Guarantees, Commitments, and Contingencies, Contingencies (Details) (Canada Antitrust Law [Member], USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2014 producer
Canada Antitrust Law [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Number of hydrogen peroxide producers in putative direct and indirect purchaser class action complaints filed in February 2005	5
Settlement amount, settled by other defandants	$ 20.6

Number of Hydrogen Peroxide Producers in Putative Class Action Complaints

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