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Noncontrolling Interest in subsidiaries - Noncontrolling Interest in Subsidiaries (Detail) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Dec. 31, 2012
Dec. 31, 2011
Noncontrolling interest in net assets:    
Noncontrolling interest in subsidiaries $ 358.1 $ 335.8
Kronos Worldwide, Inc. [Member]
   
Noncontrolling interest in net assets:    
Noncontrolling interest in subsidiaries 267.0 240.2
NL [Member]
   
Noncontrolling interest in net assets:    
Noncontrolling interest in subsidiaries 77.8 84.6
CompX [Member]
   
Noncontrolling interest in net assets:    
Noncontrolling interest in subsidiaries $ 13.3 $ 11.0