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Commitments and Contingencies d (Details) - USD ($) shares in Millions, $ in Millions	Feb. 03, 2014	Sep. 30, 2020	Sep. 30, 2019
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Tax settlement deductions under examination		$ 1,490.0
Decrease in liability from prior year		$ 525.0
William Russell Grace Asbestos PI Trust and William Russell Grace Asbestos PD Trust
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Original number of shares expected to be issued under settlement agreement adjusted	18
Diversey \| Guarantee Obligation Under Clawback Agreement
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Contractual obligation			$ 49.2
North American Foam Trays and Absorbent Pads
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Proceeds from sale of business	$ 929.7