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GOODWILL, OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS AND RESTRUCTURING (Details 3) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2014 | Sep. 30, 2013 | Sep. 30, 2014 | Sep. 30, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2013
Changes made to definite-lived intangible assets by reportable segment |  |  |  |  |
Gross carrying amounts | $ 1,255.4 |  | $ 1,255.4 |  | $ 1,255.4
Accumulated amortization: | (134.1) |  | (134.1) |  | (82.7)
Foreign currency translation adjustment: |  |  | (8.8) |  | (4.0)
Net carrying amounts | 1,112.5 |  | 1,112.5 |  | 1,168.7
Amortization expense for the definite-lived intangible assets | 16.8 | 15.2 | 51.4 | 45.0 |
Estimated annual amortization expense for definite-lived intangible assets for the next five fiscal years |  |  |  |  |
Year one | 67.1 |  | 67.1 |  |
Year two | 67.1 |  | 67.1 |  |
Year three | 67.1 |  | 67.1 |  |
Year four | 67.1 |  | 67.1 |  |
Year five | 67.1 |  | 67.1 |  |
Customer relationships |  |  |  |  |
Changes made to definite-lived intangible assets by reportable segment |  |  |  |  |
Gross carrying amounts | 1,174.5 |  | 1,174.5 |  | 1,174.5
Accumulated amortization: | (116.5) |  | (116.5) |  | (68.7)
Foreign currency translation adjustment: |  |  | (8.8) |  | (4.0)
Net carrying amounts | 1,049.2 |  | 1,049.2 |  | 1,101.8
Customer relationships | Weighted average |  |  |  |  |
Changes made to definite-lived intangible assets by reportable segment |  |  |  |  |
Weighted average estimated useful life |  |  | 16 years |  |
Supply contracts |  |  |  |  |
Changes made to definite-lived intangible assets by reportable segment |  |  |  |  |
Gross carrying amounts | 42.6 |  | 42.6 |  | 42.6
Accumulated amortization: | (3.6) |  | (3.6) |  | (2.0)
Net carrying amounts | 39.0 |  | 39.0 |  | 40.6
Supply contracts | Weighted average |  |  |  |  |
Changes made to definite-lived intangible assets by reportable segment |  |  |  |  |
Weighted average estimated useful life |  |  | 18 years |  |
Trade names |  |  |  |  |
Changes made to definite-lived intangible assets by reportable segment |  |  |  |  |
Gross carrying amounts | 6.0 |  | 6.0 |  | 6.0
Accumulated amortization: | (0.6) |  | (0.6) |  | (0.3)
Net carrying amounts | 5.4 |  | 5.4 |  | 5.7
Trade names | Weighted average |  |  |  |  |
Changes made to definite-lived intangible assets by reportable segment |  |  |  |  |
Weighted average estimated useful life |  |  | 15 years |  |
Technology |  |  |  |  |
Changes made to definite-lived intangible assets by reportable segment |  |  |  |  |
Gross carrying amounts | 32.3 |  | 32.3 |  | 32.3
Accumulated amortization: | (13.4) |  | (13.4) |  | (11.7)
Net carrying amounts | 18.9 |  | 18.9 |  | 20.6
Technology | Weighted average |  |  |  |  |
Changes made to definite-lived intangible assets by reportable segment |  |  |  |  |
Weighted average estimated useful life |  |  | 16 years |  |
Chlorovinyls |  |  |  |  |
Changes made to definite-lived intangible assets by reportable segment |  |  |  |  |
Gross carrying amounts | 1,205.8 |  | 1,205.8 |  | 1,205.8
Accumulated amortization: | (110.1) |  | (110.1) |  | (61.1)
Foreign currency translation adjustment: |  |  | (8.8) |  | (4.0)
Net carrying amounts | 1,086.9 |  | 1,086.9 |  | 1,140.7
Chlorovinyls | Customer relationships |  |  |  |  |
Changes made to definite-lived intangible assets by reportable segment |  |  |  |  |
Gross carrying amounts | 1,142.3 |  | 1,142.3 |  | 1,142.3
Accumulated amortization: | (104.8) |  | (104.8) |  | (58.2)
Foreign currency translation adjustment: |  |  | (8.8) |  | (4.0)
Net carrying amounts | 1,028.7 |  | 1,028.7 |  | 1,080.1
Chlorovinyls | Supply contracts |  |  |  |  |
Changes made to definite-lived intangible assets by reportable segment |  |  |  |  |
Gross carrying amounts | 42.6 |  | 42.6 |  | 42.6
Accumulated amortization: | (3.6) |  | (3.6) |  | (2.0)
Net carrying amounts | 39.0 |  | 39.0 |  | 40.6
Chlorovinyls | Trade names |  |  |  |  |
Changes made to definite-lived intangible assets by reportable segment |  |  |  |  |
Gross carrying amounts | 6.0 |  | 6.0 |  | 6.0
Accumulated amortization: | (0.6) |  | (0.6) |  | (0.3)
Net carrying amounts | 5.4 |  | 5.4 |  | 5.7
Chlorovinyls | Technology |  |  |  |  |
Changes made to definite-lived intangible assets by reportable segment |  |  |  |  |
Gross carrying amounts | 14.9 |  | 14.9 |  | 14.9
Accumulated amortization: | (1.1) |  | (1.1) |  | (0.6)
Net carrying amounts | 13.8 |  | 13.8 |  | 14.3
Building Products |  |  |  |  |
Changes made to definite-lived intangible assets by reportable segment |  |  |  |  |
Gross carrying amounts | 49.6 |  | 49.6 |  | 49.6
Accumulated amortization: | (24.0) |  | (24.0) |  | (21.6)
Net carrying amounts | 25.6 |  | 25.6 |  | 28.0
Estimated annual amortization expense for definite-lived intangible assets for the next five fiscal years |  |  |  |  |
Restructuring charge | 1.0 |  | 3.9 |  |
Expected restructuring charge for combined 2014 and 2015 | 2.4 |  | 2.4 |  |
Building Products | Customer relationships |  |  |  |  |
Changes made to definite-lived intangible assets by reportable segment |  |  |  |  |
Gross carrying amounts | 32.2 |  | 32.2 |  | 32.2
Accumulated amortization: | (11.7) |  | (11.7) |  | (10.5)
Net carrying amounts | 20.5 |  | 20.5 |  | 21.7
Building Products | Technology |  |  |  |  |
Changes made to definite-lived intangible assets by reportable segment |  |  |  |  |
Gross carrying amounts | 17.4 |  | 17.4 |  | 17.4
Accumulated amortization: | (12.3) |  | (12.3) |  | (11.1)
Net carrying amounts | 5.1 |  | 5.1 |  | 6.3
Aromatics |  |  |  |  |
Changes made to definite-lived intangible assets by reportable segment |  |  |  |  |
Gross carrying amounts | $ 0 |  | $ 0 |  | $ 0

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