Business Segments (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	May 31, 2012	May 31, 2011	May 31, 2012	May 31, 2011
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	$ 984.0	$ 883.7	$ 1,890.7	$ 1,666.5
Operating income	121.3	109.3	233.9	219.9
Income from unconsolidated operations	3.9	6.1	8.5	14.0
Consumer
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	568.8	499.0	1,102.9	953.1
Operating income	88.6	77.0	170.0	163.9
Income from unconsolidated operations	2.6	4.5	6.4	10.5
Industrial
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	415.2	384.7	787.8	713.4
Operating income	32.7	32.3	63.9	56.0
Income from unconsolidated operations	$ 1.3	$ 1.6	$ 2.1	$ 3.5