Contingencies (Narrative) (Details) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021 USD ($) lawsuit	Dec. 31, 2020 USD ($)
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Number of litigation suits \| lawsuit	151
Number of litigation suits, new \| lawsuit	19
Number of litigation suits, dismissed \| lawsuit	20
IPI Tax On Manufactured Products - Minimum Pricing Rules
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Loss contingency, estimate of possible loss	$ 360.0	$ 378.0
IPI Tax On Manufactured Products - Decree Equated Certain Commercial Companies
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Loss contingency, estimate of possible loss	243.0	231.0
Brazilian Financial Indemnities
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Loss contingency, estimate of possible loss	157.0	185.0
Brazil labor-related
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Estimated litigation liability	11.0	8.0
Shareholder Litigation
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Litigation settlement, amount awarded to other party		$ 14.5
Payments for legal settlements	$ 2.0

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