Segments - Reconciliation of Non-U.S.GAAP Adjusted EBITDA to U.S.GAAP Net Earnings (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Non-U.S. GAAP Total Company Adjusted EBITDA	$ 252.1	$ 231.4
Depreciation and amortization	(82.8)	(79.5)
Special items:
Restructuring and other charges	(6.1)	0.2
Other restructuring associated costs included in cost of sales and selling general and administrative expenses	(4.6)	(5.9)
SARs	(0.5)	(18.0)
Costs related to the acquisition and integration of Diversey	(0.9)	(0.4)
Foreign currency exchange losses related to Venezuelan subsidiaries	(15.0)	(13.1)
Loss on debt redemption	(0.4)	(32.3)
Gain from Claims Settlement in 2014, Settlement agreement related costs in 2013	21.1	(0.1)
Other expense, net	(1.9)
Interest expense	(78.5)	(90.8)
Income tax provision (benefit)	10.7	(9.2)
Net earnings from continuing operations	$ 71.8	$ 0.7