Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities (Details Textual 1) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	1 Months Ended	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2012	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities (Textual) [Abstract]
Partially hedges forecasted export sales denominated in foreign currencies using forward and option contracts			1 year
Notional amounts outstanding foreign exchange contracts, undesignated hedges		$ 1,638,868	$ 1,638,868	$ 2,209,780
Outstanding commodity forward contracts		0	0	0
Reclassification of terminated interest rate swaps to interest expense within the next 12 months		5,335	5,335
Notional amounts outstanding interest rate swaps designated as fair value hedges,4.55% notes		200,000	200,000	200,000
Outstanding interest rate swaps designated as cash flow hedges		0	0	900,000
Gain (loss) related to hedge ineffectiveness		0	0
Percentage of resin spend covered by hedge program	16.00%
Total notional amount of commodity hedges for fiscal year 2013	$ 22,500