | |||||||||||
| Loss on redemption and other debt costs | (78.5) | 2.2 | (66.1) | (12.4) | |||||||
| Interest income (expense), net | (18.3) | (14.4) | (16.5) | (21.5) | 13.0 | 3.8 | (5.9) | (5.6) | |||
| Gain on acquisition of controlling interest | 23.5 | 23.5 | |||||||||
| Foreign exchange gain (loss) | 0.1 | (0.1) | (0.1) | 0.3 | (0.4) | 0.2 | |||||
| Equity in income (loss) of subsidiaries | 83.9 | 57.7 | (0.8) | 2.3 | (86.2) | (56.9) | |||||
| Income (loss) before income taxes | (2.0) | 53.7 | (16.1) | 23.7 | 95.3 | 109.0 | (8.4) | (8.7) | (86.2) | (56.9) | |
| Provision for (benefit from) income taxes | 0.8 | 18.4 | (12.6) | (11.6) | 30.1 | 16.0 | (0.1) | (2.6) | |||
| Consolidated net income (loss) | (2.8) | 35.3 | (3.5) | 35.3 | 65.2 | 93.0 | (8.3) | (6.1) | (86.2) | (56.9) | |
| Less net income attributable to noncontrolling interest | 0.7 | 0.7 | |||||||||
| Net income (loss) attributable to Axiall | (3.5) | 35.3 | (3.5) | 35.3 | 65.2 | 93.0 | (8.3) | (6.8) | (86.2) | (56.9) | |
| Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Axiall | $ (10.5) | $ 38.2 | $ (11.2) | $ 38.2 | $ 64.4 | $ 89.1 | $ (10.6) | $ (9.2) | $ (79.9) | $ (53.8) | |
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Amount charged against earnings in the period for incurred and estimated transaction and other costs associated with exit from or disposal of business activities or restructurings pursuant to a duly authorized plan. No definition available.
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The charge against earnings resulting from the aggregate write down of all assets from their carrying value to their fair value. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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In a business combination achieved in stages, this element represents the amount of gain recognized by the entity as a result of remeasuring to fair value the equity interest in the acquiree it held before the business combination. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The change in equity [net assets] of a business enterprise during a period from transactions and other events and circumstances from non-owner sources which are attributable to the economic entity, including both controlling (parent) and noncontrolling interests. It includes all changes in equity during a period except those resulting from investments by owners and distributions to owners, including any and all transactions which are directly or indirectly attributable to that ownership interest in subsidiary equity which is not attributable to the parent. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The aggregate costs related to goods produced and sold and services rendered by an entity during the reporting period. This excludes costs incurred during the reporting period related to financial services rendered and other revenue generating activities. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Total costs of sales and operating expenses for the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The aggregate foreign currency transaction gain (loss) (both realized and unrealized) included in determining net income for the reporting period. Excludes foreign currency transactions designated as hedges of net investment in a foreign entity and intercompany foreign currency transactions that are of a long-term nature, when the entities to the transaction are consolidated, combined, or accounted for by the equity method in the reporting enterprise's financial statements. For certain enterprises, primarily banks, that are dealers in foreign exchange, foreign currency transaction gains (losses) may be disclosed as dealer gains (losses). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Difference between the fair value of payments made and the carrying amount of debt which is extinguished prior to maturity. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The net gain (loss) resulting from the sale, transfer, termination, or other disposition of assets during the period, excluding transactions involving capital leases, assets-held- or available-for-lease, and other real estate owned which, to the extent appropriate, are included in gains (losses) on the disposition of assets in nonoperating income (expense). No definition available.
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Sum of operating profit and nonoperating income or expense before Income or Loss from equity method investments, income taxes, extraordinary items, and noncontrolling interest. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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This item represents the entity's proportionate share for the period of the net income (loss) of its investee (such as unconsolidated subsidiaries and joint ventures) to which the equity method of accounting is applied. This item includes income or expense related to stock-based compensation based on the investor's grant of stock to employees of an equity method investee. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The sum of the current income tax expense or benefit and the deferred income tax expense or benefit pertaining to continuing operations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The net amount of operating interest income (expense). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The portion of profit or loss for the period, net of income taxes, which is attributable to the parent. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of Net Income (Loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The net result for the period of deducting operating expenses from operating revenues. No definition available.
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The consolidated profit or loss for the period, net of income taxes, including the portion attributable to the noncontrolling interest. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Total revenue from sale of goods and services rendered during the reporting period, in the normal course of business, reduced by sales returns and allowances, and sales discounts. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The aggregate total costs related to selling a firm's product and services, as well as all other general and administrative expenses. Direct selling expenses (for example, credit, warranty, and advertising) are expenses that can be directly linked to the sale of specific products. Indirect selling expenses are expenses that cannot be directly linked to the sale of specific products, for example telephone expenses, Internet, and postal charges. General and administrative expenses include salaries of non-sales personnel, rent, utilities, communication, etc. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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