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Acquisitions and Mergers	12 Months Ended
Acquisitions and Mergers	Dec. 31, 2019
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Acquisitions and Mergers	Acquisitions and Mergers There were no acquisitions during 2019 and 2018. 2017 In September 2017, the Company acquired Chesapeake Bay Candle, a leading developer, manufacturer and marketer of premium candles and other home fragrance products, focused on consumer wellness and natural fragrance, for a cash purchase price of approximately $75 million. Chesapeake Bay Candle is included in the Home and Outdoor Living segment from the date of acquisition. In April 2017, the Company acquired Sistema Plastics (“Sistema”), a leading New Zealand based manufacturer and marketer of innovative food storage containers with strong market shares and presence in Australia, New Zealand, U.K. and parts of continental Europe for a cash purchase price of approximately $472 million. Sistema is included in the Food and Commercial segment from the date of acquisition. In January 2017, the Company acquired Smith Mountain Industries (“Smith Mountain”), a leading provider of premium home fragrance products, sold primarily under the WoodWick^® brand, for a cash purchase price of approximately $100 million. Smith Mountain is included in the Home and Outdoor Living segment from the date of acquisition. Other Items The goodwill associated with the acquisitions is primarily attributable to synergies expected to arise after the acquisitions. At December 31, 2019, approximately $226 million of the goodwill is expected to be deductible for income tax purposes.