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Restructuring and Divestiture Costs - Discontinued Operations - Aromatics - Additional Information (Detail) - Aromatics [Member] - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2015
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |
Restructuring and divestiture costs |  | $ 20.0
Performance bonus payable | $ 5.0 | 5.0
INEOS Americas LLC. [Member] |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |
Restructuring and divestiture costs |  | 10.0
Decommissioning and dismantlement costs |  | $ 5.0

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