Segments - Reconciliation of Non-U.S.GAAP Adjusted EBITDA to U.S.GAAP Net Earnings (Parenthetical) (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Depreciation and amortization	$ 82.8	$ 79.5
Restructuring and other charges	6.1	(0.2)
Operating Segments [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Depreciation and amortization	74.9	74.6
Restructuring and other charges	6.0	(0.2)
Other [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Depreciation and amortization	7.9	4.9
Restructuring and other charges	0.1
Food Care [Member] | Operating Segments [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Depreciation and amortization	32.0	30.2
Restructuring and other charges	4.1	(1.4)
Diversey Care [Member] | Operating Segments [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Depreciation and amortization	32.3	34.7
Restructuring and other charges	0.4	(0.8)
Product Care [Member] | Operating Segments [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Depreciation and amortization	10.6	9.7
Restructuring and other charges	$ 1.5	$ 2.0