Fair value as of the balance sheet date of derivative instrument not designated as hedging instrument and classified as an asset.

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-Section 50
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Derivatives Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2015
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Asset, at Fair Value	$ 15.1		$ 15.1		$ 0.0
Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Liability, at Fair Value	18.6		18.6		0.0
Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Gain (Loss), Net	0.8	$ 0.0	4.1	$ 0.0
Foreign Exchange Contract [Member] \| Prepaid Expenses And Other [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Asset, at Fair Value	15.1		15.1		0.0
Foreign Exchange Contract [Member] \| Other Accrued Liabilities [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Liability, at Fair Value	16.9		16.9		0.0
Commodity Contract [Member] \| Prepaid Expenses And Other [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Asset, at Fair Value	0.0		0.0		0.0
Commodity Contract [Member] \| Other Accrued Liabilities [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Liability, at Fair Value	$ 1.7		$ 1.7		$ 0.0