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GOODWILL, OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS AND RESTRUCTURING (Details 3) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified
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12 Months Ended |
3 Months Ended |
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Dec. 31, 2014
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Dec. 31, 2013
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Dec. 31, 2012
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Dec. 31, 2014
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| Changes made to finite-lived intangible assets by reportable segment |
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| Gross carrying amounts |
$ 1,255.4us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsGross |
$ 1,255.4us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsGross |
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$ 1,255.4us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsGross |
| Accumulated impairment charges |
(2.6)us-gaap_ImpairmentOfIntangibleAssetsFinitelived |
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| Accumulated amortization: |
(152.0)us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsAccumulatedAmortization |
(82.7)us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsAccumulatedAmortization |
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(152.0)us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsAccumulatedAmortization |
| Foreign currency translation adjustment: |
(14.2)us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsTranslationAdjustments |
(4.0)us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsTranslationAdjustments |
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| Net carrying amounts |
1,086.6us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsNet |
1,168.7us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsNet |
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1,086.6us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsNet |
| Amortization expense for the definite-lived intangible assets |
69.6us-gaap_AmortizationOfIntangibleAssets |
64.3us-gaap_AmortizationOfIntangibleAssets |
3.3us-gaap_AmortizationOfIntangibleAssets |
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| Total definite-lived intangible asset estimated annual amortization expense for the next five fiscal years |
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| Year one |
67.0us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsAmortizationExpenseNextTwelveMonths |
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67.0us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsAmortizationExpenseNextTwelveMonths |
| Year two |
67.0us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsAmortizationExpenseYearTwo |
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67.0us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsAmortizationExpenseYearTwo |
| Year three |
67.0us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsAmortizationExpenseYearThree |
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67.0us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsAmortizationExpenseYearThree |
| Year four |
67.0us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsAmortizationExpenseYearFour |
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67.0us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsAmortizationExpenseYearFour |
| Year five |
67.0us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsAmortizationExpenseYearFive |
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67.0us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsAmortizationExpenseYearFive |
| Customer relationships |
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| Changes made to finite-lived intangible assets by reportable segment |
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| Gross carrying amounts |
1,174.5us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsGross / us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsByMajorClassAxis = us-gaap_CustomerRelationshipsMember |
1,174.5us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsGross / us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsByMajorClassAxis = us-gaap_CustomerRelationshipsMember |
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1,174.5us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsGross / us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsByMajorClassAxis = us-gaap_CustomerRelationshipsMember |
| Accumulated amortization: |
(133.2)us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsAccumulatedAmortization / us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsByMajorClassAxis = us-gaap_CustomerRelationshipsMember |
(68.7)us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsAccumulatedAmortization / us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsByMajorClassAxis = us-gaap_CustomerRelationshipsMember |
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(133.2)us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsAccumulatedAmortization / us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsByMajorClassAxis = us-gaap_CustomerRelationshipsMember |
| Foreign currency translation adjustment: |
(14.2)us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsTranslationAdjustments / us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsByMajorClassAxis = us-gaap_CustomerRelationshipsMember |
(4.0)us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsTranslationAdjustments / us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsByMajorClassAxis = us-gaap_CustomerRelationshipsMember |
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| Net carrying amounts |
1,024.5us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsNet / us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsByMajorClassAxis = us-gaap_CustomerRelationshipsMember |
1,101.8us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsNet / us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsByMajorClassAxis = us-gaap_CustomerRelationshipsMember |
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1,024.5us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsNet / us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsByMajorClassAxis = us-gaap_CustomerRelationshipsMember |
| Customer relationships | Weighted average |
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| Changes made to finite-lived intangible assets by reportable segment |
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| Weighted average estimated useful life |
16 years |
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| Supply contracts |
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| Changes made to finite-lived intangible assets by reportable segment |
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| Gross carrying amounts |
42.6us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsGross / us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsByMajorClassAxis = us-gaap_ContractBasedIntangibleAssetsMember |
42.6us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsGross / us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsByMajorClassAxis = us-gaap_ContractBasedIntangibleAssetsMember |
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42.6us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsGross / us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsByMajorClassAxis = us-gaap_ContractBasedIntangibleAssetsMember |
| Accumulated amortization: |
(4.1)us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsAccumulatedAmortization / us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsByMajorClassAxis = us-gaap_ContractBasedIntangibleAssetsMember |
(2.0)us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsAccumulatedAmortization / us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsByMajorClassAxis = us-gaap_ContractBasedIntangibleAssetsMember |
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(4.1)us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsAccumulatedAmortization / us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsByMajorClassAxis = us-gaap_ContractBasedIntangibleAssetsMember |
| Net carrying amounts |
38.5us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsNet / us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsByMajorClassAxis = us-gaap_ContractBasedIntangibleAssetsMember |
40.6us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsNet / us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsByMajorClassAxis = us-gaap_ContractBasedIntangibleAssetsMember |
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38.5us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsNet / us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsByMajorClassAxis = us-gaap_ContractBasedIntangibleAssetsMember |
| Supply contracts | Weighted average |
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| Changes made to finite-lived intangible assets by reportable segment |
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| Weighted average estimated useful life |
18 years |
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| Trade names |
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| Changes made to finite-lived intangible assets by reportable segment |
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| Gross carrying amounts |
6.0us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsGross / us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsByMajorClassAxis = us-gaap_TradeNamesMember |
6.0us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsGross / us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsByMajorClassAxis = us-gaap_TradeNamesMember |
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6.0us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsGross / us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsByMajorClassAxis = us-gaap_TradeNamesMember |
| Accumulated amortization: |
(0.7)us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsAccumulatedAmortization / us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsByMajorClassAxis = us-gaap_TradeNamesMember |
(0.3)us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsAccumulatedAmortization / us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsByMajorClassAxis = us-gaap_TradeNamesMember |
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(0.7)us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsAccumulatedAmortization / us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsByMajorClassAxis = us-gaap_TradeNamesMember |
| Net carrying amounts |
5.3us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsNet / us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsByMajorClassAxis = us-gaap_TradeNamesMember |
5.7us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsNet / us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsByMajorClassAxis = us-gaap_TradeNamesMember |
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5.3us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsNet / us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsByMajorClassAxis = us-gaap_TradeNamesMember |
| Trade names | Weighted average |
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| Changes made to finite-lived intangible assets by reportable segment |
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| Weighted average estimated useful life |
15 years |
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| Technology |
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| Changes made to finite-lived intangible assets by reportable segment |
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| Gross carrying amounts |
32.3us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsGross / us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsByMajorClassAxis = us-gaap_DevelopedTechnologyRightsMember |
32.3us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsGross / us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsByMajorClassAxis = us-gaap_DevelopedTechnologyRightsMember |
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32.3us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsGross / us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsByMajorClassAxis = us-gaap_DevelopedTechnologyRightsMember |
| Accumulated amortization: |
(14.0)us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsAccumulatedAmortization / us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsByMajorClassAxis = us-gaap_DevelopedTechnologyRightsMember |
(11.7)us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsAccumulatedAmortization / us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsByMajorClassAxis = us-gaap_DevelopedTechnologyRightsMember |
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(14.0)us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsAccumulatedAmortization / us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsByMajorClassAxis = us-gaap_DevelopedTechnologyRightsMember |
| Net carrying amounts |
18.3us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsNet / us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsByMajorClassAxis = us-gaap_DevelopedTechnologyRightsMember |
20.6us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsNet / us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsByMajorClassAxis = us-gaap_DevelopedTechnologyRightsMember |
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18.3us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsNet / us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsByMajorClassAxis = us-gaap_DevelopedTechnologyRightsMember |
| Technology | Weighted average |
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| Changes made to finite-lived intangible assets by reportable segment |
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| Weighted average estimated useful life |
16 years |
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| Chlorovinyls |
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| Changes made to finite-lived intangible assets by reportable segment |
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| Gross carrying amounts |
1,205.8us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsGross / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = axll_ChlorovinylsMember |
1,205.8us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsGross / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = axll_ChlorovinylsMember |
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1,205.8us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsGross / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = axll_ChlorovinylsMember |
| Accumulated impairment charges |
(2.6)us-gaap_ImpairmentOfIntangibleAssetsFinitelived / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = axll_ChlorovinylsMember |
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| Accumulated amortization: |
(127.2)us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsAccumulatedAmortization / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = axll_ChlorovinylsMember |
(61.1)us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsAccumulatedAmortization / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = axll_ChlorovinylsMember |
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(127.2)us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsAccumulatedAmortization / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = axll_ChlorovinylsMember |
| Foreign currency translation adjustment: |
(14.2)us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsTranslationAdjustments / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = axll_ChlorovinylsMember |
(4.0)us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsTranslationAdjustments / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = axll_ChlorovinylsMember |
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| Net carrying amounts |
1,061.8us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsNet / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = axll_ChlorovinylsMember |
1,140.7us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsNet / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = axll_ChlorovinylsMember |
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1,061.8us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsNet / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = axll_ChlorovinylsMember |
| Chlorovinyls | Customer relationships |
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| Changes made to finite-lived intangible assets by reportable segment |
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| Gross carrying amounts |
1,142.3us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsGross / us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsByMajorClassAxis = us-gaap_CustomerRelationshipsMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = axll_ChlorovinylsMember |
1,142.3us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsGross / us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsByMajorClassAxis = us-gaap_CustomerRelationshipsMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = axll_ChlorovinylsMember |
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1,142.3us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsGross / us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsByMajorClassAxis = us-gaap_CustomerRelationshipsMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = axll_ChlorovinylsMember |
| Accumulated impairment charges |
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(2.6)us-gaap_ImpairmentOfIntangibleAssetsFinitelived / us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsByMajorClassAxis = us-gaap_CustomerRelationshipsMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = axll_ChlorovinylsMember |
| Accumulated amortization: |
(121.1)us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsAccumulatedAmortization / us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsByMajorClassAxis = us-gaap_CustomerRelationshipsMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = axll_ChlorovinylsMember |
(58.2)us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsAccumulatedAmortization / us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsByMajorClassAxis = us-gaap_CustomerRelationshipsMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = axll_ChlorovinylsMember |
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(121.1)us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsAccumulatedAmortization / us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsByMajorClassAxis = us-gaap_CustomerRelationshipsMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = axll_ChlorovinylsMember |
| Foreign currency translation adjustment: |
(14.2)us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsTranslationAdjustments / us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsByMajorClassAxis = us-gaap_CustomerRelationshipsMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = axll_ChlorovinylsMember |
(4.0)us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsTranslationAdjustments / us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsByMajorClassAxis = us-gaap_CustomerRelationshipsMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = axll_ChlorovinylsMember |
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| Net carrying amounts |
1,004.4us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsNet / us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsByMajorClassAxis = us-gaap_CustomerRelationshipsMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = axll_ChlorovinylsMember |
1,080.1us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsNet / us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsByMajorClassAxis = us-gaap_CustomerRelationshipsMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = axll_ChlorovinylsMember |
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1,004.4us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsNet / us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsByMajorClassAxis = us-gaap_CustomerRelationshipsMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = axll_ChlorovinylsMember |
| Chlorovinyls | Supply contracts |
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| Changes made to finite-lived intangible assets by reportable segment |
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| Gross carrying amounts |
42.6us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsGross / us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsByMajorClassAxis = us-gaap_ContractBasedIntangibleAssetsMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = axll_ChlorovinylsMember |
42.6us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsGross / us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsByMajorClassAxis = us-gaap_ContractBasedIntangibleAssetsMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = axll_ChlorovinylsMember |
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42.6us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsGross / us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsByMajorClassAxis = us-gaap_ContractBasedIntangibleAssetsMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = axll_ChlorovinylsMember |
| Accumulated amortization: |
(4.1)us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsAccumulatedAmortization / us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsByMajorClassAxis = us-gaap_ContractBasedIntangibleAssetsMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = axll_ChlorovinylsMember |
(2.0)us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsAccumulatedAmortization / us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsByMajorClassAxis = us-gaap_ContractBasedIntangibleAssetsMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = axll_ChlorovinylsMember |
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(4.1)us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsAccumulatedAmortization / us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsByMajorClassAxis = us-gaap_ContractBasedIntangibleAssetsMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = axll_ChlorovinylsMember |
| Net carrying amounts |
38.5us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsNet / us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsByMajorClassAxis = us-gaap_ContractBasedIntangibleAssetsMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = axll_ChlorovinylsMember |
40.6us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsNet / us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsByMajorClassAxis = us-gaap_ContractBasedIntangibleAssetsMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = axll_ChlorovinylsMember |
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38.5us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsNet / us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsByMajorClassAxis = us-gaap_ContractBasedIntangibleAssetsMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = axll_ChlorovinylsMember |
| Chlorovinyls | Trade names |
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| Changes made to finite-lived intangible assets by reportable segment |
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| Gross carrying amounts |
6.0us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsGross / us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsByMajorClassAxis = us-gaap_TradeNamesMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = axll_ChlorovinylsMember |
6.0us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsGross / us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsByMajorClassAxis = us-gaap_TradeNamesMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = axll_ChlorovinylsMember |
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6.0us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsGross / us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsByMajorClassAxis = us-gaap_TradeNamesMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = axll_ChlorovinylsMember |
| Accumulated amortization: |
(0.7)us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsAccumulatedAmortization / us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsByMajorClassAxis = us-gaap_TradeNamesMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = axll_ChlorovinylsMember |
(0.3)us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsAccumulatedAmortization / us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsByMajorClassAxis = us-gaap_TradeNamesMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = axll_ChlorovinylsMember |
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(0.7)us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsAccumulatedAmortization / us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsByMajorClassAxis = us-gaap_TradeNamesMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = axll_ChlorovinylsMember |
| Net carrying amounts |
5.3us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsNet / us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsByMajorClassAxis = us-gaap_TradeNamesMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = axll_ChlorovinylsMember |
5.7us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsNet / us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsByMajorClassAxis = us-gaap_TradeNamesMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = axll_ChlorovinylsMember |
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5.3us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsNet / us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsByMajorClassAxis = us-gaap_TradeNamesMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = axll_ChlorovinylsMember |
| Chlorovinyls | Technology |
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| Changes made to finite-lived intangible assets by reportable segment |
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| Gross carrying amounts |
14.9us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsGross / us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsByMajorClassAxis = us-gaap_DevelopedTechnologyRightsMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = axll_ChlorovinylsMember |
14.9us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsGross / us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsByMajorClassAxis = us-gaap_DevelopedTechnologyRightsMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = axll_ChlorovinylsMember |
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14.9us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsGross / us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsByMajorClassAxis = us-gaap_DevelopedTechnologyRightsMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = axll_ChlorovinylsMember |
| Accumulated amortization: |
(1.3)us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsAccumulatedAmortization / us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsByMajorClassAxis = us-gaap_DevelopedTechnologyRightsMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = axll_ChlorovinylsMember |
(0.6)us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsAccumulatedAmortization / us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsByMajorClassAxis = us-gaap_DevelopedTechnologyRightsMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = axll_ChlorovinylsMember |
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(1.3)us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsAccumulatedAmortization / us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsByMajorClassAxis = us-gaap_DevelopedTechnologyRightsMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = axll_ChlorovinylsMember |
| Net carrying amounts |
13.6us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsNet / us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsByMajorClassAxis = us-gaap_DevelopedTechnologyRightsMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = axll_ChlorovinylsMember |
14.3us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsNet / us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsByMajorClassAxis = us-gaap_DevelopedTechnologyRightsMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = axll_ChlorovinylsMember |
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13.6us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsNet / us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsByMajorClassAxis = us-gaap_DevelopedTechnologyRightsMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = axll_ChlorovinylsMember |
| Building Products |
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| Changes made to finite-lived intangible assets by reportable segment |
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| Gross carrying amounts |
49.6us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsGross / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = axll_BuildingProductsMember |
49.6us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsGross / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = axll_BuildingProductsMember |
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49.6us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsGross / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = axll_BuildingProductsMember |
| Accumulated amortization: |
(24.8)us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsAccumulatedAmortization / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = axll_BuildingProductsMember |
(21.6)us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsAccumulatedAmortization / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = axll_BuildingProductsMember |
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(24.8)us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsAccumulatedAmortization / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = axll_BuildingProductsMember |
| Net carrying amounts |
24.8us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsNet / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = axll_BuildingProductsMember |
28.0us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsNet / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = axll_BuildingProductsMember |
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24.8us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsNet / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = axll_BuildingProductsMember |
| Total definite-lived intangible asset estimated annual amortization expense for the next five fiscal years |
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| Restructuring charge |
6.3us-gaap_RestructuringCharges / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = axll_BuildingProductsMember |
3.2us-gaap_RestructuringCharges / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = axll_BuildingProductsMember |
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| Expected restructuring charges in 2014 and 2015 |
1.9us-gaap_RestructuringAndRelatedCostExpectedCost1 / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = axll_BuildingProductsMember |
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1.9us-gaap_RestructuringAndRelatedCostExpectedCost1 / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = axll_BuildingProductsMember |
| Building Products | Customer relationships |
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| Changes made to finite-lived intangible assets by reportable segment |
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| Gross carrying amounts |
32.2us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsGross / us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsByMajorClassAxis = us-gaap_CustomerRelationshipsMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = axll_BuildingProductsMember |
32.2us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsGross / us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsByMajorClassAxis = us-gaap_CustomerRelationshipsMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = axll_BuildingProductsMember |
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32.2us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsGross / us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsByMajorClassAxis = us-gaap_CustomerRelationshipsMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = axll_BuildingProductsMember |
| Accumulated amortization: |
(12.1)us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsAccumulatedAmortization / us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsByMajorClassAxis = us-gaap_CustomerRelationshipsMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = axll_BuildingProductsMember |
(10.5)us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsAccumulatedAmortization / us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsByMajorClassAxis = us-gaap_CustomerRelationshipsMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = axll_BuildingProductsMember |
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(12.1)us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsAccumulatedAmortization / us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsByMajorClassAxis = us-gaap_CustomerRelationshipsMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = axll_BuildingProductsMember |
| Net carrying amounts |
20.1us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsNet / us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsByMajorClassAxis = us-gaap_CustomerRelationshipsMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = axll_BuildingProductsMember |
21.7us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsNet / us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsByMajorClassAxis = us-gaap_CustomerRelationshipsMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = axll_BuildingProductsMember |
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20.1us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsNet / us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsByMajorClassAxis = us-gaap_CustomerRelationshipsMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = axll_BuildingProductsMember |
| Building Products | Technology |
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| Changes made to finite-lived intangible assets by reportable segment |
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| Gross carrying amounts |
17.4us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsGross / us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsByMajorClassAxis = us-gaap_DevelopedTechnologyRightsMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = axll_BuildingProductsMember |
17.4us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsGross / us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsByMajorClassAxis = us-gaap_DevelopedTechnologyRightsMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = axll_BuildingProductsMember |
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17.4us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsGross / us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsByMajorClassAxis = us-gaap_DevelopedTechnologyRightsMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = axll_BuildingProductsMember |
| Accumulated amortization: |
(12.7)us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsAccumulatedAmortization / us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsByMajorClassAxis = us-gaap_DevelopedTechnologyRightsMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = axll_BuildingProductsMember |
(11.1)us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsAccumulatedAmortization / us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsByMajorClassAxis = us-gaap_DevelopedTechnologyRightsMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = axll_BuildingProductsMember |
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(12.7)us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsAccumulatedAmortization / us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsByMajorClassAxis = us-gaap_DevelopedTechnologyRightsMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = axll_BuildingProductsMember |
| Net carrying amounts |
4.7us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsNet / us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsByMajorClassAxis = us-gaap_DevelopedTechnologyRightsMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = axll_BuildingProductsMember |
6.3us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsNet / us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsByMajorClassAxis = us-gaap_DevelopedTechnologyRightsMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = axll_BuildingProductsMember |
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4.7us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsNet / us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsByMajorClassAxis = us-gaap_DevelopedTechnologyRightsMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = axll_BuildingProductsMember |
| Aromatics |
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| Changes made to finite-lived intangible assets by reportable segment |
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| Gross carrying amounts |
$ 0us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsGross / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = axll_AromaticsMember |
$ 0us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsGross / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = axll_AromaticsMember |
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$ 0us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsGross / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = axll_AromaticsMember |