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		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Non-U.S. GAAP Total Company Adjusted EBITDA	$ 284.1	$ 262.2	$ 536.3	$ 493.6
Depreciation and amortization	(81.6)	(81.8)	(164.4)	(161.3)
Special items :
Write-down of non-strategic assets included in depreciation and amortization		5.0	(0.1)	5.0
Restructuring and other charges	(14.1)	(11.9)	(20.2)	(11.7)
Other restructuring associated costs included in cost of sales and selling general and administrative expenses	(10.8)	(10.7)	(15.4)	(16.6)
SARs	(1.7)	(0.1)	(2.2)	(18.1)
Costs related to the acquisition and integration of Diversey	(0.9)		(1.8)	(0.4)
Foreign currency exchange (losses) related to Venezuelan subsidiaries	0.2	(0.5)	(14.8)	(13.6)
Loss on debt redemption	(0.4)	(0.1)	(0.8)	(32.4)
Gain from Claims Settlement in 2014 and related cost	(0.5)	(0.2)	20.6	(0.3)
Other expense, net	(7.0)		(8.9)
Interest expense	(73.9)	(89.7)	(152.4)	(180.5)
Income tax provision	33.1	17.9	43.8	8.7
Net earnings from continuing operations	$ 60.3	$ 54.3	$ 132.1	$ 55.0