Goodwill and Identifiable Intangible Assets, net - Summary of Goodwill Balances by Reportable Segment (Details) $ in Millions	9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2018 USD ($)
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Carrying Value at beginning of period	$ 1,939.8
Acquisition, purchase price and other adjustments	19.5
Currency translation	(7.4)
Carrying Value at end of period	1,951.9
Food Care
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Carrying Value at beginning of period	526.9
Acquisition, purchase price and other adjustments	(0.6)
Currency translation	(5.2)
Carrying Value at end of period	521.1
Product Care
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Carrying Value at beginning of period	1,412.9
Acquisition, purchase price and other adjustments	20.1
Currency translation	(2.2)
Carrying Value at end of period	$ 1,430.8

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Amount after accumulated impairment loss of an asset representing future economic benefits arising from other assets acquired in a business combination that are not individually identified and separately recognized.

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