Goodwill and Identifiable Intangible Assets - Summary of Goodwill Balances by Segment Reporting Structure (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Goodwill [Line Items]
Impact of Foreign Currency Translation	$ (34.3)
Gross Carrying Value	4,248.1	4,282.4
Accumulated Impairment	(1,091.0)	(1,091.0)
Carrying Value	3,157.1	3,191.4
Food Care
Goodwill [Line Items]
Impact of Foreign Currency Translation	(9.3)
Gross Carrying Value	828.4	837.7
Accumulated Impairment	(208.0)	(208.0)
Carrying Value	620.4	629.7
Diversey Care
Goodwill [Line Items]
Impact of Foreign Currency Translation	(25.0)
Gross Carrying Value	2,001.1	2,026.1
Accumulated Impairment	(883.0)	(883.0)
Carrying Value	1,118.1	1,143.1
Product Care
Goodwill [Line Items]
Impact of Foreign Currency Translation	(0.1)
Gross Carrying Value	1,372.6	1,372.7
Carrying Value	1,372.6	1,372.7
Other Category
Goodwill [Line Items]
Impact of Foreign Currency Translation	0.1
Gross Carrying Value	46.0	45.9
Carrying Value	$ 46.0	$ 45.9