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		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Depreciation and amortization	$ 81.6	$ 81.8	$ 164.4	$ 161.3
Restructuring and other charges	14.1	11.9	20.2	11.7
Operating Segments [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Depreciation and amortization	66.8	72.3	141.7	146.9
Restructuring and other charges	13.9	11.8	19.9	11.6
Other [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Depreciation and amortization	14.8	9.5	22.7	14.4
Restructuring and other charges	0.2	0.1	0.3	0.1
Food Care [Member] | Operating Segments [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Depreciation and amortization	27.1	29.2	59.1	59.4
Restructuring and other charges	7.0	4.9	11.1	3.5
Diversey Care [Member] | Operating Segments [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Depreciation and amortization	29.8	33.4	62.1	68.1
Restructuring and other charges	3.4	5.7	3.8	4.9
Product Care [Member] | Operating Segments [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Depreciation and amortization	9.9	9.7	20.5	19.4
Restructuring and other charges	$ 3.5	$ 1.2	$ 5.0	$ 3.2