Segments - Reconciliation of Net Earnings (Loss) to Total Company Adjusted EBITDA (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net loss from continuing operations	$ 75.6	$ 62.5	$ (49.1)	$ 37.8
Interest expense, net	(44.8)	(49.1)	(131.3)	(143.4)
Income tax provision	33.4	43.7	388.4	236.5
Depreciation and amortization	(41.1)	(42.7)	(122.3)	(116.3)
Depreciation and amortization adjustments	0.1	0.0	0.4	0.0
Special items
Restructuring and other charges	(6.6)	(6.2)	(22.3)	(9.2)
Other restructuring associated costs	(0.7)	(2.9)	(2.5)	(12.7)
Debt modification/extinguishment costs	(1.5)	0.0	(1.9)	0.0
Charges related to acquisition and divestiture activity	(4.8)	(6.7)	(10.0)	(4.8)
Settlement/curtailment benefits related to retained Diversey retirement plans	0.0	13.5	0.0	13.5
Other Special Items	(1.8)	(2.8)	(3.3)	(0.2)
Pre-tax impact of Special Items	(24.1)	(18.8)	(48.7)	(61.0)
Non-U.S. GAAP Total Company Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations	218.9	216.8	641.2	595.0
Diversey
Special items
Charges incurred due to the sale of Diversey	(8.7)	(13.7)	(21.3)	(47.6)
Gain from class-action litigation settlement	$ 0.0	$ 0.0	$ 12.6	$ 0.0