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GOODWILL, OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS AND RESTRUCTURING (Details 3) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | 3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2014 | Mar. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2013
Changes made to finite-lived intangible assets by reportable segment |  |  |
Gross carrying amounts | $ 1,255.4 |  | $ 1,255.4
Accumulated amortization: | (99.6) |  | (82.7)
Foreign currency translation adjustment: | (8.6) |  | (4.0)
Net carrying amounts | 1,147.2 |  | 1,168.7
Amortization expense for the definite-lived intangible assets | 16.8 | 11.6 |
Total definite-lived intangible asset estimated annual amortization expense for the next five fiscal years |  |  |
Year one | 67.1 |  |
Year two | 67.1 |  |
Year three | 67.1 |  |
Year four | 67.1 |  |
Year five | 67.1 |  |
Customer relationships |  |  |
Changes made to finite-lived intangible assets by reportable segment |  |  |
Gross carrying amounts | 1,174.5 |  | 1,174.5
Accumulated amortization: | (84.3) |  | (68.7)
Foreign currency translation adjustment: | (8.6) |  | (4.0)
Net carrying amounts | 1,081.6 |  | 1,101.8
Customer relationships | Weighted average |  |  |
Changes made to finite-lived intangible assets by reportable segment |  |  |
Weighted average estimated useful life | 17 years |  |
Supply contracts |  |  |
Changes made to finite-lived intangible assets by reportable segment |  |  |
Gross carrying amounts | 42.6 |  | 42.6
Accumulated amortization: | (2.5) |  | (2.0)
Net carrying amounts | 40.1 |  | 40.6
Supply contracts | Weighted average |  |  |
Changes made to finite-lived intangible assets by reportable segment |  |  |
Weighted average estimated useful life | 19 years |  |
Trade names |  |  |
Changes made to finite-lived intangible assets by reportable segment |  |  |
Gross carrying amounts | 6.0 |  | 6.0
Accumulated amortization: | (0.4) |  | (0.3)
Net carrying amounts | 5.6 |  | 5.7
Trade names | Weighted average |  |  |
Changes made to finite-lived intangible assets by reportable segment |  |  |
Weighted average estimated useful life | 16 years |  |
Technology |  |  |
Changes made to finite-lived intangible assets by reportable segment |  |  |
Gross carrying amounts | 32.3 |  | 32.3
Accumulated amortization: | (12.4) |  | (11.7)
Net carrying amounts | 19.9 |  | 20.6
Technology | Weighted average |  |  |
Changes made to finite-lived intangible assets by reportable segment |  |  |
Weighted average estimated useful life | 16 years |  |
Chlorovinyls |  |  |
Changes made to finite-lived intangible assets by reportable segment |  |  |
Gross carrying amounts | 1,205.8 |  | 1,205.8
Accumulated amortization: | (77.2) |  | (61.1)
Foreign currency translation adjustment: | (8.6) |  | (4.0)
Net carrying amounts | 1,120.0 |  | 1,140.7
Chlorovinyls | Customer relationships |  |  |
Changes made to finite-lived intangible assets by reportable segment |  |  |
Gross carrying amounts | 1,142.3 |  | 1,142.3
Accumulated amortization: | (73.4) |  | (58.2)
Foreign currency translation adjustment: | (8.6) |  | (4.0)
Net carrying amounts | 1,060.3 |  | 1,080.1
Chlorovinyls | Supply contracts |  |  |
Changes made to finite-lived intangible assets by reportable segment |  |  |
Gross carrying amounts | 42.6 |  | 42.6
Accumulated amortization: | (2.5) |  | (2.0)
Net carrying amounts | 40.1 |  | 40.6
Chlorovinyls | Trade names |  |  |
Changes made to finite-lived intangible assets by reportable segment |  |  |
Gross carrying amounts | 6.0 |  | 6.0
Accumulated amortization: | (0.4) |  | (0.3)
Net carrying amounts | 5.6 |  | 5.7
Chlorovinyls | Technology |  |  |
Changes made to finite-lived intangible assets by reportable segment |  |  |
Gross carrying amounts | 14.9 |  | 14.9
Accumulated amortization: | (0.9) |  | (0.6)
Net carrying amounts | 14.0 |  | 14.3
Building Products |  |  |
Changes made to finite-lived intangible assets by reportable segment |  |  |
Gross carrying amounts | 49.6 |  | 49.6
Accumulated amortization: | (22.4) |  | (21.6)
Net carrying amounts | 27.2 |  | 28.0
Total definite-lived intangible asset estimated annual amortization expense for the next five fiscal years |  |  |
Restructuring charge | 1.1 |  |
Expected restructuring charge | 5.6 |  |
Building Products | Customer relationships |  |  |
Changes made to finite-lived intangible assets by reportable segment |  |  |
Gross carrying amounts | 32.2 |  | 32.2
Accumulated amortization: | (10.9) |  | (10.5)
Net carrying amounts | 21.3 |  | 21.7
Building Products | Technology |  |  |
Changes made to finite-lived intangible assets by reportable segment |  |  |
Gross carrying amounts | 17.4 |  | 17.4
Accumulated amortization: | (11.5) |  | (11.1)
Net carrying amounts | 5.9 |  | 6.3
Aromatics |  |  |
Changes made to finite-lived intangible assets by reportable segment |  |  |
Gross carrying amounts | $ 0 |  | $ 0

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