Entity Central Index Key
This element represents the fair value of investments of a captive insurance company.
Represents the original cost of available-for-sale securities.
Amount of accumulated investment income, realized gains, disbursements and settlements recorded in previous periods.
Income tax reconciliation tax reform.
Income tax reconciliation foreign dividend and other restructuring.
Income tax reconciliation nondeductible expense goodwill impairment.
The change in unrealized holding gain (loss) including reclassifications of realized gains (losses) out of accumulated other comprehensive income, net of tax, on available-for-sale securities included in a separate component of shareholders' equity during the period.
Cover [Abstract]
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Central Index Key
Entity Central Index Key
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer
Entity Well Known Seasoned Issuer
Entity Voluntary Filers
Entity Voluntary Filers
Entity Current Reporting Status
Entity Current Reporting Status
Entity Interactive Data Current
Entity Interactive Data Current
Entity Filer Category
Entity Filer Category
Entity Small Business
Entity Small Business
Entity Emerging Growth Company
Entity Emerging Growth Company
Entity Shell Company
Entity Shell Company
Entity Public Float
Entity Public Float
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Entity Common Stock Shares Outstanding
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Trading Symbol
Trading Symbol
Document Type
Document Type
Amendment Flag
Amendment Flag
Document Period End Date
Document Period End Date
Title of 12(b) Security
Security12b Title
Security Exchange Name
Security Exchange Name
Entity File Number
Entity File Number
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code
Entity Incorporation State Country Code
Entity Tax Identification Number
Entity Tax Identification Number
Entity Address, Address Line One
Entity Address Address Line1
Entity Address, City or Town
Entity Address City Or Town
Entity Address, State or Province
Entity Address State Or Province
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code
Entity Address Postal Zip Code
City Area Code
City Area Code
Local Phone Number
Local Phone Number
Document Annual Report
Document Annual Report
Document Transition Report
Document Transition Report
Documents Incorporated by Reference
Documents Incorporated By Reference [Text Block]
Income (loss) from equity method investments and other income (expense).
Other defined benefit plan net periodic benefit income (expense).
Statement Of Income And Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Sales
Revenue From Contract With Customer Excluding Assessed Tax
Cost of sales
Cost Of Revenue
Gross profit
Gross Profit
Selling, general and administrative expense
Selling General And Administrative Expense
Research and development expense
Research And Development Expense
Intangibles amortization expense
Amortization Of Intangible Assets
Equity and other income
Income Loss From Equity Method Investments And Other Income Expense
Goodwill impairment - Note H
Goodwill Impairment Loss
Operating income (loss)
Operating Income Loss
Net interest and other expense - Note I
Interest Income Expense Net
Other net periodic benefit income - Note M
Other Defined Benefit Plan Net Periodic Benefit Income Expense
Net income (loss) on acquisitions and divestitures - Notes B and C
Disposal Group Not Discontinued Operation Gain Loss On Disposal
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes
Income Loss From Continuing Operations Before Income Taxes Extraordinary Items Noncontrolling Interest
Income tax expense (benefit) - Note L
Income Tax Expense Benefit
Income (loss) from continuing operations
Income Loss From Continuing Operations Including Portion Attributable To Noncontrolling Interest
Income (loss) from discontinued operations (net of tax) - Note D
Income Loss From Discontinued Operations Net Of Tax
Net income (loss)
Profit Loss
PER SHARE DATA - NOTE A
Earnings Per Share Basic And Diluted [Abstract]
Basic earnings per share
Earnings Per Share Basic [Abstract]
Income (loss) from continuing operations
Income Loss From Continuing Operations Per Basic Share
Income (loss) from discontinued operations
Income Loss From Discontinued Operations Net Of Tax Per Basic Share
Net income (loss)
Earnings Per Share Basic
Diluted earnings per share
Earnings Per Share Diluted [Abstract]
Income (loss) from continuing operations
Income Loss From Continuing Operations Per Diluted Share
Income (loss) from discontinued operations
Income Loss From Discontinued Operations Net Of Tax Per Diluted Share
Net income (loss)
Earnings Per Share Diluted
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
Comprehensive Income Net Of Tax [Abstract]
Net income (loss)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
Other Comprehensive Income Loss Net Of Tax Period Increase Decrease [Abstract]
Unrealized translation gain (loss)
Other Comprehensive Income Loss Foreign Currency Transaction And Translation Adjustment Net Of Tax
Pension and postretirement obligation adjustment
Other Comprehensive Income Loss Pension And Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Adjustment Net Of Tax
Net change in investment securities
Net Change In Investment Securities
Other comprehensive income (loss)
Other Comprehensive Income Loss Net Of Tax
Comprehensive income (loss)
Comprehensive Income Net Of Tax Including Portion Attributable To Noncontrolling Interest
Statement Of Financial Position [Abstract]
Assets
Assets [Abstract]
Current assets
Assets Current [Abstract]
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash And Cash Equivalents At Carrying Value
Accounts receivable
Accounts Receivable Net Current
Inventories - Note A
Inventory Net
Other assets
Other Assets Current
Current assets held for sale - Note C
Assets Of Disposal Group Including Discontinued Operation Current
Total current assets
Assets Current
Noncurrent assets
Assets Noncurrent [Abstract]
Property, plant and equipment - Note G
Property Plant And Equipment Net [Abstract]
Cost
Property Plant And Equipment Gross
Accumulated depreciation
Accumulated Depreciation Depletion And Amortization Property Plant And Equipment
Net property, plant and equipment
Property Plant And Equipment Net
Goodwill - Note H
Goodwill
Intangibles - Note H
Intangible Assets Net Excluding Goodwill
Operating lease assets, net - Note K
Operating Lease Right Of Use Asset
Restricted investments - Note F
Restricted Cash And Investments Noncurrent
Asbestos insurance receivable - Note N
Insurance Settlements Receivable Noncurrent
Deferred income taxes - Note L
Deferred Income Tax Assets Net
Other assets - Note J
Other Assets Noncurrent
Total noncurrent assets
Assets Noncurrent
Total assets
Assets
Liabilities and Equity
Liabilities And Stockholders Equity [Abstract]
Current liabilities
Liabilities Current [Abstract]
Short-term debt - Note I
Short Term Borrowings
Trade and other payables
Accounts Payable Current
Accrued expenses and other liabilities
Accrued Liabilities Current
Current operating lease obligations - Note K
Operating Lease Liability Current
Current liabilities held for sale - Note C
Liabilities Of Disposal Group Including Discontinued Operation
Total current liabilities
Liabilities Current
Noncurrent liabilities
Liabilities Noncurrent [Abstract]
Long-term debt - Note I
Long Term Debt Noncurrent
Asbestos litigation reserve - Note N
Litigation Reserve Noncurrent
Deferred income taxes - Note L
Deferred Income Tax Liabilities Net
Employee benefit obligations - Note M
Pension And Other Postretirement Defined Benefit Plans Liabilities Noncurrent
Operating lease obligations - Note K
Operating Lease Liability Noncurrent
Other liabilities - Note J
Other Liabilities Noncurrent
Total noncurrent liabilities
Liabilities Noncurrent
Commitments and contingencies - Notes K and N
Commitments And Contingencies
Equity - Notes O and P
Stockholders Equity Including Portion Attributable To Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract]
Common stock, par value $.01 per share, 200 million shares authorized Issued 61 million and 60 million shares in 2020 and 2019
Common Stock Value
Paid-in capital
Additional Paid In Capital Common Stock
Retained earnings
Retained Earnings Accumulated Deficit
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss Net Of Tax
Total equity
Stockholders Equity
Total liabilities and equity
Liabilities And Stockholders Equity
Allowance for doubtful accounts
Allowance For Doubtful Accounts Receivable Current
Stockholders' Equity
Common stock, shares authorized
Common Stock Shares Authorized
Common stock, par value per share (usd per share)
Common Stock Par Or Stated Value Per Share
Common stock, shares, issued
Common Stock Shares Outstanding
Statement Of Stockholders Equity [Abstract]
Statement [Table]
Statement [Table]
Equity Components
Statement Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Component
Equity Component [Domain]
Common stock [Member]
Common Stock [Member]
Paid-in capital [Member]
Additional Paid In Capital [Member]
Retained earnings [Member]
Retained Earnings [Member]
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member]
Cumulative Effect, Period of Adoption
Cumulative Effect Period Of Adoption [Axis]
Cumulative Effect, Period of Adoption
Cumulative Effect Period Of Adoption [Domain]
Cumulative Effect, Period of Adoption, Adjustment [Member]
Cumulative Effect Period Of Adoption Adjustment [Member]
Statement [Line Items]
Statement [Line Items]
Balance
Stockholders Equity Including Portion Attributable To Noncontrolling Interest
Total comprehensive income (loss)
Other comprehensive income (loss)
Dividends, ($0.95, $1.05, $1.10 per common share for 2018, 2019, 2020)
Dividends Common Stock Cash
Common shares issued under stock incentive and other plans
Stock Issued During Period Value Share Based Compensation
Repurchase of common stock
Stock Repurchased During Period Value
Balance
Accounting Standards Update [Extensible List]
Accounting Standards Update Extensible List
Dividend per common share
Common Stock Dividends Per Share Cash Paid
Unrecognized prior service costs
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss Defined Benefit Pension And Other Postretirement Plans Net Of Tax
Net unrealized translation loss
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment Net Of Tax
Income tax benefits resulting from the exercise of stock options
Adjustments To Additional Paid In Capital Tax Effect From Share Based Compensation
Common shares issued (in shares)
Stock Issued During Period Shares New Issues
Common shares repurchased (in shares)
Stock Repurchased During Period Shares
Proceeds from sale or restructuring of operations.
Payments for proceeds from restricted cash and investments.
Statement Of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Cash flows provided (used) by operating activities from continuing operations
Net Cash Provided By Used In Operating Activities Continuing Operations [Abstract]
(Income) loss from discontinued operations (net of tax)
Adjustments to reconcile income from continuing operations to cash flows from operating activities
Adjustments To Reconcile Net Income Loss To Cash Provided By Used In Operating Activities [Abstract]
Depreciation and amortization
Depreciation Depletion And Amortization
Original issue discount and debt issuance cost amortization
Amortization Of Financing Costs
Deferred income taxes
Deferred Income Taxes And Tax Credits
Distributions from equity affiliates
Equity Method Investment Dividends Or Distributions
Stock based compensation expense - Note P
Share Based Compensation
Excess tax benefits on stock based compensation
Excess Tax Benefit From Share Based Compensation Operating Activities
Loss on early retirement of debt
Gains Losses On Extinguishment Of Debt
Income from restricted investments
Gain Loss On Sale Of Investments
(Income) loss on acquisitions and divestitures - Notes B and C
Gain Loss On Sale Of Business
Impairments
Asset Impairment Charges
Pension contributions
Pension Contributions
Gain on pension and other postretirement plan remeasurements
Pension And Other Postretirement Benefit Expense
Change in operating assets and liabilities
Increase Decrease In Operating Capital
Total cash flows provided by operating activities from continuing operations
Net Cash Provided By Used In Operating Activities Continuing Operations
Cash flows provided (used) by investing activities from continuing operations
Net Cash Provided By Used In Investing Activities Continuing Operations [Abstract]
Additions to property, plant and equipment
Payments To Acquire Property Plant And Equipment
Proceeds from disposal of property, plant and equipment
Proceeds From Sale Of Property Plant And Equipment
Purchase of operations - net of cash acquired
Payments To Acquire Businesses Net Of Cash Acquired
Proceeds from sale or restructuring of operations
Proceeds From Sale Or Restructuring Of Operations
Proceeds from settlement of Company-owned life insurance contracts
Proceeds From Life Insurance Policies
Company-owned life insurance payments
Payments To Acquire Life Insurance Policies
Net purchases of funds restricted for specific transactions
Payments For Proceeds From Restricted Cash And Investments
Reimbursement from restricted investments
Proceeds From Sale Of Restricted Investments
Proceeds from sale of securities
Proceeds From Sale Of Available For Sale Securities Debt
Purchase of securities
Payments To Acquire Available For Sale Securities Debt
Proceeds from the settlement of derivative instruments
Proceeds From Hedge Investing Activities
Payments for the settlement of derivative instruments
Payments For Hedge Investing Activities
Total cash flows used by investing activities from continuing operations
Net Cash Provided By Used In Investing Activities Continuing Operations
Cash flows provided (used) by financing activities from continuing operations
Net Cash Provided By Used In Financing Activities Continuing Operations [Abstract]
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt
Proceeds From Issuance Of Long Term Debt
Repayment of long-term debt
Repayments Of Long Term Debt
Premium on long-term debt repayment
Payments Of Debt Extinguishment Costs
Proceeds from (repayment of) short-term debt
Proceeds From Repayments Of Short Term Debt
Repurchase of common stock
Payments For Repurchase Of Common Stock
Debt issuance costs
Payments Of Debt Issuance Costs
Cash dividends paid
Payments Of Dividends Common Stock
Stock based compensation employee withholding taxes paid in cash
Payments Related To Tax Withholding For Share Based Compensation
Total cash flows provided (used) by financing activities from continuing operations
Net Cash Provided By Used In Financing Activities
Cash provided (used) by continuing operations
Net Cash Provided By Used In Continuing Operations
Cash provided (used) by discontinued operations
Net Cash Provided By Used In Discontinued Operations [Abstract]
Operating cash flows
Cash Provided By Used In Operating Activities Discontinued Operations
Investing cash flows
Cash Provided By Used In Investing Activities Discontinued Operations
Total cash provided (used) by discontinued operations
Net Cash Provided By Used In Discontinued Operations
Effect of currency exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
Effect Of Exchange Rate On Cash And Cash Equivalents
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
Cash Cash Equivalents Restricted Cash And Restricted Cash Equivalents Period Increase Decrease Including Exchange Rate Effect
Cash and cash equivalents - beginning of year
Cash Cash Equivalents Restricted Cash And Restricted Cash Equivalents Including Disposal Group And Discontinued Operations
Cash and cash equivalents - end of year
Changes in assets and liabilities
Increase Decrease In Operating Capital [Abstract]
Accounts receivable
Increase Decrease In Accounts Receivable
Inventories
Increase Decrease In Inventories
Trade and other payables
Increase Decrease In Accounts Payable
Other assets and liabilities
Increase Decrease In Other Operating Capital Net
Change in operating assets and liabilities
Supplemental disclosures
Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract]
Interest paid
Interest Paid Net
Income taxes paid
Income Taxes Paid Net
Organization Consolidation And Presentation Of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Significant Accounting Policies
Basis Of Presentation And Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block]
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Acquisitions
Business Combination Disclosure [Text Block]
Description of completed or expected disposal(s) group, the gain or loss recognized in the income statement and the income statement caption that includes that gain or loss, amounts of revenues and pretax profit or loss reported in earnings, the segment in which the disposal group was reported, and the classification and carrying value of the assets and liabilities comprising the disposal group.
Divestitures.
Divestitures [Abstract]
Divestitures
Divestitures [Text Block]
Discontinued Operations And Disposal Groups [Abstract]
Discontinued Operations
Disposal Groups Including Discontinued Operations Disclosure [Text Block]
Restructuring And Related Activities [Abstract]
Restructuring Activities
Restructuring And Related Activities Disclosure [Text Block]
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair Value Measurements
Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block]
Property Plant And Equipment [Abstract]
Property, Plant and Equipment
Property Plant And Equipment Disclosure [Text Block]
Goodwill And Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Goodwill and Other Intangibles
Goodwill And Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block]
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Debt
Debt Disclosure [Text Block]
The disclosure of information regarding the components of other noncurrent assets and other noncurrent liabilities.
Other noncurrent assets and liabilities.
Other Noncurrent Assets And Liabilities [Abstract]
Other Noncurrent Assets and Liabilities
Other Assets And Liabilities Noncurrent Disclosure [Text Block]
Leases [Abstract]
Leasing Arrangements
Lessee Operating Leases [Text Block]
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Taxes
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]
Compensation And Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]
Employee Benefit Plans
Pension And Other Postretirement Benefits Disclosure [Text Block]
Commitments And Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Litigation, Claims and Contingencies
Commitments And Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]
Equity [Abstract]
Equity Items
Stockholders Equity Note Disclosure [Text Block]
Disclosure Of Compensation Related Costs Sharebased Payments [Abstract]
Stock Incentive Plans
Disclosure Of Compensation Related Costs Share Based Payments [Text Block]
Revenue From Contract With Customer [Abstract]
Revenue
Revenue From Contract With Customer [Text Block]
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Reportable Segment Information
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]
Subsequent Events [Abstract]
Subsequent Events
Subsequent Events [Text Block]
Principles of Consolidation and Basis of Presentation
Consolidation Policy [Text Block]
Use of Estimates, Risks and Uncertainties
Use Of Estimates
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash And Cash Equivalents Policy [Text Block]
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts
Trade And Other Accounts Receivable Policy
Inventories
Inventory Policy [Text Block]
Property, Plant and Equipment
Property Plant And Equipment Policy [Text Block]
Leasing Arrangements
Lessee Leases Policy [Text Block]
Goodwill and Other Intangibles
Goodwill And Intangible Assets Policy [Text Block]
Derivative Instruments
Derivatives Policy [Text Block]
Restricted Investments
Marketable Securities Policy
Revenue Recognition
Revenue From Contract With Customer Policy [Text Block]
Disclosure of accounting policy for expense recognition. Disclosure may include (1) accounting policy for advertising costs that are expensed, indicating whether such costs are expensed as incurred or the first period in which the advertising takes place; (2) accounting policy for guarantees and methodologies used in determining the amount of guarantee liabilities.
Expense Recognition
Expense Recognition Policy [Text Block]
Income Taxes
Income Tax Policy [Text Block]
Asbestos-related Litigation
Commitments And Contingencies Policy [Text Block]
Environmental Remediation
Environmental Costs Policy
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits
Pension And Other Postretirement Plans Policy
Foreign Currency Translation
Foreign Currency Transactions And Translations Policy [Text Block]
Stock Incentive Plans
Share Based Compensation Option And Incentive Plans Policy
Earnings Per Share
Earnings Per Share Policy [Text Block]
Other Accounting Pronouncements
New Accounting Pronouncements Policy Policy [Text Block]
Fair Value of Financial Instruments Policy
Fair Value Of Financial Instruments Policy
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset
Intangible Assets Finite Lived Policy
Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Goodwill
Goodwill And Intangible Assets Goodwill Policy
Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Intangible Assets, Indefinite-Lived
Goodwill And Intangible Assets Intangible Assets Indefinite Lived Policy
Segment Reporting
Segment Reporting Policy Policy [Text Block]
Valuation And Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Table]
Valuation And Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Table]
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Valuation Allowances and Reserves Type
Valuation Allowances And Reserves Type [Axis]
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Valuation Allowances and Reserves
Valuation Allowances And Reserves [Domain]
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts [Member]
Allowance For Credit Loss [Member]
Inventory Reserve [Member]
Inventory Valuation Reserve [Member]
Valuation Allowance of Deferred Tax Assets [Member]
Valuation Allowance Of Deferred Tax Assets [Member]
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items]
Valuation And Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items]
Schedule of Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure
Schedule Of Valuation And Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Text Block]
Summary of Inventories
Schedule Of Inventory Current Table [Text Block]
Computation of Basic and Diluted Earnings per Share
Schedule Of Earnings Per Share Basic And Diluted Table [Text Block]
Summary of assets and liabilities held for sale.
Summary of Assets and Liabilities Held for Sale
Summary Of Assets And Liabilities Held For Sale Table [Text Block]
Disposal Group Name
Income Statement Balance Sheet And Additional Disclosures By Disposal Groups Including Discontinued Operations [Axis]
Disposal Group Name
Disposal Groups Including Discontinued Operations Name [Domain]
Composites or Marl facility.
Composites/Marl facility
Composites Or Marl Facility [Member]
Components of Amounts in the Statements of Consolidated Income (Loss) Related To Discontinued Operations
Schedule Of Disposal Groups Including Discontinued Operations Income Statement Balance Sheet And Additional Disclosures [Text Block]
Summary of Amount of Restructuring Reserves Related to Program
Schedule Of Restructuring And Related Costs [Text Block]
Summary of Financial Instruments Subject to Recurring Fair Value Measurements
Schedule Of Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis Table [Text Block]
Summary of Investment Portfolio
Marketable Securities [Text Block]
Summary of Investment Income, Net Unrealized Gains and Losses, Realized Gains and Disbursements Related to Investments
Investment Income [Text Block]
Summary of Net Gains and Losses on Foreign Currency Derivatives
Schedule Of Foreign Exchange Contracts Statement Of Financial Position Table [Text Block]
Summary of Fair Values of Outstanding Foreign Currency Derivatives
Schedule Of Notional Amounts Of Outstanding Derivative Positions Table [Text Block]
Components of Property, Plant and Equipment in Consolidated Balance Sheets
Property Plant And Equipment [Text Block]
Table summarizing charges related to property, plant and equipment recognized in the Statements of Consolidated Income for the periods presented.
Summary of Property, Plant and Equipment Charges Included in Statements of Consolidated Comprehensive Income
Property Plant And Equipment Expenses Table [Text Block]
Summary of Goodwill by Reportable Segment
Schedule Of Goodwill [Text Block]
Tabular disclosure of assets, excluding financial assets and goodwill, lacking physical substance with a finite and infinite life, by major class.
Summary of Other Intangible Assets
Scheduleof Finite Lived Infinite Lived Intangible Assets Table [Text Block]
Summary of Current and Long-term Debt
Schedule Of Debt Table [Text Block]
Tabular disclosure of interest expense, interest income and other financing cost.
Summary of Net Interest and Other Expense (Income)
Net Interest And Other Financing Expense Income Table [Text Block]
A tabular disclosure of the amounts of debt issuance cost amortization included in interest expense for the period.
Summary of Debt Issuance Cost Amortization
Debt Issuance Cost Amortization Table [Text Block]
Schedule of Other Assets and Other Liabilities
Schedule Of Other Assets And Other Liabilities Table [Text Block]
Components of Lease Cost Recognized
Lease Cost Table [Text Block]
Schedule of lease assets and liabilities.
Summary of Lease Assets and Liabilities
Schedule Of Lease Assets And Liabilities Table [Text Block]
Schedule of cash paid for amount included in measurement of operating lease liabilities.
Schedule of Cash Paid for Amounts Included in the Measurement of Operating Lease Liabilities
Schedule Of Cash Paid For Amount Included In Measurement Of Operating Lease Liabilities Table [Text Block]
Schedule of Maturities Analysis of Lease Liabilities
Lessee Operating Lease Liability Maturity Table [Text Block]
Schedule of Future Minimum Rental Payments
Schedule Of Future Minimum Rental Payments For Operating Leases Table [Text Block]
Summary of Provision for Income Taxes Related to Continuing Operations
Schedule Of Components Of Income Tax Expense Benefit Table [Text Block]
Summary of Temporary Differences of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities
Schedule Of Deferred Tax Assets And Liabilities Table [Text Block]
Summary of Income from Continuing Operations Before Income Taxes and Reconciliation of Provision for Income Taxes
Schedule Of Income Before Income Tax Domestic And Foreign Table [Text Block]
Summary of Changes in Unrecognized Tax Benefits
Schedule Of Unrecognized Tax Benefits Roll Forward Table [Text Block]
Schedule Of Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table]
Schedule Of Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table]
Benefit Plan Allocation Type [Axis]
Benefit Plan Allocation Type
Benefit Plan Allocation Type [Axis]
[Domain] for Benefit Plan Allocation Type [Axis]
Benefit Plan Allocation Type
Benefit Plan Allocation Type [Domain]
Plan Asset Fair Value Heirarchy [Member]
Plan Asset Fair Value Heirarchy [Member]
Plan Asset Fair Value Heirarchy [Member]
Plan asset allocation by asset type [Member]
Plan Asset Allocation by Asset Type [Member]
Planassetallocationbyassettype [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Schedule of Costs of Retirement Plans
Schedule Of Costs Of Retirement Plans Table [Text Block]
The tabular disclosure of the total amounts that have been recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income.
Total Prior Service Credits Recognized In Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
Total Prior Service Credits Recognized In Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Table [Text Block]
Schedule of Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures
Schedule Of Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures [Text Block]
Schedule of Accumulated Benefit Obligations in Excess of Fair Value of Plan Assets
Schedule Of Accumulated Benefit Obligations In Excess Of Fair Value Of Plan Assets Table [Text Block]
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation
Fair Value Assets Measured On Recurring Basis Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Text Block]
Schedule of Allocation of Plan Assets
Schedule Of Allocation Of Plan Assets Table [Text Block]
Schedule of Expected Benefit Payments
Schedule Of Expected Benefit Payments Table [Text Block]
Tabular disclosure of the progression and summary of asbestos claims activity.
Loss Contingencies [Table]
Loss Contingencies [Table]
Legal Entity
Legal Entity [Axis]
Entity
Entity [Domain]
Ashland Global Holdings Inc.
Ashland [Member]
Ashland Global Holdings Inc [Member]
Hercules Limited Liability Company.
Hercules [Member]
Hercules Limited Liability Company [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Summary of Asbestos Claims Activity
Progression Of Asbestos Claims Activity Table [Text Block]
Tabular disclosure of the progression of activity in the asbestos reserve accounts.
Progression of Activity in Asbestos Reserve Accounts
Progression Of Activity In Asbestos Reserve Accounts Table [Text Block]
Movement in the insurance receivable to cover asbestos claim settlements.
Progression of Insurance Receivable
Progression Of Activity In Insurance Receivable Table [Text Block]
Tabular disclosure of the changes in the environmental contingencies and asset retirement obligations reserve.
Reconciliation of Changes in Environmental Contingencies and Asset Retirement Obligations Reserve
Reconciliation Of Changes In Environmental Contingencies And Asset Retirement Obligations Reserve Table [Text Block]
Tabular disclosure of the components of environmental remediation expense.
Components of Environmental Remediation Expense
Components Of Environmental Remediation Expense Table [Text Block]
Components of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Schedule Of Comprehensive Income Loss Table [Text Block]
Summary of Reconciliation of Changes in Stockholders' Equity
Schedule Of Stockholders Equity Table [Text Block]
Schedule Of Share Based Compensation Arrangements By Share Based Payment Award [Table]
Schedule Of Share Based Compensation Arrangements By Share Based Payment Award [Table]
Award Type
Award Type [Axis]
Award Type
Share Based Compensation Arrangements By Share Based Payment Award Award Type And Plan Name [Domain]
Stock Appreciation Rights (SARs) [Member]
Stock Appreciation Rights S A R S [Member]
Nonvested Stock Awards [Member]
Stock Compensation Plan [Member]
Performance Shares [Member]
Performance Shares [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Components of Pretax Compensation Expense Associated With Income Tax Benefits
Schedule Of Employee Service Share Based Compensation Allocation Of Recognized Period Costs [Text Block]
Weighted-average of key assumptions used in pricing model
Schedule Of Share Based Payment Award Employee Stock Purchase Plan Valuation Assumptions Table [Text Block]
Stock appreciation rights award activity
Schedule Of Share Based Compensation Stock Appreciation Rights Award Activity Table [Text Block]
Nonvested stock awards and performance shares activity
Schedule Of Nonvested Share Activity Table [Text Block]
Performance shares/units granted
Schedule Of Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Performance Based Units Vested And Expected To Vest Table [Text Block]
Disaggregation of Revenue
Disaggregation Of Revenue Table [Text Block]
Information About Domestic and International Operations
Schedule Of Revenues From External Customers And Long Lived Assets By Geographical Areas Table [Text Block]
Summary of Financial Information for Each Reportable Segment
Schedule Of Segment Reporting Information By Segment [Text Block]
Principles of consolidation and basis of presentation [Abstract].
Ownership
Ownership [Axis]
Ownership
Ownership [Domain]
Ashland Limited Liability Company.
Ashland Limited Liability Company [Member]
Ashland Limited Liability Company [Member]
Statistical Measurement
Range [Axis]
Statistical Measurement
Range [Member]
Minimum [Member]
Minimum [Member]
Maximum [Member]
Maximum [Member]
Long-Lived Tangible Asset
Property Plant And Equipment By Type [Axis]
Long-Lived Tangible Asset
Property Plant And Equipment Type [Domain]
Buildings [Member]
Building [Member]
Machinery and Equipment [Member]
Machinery And Equipment [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class
Finite Lived Intangible Assets By Major Class [Axis]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name
Finite Lived Intangible Assets Major Class Name [Domain]
Trademarks and Trade Names [Member]
Trademarks And Trade Names [Member]
Intellectual Property [Member]
Intellectual Property [Member]
Customer and supplier relationships [Member]
Customer Relationships [Member]
Accounting Standards Update
Adjustments For New Accounting Pronouncements [Axis]
Accounting Standards Update
Type Of Adoption [Member]
Accounting Standards Update 2018-02 [Member]
Accounting Standards Update201802 [Member]
Accounting Standards Update 2017-12 [Member]
Accounting Standards Update201712 [Member]
Accounting Standards Update 2016-13 [Member]
Accounting Standards Update201613 [Member]
Accounting Standard Update 2016-16.
Accounting Standards Update 2016-16 [Member]
Accounting Standard Update201616 [Member]
Accounting Standards Update 2016-01 [Member]
Accounting Standards Update201601 [Member]
Principles of consolidation and basis of presentation [Abstract]
Principles Of Consolidation And Basis Of Presentation [Abstract]
Ownership Percentage
Minority Interest Ownership Percentage By Parent
Percentage of ownership under equity method
Equity Method Investment Ownership Percentage
Number of days past due accounts receivables are reviewed individually for collectibility.
Allowance For Doubtful Accounts Abstract.
Allowance for doubtful accounts [Abstract]
Allowance For Doubtful Accounts [Abstract]
Past due balances reviewed individually (in days)
Past Due Balances Reviewed Individually
Reserves deducted from asset accounts [Roll Forward]
Movement In Valuation Allowances And Reserves Roll Forward
Beginning balance
Valuation Allowances And Reserves Balance
Adjustments to net income
Valuation Allowances And Reserves Charged To Cost And Expense
Reserves utilized
Valuation Allowances And Reserves Deductions
Ending balance
Inventories [Abstract]
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Inventory replacement cost
L I F O Inventory Amount
LIFO reserves
Inventory L I F O Reserve
Finished products
Inventory Finished Goods
Raw materials, supplies and work in process
Inventory Work In Process And Raw Materials
Total
Reserves utilized
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life
Property Plant And Equipment Useful Life
Leases [Abstract]
Operating lease term
Lessee Operating Lease Remaining Lease Term
Operating lease right of use asset
Operating lease liabilities
Operating Lease Liability
Goodwill and other intangibles [Abstract]
Intangible Assets Net Including Goodwill [Abstract]
Useful life (in years)
Finite Lived Intangible Asset Useful Life
Restricted Cash and Investments [Abstract]
Restricted Cash And Investments [Abstract]
Litigation Settlement, Amount
Litigation Settlement Amount Awarded From Other Party
Increase (Decrease) in Restricted Cash
Increase Decrease In Restricted Cash
Restricted Investments, Current
Restricted Cash And Investments Current
Available-for-sale securities, fair value
Available For Sale Securities Debt Securities
Unrealized gains on equity securities on reclassification from AOCI to retained earnings
Expense Recognition Abstract.
Expense Recognition [Abstract]
Expense Recognition [Abstract]
Advertising costs
Advertising Expense
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Antidilutive securities excluded from calculation of earnings per share
Antidilutive Securities Excluded From Computation Of Earnings Per Share Amount
Numerator.
Denominator.
Numerator
Numerator [Abstract]
Income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to Ashland, net of tax
Income Loss From Continuing Operations
Denominator
Denominator [Abstract]
Denominator for basic EPS - Weighted-average common shares outstanding
Weighted Average Number Of Shares Outstanding Basic
Share based awards convertible to common shares
Incremental Common Shares Attributable To Share Based Payment Arrangements
Denominator for diluted EPS - Adjusted weighted - average shares and assumed conversions
Weighted Average Number Of Diluted Shares Outstanding
EPS from continuing operations
Schedule Of Antidilutive Securities Excluded From Computation Of Earnings Per Share [Table]
Schedule Of Antidilutive Securities Excluded From Computation Of Earnings Per Share [Table]
Antidilutive Securities
Antidilutive Securities Excluded From Computation Of Earnings Per Share By Antidilutive Securities [Axis]
Antidilutive Securities, Name
Antidilutive Securities Name [Domain]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded From Computation Of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded From Computation Of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Antidilutive securities excluded from diluted EPS calculation
New Accounting Pronouncements and Changes in Accounting Principles [Abstract]
New Accounting Pronouncements And Changes In Accounting Principles [Abstract]
Change in accounting principle, accounting standards update, adoption date
Change In Accounting Principle Accounting Standards Update Adoption Date
New accounting pronouncement or change in accounting principle effect of adoption quantification amount
Change in accounting principle, accounting standards update, immaterial effect [true false]
Change In Accounting Principle Accounting Standards Update Immaterial Effect
Recognition of investment gain within net interest and other expense
Realized Investment Gains Losses
Business acquisition future payment.
Schedule Of Business Acquisitions By Acquisition [Table]
Schedule Of Business Acquisitions By Acquisition [Table]
Business Acquisition
Business Acquisition [Axis]
Business Acquisition, Acquiree
Business Acquisition Acquiree [Domain]
Vornia Limited.
Vornia Limited [Member]
Vornia Limited [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business combination, consideration transferred
Business Combination Consideration Transferred1
Business acquisition future payment
Business Acquisition Future Payment
Intellectual property
Business Combination Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired And Liabilities Assumed Intangible Assets Other Than Goodwill
Goodwill
Income Statement Balance Sheet And Additional Disclosures By Disposal Groups Including Discontinued Operations [Table]
Income Statement Balance Sheet And Additional Disclosures By Disposal Groups Including Discontinued Operations [Table]
Composites segment and the Intermediates and Solvents Marl facility.
Composites Segment and the Intermediates and Solvents Marl Facility [Member]
Composites Segment And Intermediates And Solvents Marl Facility [Member]
Counterparty Name
Counterparty Name [Axis]
Counterparty Name
Repurchase Agreement Counterparty Name [Domain]
INEOS Enterprises.
INEOS Enterprises [Member]
I N E O S Enterprises [Member]
Segments
Statement Business Segments [Axis]
Segments
Segment [Domain]
One of the world's largest producers of cellulose ethers. It provides specialty additives and functional ingredients that primarily manage the physical properties of water-based systems. Many of its products are derived from renewable and natural raw materials and perform in a wide variety of applications.
Specialty Ingredients [Member]
Specialty Ingredients [Member]
Specialty Ingredients Facility.
Specialty Ingredients Facility [Member]
Specialty Ingredients Facility [Member]
Land and Buildings [Member]
Land And Building [Member]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Income Statement Balance Sheet And Additional Disclosures By Disposal Groups Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Transaction value in sale of business
Disposal Group Including Discontinued Operation Consideration
Proceeds from divestiture of businesses adjusted value.
Adjusted purchase price from additional proposed changes to sale agreement
Proceeds From Divestiture Of Businesses Adjusted Value
Net proceeds from sale of business
Proceeds From Divestiture Of Businesses
Retired debt
Extinguishment Of Debt Amount
Gain on divestitures after-tax recognized in comprehensive income (loss)
Discontinued Operation Gain Loss On Disposal Of Discontinued Operation Net Of Tax
Represents the amount of costs that were previously allocated to the Composites segment and Marl facility but have been reclassified to the Unallocated and Other Segment.
Stranded divestitures costs
Stranded Divestitures Costs
Transition service fee income.
Transition service fee income recognized
Transition Service Fee Income
Net loss on divestitures
Impaired intangible asset income statement classification amount.
Impairment charge
Impaired Intangible Asset Income Statement Classification Amount
Property, plant and equipment
Sale of office building with net book value
Disposal Group Including Discontinued Operation Property Plant And Equipment
Disposal group including discontinued operation accrued expenses and other liabilities current.
Accounts receivable, net
Disposal Group Including Discontinued Operation Accounts Notes And Loans Receivable Net
Inventories
Disposal Group Including Discontinued Operation Inventory Current
Net property, plant and equipment
Disposal Group Including Discontinued Operation Property Plant And Equipment Current
Goodwill
Disposal Group Including Discontinued Operation Goodwill Current
Other assets
Disposal Group Including Discontinued Operation Other Current Assets
Current assets held for sale
Trade and other payables
Disposal Group Including Discontinued Operation Accounts Payable Current
Accrued expenses and other liabilities
Disposal Group Including Discontinued Operation Accrued Expenses And Other Liabilities Current
Current liabilities held for sale
Valvoline Inc.
Valvoline [Member]
Valvoline Inc [Member]
Asbestos [Member]
Asbestos Issue [Member]
Water technologies.
Water Technologies [Member]
Water Technologies [Member]
Ashland distribution.
Distribution [Member]
Ashland Distribution [Member]
Income (loss) before taxes
Discontinued Operation Income Loss From Discontinued Operation Before Income Tax
Gain on disposal of discontinued operations
Discontinued Operation Gain Loss From Disposal Of Discontinued Operation Before Income Tax
Benefit (expense) related to income (loss) from discontinued operations
Discontinued Operation Tax Effect Of Discontinued Operation
Expense related to gain on disposal of discontinued operations
Discontinued Operation Tax Effect Of Income Loss From Disposal Of Discontinued Operation
Income from discontinued operations (net of taxes)
Disposal group including discontinued operation research and development expense.
Disposal group, including discontinued operation, equity and other income (expense).
Disposal group including discontinued operation, interest and other financing income (expense).
Disposal group including discontinued operation other net periodic benefit income costs.
Disposal group including discontinued operation net gain loss on acquisitions and divestitures.
Income(loss) from discontinued operations attributable to Composites/Marl facility disposal group
Disposal Group Not Discontinued Operation Income Statement Disclosures [Abstract]
Sales
Disposal Group Including Discontinued Operation Revenue
Cost of sales
Disposal Group Including Discontinued Operation Costs Of Goods Sold
Selling, general and administrative expense
Disposal Group Including Discontinued Operation General And Administrative Expense
Research and development expense
Disposal Group Including Discontinued Operation Research And Development Expense
Equity and other income
Disposal Group Including Discontinued Operation Equity And Other Income Expense
Pretax operating income of discontinued operations
Disposal Group Including Discontinued Operation Operating Income Loss
Net interest and other financing expense
Disposal Group Including Discontinued Operation Interest And Other Financing Income Expense
Other net periodic benefit income (costs)
Disposal Group Including Discontinued Operation Other Net Periodic Benefit Income Costs
Net gain on acquisitions and divestitures
Disposal Group Including Discontinued Operation Net Gain Loss On Acquisitions And Divestitures
Pretax income of discontinued operations
Income from discontinued operations
Schedule Of Restructuring And Related Costs [Table]
Schedule Of Restructuring And Related Costs [Table]
Restructuring Type
Restructuring Cost And Reserve [Axis]
Type of Restructuring
Type Of Restructuring [Domain]
Restructuring severance costs.
Fiscal 2020 Restructuring Severance Costs [Member]
Restructuring Severance Costs [Member]
Restructuring Plan
Restructuring Plan [Axis]
Restructuring Plan
Restructuring Plan [Domain]
Plant restructuring.
Fiscal 2019 Plant Restructuring [Member]
Plant Restructuring [Member]
Specialty additives.
Specialty Additives [Member]
Specialty Additives [Member]
Income Statement Location
Income Statement Location [Axis]
Income Statement Location
Income Statement Location [Domain]
Cost of Sales [Member]
Cost Of Sales [Member]
Accelerated depreciation and amortization.
Accelerated Depreciation and Amortization [Member]
Accelerated Depreciation And Amortization [Member]
Severance Costs [Member]
Employee Severance [Member]
Plant closure cost.
Plant Closure Costs [Member]
Plant Closure Cost [Member]
Voluntary severance offer.
Voluntary Severance Offer [Member]
Voluntary Severance Offer [Member]
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses [Member]
Selling General And Administrative Expenses [Member]
Facility Sale Costs [Member]
Facility Closing [Member]
Restructuring Cost And Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring Cost And Reserve [Line Items]
Severance costs
Severance Costs1
Restructuring reserve
Restructuring Reserve
Beginning balance
Restructuring reserve
Restructuring Reserve Accrual Adjustment1
Utilization (cash paid)
Payments For Restructuring
Ending balance
Restructuring costs
Restructuring Costs
Asset impairment charges
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis [Table]
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis [Table]
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV
Fair Value By Fair Value Hierarchy Level [Axis]
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV
Fair Value Measurements Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Fair Value Inputs Level1 [Member]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Fair Value Inputs Level2 [Member]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Fair Value Inputs Level3 [Member]
Measurement Basis
Fair Value By Measurement Basis [Axis]
Fair Value Disclosure Item Amounts [Default]
Portion At Fair Value Fair Value Disclosure [Member]
Fair Value Measurement
Fair Value Disclosure Item Amounts [Domain]
Carrying (Reported) Amount, Fair Value Disclosure [Member]
Carrying Reported Amount Fair Value Disclosure [Member]
Estimate of Fair Value, Fair Value Disclosure [Member]
Estimate Of Fair Value Fair Value Disclosure [Member]
Measurement Frequency
Fair Value By Measurement Frequency [Axis]
Measurement Frequency
Fair Value Measurement Frequency [Domain]
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value Measurements Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash And Cash Equivalents Fair Value Disclosure
Restricted investments
Restricted Cash And Investments
Investments of captive insurance company
Investments Of Captive Insurance Company Fair Value Disclosure
Foreign currency derivatives
Foreign Currency Contract Asset Fair Value Disclosure
Total assets at fair value
Assets Fair Value Disclosure
Liabilities
Liabilities [Abstract]
Foreign currency derivatives
Foreign Currency Contracts Liability Fair Value Disclosure
Investments Debt And Equity Securities [Abstract]
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Purchases of investment securities
Sales of investment securities
Amount of settlement funds deposited into the trust during the period.
The cash outflow of all demand deposits, including checking and negotiable order or withdrawal (NOW) accounts.
Original cost
Availableforsale Securities Original Cost
Accumulated adjustments, net
Accumulated Adjustments Net
Adjusted cost
Available For Sale Debt Securities Amortized Cost Basis
Investment income
Investment Income Interest And Dividend
Net unrealized gain
Debt And Equity Securities Unrealized Gain Loss
Realized gain
Debt Securities Available For Sale Realized Gain Loss
Settlement funds
Settlement Funds
Disbursements
Disbursements Demand Deposit
Fair value
Schedule Of Available For Sale Securities [Table]
Schedule Of Available For Sale Securities [Table]
Asset Class
Fair Value By Asset Class [Axis]
Asset Class
Fair Value Assets Measured On Recurring Basis Unobservable Input Reconciliation By Asset Class [Domain]
Demand Deposit [Member]
Demand Deposits [Member]
Investment Type
Investment Type [Axis]
Investments
Investment Type Categorization [Member]
Equity Mutual Fund [Member]
Equity Funds [Member]
Financial Instrument
Financial Instrument [Axis]
Financial Instruments
Transfers And Servicing Of Financial Instruments Types Of Financial Instruments [Domain]
Fixed Income Fund [Member]
Fixed Income Securities [Member]
Debt Security Category
Information By Category Of Debt Security [Axis]
Other than Temporary Impairment, Credit Losses Recognized in Earnings, Categories of Investments
Other Than Temporary Impairment Credit Losses Recognized In Earnings Categories Of Investments [Domain]
Available-for-sale Securities [Member]
Availableforsale Securities [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Schedule Of Available For Sale Securities [Line Items]
Gross Unrealized Gain
Available For Sale Debt Securities Accumulated Gross Unrealized Gain Before Tax
Gross Unrealized Loss
Available For Sale Debt Securities Accumulated Gross Unrealized Loss Before Tax
Net unrealized gains (losses)
Equity Securities Fv Ni Unrealized Gain Loss
Realized gains
Equity Securities Fv Ni Realized Gain
Derivative Instrument
Derivative Instrument Risk [Axis]
Derivative Contract
Derivative Contract Type [Domain]
Foreign Exchange Contract [Member]
Foreign Exchange Contract [Member]
Hedging Designation
Hedging Designation [Axis]
Hedging Designation
Hedging Designation [Domain]
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Nondesignated [Member]
Foreign currency derivative gain (loss)
Foreign Currency Transaction Gain Loss Before Tax
Accounts Receivable [Member]
Accounts Receivable [Member]
Accrued Expenses and Other Liabilities [Member]
Other Liabilities [Member]
Foreign currency derivative assets
Derivative Fair Value Of Derivative Asset
Notional contract values
Derivative Notional Amount
Foreign currency derivative liabilities
Derivative Fair Value Of Derivative Liability
Other financial instruments [Abstract]
Debt Instruments [Abstract]
Long-term debt, carrying value
Debt Instrument Carrying Amount
Long-term debt, fair value
Long Term Debt Fair Value
Schedule Of Property Plant And Equipment [Table]
Schedule Of Property Plant And Equipment [Table]
Land [Member]
Land [Member]
Construction in Progress [Member]
Construction In Progress [Member]
Property Plant And Equipment [Line Items]
Property Plant And Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross
Accumulated depreciation
Property Plant and Equipment Income Statement Disclosures [Abstract]
Property Plant And Equipment Income Statement Disclosures [Abstract]
Depreciation
Depreciation
Capitalized interest
Interest Costs Incurred Capitalized
Equity and other income (expense).
Equity and Other Income (Expense) [Member]
Equity And Other Income Expense [Member]
Specialty solutions member.
Specialty Solutions [Member]
Specialty Solutions [Member]
Unallocated and other portion of Operating Income (Loss) to reconcile back to Operating income
Unallocated and other [Member]
Unallocated And Other [Member]
Accelerated depreciation
Restructuring Reserve Accelerated Depreciation
Goodwill foreign currency translation and other.
Schedule Of Goodwill [Table]
Schedule Of Goodwill [Table]
Life sciences.
Life Sciences [Member]
Life Sciences [Member]
Personal care and household.
Personal Care & Household [Member]
Personal Care And Household [Member]
Performance adhesives.
Performance Adhesives [Member]
Performance Adhesives [Member]
Intermediates and Solvents [Member]
Intermediates and Solvents [Member]
Intermediates And Solvents [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill Roll Forward
Balance at beginning of period
Impairment
Currency translation and other
Goodwill Foreign Currency Translation And Other
Currency translation
Goodwill Foreign Currency Translation Gain Loss
Balance at end of period
Accumulated impairment
Goodwill Impaired Accumulated Impairment Loss
Goodwill
Schedule Of Finite Lived Intangible Assets [Table]
Schedule Of Finite Lived Intangible Assets [Table]
Finite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Intangible Assets, Net [Abstract]
Intangible Assets Net Excluding Goodwill [Abstract]
Gross carrying amount
Finite Lived Intangible Assets Gross
Accumulated amortization
Finite Lived Intangible Assets Accumulated Amortization
Net carrying amount
Finite Lived Intangible Assets Net
Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill) [Abstract]
Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets Excluding Goodwill [Abstract]
Indefinite-lived intangible assets
Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets Excluding Goodwill
Intangible Assets Net Excluding Goodwill [Abstract]
Gross carrying amount
Intangible Assets Gross Excluding Goodwill
Net carrying amount
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net [Abstract]
Finite Lived Intangible Assets Net [Abstract]
Expected future amortization expense [Abstract]
Finite Lived Intangible Assets Future Amortization Expense [Abstract]
2020
Finite Lived Intangible Assets Amortization Expense Next Twelve Months
2021
Finite Lived Intangible Assets Amortization Expense Year Two
2022
Finite Lived Intangible Assets Amortization Expense Year Three
2023
Finite Lived Intangible Assets Amortization Expense Year Four
2024
Finite Lived Intangible Assets Amortization Expense Year Five
Debt Instrument [Table]
Debt Instrument [Table]
Credit Facility
Credit Facility [Axis]
Credit Facility
Credit Facility [Domain]
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Debt Instrument
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Debt Instrument, Name
Debt Instrument Name [Domain]
Four point seven five zero percentage notes due 2022.
4.750% Notes due 2022 [Member]
Four Point Seven Five Zero Percentage Notes Due2022 [Member]
Two point zero zero percentage senior notes due 2028.
2.00% Senior Notes Due 2028 [Member]
Two Point Zero Zero Percentage Senior Notes Due2028 [Member]
Six point eight seven five percentage notes due 2043.
6.875% Notes due 2043 [Member]
Six Point Eight Seven Five Percentage Notes Due2043 [Member]
Term loan A.
Term Loan A [Member]
Term Loan A [Member]
Accounts receivable securitizations.
Accounts Receivable Securitization [Member]
Accounts Receivable Securitizations [Member]
Six point Five Zero percentage junior subordinated notes, due 2029.
6.50% Junior Subordinated Notes, Due 2029 [Member]
Six Point Five Zero Percentage Junior Subordinated Notes Due2029 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Carrying value of debt
Other
Debt Instrument Unamortized Discount Premium And Debt Issuance Costs Net
Total debt
Debt Longterm And Shortterm Combined Amount
Short-term debt (includes current portion of long-term debt)
Long-term debt (less current portion and debt issuance costs)
Debt instrument maturity year.
The remaining balance of debt issuance expenses that were capitalized and are being amortized against income over the lives of the respective long-term debt and presented as a direct reduction to long-term debt.
European facility.
European Facility [Member]
European Facility [Member]
Debt instrument, interest rate, stated percentage
Debt Instrument Interest Rate Stated Percentage
Debt instrument, maturity year
Debt Instrument Maturity Year
Principal amount
Debt Instrument Face Amount
Unamortized debt issuance expense, long-term debt
Unamortized Debt Issuance Expense Long Term Debt
Short-term debt outstanding balances
Total debt outstanding principal balance
Principal Amount Outstanding Of Loans Held In Portfolio
Discounts on outstanding debt balance
Debt Instrument Unamortized Discount
Scheduled aggregate debt maturities by fiscal year [Abstract]
Long Term Debt By Maturity [Abstract]
2021
Long Term Debt Maturities Repayments Of Principal In Next Twelve Months
2022
Long Term Debt Maturities Repayments Of Principal In Year Two
2023
Long Term Debt Maturities Repayments Of Principal In Year Three
2024
Long Term Debt Maturities Repayments Of Principal In Year Four
2025
Long Term Debt Maturities Repayments Of Principal In Year Five
Unsecured revolving credit facility.
Unsecured Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Unsecured Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Unsecured term loan facility.
Unsecured Term Loan Facility [Member]
Unsecured Term Loan Facility [Member]
Two thousand twenty credit agreement.
2020 Credit Agreement [Member]
Two Thousand Twenty Credit Agreement [Member]
Four point seven five zero percentage senior notes due 2022.
4.750% Senior Notes Due 2022 [Member]
Four Point Seven Five Zero Percentage Senior Notes Due2022 [Member]
Six point eight seven five percentage senior notes due 2043.
6.875% Senior Notes Due 2043 [Member]
Six Point Eight Seven Five Percentage Senior Notes Due2043 [Member]
Six point five zero zero percentage junior subordinated debentures.
6.500% Junior Subordinated Debentures [Member]
Six Point Five Zero Zero Percentage Junior Subordinated Debentures [Member]
Variable Rate
Variable Rate [Axis]
Variable Rate
Variable Rate [Domain]
London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member]
London Interbank Offered Rate L I B O R [Member]
Alternate base rate [Member]
Alternate base rate [Member]
Alternate Base Rate [Member]
Unsecured line of credit
Line Of Credit
Debt instrument, term
Debt Instrument Term
Represents the percentage points added to the variable rate on a debt instrument.
Debt instrument amortization percentage due year five.
Debt instrument amortization percentage due year three.
Debt instrument amortization percentage due year four.
Debt instruments, percentage points added to variable rate
Debt Instruments Percentage Points Added To Variable Rate
Line of credit facility, unused capacity, commitment fee percentage
Line Of Credit Facility Unused Capacity Commitment Fee Percentage
Debt Instrument, amortization percentage, third year due (payable in equal quarterly installments)
Debt Instrument Amortization Percentage Due Year Three
Debt Instrument, amortization percentage, fourth year due (payable in equal quarterly installments)
Debt Instrument Amortization Percentage Due Year Four
Debt Instrument, amortization percentage, fifth year due (payable in equal quarterly installments)
Debt Instrument Amortization Percentage Due Year Five
Debt instrument, maturity date
Debt Instrument Maturity Date
Represents debt issuance costs that did not qualify for capitalization and was therefore immediately expensed.
Payments of debt issuance costs
Debt issuance costs immediately recognized
Debt Issuance Costs Immediately Recognized
2017 Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
2017 Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
A2017 Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Six point five zero zero percentage junior subordinated debentures due 2029.
Junior Subordinated Debt [Member]
Six Point Five Zero Zero Percentage Junior Subordinated Debentures Due2029 [Member]
Term Loan A due 2022 [Member]
Term Loan A due 2022 [Member]
Term Loan A Due2022 [Member]
Term Loan B due 2024 [Member]
Term Loan B due 2024 [Member]
Term Loan B Due2024 [Member]
Medium-term Notes [Member]
Medium Term Notes [Member]
A written promise to pay a note to a bank.
Notes due 2022 [Member]
Notes Due2022 [Member]
A written promise to pay a note to a bank.
Notes due 2043 [Member]
Notes Due2043 [Member]
Two thousand eighteen asset backed securities.
2018 Accounts Receivable Securitization [Member]
Two Thousand Eighteen Asset Backed Securities [Member]
Long-term Debt, Type
Longterm Debt Type [Axis]
Long-term Debt, Type
Longterm Debt Type [Domain]
Two thousand twelve asset backed securities.
2012 Accounts Receivable Securitization [Member]
Two Thousand Twelve Asset Backed Securities [Member]
Debt comprised of medium-term notes due 2013 - 2019, Hercules Nanjing term notes due 2013 and other short-term international loans.
Other Debt [Member]
Other Debt [Member]
Notes due 2028.
Notes due 2028 [Member]
Notes Due2028 [Member]
Accelerated amortization of previously capitalized debt issuance costs due to termination or repayment of debt.
Line of credit facility, maximum borrowing capacity
Line Of Credit Facility Maximum Borrowing Capacity
Repayments of debt
Repayments Of Debt
Repayment of debt, accelerated amortization
Repayment Of Debt Accelerated Amortization
Aggregate principal amount
Cash repatriation.
Cash repatriation
Cash Repatriation
debt instrument Premiums paid.p
Premiums paid
Debt Instrument Premiums Paid
Repayment of outstanding principal balance
Debt Instrument Annual Principal Payment
Debt instrument maturity date extended month and year.
Extended maturity period
Debt Instrument Maturity Date Extended Month And Year
The amount of outstanding receivables that have been sold to an affiliate.
Outstanding amount of receivables sold to affiliate
Outstanding Amount Of Receivables Sold To Affiliate
Debt instrument, outstanding principal amount
Debt And Capital Lease Obligations
Debt, weighted average interest rate
Debt Weighted Average Interest Rate
Line of credit facility, remaining borrowing capacity
Line Of Credit Facility Remaining Borrowing Capacity
Letters of credit outstanding, amount
Letters Of Credit Outstanding Amount
States whether the entity was in compliance with the debt covenants throughout the reporting period, and describes facts and circumstances of any compliance failure.
The maximum consolidated leverage ratio permitted under the debt instruments.
Consolidated leverage ratio.
Covenant restrictions [Abstract]
Covenant Restrictions [Abstract]
Maximum consolidated leverage ratio
Maximum Consolidated Leverage Ratio
Consolidated net leverage ratio
Consolidated Leverage Ratio
The minimum required consolidated interest coverage ratio under the debt instruments.
Consolidated interest coverage ratio.
Minimum required consolidated interest coverage ratio
Minimum Consolidated Interest Coverage Ratio
Consolidated interest coverage ratio
Consolidated Interest Coverage Ratio
Amount of dividend, interest income and realized gains and losses on available-for-sale securities
Interest expense
Interest Expense Debt
Interest income
Interest And Fee Income Loans And Leases
Investment securities income
Gain On Available For Sale Securities
Other financing costs
Interest And Debt Expense
Interest Income (Expense), Net
The portion of the component of interest expense representing the noncash expenses charged against earnings in the period to allocate debt discount and premium, and the costs to issue debt and obtain financing over the related debt instruments for amount utilizing accelerated amortization periods generally due to termination, prepayment or refinancing.
Notes due 2022 and 2043 and junior subordinated debt.
2022 Notes, 2043 Notes and 2029 Junior Debentures [Member]
Notes Due2022 And2043 And Junior Subordinated Debt [Member]
Accelerated amortization
Amortization Of Financing Costs And Discounts Accelerated Amortization
Charges incurred for the early repayment of debt, including but not limited to the accelerated amortization for deferred debt issuance costs, accelerated amortization for the original issue discount, or premiums paid as a result of the prepayment of the debt.
Loss on early retirement of debt
Charges Incurred For Early Repayment Of Debt
The portion of the component of interest expense representing the noncash expenses charged against earnings in the period to allocate debt discount and premium, and the costs to issue debt and obtain financing over the related debt instruments for amount utilizing standard amortization periods.
Normal amortization
Amortization Of Financing Costs And Discounts Normal Amortization
Total
Amortization Of Financing Costs And Discounts
Accelerated accretion of the recorded debt discount due to termination or repayment of debt.
Repayment of debt, accelerated accretion
Repayment Of Debt Accelerated Accretion
Tax indemnity receivable established as a result of an acquisition of divestiture.
The legal right to use or benefit from the use of natural resources or access.
Other Assets Noncurrent [Abstract]
Deferred compensation investments
Deferred Compensation Plan Assets
Tax and tax indemnity receivables
Tax Indemnity Receivable
Life insurance policies
Cash Surrender Value Of Life Insurance
Manufacturing catalyst supplies
Materials Supplies And Other
Defined benefit plan assets
Defined Benefit Plan Assets For Plan Benefits Noncurrent
Equity and other unconsolidated investments
Equity Method Investments
Land use rights
Other Noncurrent Assets Land Use Rights
Environmental insurance receivables
Estimated Insurance Recoveries
Debt issuance costs
Deferred Finance Costs Noncurrent Net
Other
Other Assets Miscellaneous
Other noncurrent assets, Total
Gains (loss) related to deferred compensation investments
Gain Loss On Investments
Carrying value of the obligation (known or estimated) arising from taxes due including income, franchise and sales taxes.
Carrying amount as of the balance sheet date of liabilities under deferred compensation agreements.
Other Liabilities Noncurrent [Abstract]
Tax liabilities
Accrued Taxes Noncurrent
Environmental remediation reserves
Accrued Environmental Loss Contingencies Noncurrent
Deferred compensation
Deferred Compensation Plan Liabilities
Other
Other Accrued Liabilities Noncurrent
Other noncurrent liabilities, Total
Accounts Payable And Accrued Liabilities Noncurrent
Operating lease liability percentage.
Lessee Lease Description [Table]
Lessee Lease Description [Table]
Collateral Held
Collateral [Axis]
Collateral Held
Collateral [Domain]
Real Estate [Member]
Real Estate [Member]
Lessee Lease Description [Line Items]
Lessee Lease Description [Line Items]
Operating lease liability percentage
Operating Lease Liability Percentage
Lease cost:
Lease Cost [Abstract]
Operating lease cost
Operating Lease Cost
Variable lease cost
Variable Lease Cost
Short-term leases
Short Term Lease Cost
Total lease cost
Lease Cost
Total lease assets
Current operating lease obligations
Non-current operating lease obligations
Total lease liabilities
Weighted average remaining operating lease term
Operating Lease Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term1
Weighted average operating discount rate, percent
Operating Lease Weighted Average Discount Rate Percent
Right-of-use assets exchanged for new operating lease obligations
Right Of Use Asset Obtained In Exchange For Operating Lease Liability
Operating cash flows from operating leases
Operating Lease Payments
2021
Lessee Operating Lease Liability Payments Due Next Twelve Months
2022
Lessee Operating Lease Liability Payments Due Year Two
2023
Lessee Operating Lease Liability Payments Due Year Three
2024
Lessee Operating Lease Liability Payments Due Year Four
2025
Lessee Operating Lease Liability Payments Due Year Five
Thereafter
Lessee Operating Lease Liability Payments Due After Year Five
Total lease payments
Lessee Operating Lease Liability Payments Due
Less amount of lease payment representing interest
Lessee Operating Lease Liability Undiscounted Excess Amount
Total present value of lease payments
2020
Operating Leases Future Minimum Payments Due Current
2021
Operating Leases Future Minimum Payments Due In Two Years
2022
Operating Leases Future Minimum Payments Due In Three Years
2023
Operating Leases Future Minimum Payments Due In Four Years
2024
Operating Leases Future Minimum Payments Due In Five Years
Thereafter
Operating Leases Future Minimum Payments Due Thereafter
Total lease payments
Operating Leases Future Minimum Payments Due
Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 one time transition tax liability tax adjustment.
Tax cuts and jobs act of 2017 incomplete accounting provisional amount of income tax expense (benefit).
Income Tax Contingency [Table]
Income Tax Contingency [Table]
Income Tax Authority
Income Tax Authority [Axis]
Income Tax Authority
Income Tax Authority [Domain]
Transition tax member.
Transition Tax [Member]
Transition Tax [Member]
Deferred rate member.
Deferred Rate [Member]
Deferred Rate [Member]
Other tax expense.
Other Tax Expense [Member]
Other Tax Expense [Member]
Foreign Tax Authority [Member]
Foreign Country [Member]
Uncertain tax position.
Uncertain Tax Position [Member]
Uncertain Tax Position [Member]
State and Local Jurisdiction [Member]
State And Local Jurisdiction [Member]
Other miscellaneous items.
Other Miscellaneous Items [Member]
Other Miscellaneous Items [Member]
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, at Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate, Percent
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation At Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Other Reconciling Items, Amount
Income Tax Reconciliation Other Reconciling Items
Provisional income tax expense benefit
Tax Cuts And Jobs Act Of2017 Incomplete Accounting Provisional Amount Of Income Tax Expense Benefit
One-time transition tax liability, unfavorable tax adjustment
Tax Cuts And Jobs Act Of2017 One Time Transition Tax Liability Tax Adjustment
Increase (Decrease) in Deferred Income Taxes
Increase Decrease In Deferred Income Taxes
Tax cuts and jobs act of 2017, incomplete accounting transitions tax for accumulated foreign earnings provisional income tax expense.
Tax cuts and jobs act Of 2017 one time transition tax liability tax additional unfavorable adjustment.
Increase (Decrease) in Deferred Liabilities
Increase Decrease In Deferred Liabilities
One-time transition tax liability, income tax expense benefit
Tax Cuts And Jobs Act Of2017 Incomplete Accounting Transitions Tax For Accumulated Foreign Earnings Provisional Income Tax Expense
Additional unfavorable adjustment
Tax Cuts And Jobs Act Of2017 One Time Transition Tax Liability Tax Additional Unfavorable Adjustment
Current
Current Income Tax Expense Benefit Continuing Operations [Abstract]
Federal
Current Federal Tax Expense Benefit
State
Current State And Local Tax Expense Benefit
Foreign
Current Foreign Tax Expense Benefit
Total current income tax expense (benefit)
Current Income Tax Expense Benefit
Deferred
Deferred Income Tax Expense Benefit
Income tax expense (benefit)
Deferred tax assets other lease liability.
Deferred tax assets
Deferred Tax Assets Gross [Abstract]
Foreign net operating loss carryforwards
Deferred Tax Assets Operating Loss Carryforwards Foreign
Employee benefit obligations
Deferred Tax Assets Tax Deferred Expense Compensation And Benefits Employee Benefits
Environmental, self-insurance and litigation reserves (net of receivables)
Deferred Tax Assets Other
State net operating loss carryforwards (net of unrecognized tax benefits)
Deferred Tax Assets Operating Loss Carryforwards State And Local
Compensation accruals
Deferred Tax Assets Tax Deferred Expense Compensation And Benefits Other
Credit carryforwards (net of unrecognized tax benefits)
Deferred Tax Assets Tax Credit Carryforwards
Other items
Deferred Tax Assets Tax Deferred Expense Reserves And Accruals Other
Other lease liability
Deferred Tax Assets Other Lease Liability
Valuation allowances
Deferred Tax Assets Valuation Allowance
Total deferred tax assets
Deferred Tax Assets Net
Deferred tax liabilities
Deferred Tax Liabilities [Abstract]
Goodwill and other intangibles
Deferred Tax Liabilities Goodwill And Intangible Assets
Property, plant and equipment
Deferred Tax Liabilities Property Plant And Equipment
Right of use assets
Deferred Tax Liabilities Leasing Arrangements
Other
Deferred Tax Liabilities Other
Total deferred tax liabilities
Deferred Income Tax Liabilities
Net deferred tax liability
Deferred Tax Liabilities
The tax effect as of the balance sheet date of the amount of excess of tax deductions over gross income in a year which cannot be used on the tax return of a country outside the country of domicile in the current year but can be carried forward to reduce taxable income or income taxes payable in a future year, for which there must be sufficient tax-basis income to utilize a portion or all of the carryforward amount to realize the deferred tax asset, set to expire in the next fiscal year.
The tax effect as of the balance sheet date of the amount of excess of tax deductions over gross income in a year which cannot be used on the tax return of a country outside the country of domicile in the current year but can be carried forward to reduce taxable income or income taxes payable in a future year, for which there must be sufficient tax-basis income to utilize a portion or all of the carryforward amount to realize the deferred tax asset, set to expire in fiscal year two.
Tax Credit Carryforward [Table]
Tax Credit Carryforward [Table]
Tax Credit Carryforward [Line Items]
Tax Credit Carryforward [Line Items]
Operating Loss Carryforwards
Operating Loss Carryforwards
Operating loss carryforwards expiring in next fiscal year
Operating Loss Carryforwards Expiring In Next Fiscal Year
Operating loss carryforwards expiring in fiscal year two
Operating Loss Carryforwards Expiring In Fiscal Year Two
Tax credits
Tax Credit Carryforward Amount
Goodwill expected to be deductible for tax purposes
Deferred Tax Liabilities Goodwill And Intangible Assets Goodwill
Income Tax Expense Benefit Continuing Operations Income Tax Reconciliation [Abstract]
United States
Income Loss From Continuing Operations Before Income Taxes Domestic
Foreign
Income Loss From Continuing Operations Before Income Taxes Foreign
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes
Income Loss From Continuing Operations Before Income Taxes Minority Interest And Income Loss From Equity Method Investments
Income taxes computed at U.S. statutory rate
Income Tax Reconciliation Income Tax Expense Benefit At Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate
Tax reform
Income Tax Reconciliation Tax Reform
Uncertain tax positions
Income Tax Reconciliation Tax Settlements Other
Deemed inclusions, foreign dividends and other restructuring
Income Tax Reconciliation Foreign Dividend And Other Restructuring
Foreign tax credits
Income Tax Reconciliation Tax Credits Foreign
Valuation allowance changes
Income Tax Reconciliation Change In Deferred Tax Assets Valuation Allowance
Research and development credits
Income Tax Reconciliation Tax Credits Research
State taxes
Income Tax Reconciliation State And Local Income Taxes
Goodwill impairment
Income Tax Reconciliation Nondeductible Expense Goodwill Impairment
International rate differential
Income Tax Reconciliation Foreign Income Tax Rate Differential
Other items
Income Tax Reconciliation Other Adjustments
Income tax reconciliation tax expense and benefit.
Gain recognition on foreign dividends.
Deemed inclusion.
Tax restructuring cost.
Swiss tax reform.
Swiss Tax Reform [Member]
Swiss Tax Reform [Member]
Domestic Tax Authority [Member]
Domestic Country [Member]
Global Intangible Low-Taxed Income.
GILTI [Member]
Global Intangible Low Taxed Income [Member]
A component of an enterprise representing facts about an entire consolidated business entity disaggregated by business or economic activities.
Valvoline [Member]
Consumer Markets [Member]
Valuation allowance charges
Tax reform (benefit) and expense
Income Tax Reconciliation Tax Expense And Benefit
Foreign tax credits
Gain recognition in foreign dividend and other restructuring
Gain Recognition On Foreign Dividends
Deemed inclusions
Deemed Inclusion
Tax restructuring costs
Tax Restructuring Cost
Unrecognized tax benefits
Unrecognized Tax Benefits
Total amount of unrecognized tax benefits that, if recognized, would affect the tax rate for continuing and discontinued operations
Unrecognized Tax Benefits That Would Impact Effective Tax Rate
Unrecognized tax benefits income tax penalties and interest expense benefit.
Interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions
Unrecognized Tax Benefits Income Tax Penalties And Interest Expense Benefit
Interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits accrued
Unrecognized Tax Benefits Income Tax Penalties And Interest Accrued
Unrecognized tax benefits resulting from disposition.
Composites/Marl facility [Member]
Balance at beginning of period
Increases related to positions taken on items from prior years
Unrecognized Tax Benefits Increases Resulting From Prior Period Tax Positions
Decreases related to positions taken on items from prior years
Unrecognized Tax Benefits Decreases Resulting From Prior Period Tax Positions
Increases related to positions taken in the current year
Unrecognized Tax Benefits Increases Resulting From Current Period Tax Positions
Lapse of statute of limitations
Unrecognized Tax Benefits Reductions Resulting From Lapse Of Applicable Statute Of Limitations
Disposition of Composites and Marl facility
Unrecognized Tax Benefits Resulting From Disposition
Balance at end of period
Valvoline [Member]
Decrease in Unrecognized Tax Benefits is Reasonably Possible
Decrease In Unrecognized Tax Benefits Is Reasonably Possible
The pre-65 increase trend rate for health care costs.
The pre-65 trend rate for health care costs expected in future years.
Event triggering a pension and other postretirement plan remeasurement, resulting in the recognition of an actuarial gain or loss.
Pensionand Other Postretirement Remeasurement Triggering Event
Pensionand Other Postretirement Remeasurement Triggering Event [Axis]
[Domain] for Event triggering a pension and other postretirement plan remeasurement, resulting in the recognition of an actuarial gain or loss.
Pensionand Other Postretirement Remeasurement Triggering Event
Pensionand Other Postretirement Remeasurement Triggering Event [Domain]
Amendments to Plan [Member]
Amendments to Plan [Member]
Amendments To Plan [Member]
Retirement Plan Type
Retirement Plan Type [Axis]
Retirement Plan Type
Retirement Plan Type [Domain]
Foreign Pension Plans, Defined Benefit [Member]
Foreign Plan [Member]
Pension Plans [Member]
Pension Plans Defined Benefit [Member]
Retirement Plan Sponsor Location
Retirement Plan Sponsor Location [Axis]
Retirement Plan Sponsor Location
Retirement Plan Sponsor Location [Domain]
United States Pension Plans of US Entity, Defined Benefit [Member]
UNITED STATES
Other Pension Plan, Postretirement or Supplemental Plans [Member]
Other Pension Plans Postretirement Or Supplemental Plans Defined Benefit [Member]
Pre-65 health care cost increase trend rate
Pre65 Health Care Cost Increase Trend Rate
Future Pre-65 health care cost trend rate
Future Pre65 Health Care Cost Trend Rate
Remeasurement due to curtailment gain
Defined Benefit Plan Recognized Net Gain Loss Due To Curtailments
Disposal group including discontinued operation pension plan and postretirement plan benefit obligation.
Defined benefit plan, liability transferred as part of a divestiture
Disposal Group Including Discontinued Operation Pension Plan And Postretirement Plan Benefit Obligation
Amount of net gain recognized in net periodic benefit cost due to settlements, curtailments and other expense. Curtailments result from an event that significantly reduces the expected years of future service of present employees or eliminates for a significant number of employees the accrual of defined benefits for some or all of their future services. Settlements result from an irrevocable action that relieves the employer (or the plan) of primary responsibility for a benefit obligation and eliminates significant risks related to the obligation and the assets used to effect the settlement. Examples of transactions that constitute a settlement include, but are not limited to, lump-sum cash payments to plan participants in exchange for their rights to receive specified benefits and purchasing nonparticipating annuity contracts to cover vested benefits.
The interest rate used to adjust for the time value of money for service cost.
Other Postretirement Benefit Plan [Member]
Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Defined Benefit [Member]
Net Periodic Benefit Costs [Abstract]
Defined Benefit Plan Net Periodic Benefit Cost [Abstract]
Service cost
Defined Benefit Plan Service Cost
Interest cost
Defined Benefit Plan Interest Cost
Curtailment, settlement and other
Defined Benefit Plan Recognized Net Gain Due To Settlements Curtailments And Other
Expected return on plan assets
Defined Benefit Plan Expected Return On Plan Assets
Amortization of prior service credit
Defined Benefit Plan Amortization Of Prior Service Cost Credit
Actuarial (gain) loss
Defined Benefit Plan Actuarial Gain Loss Immediate Recognition As Component In Net Periodic Benefit Cost Credit
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit (Cost) Credit, Immediate Recognition of Actuarial Gain (Loss), Statement of Income or Comprehensive Income [Extensible List]
Defined Benefit Plan Net Periodic Benefit Cost Credit Immediate Recognition Of Actuarial Gain Loss Statement Of Income Or Comprehensive Income Extensible List
Total net periodic benefit cost (income)
Defined Benefit Plan Net Periodic Benefit Cost
Weighted-Average Plan Assumptions [Abstract]
Defined Benefit Plan Assumptions Used In Calculations [Abstract]
Discount rate for service cost
Defined Benefit Plan Assumption Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost Discount Ratefor Service Cost
Discount rate for interest cost
Defined Benefit Plan Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost Discount Rate
Rate of compensation increase
Defined Benefit Plan Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost Rate Of Compensation Increase
Expected long-term rate of return on plan assets
Defined Benefit Plan Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost Expected Long Term Return On Assets
Defined benefit plan, expects to recognize of prior service credit in accumulated other comprehensive income as next fiscal year
Defined Benefit Plan Expected Amortization Of Prior Service Cost Credit Next Fiscal Year
Prior service credit recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income
Defined Benefit Plan Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Net Prior Service Cost Credit Before Tax
Pension [Member]
Postretirement [Member]
Prior service credit recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income [Abstract]
Defined Benefit Plan Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Before Tax [Abstract]
Prior service credit
Any other periodic changes in plan assets associated with defined benefit plans that are not separately disclosed.
Continuing Operations [Member]
Balance Sheet Location [Axis]
Balance Sheet Location
Balance Sheet Location [Domain]
Continuing Operations [Member]
Segment Continuing Operations [Member]
Change in benefit obligations
Defined Benefit Plan Change In Benefit Obligation Roll Forward
Benefit obligations at October 1
Defined Benefit Plan Benefit Obligation
Participant contributions
Defined Benefit Plan Benefit Obligation Contributions By Plan Participant
Benefits paid
Defined Benefit Plan Benefit Obligation Benefits Paid
Actuarial (gain) loss
Defined Benefit Plan Actuarial Gain Loss
Curtailments
Defined Benefit Plan Curtailments
Foreign currency exchange rate changes
Defined Benefit Plan Foreign Currency Exchange Rate Changes Benefit Obligation
Other
Defined Benefit Plan Other Changes
Settlements
Defined Benefit Plan Recognized Net Gain Loss Due To Settlements1
Benefit obligations at September 30
Change in plan assets
Defined Benefit Plan Change In Fair Value Of Plan Assets Roll Forward
Value of plan assets at October 1
Defined Benefit Plan Fair Value Of Plan Assets
Actual return on plan assets
Defined Benefit Plan Actual Return On Plan Assets
Employer contributions
Defined Benefit Plan Contributions By Employer
Participant contributions
Defined Benefit Plan Plan Assets Contributions By Plan Participant
Benefits paid
Defined Benefit Plan Plan Assets Benefits Paid
Foreign currency exchange rate changes
Defined Benefit Plan Plan Assets Foreign Currency Translation Gain Loss
Settlements
Defined Benefit Plan Settlements Plan Assets
Other
Defined Benefit Plan Other Changes In Plan Assets
Value of plan assets at September 30
Unfunded status of the plans
Defined Benefit Plan Funded Status Of Plan
Amounts recognized in the balance sheet
Defined Benefit Plan Amounts Recognized In Balance Sheet [Abstract]
Noncurrent benefit assets
Current benefit liabilities
Pension And Other Postretirement Defined Benefit Plans Current Liabilities
Noncurrent benefit liabilities
Net amount recognized
Defined Benefit Plan Amounts Recognized In Balance Sheet
Weighted-average plan assumptions
Defined Benefit Plan Weighted Average Assumptions Used In Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost [Abstract]
Discount rate
Defined Benefit Plan Assumptions Used Calculating Benefit Obligation Discount Rate
Rate of compensation increase
Defined Benefit Plan Assumptions Used Calculating Benefit Obligation Rate Of Compensation Increase
Weighted-Average Plan Assumptions [Abstract]
Defined benefit plan, accumulated benefit obligation
Defined Benefit Plan Accumulated Benefit Obligation
Pension Plans with an Accumulated Benefit Obligation in Excess of Plan Assets [Abstract]
Defined Benefit Plan Plans With Benefit Obligations In Excess Of Plan Assets [Abstract]
Projected benefit obligation
Defined Benefit Plan Pension Plans With Accumulated Benefit Obligations In Excess Of Plan Assets Aggregate Projected Benefit Obligation
Accumulated benefit obligation
Defined Benefit Plan Pension Plans With Accumulated Benefit Obligations In Excess Of Plan Assets Aggregate Accumulated Benefit Obligation
Fair value of plan assets
Defined Benefit Plan Pension Plans With Accumulated Benefit Obligations In Excess Of Plan Assets Aggregate Fair Value Of Plan Assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Category
Defined Benefit Plan By Plan Asset Categories [Axis]
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Category
Plan Asset Categories [Domain]
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Member]
Cash And Cash Equivalents [Member]
U.S. Government Securities [Member]
U S Government Debt Securities [Member]
This category includes investments in securities issued by governments other than the United States government.
Non-U.S. Government Securities [Member]
Other Government Securities [Member]
Corporate Debt Instruments [Member]
Corporate Debt Securities [Member]
Corporate Stocks [Member]
Equity Securities [Member]
Listed real assets.
Listed Real Assets [Member]
Listed Real Assets [Member]
A pension plan asset that is invested in insurance contracts.
Insurance Contracts [Member]
Insurance Contracts [Member]
Asset-backed Securities [Member]
Asset Backed Securities [Member]
Defined benefit plan, assets for plan benefits
The historical strategy for risk management of plan assets, fixed income allocation.
The historical strategy for risk management of plan assets, risk asset allocation.
Defined benefit plan historical investment strategy asset mix other asset securities.
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets Allocation [Abstract]
Defined Benefit Plan Assets Target Allocations [Abstract]
Historical investment strategy asset mix, fixed income (in hundredths)
Defined Benefit Plan Historical Investment Strategy Asset Mix Fixed Income
Historical investment strategy asset mix, risk assets (in hundredths)
Defined Benefit Plan Historical Investment Strategy Asset Mix Risk Assets
Historical investment strategy asset mix, other securities assets (in hundredths)
Defined Benefit Plan Historical Investment Strategy Asset Mix Other Asset Securities
Equity Securities [Member]
Fixed Income Securities [Member]
Debt Securities [Member]
Other [Member]
Other Debt Securities [Member]
Asset target allocation, minimum
Defined Benefit Plan Plan Assets Target Allocation Percentage
Asset target allocation, actual
Defined Benefit Plan Weighted Average Asset Allocations
Actual contributions to benefit plans in period
Estimated future contributions in current next fiscal year
Defined Benefit Plan Expected Future Employer Contributions Next Fiscal Year
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
Defined Benefit Plan Estimated Future Benefit Payments [Abstract]
2021
Defined Benefit Plan Expected Future Benefit Payments Next Twelve Months
2022
Defined Benefit Plan Expected Future Benefit Payments Year Two
2023
Defined Benefit Plan Expected Future Benefit Payments Year Three
2024
Defined Benefit Plan Expected Future Benefit Payments Year Four
2025
Defined Benefit Plan Expected Future Benefit Payments Year Five
2026 - 2030
Defined Benefit Plan Expected Future Benefit Payments Five Fiscal Years Thereafter
The amount of costs recognized by the company for payments made to other employee benefit plans.
Company contributions to other employee benefit savings plans
Company Contributions To Other Employee Benefit Savings Plans
Postemployment benefits liability, noncurrent
Postemployment Benefits Liability Noncurrent
A roll forward is a reconciliation of a concept from the beginning of a period to the end of a period.
Asbestos claims [Roll Forward]
Asbestos Claims Roll Forward
Open claims - beginning of year
Loss Contingency Pending Claims Number
New claims filed
Loss Contingency New Claims Filed Number
Claims settled
Loss Contingency Claims Settled Number
Claims dismissed
Loss Contingency Claims Dismissed Number
Open claims - end of year
A roll forward is a reconciliation of a concept from the beginning of a period to the end of a period.
Asbestos reserve [Roll Forward]
Asbestos Reserve Roll Forward
Increase (decrease) in asbestos related reserve
Valuation Allowances And Reserves Adjustments
Total reserves for asbestos claims
Reserve adjustment
Amounts paid
Liability For Asbestos And Environmental Claims Gross Payment For Claims
Other Current Liabilities [Member]
Other Current Liabilities [Member]
Asbestos reserve
Loss contingency insurance receivable increase (decrease).
Movement in Loss Contingency Receivable, Increase (Decrease) [Roll Forward]
Movement In Loss Contingency Related Receivable Increase Decrease Roll Forward
Insurance receivable
Loss Contingency Receivable
Receivable adjustment
Loss Contingency Insurance Receivable Increase Decrease
Insurance receivable - beginning of year
Insurance settlement
Increase Decrease In Insurance Settlements Receivable
Amounts collected
Loss Contingency Receivable Proceeds
Insurance receivable - end of year
Asbestos assumption period.
Asbestos litigation cost projection.
Asbestos litigation cost projection [Abstract]
Asbestos Litigation Cost Projection [Abstract]
Number of Years Included in Asbestos Assumption
Asbestos Assumption Period
Possible total future litigation defense and claim settlement costs
Loss Contingency Estimate Of Possible Loss
Number of waste treatment or disposal sites subject to various environmental laws.
Number of current and former operating facilities subject to various environmental laws
Number of service station properties subject to various environmental laws.
Number of service stations being actively remediated
Environmental Remediation Costs Recognized [Abstract]
Environmental Remediation Costs Recognized [Abstract]
Number of waste treatment or disposal sites were company is identified as a potentially responsible party under the superfund or similar state laws
Number Of Waste Treatment Or Disposal Sites Subject To Various Environmental Laws
Number of current and former operating facilities subject to various environmental laws
Number Of Current And Former Operating Facilities Subject To Various Environmental Laws
Total number of service station properties subject to various environmental laws
Number Of Service Station Properties Subject To Various Environmental Laws
Number of service stations being actively remediated
Number Of Service Stations Being Actively Remediated
Accrual for environmental loss contingencies
Accrual For Environmental Loss Contingencies
Accrued environmental loss contingencies, noncurrent
Environmental Remediation Obligations [Abstract]
Environmental remediation reserve - beginning of year
Disbursements
Accrual For Environmental Loss Contingencies Payments1
Revised obligation estimates and accretion
Accrual For Environmental Loss Contingencies Increase Decrease For Revision In Estimates
Environmental remediation reserve - end of year
Recorded third-party environmental recoveries receivable
Recorded Third Party Environmental Recoveries Receivable
Recorded third-party environmental recoveries, noncurrent
Recorded Third Party Environmental Recoveries Noncurrent
Environmental Expense
Environmental expense related to one site after significant research and analysis.
Environmental liabilities recognized
Environmental Expense
Environmental expense related to one site after significant research and analysis
Environmental Expense Related To One Site After Significant Research And Analysis
Environmental remediation expense net of receivable activity.
Environmental Expense And Liabilities [Abstract]
Environmental expense
Accretion
Accretion Expense
Legal expense
Legal Fees
Total expense
Environmental Remediation Expense
Insurance receivable
Total expense, net of receivable activity
Environmental Remediation Expense Net Of Receivable Activity
Net expense related to divested businesses.
Net expense relates to divested businesses
Net Expense Related To Divested Businesses
No individual remediation location is material, as the largest reserve for any site is less than __% of the remediation reserve.
Environmental exit costs, reasonably possible additional loss
Environmental Exit Costs Reasonably Possible Additional Loss
Maximum reserve for remediation reserve related to any one site (in hundredths)
Maximum Reserve For Remediation Reserve Related To Any One Site In Hundredths
Accelerated Share Repurchases [Table]
Accelerated Share Repurchases [Table]
Share Repurchase Program
Share Repurchase Program [Axis]
Share Repurchase Program
Share Repurchase Program [Domain]
Two thousand eighteen stock repurchase program.
2018 Stock Repurchase Program [Member]
Two Thousand Eighteen Stock Repurchase Program [Member]
2019 Accelerated share repurchase agreement.
2019 Accelerated Share Repurchase Agreement [Member]
A2019 Accelerated Share Repurchase Agreement [Member]
Accelerated Share Repurchases [Line Items]
Accelerated Share Repurchases [Line Items]
Stock Repurchase Program, Authorized Amount
Stock Repurchase Program Authorized Amount1
Stock Repurchase Program, Remaining Authorized Repurchase Amount
Stock Repurchase Program Remaining Authorized Repurchase Amount1
Stock Repurchase During Period Value
Stock Repurchased And Retired During Period Shares
Stock Repurchased And Retired During Period Shares
Common shares repurchased
Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Declared
Common Stock Dividends Per Share Declared
Common shares reserved (in shares)
Common Stock Capital Shares Reserved For Future Issuance
Unrealized translation gain (loss), before tax
Other Comprehensive Income Loss Foreign Currency Transaction And Translation Adjustment Before Tax
Unrealized translation gain (loss), tax
Other Comprehensive Income Loss Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment Tax
Unrealized translation gain (loss), net of tax
Unrealized gain on investment securities before tax
Other Comprehensive Income Loss Available For Sale Securities Adjustment Before Tax
Unrealized gain on investment securities tax
Other Comprehensive Income Loss Available For Sale Securities Tax
Unrealized gain on investment securities net of tax
Other Comprehensive Income Loss Available For Sale Securities Adjustment Net Of Tax
Reclassification adjustment for gains included in net income, before tax
Other Comprehensive Income Loss Reclassification Adjustment From A O C I For Sale Of Securities Before Tax
Reclassification adjustment for gains included in net income, tax
Other Comprehensive Income Loss Reclassification Adjustment From A O C I For Sale Of Securities Tax
Reclassification adjustment for gains included in net income, net of tax
Other Comprehensive Income Loss Reclassification Adjustment From A O C I For Sale Of Securities Net Of Tax
Pension and postretirement obligation adjustment, before tax
Other Comprehensive Income Loss Pension And Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Adjustment Before Reclassification Adjustments And Tax
Pension and postretirement obligation adjustment, tax
Other Comprehensive Income Loss Pension And Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Before Reclassification Adjustments Tax
Pension and postretirement obligation adjustment, net of tax
Other Comprehensive Income Loss Pension And Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Adjustment Before Reclassification Adjustments Net Of Tax
Total other comprehensive income (loss), before tax
Other Comprehensive Income Loss Before Tax
Total other comprehensive income (loss), tax
Other Comprehensive Income Loss Tax
Reconciliation of changes in stockholders equity.
Reconciliation of changes in stockholders equity stock issued during period value share based compensation.
Reconciliation of changes in stockholders equity stock purchased under repurchase program.
Reconciliation of changes in stockholders equity new accounting pronouncement or change in accounting principle effect of adoption quantification.
Reconciliation of changes in stockholders equity profit loss.
Reconciliation of changes in stockholders equity dividends common stock cash.
Reconciliation of changes in stockholders equity other comprehensive income loss foreign currency transaction and translation adjustment net of tax.
Reconciliation of changes in stockholders equity net change in investment securities.
Reconciliation of changes in stockholders equity other comprehensive income loss pension and other postretirement benefit plans adjustment net of tax.
Reconciliation of changes in stockholders equity common stock dividends per share declared.
Reconciliation Of Changes In Stockholders Equity Note Spinoff Transaction.
Common Stock and Paid in Capital [Member]
Common Stock Including Additional Paid In Capital [Member]
Balance, beginning of period
Reconciliation Of Changes In Stockholders Equity
Adoption of new accounting pronouncements
Reconciliation Of Changes In Stockholders Equity New Accounting Pronouncement Or Change In Accounting Principle Effect Of Adoption Quantification
Unrealized translation gain (loss)
Reconciliation Of Changes In Stockholders Equity Other Comprehensive Income Loss Foreign Currency Transaction And Translation Adjustment Net Of Tax
Net income (loss)
Reconciliation Of Changes In Stockholders Equity Profit Loss
Regular dividends
Reconciliation Of Changes In Stockholders Equity Dividends Common Stock Cash
Common shares issued under stock incentive and other plans
Reconciliation Of Changes In Stockholders Equity Stock Issued During Period Value Share Based Compensation
Common shares purchased under repurchase program
Reconciliation Of Changes In Stockholders Equity Stock Purchased Under Repurchase Program
Distribution of Valvoline Inc
Reconciliation Of Changes In Stockholders Equity Note Spinoff Transaction
Net change in investment securities
Reconciliation Of Changes In Stockholders Equity Net Change In Investment Securities
Pension and postretirement obligation adjustment
Reconciliation Of Changes In Stockholders Equity Other Comprehensive Income Loss Pension And Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Adjustment Net Of Tax
Balance, end of period
Cash dividends declared per common share
Reconciliation Of Changes In Stockholders Equity Common Stock Dividends Per Share Declared
Reconciliation of changes in stockholders equity stock issued during period shares new issues.
Common shares issued
Reconciliation Of Changes In Stockholders Equity Stock Issued During Period Shares New Issues
Stock-based compensation
Allocated Share Based Compensation Expense
Income tax benefit
Employee Service Share Based Compensation Tax Benefit From Compensation Expense
Cash-settled nonvested restricted stock awards.
Cash-settled Nonvested Restricted Stock Awards [Member]
Cash Settled Nonvested Restricted Stock Awards [Member]
Cash-settled Performance Shares [Member]
Cash-settled Performance Shares [Member]
Cash Settled Performance Shares [Member]
Cash-settled Nonvested Stock Awards [Member]
Cash-settled Nonvested Stock Awards [Member]
Cash Settled Nonvested Stock Awards [Member]
Vesting period of share-based payment award
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Award Vesting Period1
Unexercised SARs lapse expiration period
Sharebased Compensation Arrangement By Sharebased Payment Award Expiration Period
Model to fair value share-based payment awards
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Fair Value Assumptions Method Used
Assumptions weighted average.
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions and Methodology [Abstract]
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Fair Value Assumptions And Methodology [Abstract]
Weighted-average fair value per share of SARs granted
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Options Grants In Period Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Assumptions (weighted-average) [Abstract]
Assumptions Weighted Average [Abstract]
Risk-free interest rate
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Fair Value Assumptions Risk Free Interest Rate
Expected dividend yield
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Fair Value Assumptions Expected Dividend Rate
Expected volatility
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Fair Value Assumptions Expected Volatility Rate
Expected life (in years)
Sharebased Compensation Arrangement By Sharebased Payment Award Fair Value Assumptions Expected Term1
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding [Roll Forward]
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Options Outstanding Roll Forward
Outstanding - beginning of year (in shares)
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Options Outstanding Number
Granted (in shares)
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Options Grants In Period
Exercised (in shares)
Stock Issued During Period Shares Stock Options Exercised
Forfeitures and expirations (in shares)
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Options Forfeitures And Expirations In Period
Outstanding - end of year (in shares)
Exercisable - end of year (in shares)
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Options Exercisable Number
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price [Abstract]
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Options Outstanding Weighted Average Exercise Price Rollforward
Weighted-average exercise price per share, outstanding - beginning of year (in usd per share)
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Options Outstanding Weighted Average Exercise Price
Weighted-average exercise price per share, granted (in usd per share)
Share Based Compensation Arrangements By Share Based Payment Award Options Grants In Period Weighted Average Exercise Price
Weighted-average exercise price per share, exercised (in usd per share)
Share Based Compensation Arrangements By Share Based Payment Award Options Exercises In Period Weighted Average Exercise Price
Weighted-average exercise price per share, forfeitures and expirations (in usd per share)
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Options Forfeitures And Expirations In Period Weighted Average Exercise Price
Weighted-average exercise price per share, outstanding - end of year (in usd per share)
Weighted-average exercise price per share, exercisable - end of year (in usd per share)
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Options Exercisable Weighted Average Exercise Price
Exercise Price Range
Share Based Compensation Shares Authorized Under Stock Option Plans By Exercise Price Range [Axis]
Exercise Price Range
Share Based Compensation Shares Authorized Under Stock Option Plans Exercise Price Range [Domain]
Expersice price range 1 for stock appreciation rights and options outstanding.
Exercise Price Range 1 [Member]
Exercise Price Range1 [Member]
Expersice price range 2 for stock appreciation rights and options outstanding.
Exercise Price Range 2 [Member]
Exercise Price Range2 [Member]
Expersice price range 3 for stock appreciation rights and options outstanding.
Exercise Price Range 3 [Member]
Exercise Price Range3 [Member]
Expersice price range 4 for stock appreciation rights and options outstanding.
Exercise Price Range 4 [Member]
Exercise Price Range4 [Member]
Exercise price per share range, minimum (in usd per share)
Share Based Compensation Shares Authorized Under Stock Option Plans Exercise Price Range Lower Range Limit
Exercise price per share range, maximum (in usd per share)
Share Based Compensation Shares Authorized Under Stock Option Plans Exercise Price Range Upper Range Limit
Exercise price per share range, number of exercisable SARs and options
Share Based Compensation Shares Authorized Under Stock Option Plans Exercise Price Range Number Of Exercisable Options
Weighted-average remaining contractual life of outstanding SARs and stock options (in years)
Sharebased Compensation Shares Authorized Under Stock Option Plans Exercise Price Range Outstanding Options Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term2
Weighted-average remaining contractual life of outstanding, exercisable SARs and stock options (in years)
Sharebased Compensation Shares Authorized Under Stock Option Plans Exercise Price Range Exercisable Options Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term2
Tax benefit realized from exercised stock appreciation rights and stock options.
The total fair value of equity-based awards for which the grantee gained the right during the reporting period, by satisfying service and performance requirements, to receive or retain shares or units, other instruments, or cash in accordance with the terms of the arrangement.
Intrinsic value of stock appreciation rights and stock options exercised
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Options Exercises In Period Total Intrinsic Value
Tax benefit realized from the exercised stock appreciation rights and stock options
Tax Benefit Realized From Exercised Stock Appreciation Rights And Stock Options
Total grant date fair value of SARs and stock options that vested
Total Grant Date Fair Value Of Sars And Stock Options That Vested
Total unrecognized compensation costs
Employee Service Share Based Compensation Nonvested Awards Total Compensation Cost Not Yet Recognized
Unrecognized cost expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period (in years)
Employee Service Share Based Compensation Nonvested Awards Total Compensation Cost Not Yet Recognized Period For Recognition1
Aggregate intrinsic value of outstanding stock appreciation rights and stock options
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Options Vested And Expected To Vest Outstanding Aggregate Intrinsic Value
Aggregate intrinsic value of exercisable stock appreciation rights and stock options
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Options Vested And Expected To Vest Exercisable Aggregate Intrinsic Value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number of Shares [Roll Forward]
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Equity Instruments Other Than Options Nonvested Roll Forward
Nonvested - beginning of year
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Equity Instruments Other Than Options Nonvested Number
Granted
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Equity Instruments Other Than Options Grants In Period
Vested
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Equity Instruments Other Than Options Vested In Period
Forfeitures
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Equity Instruments Other Than Options Forfeited In Period
Nonvested - end of year
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value [Abstract]
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Equity Instruments Other Than Options Nonvested Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Roll Forward
Weighted-average grant date fair value, nonvested - beginning of year
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Equity Instruments Other Than Options Nonvested Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Weighted-average grant date fair value, granted
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Equity Instruments Other Than Options Grants In Period Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Weighted-average grant date fair value, vested
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Equity Instruments Other Than Options Vested In Period Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Weighted-average grant date fair value, forfeitures
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Equity Instruments Other Than Options Forfeitures Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Weighted-average grant date fair value, nonvested - end of year
Total fair value of nonvested stock awards that vested
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Equity Instruments Other Than Options Vested In Period Total Fair Value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Number
The number of shares of common stock for which each performance share/unit can be converted
Share based compensation arrangement by share based payment award equity instruments other than options weighting of total shareholder return and return on net assets performance.
Number of common shares for each converted performance share
Number Of Common Shares For Each Converted Performance Share
Percentage of performance measures used to determine actual number of performance shares issuable upon vesting includes weighting of total shareholder return performance and return on net assets performance
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Equity Instruments Other Than Options Weighting Of Total Shareholder Return And Return On Net Assets Performance
Share based compensation arrangement by share based payment award award vesting start date.
The target number of shares that the company expects to award in the performance based share program.
The weighted-average fair value per share of the performance shares/units grated for all plans that award Ashland Common Stock.
Share based compensation arrangement by share based payment award award vesting end date.
Vesting period, start date
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Award Vesting Start Date
Vesting period, end date
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Award Vesting End Date
Target shares granted
Target Shares Granted In Shares
Weighted-average fair value per share
Weighted Average Fair Value Per Share For All Performance Share Plans
The minimum percentage of the range of the actual number of shares issued compared to the target shares granted.
The maximum percentage of the range of the actual number of shares issued compared to the target shares granted.
The percentage of the target shares issued during the period.
Actual to Target Number of Shares Issued Percentage, Minimum
Actual To Target Number Of Shares Issued Percentage Minimum
Actual to Target Number of Shares Issued Percentage, Maximum
Actual To Target Number Of Shares Issued Percentage Maximum
Target Number of Shares Issued Percentage
Target Number Of Shares Issued Percentage
Risk-free interest rate, Minimum
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Fair Value Assumptions Risk Free Interest Rate Minimum
Risk-free interest rate, Maximum
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Fair Value Assumptions Risk Free Interest Rate Maximum
Maximum cash collection period from customer.
Revenue from contracts with customers line items.
Revenue from contract with customers.
Revenue From Contract With Customers [Table]
Revenue From Contract With Customers [Table]
Receivable Type
Accounts Notes Loans And Financing Receivable By Receivable Type [Axis]
Receivable
Receivable Type [Domain]
Trade Receivable [Member]
Trade Accounts Receivable [Member]
Revenue From Contracts With Customers [Line Items]
Revenue From Contracts With Customers [Line Items]
Maximum cash collection period from customer
Maximum Cash Collection Period From Customer
Cost incurred to obtain contract with customer amortization period of practical expedients
Revenue Practical Expedient Incremental Cost Of Obtaining Contract
Trade receivables
Contract With Customer Asset Net Current
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Abstract]
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Table]
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Table]
Geographical
Statement Geographical [Axis]
Geographical
Segment Geographical [Domain]
North America [Member]
North America [Member]
Europe [Member]
Europe [Member]
Asia Pacific [Member]
Asia Pacific [Member]
Latin america and other.
Latin America & Other [Member]
Latin America And Other [Member]
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items]
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items]
Schedule Of Revenues From External Customers And Long Lived Assets [Table]
Schedule Of Revenues From External Customers And Long Lived Assets [Table]
United States [Member]
International [Member]
Non Us [Member]
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Revenues From External Customers And Long Lived Assets [Line Items]
Sales to external customers
Net assets (liabilities)
Assets Net
Property, plant and equipment, net
This item represents the entity's proportionate share for the period of the net income (loss) of its investee (such as unconsolidated subsidiaries and joint ventures) to which the equity method of accounting is applied, excluding any impairments if applicable. This item includes income or expense related to stock-based compensation based on the investor's grant of stock to employees of an equity method investee.
Schedule Of Segment Reporting Information By Segment [Table]
Schedule Of Segment Reporting Information By Segment [Table]
Consumer specialties.
Consumer Specialties [Member]
Consumer Specialties [Member]
Industrial Specialties.
Industrial Specialties [Member]
Industrial Specialties [Member]
Consolidation Items
Consolidation Items [Axis]
Consolidation Items
Consolidation Items [Domain]
Intersegment Eliminations
Intersegment Elimination [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Equity income
Income Lossfrom Equity Method Investments Excluding Impairments
Other income (expense)
Other Operating Income Expense Net
Equity and other income
Operating income (loss)
Earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization.
Amortization expense
Adjustment For Amortization
EBITDA
Earnings Before Interest Tax Depreciation And Amortization
Additions to property, plant and equipment
Assets
Property, plant and equipment, net
Land-use-rights.
Land-Use-Rights [Member]
Land Use Rights [Member]
Accelerated depreciation
Subsequent Event [Table]
Subsequent Event [Table]
Subsequent Event Type
Subsequent Event Type [Axis]
Subsequent Event Type
Subsequent Event Type [Domain]
Subsequent Event [Member]
Subsequent Event [Member]
Specialty additives facility.
Specialty Additives facility [Member]
Specialty Additives Facility [Member]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Net gain on divestitures under definitive sale agreement