Segments - Net Sales, Depreciation and Amortization and Operating Profit (Loss) of Reportable Segments (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	$ 7,690.8	$ 7,559.2	$ 5,467.3
Depreciation and amortization	307.5	317.1	208.3
Operating profit (loss)	677.0	(1,277.8)	537.8
Costs related to the acquisition and integration of Diversey	1.1	7.4	64.8
Restructuring and other charges	73.8	142.5	52.2
Operating profit (loss)	602.1	(1,427.7)	420.8
Food Care [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	3,811.1	3,739.6	3,240.6
Depreciation and amortization	127.2	142.2	122.2
Operating profit (loss)	431.4	(170.9)	371.2
Restructuring and other charges	25.1	72.0	13.1
Diversey Care [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	2,160.4	2,131.5	534.0
Depreciation and amortization	129.8	127.3	35.1
Operating profit (loss)	57.9	(1,278.4)	(14.8)
Restructuring and other charges	32.2	53.1	39.5
Product Care [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	1,608.0	1,578.4	1,594.4
Depreciation and amortization	39.1	38.3	44.1
Operating profit (loss)	200.4	207.5	201.7
Restructuring and other charges	16.4	16.7	(0.4)
Other Category [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	111.3	109.7	98.3
Depreciation and amortization	11.4	9.3	6.9
Operating profit (loss)	(12.7)	(36.0)	(20.3)
Restructuring and other charges	$ 0.1	$ 0.7