Contingencies, Environmental and Legal Matters	6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2017
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
CONTINGENCIES, ENVIRONMENTAL AND LEGAL MATTERS	CONTINGENCIES, ENVIRONMENTAL AND LEGAL MATTERS Asset Retirement Obligations The Company has recognized AROs for properties where it can make a reasonable estimate of the future expenditures necessary to satisfy the related obligations. The Company considers identified legally-enforceable obligations, estimated settlement dates and appropriate discount and inflation rates in calculating the fair value of its AROs. The Company's ARO liability is included in "Accrued expenses and other current liabilities" and "Other liabilities" in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets and totaled $22.5 million and $19.8 million at June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively. Environmental The Company is involved in various claims relating to environmental matters at a number of current and former plant sites and waste management sites. The Company engages or participates in remedial and other environmental compliance activities at certain of these sites. At other sites, it has been named as a potential responsible party pursuant to the federal Superfund Act and/or state Superfund laws comparable to the federal law for site remediation. The Company analyzes each individual site, considering the number of parties involved, the level of its potential liability or contribution relating to the other parties, the nature and magnitude of the hazardous wastes involved, the method and extent of remediation, the potential insurance coverage, the estimated legal and consulting expense with respect to each site, and the time period over which any costs would likely be incurred. Based on the above analysis, the Company estimates the clean-up costs and related claims for each site. The estimates are based in part on discussions with other potential responsible parties, governmental agencies, and engineering firms. The Company accrues for environmental matters when it is probable that a liability has been incurred and the amount of the liability can be reasonably estimated based on current laws and existing technologies. The accruals are adjusted periodically as assessment and remediation efforts progress or as additional technical or legal information becomes available. While uncertainty exists with respect to the amount and timing of its ultimate environmental liabilities, the Company does not currently anticipate any material losses in excess of the amount recorded. However, it is possible that new information about these sites, such as results of investigations, could make it necessary for the Company to reassess its potential exposure related to these environmental matters. The Company's environmental liability is included in "Accrued expenses and other current liabilities" and "Other liabilities" in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets, and totaled $31.4 million and $32.6 million at June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively, primarily in connection with environmental remediation, clean-up costs, and monitoring of sites that were either closed or disposed of in prior years by Alent plc, which the Company acquired in December 2015. As of the date hereof, management does not believe it is possible to develop an estimate of the range of reasonably possible environmental loss in excess of the Company's recorded liabilities, and is unable to ascertain the ultimate aggregate amount of monetary liability or financial impact with respect to these matters. Legal Proceedings From time to time, the Company is involved in various legal proceedings in the normal course of its business. The Company believes that the resolution of these claims, to the extent not covered by insurance, will not, individually or in the aggregate, have a material adverse effect on the Company’s consolidated financial position, results of operations, or cash flows. The Company's accruals for its outstanding legal proceedings are included in "Accrued expenses and other current liabilities" in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets, and totaled $6.9 million and $3.7 million at June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively. The following is a description of certain litigation matters: Product liability and/or personal injury claims for, or relating to, products the Company sells under its Agricultural Solutions segment are complex in nature and have outcomes that are difficult to predict. Since these products are used in the food chain on a global basis, any such product liability or personal injury claim could lead to litigation in multiple jurisdictions. In September 2014, Agricola Colonet, SA de CV filed a complaint with the 1st Civil Court in San Quintin (Baja California) where it alleged that certain Arysta products purchased from a retail distributor in Mexico were contaminated, requiring treated crops to be destroyed. Agricola Colonet, SA de CV is seeking compensation of approximately MXN 186 million ($10.2 million). A related complaint was filed in June 2016 in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California by Fresh Pac International, Inc., a distributor of produce for Agricola Colonet, SA de CV, naming the Company as a defendant. This complaint was later dismissed and such dismissal was then reduced to a judgment, which was not appealed by the plaintiff within the time permitted for appeal. With respect to the remaining complaint before the 1st Civil Court in San Quintin (Baja California), the Company believes that it has adequate defenses and intends to vigorously defend against this claim. Under its risk management policies, the Company maintains certain insurance policies under which such claim may be covered. In June 2009, a lawsuit was filed in the District Court for the City of Ulianópolis in the State of Pará, Brazil by a private individual against Arysta LifeScience do Brasil Industria Química e Agropecuária Ltda, or Arysta Brazil, and 25 other defendants, and in November 2011, a claim was filed, also in the District Court for the City of Ulianópolis in the State of Pará, Brazil, against Arysta Brazil and five other defendants by the city of Ulianópolis, in each case in connection with materials sent by Arysta Brazil and others to an incineration site owned and operated by an unaffiliated third party in the state of Pará, Brazil. Arysta Brazil was summoned and has filed its answer in connection with both cases. Proceedings have been suspended indefinitely in order to allow the Pará State Attorney to conduct civil inquiries to determine the extent of contamination and the appropriate remediation, and to identify potentially responsible parties. Damages sought in the private lawsuit include a penalty of BRL 50.0 million ($15.1 million), plus interest and the cost of remediation. The cost of remediation in the case brought by the city of Ulianopolis was previously estimated by the city to be BRL 70.9 million ($21.4 million). In addition, 29 former employees of the incineration facility have brought actions in the Labor Court of Paragominas in the State of Pará, Brazil naming 80 defendants, including Arysta Brazil, seeking compensation in an aggregate amount of BRL 387 million ($117 million) for health problems allegedly contracted as a result of their employment at the incineration site. From time to time, in the ordinary course of business, the Company contests tax assessments received by its subsidiaries in various jurisdictions. The Company's contested tax assessments have been most prevalent in Brazil, where the tax regime is complex, and the administrative and judicial procedures for resolving disputed tax assessments are expensive and time-consuming. In addition, short of simply paying the entire amount demanded, including penalties, interest, and attorney’s fees, it is not possible to settle disputed tax assessments other than by submission for inclusion in formal tax amnesty programs announced by the Brazilian federal or state governments from time to time at irregular intervals. The terms of such amnesty programs vary, but generally offer the possibility of reduced interest and penalties. Historically, Arysta has submitted selected contested tax matters for inclusion in such amnesty programs in Brazil, when it appeared prudent to management to do so. The Company is currently contesting several tax assessments at various stages of the applicable administrative and judicial processes, with a combined amount at issue, including interest and penalties, of approximately BRL 89.3 million ($27.0 million). Because tax matters in Brazil historically take many years to resolve, it is very difficult to estimate when these matters will be finally resolved. Based on management's judgments, the Company does not expect it will incur a material loss in excess of accrued liabilities. As previously disclosed, MacDermid Printing has been involved in various lawsuits with DuPont and Cortron involving MacDermid Printing's flexographic printing technology and related business. On June 27, 2017, MacDermid Printing and DuPont reached an agreement to settle and dismiss their respective lawsuits against each other, as well as MacDermid Printing's lawsuit against Cortron. In connection with the settlement, on July 14, 2017, DuPont made a payment of $20.0 million to MacDermid Printing, and the Company recorded a net settlement gain of $10.6 million in "Other income (expense), net" in the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations. This settlement resolves all outstanding litigation between MacDermid Printing, DuPont, and Cortron. Proceeds from the settlement agreement are subject to the pending litigation provisions of the Business Combination Agreement and Plan of Merger dated as of October 10, 2013.

CONTINGENCIES, ENVIRONMENTAL AND LEGAL MATTERS

Asset Retirement Obligations

The Company has recognized AROs for properties where it can make a reasonable estimate of the future expenditures necessary to satisfy the related obligations. The Company considers identified legally-enforceable obligations, estimated settlement dates and appropriate discount and inflation rates in calculating the fair value of its AROs.

The Company's ARO liability is included in "Accrued expenses and other current liabilities" and "Other liabilities" in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets and totaled $22.5 million and $19.8 million at June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively.

Environmental

The Company is involved in various claims relating to environmental matters at a number of current and former plant sites and waste management sites. The Company engages or participates in remedial and other environmental compliance activities at certain of these sites. At other sites, it has been named as a potential responsible party pursuant to the federal Superfund Act and/or state Superfund laws comparable to the federal law for site remediation. The Company analyzes each individual site, considering the number of parties involved, the level of its potential liability or contribution relating to the other parties, the nature and magnitude of the hazardous wastes involved, the method and extent of remediation, the potential insurance coverage, the estimated legal and consulting expense with respect to each site, and the time period over which any costs would likely be incurred. Based on the above analysis, the Company estimates the clean-up costs and related claims for each site. The estimates are based in part on discussions with other potential responsible parties, governmental agencies, and engineering firms.

The Company accrues for environmental matters when it is probable that a liability has been incurred and the amount of the liability can be reasonably estimated based on current laws and existing technologies. The accruals are adjusted periodically as assessment and remediation efforts progress or as additional technical or legal information becomes available. While uncertainty exists with respect to the amount and timing of its ultimate environmental liabilities, the Company does not currently anticipate any material losses in excess of the amount recorded. However, it is possible that new information about these sites, such as results of investigations, could make it necessary for the Company to reassess its potential exposure related to these environmental matters.

The Company's environmental liability is included in "Accrued expenses and other current liabilities" and "Other liabilities" in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets, and totaled $31.4 million and $32.6 million at June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively, primarily in connection with environmental remediation, clean-up costs, and monitoring of sites that were either closed or disposed of in prior years by Alent plc, which the Company acquired in December 2015. As of the date hereof, management does not believe it is possible to develop an estimate of the range of reasonably possible environmental loss in excess of the Company's recorded liabilities, and is unable to ascertain the ultimate aggregate amount of monetary liability or financial impact with respect to these matters.

Legal Proceedings

From time to time, the Company is involved in various legal proceedings in the normal course of its business. The Company believes that the resolution of these claims, to the extent not covered by insurance, will not, individually or in the aggregate, have a material adverse effect on the Company’s consolidated financial position, results of operations, or cash flows. The Company's accruals for its outstanding legal proceedings are included in "Accrued expenses and other current liabilities" in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets, and totaled $6.9 million and $3.7 million at June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively.

The following is a description of certain litigation matters:

Product liability and/or personal injury claims for, or relating to, products the Company sells under its Agricultural Solutions segment are complex in nature and have outcomes that are difficult to predict. Since these products are used in the food chain on a global basis, any such product liability or personal injury claim could lead to litigation in multiple jurisdictions. In September 2014, Agricola Colonet, SA de CV filed a complaint with the 1st Civil Court in San Quintin (Baja California) where it alleged that certain Arysta products purchased from a retail distributor in Mexico were contaminated, requiring treated crops to be destroyed. Agricola Colonet, SA de CV is seeking compensation of approximately MXN 186 million ($10.2 million). A related complaint was filed in June 2016 in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California by Fresh Pac International, Inc., a distributor of produce for Agricola Colonet, SA de CV, naming the Company as a defendant. This complaint was later dismissed and such dismissal was then reduced to a judgment, which was not appealed by the plaintiff within the time permitted for appeal. With respect to the remaining complaint before the 1st Civil Court in San Quintin (Baja California), the Company believes that it has adequate defenses and intends to vigorously defend against this claim. Under its risk management policies, the Company maintains certain insurance policies under which such claim may be covered.

In June 2009, a lawsuit was filed in the District Court for the City of Ulianópolis in the State of Pará, Brazil by a private individual against Arysta LifeScience do Brasil Industria Química e Agropecuária Ltda, or Arysta Brazil, and 25 other defendants, and in November 2011, a claim was filed, also in the District Court for the City of Ulianópolis in the State of Pará, Brazil, against Arysta Brazil and five other defendants by the city of Ulianópolis, in each case in connection with materials sent by Arysta Brazil and others to an incineration site owned and operated by an unaffiliated third party in the state of Pará, Brazil. Arysta Brazil was summoned and has filed its answer in connection with both cases. Proceedings have been suspended indefinitely in order to allow the Pará State Attorney to conduct civil inquiries to determine the extent of contamination and the appropriate remediation, and to identify potentially responsible parties. Damages sought in the private lawsuit include a penalty of BRL 50.0 million ($15.1 million), plus interest and the cost of remediation. The cost of remediation in the case brought by the city of Ulianopolis was previously estimated by the city to be BRL 70.9 million ($21.4 million). In addition, 29 former employees of the incineration facility have brought actions in the Labor Court of Paragominas in the State of Pará, Brazil naming 80 defendants, including Arysta Brazil, seeking compensation in an aggregate amount of BRL 387 million ($117 million) for health problems allegedly contracted as a result of their employment at the incineration site.

From time to time, in the ordinary course of business, the Company contests tax assessments received by its subsidiaries in various jurisdictions. The Company's contested tax assessments have been most prevalent in Brazil, where the tax regime is complex, and the administrative and judicial procedures for resolving disputed tax assessments are expensive and time-consuming. In addition, short of simply paying the entire amount demanded, including penalties, interest, and attorney’s fees, it is not possible to settle disputed tax assessments other than by submission for inclusion in formal tax amnesty programs announced by the Brazilian federal or state governments from time to time at irregular intervals. The terms of such amnesty programs vary, but generally offer the possibility of reduced interest and penalties. Historically, Arysta has submitted selected contested tax matters for inclusion in such amnesty programs in Brazil, when it appeared prudent to management to do so. The Company is currently contesting several tax assessments at various stages of the applicable administrative and judicial processes, with a combined amount at issue, including interest and penalties, of approximately BRL 89.3 million ($27.0 million). Because tax matters in Brazil historically take many years to resolve, it is very difficult to estimate when these matters will be finally resolved. Based on management's judgments, the Company does not expect it will incur a material loss in excess of accrued liabilities.

As previously disclosed, MacDermid Printing has been involved in various lawsuits with DuPont and Cortron involving MacDermid Printing's flexographic printing technology and related business. On June 27, 2017, MacDermid Printing and DuPont reached an agreement to settle and dismiss their respective lawsuits against each other, as well as MacDermid Printing's lawsuit against Cortron. In connection with the settlement, on July 14, 2017, DuPont made a payment of $20.0 million to MacDermid Printing, and the Company recorded a net settlement gain of $10.6 million in "Other income (expense), net" in the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations. This settlement resolves all outstanding litigation between MacDermid Printing, DuPont, and Cortron. Proceeds from the settlement agreement are subject to the pending litigation provisions of the Business Combination Agreement and Plan of Merger dated as of October 10, 2013.