Goodwill and Identifiable Intangible Assets - Summary of Goodwill Balances by Segment Reporting Structure (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Goodwill [Line Items]
Impact of Foreign Currency Translation	$ 1.1
Gross Value	4,206.7	4,205.6
Accumulated Impairment	(1,091.0)	(1,091.0)
Carrying Value	3,115.7	3,114.6
Food Care [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Impact of Foreign Currency Translation	2.4
Gross Value	836.1	833.7
Accumulated Impairment	(208.0)	(208.0)
Carrying Value	628.1	625.7
Diversey Care [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Impact of Foreign Currency Translation	(1.6)
Gross Value	1,992.5	1,994.1
Accumulated Impairment	(883.0)	(883.0)
Carrying Value	1,109.5	1,111.1
Product Care [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Impact of Foreign Currency Translation	0.1
Gross Value	1,372.9	1,372.8
Carrying Value	1,372.9	1,372.8
Other [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Impact of Foreign Currency Translation	0.2
Gross Value	5.2	5.0
Carrying Value	$ 5.2	$ 5.0