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Inventories
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2017
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]  
Inventories
Inventories
 
Inventories are valued at the lower of cost, as determined by the first-in, first-out ("FIFO") method, or net realizable value.  Inventory values using the FIFO method of accounting approximate replacement cost.  Inventories are summarized as follows:
(in millions)
 
March 31,
2017
 
December 31,
2016
Raw materials and supplies
 
$
175.1

 
$
172.2

Work in process and finished goods
 
405.2

 
377.2

Total inventories
 
$
580.3

 
$
549.4