Document and Entity Information Statement [Table] Statement [Line Items] Statement Research and Development Entity Registrant Name Entity Central Index Key Document Type Document Period End Date Amendment Flag Current Fiscal Year End Date Entity Current Reporting Status Entity Filer Category Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding Document Fiscal Year Focus Document Fiscal Period Focus CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS Assets [Abstract] Assets Assets, Current [Abstract] Current assets: Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value Cash and cash equivalents, end of period Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year Cash and cash equivalents Accounts Receivable, Net, Current Trade accounts receivable, less allowances of $41.3 and $47.8 at September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively Inventory, Net Inventories, net Inventories, net Assets of Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Current Assets held for sale Other Assets, Current Other current assets Assets, Current Total current assets Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross Property, plant and equipment Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment Accumulated depreciation Property, Plant and Equipment, Net Property, plant and equipment, net Goodwill. Goodwill, Ending Balance Goodwill, Beginning Balance Goodwill Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill) Other intangibles resulting from business acquisitions, net Deferred Tax Assets, Net, Noncurrent Non-current deferred income taxes Other Assets, Noncurrent Other assets Assets Total assets Liabilities and Equity [Abstract] Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity Liabilities, Current [Abstract] Current liabilities: Debt, Current Short-term borrowings and current portion of long-term debt and capital leases Accounts Payable, Current Accounts payable Employee-related Liabilities, Current Accrued payroll and employee benefits Other Accrued Liabilities, Current Other current liabilities Liabilities, Current Total current liabilities Long-term Debt and Capital Lease Obligations Long-term debt and capital leases Represents information pertaining to long term retirement benefits and other liabilities. Long Term Retirement Benefits and Other Liabilities Long-term retirement benefits and other liabilities This element represents both noncurrent deferred and noncurrent payable income taxes. Noncurrent deferred income taxes are defined as the amount of deferred tax liability attributable to taxable temporary differences, net of deferred tax asset attributable to deductible temporary differences and carryforwards net of valuation allowances expected to be realized or consumed after one year (or the normal operating cycle, if longer). Noncurrent refundable income taxes are defined as the carrying amount as of the balance sheet date of the unpaid sum of the known and estimated amounts payable to satisfy all domestic and foreign income tax obligations due beyond one year or the operating cycle, whichever is longer. Alternate captions include income taxes payable, noncurrent. Non Current Deferred and Payable Income Taxes Non-current deferred and payable income taxes Commitments and Contingencies. Commitments and contingencies (see Note 15) Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent [Abstract] Shareholders' equity: Common Stock, Value, Issued Common stock, $1 par value per share, authorized - 400,000,000 shares at September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016; issued - 124,126,624 shares at September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016; outstanding - 88,080,629 shares and 88,308,860 shares at September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively Additional Paid in Capital, Common Stock Capital in excess of par value Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit) Retained earnings Treasury Stock, Value Treasury stock at cost, 36,045,995 shares and 35,817,764 shares at September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax Balance at end of the period Balance at beginning of the period Accumulated other comprehensive loss Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent Total shareholders' equity Liabilities and Equity Total liabilities and shareholders' equity Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable, Current Trade accounts receivable, allowances (in dollars) Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share Common stock, par value (in dollars per share) Common Stock, Shares Authorized Common stock, authorized shares Common Stock, Shares, Issued Common stock, issued shares Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding Common stock, outstanding shares Treasury Stock, Shares Treasury stock, shares CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME Revenue, Net Net sales Cost of Goods and Services Sold Cost of products sold Cost of products sold Gross Profit Gross profit Selling, General and Administrative Expense Marketing, general and administrative expense Interest expense Interest expense Interest expense Restructuring and related asset impairment and lease cancellation charges and miscellaneous expenses (income), not previously categorized, that are nonrecurring or disparate in amount. Other Expense, Net Other expense, net Other expense, net Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Equity Method Investments, Income Taxes, Noncontrolling Interest Income before taxes Income before taxes Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Provision for income taxes Provision for income taxes Net Income (Loss) Available to Common Stockholders, Basic Net income Net income Net income available to common shareholders Net Income Per Common Share Per share amounts: Earnings Per Share, Basic Net income per common share (in dollars per share) Net income per common share (in dollars per share) Earnings Per Share, Diluted Net income per common share, assuming dilution (in dollars per share) Net income per common share, assuming dilution (in dollars per share) Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Declared Dividends per common share (in dollars per share) Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted [Abstract] Weighted average number of shares outstanding: Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic Common shares (in shares) Weighted average number of common shares outstanding Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted Common shares, assuming dilution (in shares) Weighted average number of common shares outstanding, assuming dilution CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent [Abstract] Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax: Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax Foreign currency translation Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Adjustment, Net of Tax Pension and other postretirement benefits Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, Net of Tax Cash flow hedges Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax Other comprehensive income, net of tax Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent Total comprehensive income, net of tax CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract] Operating Activities Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract] Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: Depreciation Depreciation Amortization Amortization Provision for Doubtful Accounts Provision for doubtful accounts and sales returns This element represents Asset Impairment and Net Loss on Sale and Disposal of Assets. Asset Impairment Gain On Sale Of Product Line And Net Loss On Sale Disposal Of Assets Net losses from asset impairments and sales/disposals of assets Share-based Compensation Stock-based compensation Defined Benefit Plan, Recognized Net Gain (Loss) Due to Settlements Recognized loss on settlements Loss from settlement of pension obligations Other Noncash Expense Other non-cash expense and loss Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital Changes in assets and liabilities and other adjustments Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities Net cash provided by operating activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities [Abstract] Investing Activities Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment Purchases of property, plant and equipment This element represents Purchase of Software and other Deferred Charges. Purchase of Software and Other Deferred Charges Purchases of software and other deferred charges Proceeds from Sale of Property, Plant, and Equipment Proceeds from sales of property, plant and equipment Payments for (Proceeds from) Investments Purchases of investments, net The cash outflow related to the payments for acquisitions and payments for equity method investments, net of cash acquired. Payments to Acquire Business, Net of Cash Acquired and Equity Method Investments Payments for acquisitions, net of cash acquired, and investments in businesses Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities Net cash used in investing activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities [Abstract] Financing Activities Proceeds from (Repayments of) Short-term Debt Net (decrease) increase in borrowings (maturities of three months or less) Proceeds from Issuance of Long-term Debt and Capital Securities, Net Additional long-term borrowings Repayments of Long-term Debt, Long-term Capital Lease Obligations, and Capital Securities Repayments of long-term debt Payments of Ordinary Dividends, Common Stock Dividends paid Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock Share repurchases Proceeds from Stock Options Exercised Proceeds from exercises of stock options, net Payments Related to Tax Withholding for Share-based Compensation Tax withholding for and excess tax benefit from stock-based compensation, net Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities Net cash provided by financing activities Effect of Exchange Rate on Cash and Cash Equivalents Effect of foreign currency translation on cash balances Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease) Increase in cash and cash equivalents General Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements Disclosure [Text Block] General Acquisitions Business Combination Disclosure [Text Block] Acquisitions Inventories Inventory Disclosure [Text Block] Inventories Goodwill and Other Intangibles Resulting from Business Acquisitions Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block] Goodwill and Other Intangibles Resulting from Business Acquisitions Debt Debt Disclosure [Text Block] Debt Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Disclosure [Text Block] Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Research and Development Research, Development, and Computer Software Disclosure [Text Block] Research and Development Long-Term Incentive Compensation and Supplemental Equity Information The entire disclosure for long-term incentive compensation-related costs for equity-based and cash-based compensation, which may include disclosure of policies, compensation plan details, allocation of equity and cash compensation, incentive distributions, equity-based and cash-based arrangements to obtain goods and services, deferred compensation arrangements, employee stock ownership plan details and employee stock purchase plan details. Disclosure of Long Term Incentive Compensation Related Costs Share and Cash Based Payments [Text Block] Long-Term Incentive Compensation and Supplemental Equity Information Cost Reduction Actions Restructuring and Related Activities Disclosure [Text Block] Cost Reduction Actions Financial Instruments Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Text Block] Financial Instruments Taxes Based on Income Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block] Taxes Based on Income Earnings Per Share [Text Block] Net Income Per Common Share Comprehensive Income Comprehensive Income (Loss) Note [Text Block] Comprehensive Income Fair Value Measurements Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block] Fair Value Measurements Commitments and Contingencies Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block] Commitments and Contingencies Segment Information Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block] Segment Information Recent Accounting Requirements New Accounting Pronouncements and Changes in Accounting Principles [Text Block] Recent Accounting Requirements Fiscal Period, Policy [Policy Text Block] Fiscal Periods New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block] Accounting Guidance Update Schedule of Inventory, Current [Table Text Block] Net inventories Schedule of Goodwill [Table Text Block] Changes in net carrying amount of goodwill Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets Acquired as Part of Business Combination [Table Text Block] Summary of the preliminary amounts and weighted useful lives of finite-lived intangible assets Schedule of Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table] Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] Defined Benefit Plans Schedule of Net Benefit Costs [Table Text Block] Schedule of components of net periodic benefit cost (credit) Schedule of Restructuring Reserve by Type of Cost [Table Text Block] Restructuring charges and payments Restructuring and Related Costs [Table Text Block] Total amount of restructuring charges incurred by reportable segment and Corporate Schedule of Derivative Instruments in Statement of Financial Position, Fair Value [Table Text Block] Fair value and balance sheet locations of derivatives Schedule of Fair Value Hedging Instruments, Statements of Financial Performance and Financial Position, Location [Table Text Block] Components of net gains (losses), before taxes, recognized in income related to fair value hedge contracts Schedule of Cash Flow Hedges Included in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block] Components of the gains (losses), before taxes, recognized in Accumulated other comprehensive loss related to cash flow hedge contracts Schedule of Net Investment Hedges in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block] Components of gain (loss), before tax, recognized in Accumulated other comprehensive loss related to the net investment hedge Tabular representation of income before taxes, provision for income taxes and effective tax rate. Income From Before Taxes Provision For Income Taxes And Effective Tax Rate [Table Text Block] Income before taxes, provision for income taxes, and effective tax rate from continuing operations Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block] Schedule of net income per common share Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block] Schedule of changes in "Accumulated other comprehensive loss" (net of tax) Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Table Text Block] Schedule of amounts reclassified from "Accumulated other comprehensive loss" to increase (decrease) net income Schedule of Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Table Text Block] Assets and liabilities carried at fair value, measured on a recurring basis Tabular representation of accrual for environmental loss contingencies. Schedule of Accrual for Environmental Loss Contingencies [Table Text Block] Costs of environmental liabilities with remediation Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block] Summary of financial information by reportable segment Represents the length of the fiscal period. Length of Fiscal Period Length of fiscal period Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table] Business Acquisition [Line Items] Acquisitions Business Combination, Consideration Transferred Purchase price Payments to Acquire Businesses, Gross Purchase consideration paid on achievement of certain pre-acquisition performance targets Business Combination, Contingent Consideration Arrangements, Range of Outcomes, Value, High Additional earn-out payments related to acquired businesses' achievement of certain performance targets for 2017 and 2018 years Business Combination, Contingent Consideration, Liability Accrued additional earn-out payments Inventory, Raw Materials, Net of Reserves Raw materials Inventory, Work in Process, Net of Reserves Work-in-progress Inventory, Finished Goods, Net of Reserves Finished goods Schedule of Goodwill [Table] Segments [Axis] Segment [Domain] Segments [Domain] Represents the Retail Branding and Information Solutions reportable segment of the entity. Retail Branding And Information Solutions Segment [Member] Retail Branding and Information Solutions Represents information Pertaining to Industrial and Healthcare Materials reportable segment of the entity. Industrial And Healthcare Materials [Member] Industrial and Healthcare Materials Goodwill [Line Items] Goodwill Goodwill [Roll Forward] Changes in the net carrying amount of goodwill Goodwill, Acquired During Period 2017 Acquisitions Goodwill, Purchase Accounting Adjustments Acquisition adjustments Goodwill, Translation Adjustments Translation adjustments Goodwill, Impaired, Accumulated Impairment Loss Cumulative impairment losses Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Intangible Assets, Other than Goodwill [Abstract] Finite Lived Intangible Assets Acquired Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Intangible Assets, Other than Goodwill Intangible assets acquired Finite-lived Intangible Assets Acquired Intangible assets acquired Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Assets, Weighted Average Useful Life Weighted-average amortization period (in years) Fair Value Inputs, Discount Rate Discount rate used to value the intangibles Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table] Debt Instrument [Axis] Debt Instrument Name [Domain] Debt Instrument, Name [Domain] Represents information pertaining to 1.25% senior notes due March 2025. Senior Notes1.25 Percent Due March2025 [Member] Senior notes due March 2025 at 1.25% Represents information pertaining to 6.6% senior notes due October 2017. Senior Notes Due2017 At6.6 [Member] Senior notes due October 2017 at 6.6% Debt Instrument [Line Items] Debt and Capital Leases Debt Instrument, Face Amount Senior notes issued Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage Interest rate of senior notes (as a percent) Proceeds from Debt, Net of Issuance Costs Proceeds, net of underwriting discounts and offering expenses Debt Instrument, Fair Value Disclosure Fair value of debt Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity Maximum borrowing capacity Line of Credit Facility, Covenant Compliance Covenants compliance Repayments of Debt Repayment of senior notes Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost [Abstract] Components of net periodic benefit cost (credit) Defined Benefit Plan, Service Cost Service cost Defined Benefit Plan, Interest Cost Interest cost Defined Benefit Plan, Actuarial Gain (Loss) Actuarial loss Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Return on Plan Assets Expected return on plan assets Defined Benefit Plan, Amortization of Gains (Losses) Recognized net actuarial loss Defined Benefit Plan, Amortization of Prior Service Cost (Credit) Amortization of prior service cost (credit) Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost Net periodic benefit cost (credit) Research and development expense Research and development expense Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table] Award Type [Axis] Share Based Compensation Arrangements By Share Based Payment Award Award Type And Plan Name [Domain] Equity Award [Domain] Stock Compensation Plan [Member] Stock-based awards Income Statement Location [Axis] Income Statement Location [Domain] Income Statement Location [Domain] Selling General And Administrative Expenses [Member] Marketing, general and administrative expense Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] Long-Term Incentive Compensation Common Stock, Capital Shares Reserved for Future Issuance Aggregate number of shares available under the plan Each share of full value award counted for the purpose of number of shares authorized for issuance Each Full Value Awards for Purpose of Number of Shares Authorized for Issuance Fungible share ratio Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense Stock-based compensation expense Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized Unrecognized compensation cost related to share based compensation cost Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition Unrecognized compensation cost weighted average recognition period No definition available. Cash Based LTI Units Compensation Arrangement Cash-based awards compensation expense Represents the expense recognized during the period arising from cash-based long-term inventive unit compensation arrangements with employees. Long Term Incentive Units Cash Awards Expense Cash-based awards compensation expense SUPPLEMENTAL EQUITY AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME INFORMATION Supplemental Equity Information Stock Repurchase Program, Authorized Amount Share repurchase authorized amount Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs [Table] Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] Restructuring charges and payments Restructuring charges: Represents restructuring settlement and impairment charges, net of any reversals. Restructuring Settlement and Impairment Provisions Net of Reversals Charges (Reversals), net Restructuring charges Restructuring and Related Cost, Number of Positions Eliminated Number of positions reduced as a result of Cost Reduction Actions Restructuring Type [Axis] Type Of Restructuring [Domain] Type of Restructuring [Domain] Employee Severance [Member] Severance and related costs Termination of a lease associated with exit from or disposal of business activities or restructurings pursuant to a plan. Lease Cancellation [Member] Lease cancellation costs The write-down of assets from their carrying value to their fair value. Asset Impairment [Member] Asset impairment charges Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward] Cost Reduction Actions Restructuring Reserve Ending Balance Beginning Balance Payments for Restructuring Cash Payments Restructuring Reserve, Settled without Cash Non-cash Impairment Restructuring Reserve, Translation Adjustment Foreign Currency Translation Other Expense [Member] Other expense, net Derivative [Table] Hedging Relationship [Axis] Hedging Relationship [Domain] Hedging Relationship [Domain] Cash Flow Hedging [Member] Cash Flow Hedging Derivative Instrument [Axis] Derivative Contract Type [Domain] Derivative Contract [Domain] Commodity Contract [Member] Commodity contracts Foreign Exchange Contract [Member] Foreign exchange contracts Derivative [Line Items] Financial Instruments Maximum Length of Time Hedged in Price Risk Cash Flow Hedge Maximum length of time hedged in cash flow hedge Derivative, Notional Amount Notional amount Cash Flow Hedge Gain (Loss) to be Reclassified within Twelve Months Cash flow net loss to be reclassified within the next 12 months Fair Values Derivatives, Balance Sheet Location, by Derivative Contract Type [Table] Balance Sheet Location [Axis] Balance Sheet Location [Domain] Balance Sheet Location [Domain] Other Current Assets [Member] Other current assets Other Current Liabilities [Member] Other current liabilities Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items] Derivatives, Fair Value Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Asset Asset Derivative assets Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Liability Liability Derivative liabilities Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Table] Cost Of Sales [Member] Cost of products sold Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items] Derivative Instruments, Gains (Losses) Gain (Loss) on Fair Value Hedges Recognized in Earnings [Abstract] Fair Value Hedges Change in Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Fair Value Hedging Instruments Gain (loss) in income Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Effective Portion, Net Gains (losses) recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss Derivatives used in Net Investment Hedge, Increase (Decrease), Gross of Tax Foreign currency denominated debt Amount of Ineffectiveness on Net Investment Hedges Amount of ineffectiveness from net investment hedge in earnings Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent Effective tax rate (as a percent) Represents tax benefit from the releases of valuation allowances on certain U.S. state deferred tax assets. Tax Benefit From The Releases Of Valuation Allowances On Certain U.S. State Deferred Tax Assets Tax benefit from releases of valuation allowances on certain U.S. state deferred tax assets The amount of tax benefit from the effective settlements of certain tax examinations and changes in our judgment about tax filing positions as a result of new information. Tax Benefit From The Effective Settlements Of Certain Tax Examinations And Changes In Our Judgment About Tax Filing Positions As A Result Of New Information Tax benefit from the effective settlements of certain tax examinations and changes in our judgment about tax filing positions as a result of new information Amount of tax benefit from decreases in certain tax reserves, including interest and penalties, as a result of closing tax years. Tax Benefit From Decreases In Certain Tax Reserves Including Interest And Penalties As Result Of Closing Tax Years Tax benefit from decreases in certain tax reserves, including interest and penalties, as a result of closing tax years The amount of net benefit related to the adoption of an accounting guidance related to stock-based payments. Net Tax Discrete Benefit Related To The Adoption Of An Accounting Guidance Related To Stock-Based Payments Net benefit related to the adoption of an accounting guidance update related to stock-based payments The amount of tax effect of the tax deductions in excess of compensation cost related to the exercise of nonqualified stock options and vesting of other stock-based compensation awards recognized in capital in excess of par value. Tax Effect Of The Tax Deductions In Excess Of Compensation Cost Related The To Exercise Of Nonqualified Stock Options And Vesting Of Other Stock-Based Compensation Awards In Excess of Par Value Tax effect of the tax deductions in excess of compensation cost related to the exercise of nonqualified stock options and vesting of other stock-based compensation awards recognized in capital in excess of par value The amount of tax expenses recognized from intra-entity sales and transfers of assets other than inventory related to the integration of a recent acquisition. Tax Expense Primarily From Intra-entity Sales And Transfers of Assets Tax expense primarily from intra-entity sales and transfers of assets other than inventory related to the integration of a recent acquisition The amount of tax expenses resulting from return-to-provision adjustments pursuant to the completion of prior federal tax return. Tax Expense Resulting from Return to Provision Adjustments Pursuant to Completion of Prior Federal Tax Return Tax expenses resulting from return-to-provision adjustments pursuant to the completion of 2015 U.S federal tax return The amount of tax benefit from our change in judgment about tax filing positions in certain foreign jurisdictions as a result of new information gained from our interactions with tax authorities. Tax Benefit From Our Change In Judgment About Tax Filing Positions In Certain Foreign Jurisdictions As A Result Of New Information Gained From Our Interactions With Tax Authorities Tax benefit from our change in judgment about tax filing positions in certain foreign jurisdictions as a result of new information gained from our interactions with tax authorities Represents tax expense associated with the tax cost to repatriate non-permanently reinvested earnings of certain foreign subsidiaries Tax Expense Associated With The Tax Cost To Repatriate Non-Permanently Reinvested Earnings Of Certain Foreign Subsidiaries Tax expense associated with the tax cost to repatriate non-permanently reinvested earnings of certain foreign subsidiaries The amount of tax benefit resulting from effective settlements of tax examinations in various foreign jurisdictions. Tax Benefit Resulting from Effective Settlements of Tax Examinations in Various Foreign Jurisdictions Tax benefit resulting from effective settlements of tax examinations in various foreign jurisdictions The amount of tax benefit from an effective settlement for certain members of a consolidated tax group under examination. Tax Benefit from Effective Settlement for Certain Members of Consolidated Tax Group Under Tax Examination Tax benefit from an effective settlement for certain members of a consolidated tax group under examination Tax benefit from the releases of valuation allowances against certain deferred tax assets in a foreign jurisdiction associated with a structural simplification approved by the tax authority. Tax Benefit From The Releases Of Valuation Allowances Against Certain Deferred Tax Assets In A Foreign Jurisdiction Associated With A Structural Simplification Approved By The Tax Authority Tax benefit from the releases of valuation allowances against certain deferred tax assets in a foreign jurisdiction associated with a structural simplification approved by the tax authority Tax benefits due to decreases in certain tax reserves as a result of closing tax years. Tax Benefits Due To Decreases In Certain Tax Reserves As A Result Of Closing Tax Years Tax benefit due to decreases in certain tax reserves as a result of closing tax years The amount of reasonably possible decrease in uncertain tax positions, including interest and penalties, primarily as a result of audit settlements and closing tax years during the next 12 months. Reasonably Possible Decrease In Uncertain Tax Positions, Including Interest And Penalties, Primarily As A Result Of Audit Settlements And Closing Tax Years During The Next 12 Months Reasonably possible decrease in uncertain tax positions, including interest and penalties, primarily as a result of audit settlements and closing tax years during the next 12 months Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Abstract] Net Income Per Common Share Incremental Common Shares Attributable to Dilutive Effect of Share-based Payment Arrangements Dilutive shares (additional common shares issuable under stock-based awards) Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount Stock-based compensation awards excluded from the computation of net income per common share, assuming dilution Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table] Equity Components [Axis] Equity Component [Domain] Equity Component [Domain] Accumulated Foreign Currency Adjustment Including Portion Attributable To Noncontrolling Interest [Member] Foreign Currency Translation Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment Including Portion Attributable To Noncontrolling Interest [Member] Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Accumulated Net Gain Loss From Cash Flow Hedges Including Portion Attributable To Noncontrolling Interest [Member] Cash Flow Hedges Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items] Changes in Accumulated other comprehensive loss (net of tax) Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Reclassifications, Net of Tax Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications, net of tax Reclassification from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Current Period, Net of Tax Reclassifications to net income, net of tax Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Table] Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Axis] Reclassification Out Of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Domain] Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Domain] Reclassification Out Of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member] Amounts Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss Interest Rate Contract [Member] Interest rate contracts Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items] Amounts reclassified from Accumulated other comprehensive loss Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, before Tax Pension and other postretirement benefits Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table] Fair Value, Hierarchy [Axis] Fair Value Measurements Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain] Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain] Fair Value Inputs Level1 [Member] Quoted Prices in Active Markets (Level 1) Fair Value Inputs Level2 [Member] Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) Measurement Frequency [Axis] Fair Value Measurement Frequency [Domain] Fair Value, Measurement Frequency [Domain] Fair Value Measurements Recurring [Member] Recurring Cash And Cash Equivalents [Member] Cash and Cash Equivalents Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] Fair value, assets and liabilities measured on a recurring basis Assets, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract] Assets Trading Securities Trading securities Represents the amount of bank drafts that the financial institution has guaranteed to pay. Bank Drafts Bank drafts Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract] Liabilities Schedule of Guarantor Obligations [Table] Guarantor Obligations [Line Items] Guarantor Obligations Represents the term of lease commitment. Operating Leases Term Lease commitment term Accrual for Environmental Loss Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract] Environmental Represents the number of sites for which the entity is a potentially responsible party for environmental remediation. Environmental Potentially Responsible Party Number of Sites Environmental site contingency number of sites Accrual for Environmental Loss Contingencies [Roll Forward] Activity related to environmental liabilities Accrual for Environmental Loss Contingencies Balance at end of period Balance at beginning of period Accrual for Environmental Loss Contingencies, Increase (Decrease) for Acquisitions and Divestitures Acquisitions The amount added to the accrual for newly incurred environmental loss contingencies and the increase or decrease in the accrual for environmental loss in the period from revisions in estimates to existing obligations. These additions include remediation expense and interest accretion. The amount does not relate to changes in the environmental accrual related to business acquisitions or divestitures, or to currency movements. Environmental Charges Net of Reversals Charges (reversals), net Accrual for Environmental Loss Contingencies, Payments Payments Accrued Environmental Loss Contingencies, Current Short term environmental liabilities Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table] Corporate And Other [Member] Corporate Consolidation Items [Axis] Consolidation Items [Domain] Consolidation Items [Domain] Operating Segments [Member] Operating segments Intersegment Elimination [Member] Intersegment Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] Segment Information Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Extraordinary Items, Noncontrolling Interest Income before taxes Termination of a contract associated with exit from or disposal of business activities or restructurings pursuant to a plan, or asset impairment charges associated with a restructuring plan. Contract Termination And Asset Impairment [Member] Asset impairment charges and lease cancellation costs Other Nonrecurring (Income) Expense [Abstract] Other items: Business Combination, Separately Recognized Transactions, Additional Disclosures, Acquisition Cost Expensed Transaction costs Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Property Plant Equipment, Excluding Oil and Gas Property and Timber Property Loss on sale of asset New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Table] New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items] Recent Accounting Requirements Defined Benefit Plan, Other Cost (Credit) Net periodic pension cost Sales Returns and Allowances, Goods Allowance for customer returns Business Acquisition [Axis] Business Acquisition Acquiree [Domain] Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain] Represents information pertaining to an agreement to acquire the Yongle Tape company ,Finesse Medical Ltd. and Hanita business. Acquisition2017 [Member] 2017 Acquisitions Represents information pertaining to an agreement to acquire Yongle Tape. Yongle Tape Acquisition [Member] Yongle Tape Acquisition Represents the Label and Graphic Materials reportable segment of the entity. Label And Graphic Materials Segment [Member] Label and Graphic Materials Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis] Finite Lived Intangible Assets Major Class Name [Domain] Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain] Customer Relationships [Member] Customer relationships Exclusive legal right granted by the government to the owner of the acquired patent to exploit the technology for a period of time specified by law, and other acquired technology. Patents And Other Acquired Technology [Member] Patents and other acquired technology Trademarks And Trade Names [Member] Trade names and trademarks Fair Value Inputs Level3 [Member] Significant Other Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) Range [Axis] Range [Member] Range [Domain] Minimum [Member] Minimum Maximum [Member] Maximum Credit Facility [Axis] Credit Facility [Domain] Credit Facility [Domain] Line Of Credit [Member] Revolving credit facility Retirement Plan Type [Axis] Retirement Plan Type [Domain] Defined Benefit Plan and Other Postretirement Benefit Plan [Domain] Domestic Plan [Member] U.S. Foreign Plan [Member] Int'l Plan designed to provide participants with a benefit at retirement, that is U.S. - based. Postretirement benefit plans. United States Postretirement Benefit [Member] U.S. Postretirement Health Benefits Plan Name [Axis] Plan Name [Domain] Plan Name [Domain] Represents the information pertaining to 2017 incentive award plan. Incentive Award Plan2017 [Member] 2017 Plan Restructuring Plan [Axis] Restructuring Plan [Domain] Restructuring Plan [Domain] Restructuring activities during 2015/2016. Restructuring20152016 Actions [Member] 2015/2016 Actions Restructuring activities Prior actions. Prior Actions [Member] Prior actions Represents the Industrial and Healthcare Materials reportable segment of the entity. Industrial And Healthcare Materials Segment [Member] Industrial and Healthcare Materials Other Assets [Member] Other assets Net Investment Hedging [Member] Net Investment Hedge Hedging Designation [Axis] Hedging Designation [Domain] Hedging Designation [Domain] Designated As Hedging Instrument [Member] Designated Adjustments for New Accounting Pronouncements [Axis] Type Of Adoption [Member] Type of Adoption [Domain] Accounting standards update no. 2017-07, compensation-retirement benefits (topic 715): improving the presentation of net periodic pension cost and net periodic postretirement benefit cost. 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