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Brazilian Chemical and Consumer Business
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
Discontinued Operations And Disposal Groups [Abstract]  
Brazilian Chemical and Consumer Business

18.Brazilian Chemical and Consumer Business

 

During the fourth quarter of 2016, the Company decided to sell its Brazilian chemical business, resulting in a plant impairment charge of $4.9 recognized in the fourth quarter of 2016 based upon an expected sales price.  During the first quarter of 2017, the Company sold the business for approximately $4.5, and recorded an approximate $3.5 expense for severance and other charges for the three months ended March 31, 2017.  These charges were included in the SPD segment.  Sales for the Brazilian chemical business in 2016 were approximately $22.0.   

 

During the second quarter of 2019, the Company decided to sell and subsequently sold our Brazilian consumer business, resulting in a $7.6 charge recorded in SG&A expense for severance, asset write-offs, and other charges.  Net sales for the Brazilian consumer business in 2018 were approximately $15.0 in the Consumer International segment.