Impairment charge
Disposal Group, Not Discontinued Operation, Loss (Gain) on Write-down
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill [Line Items]
2023
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, to be Paid, Year One
Document Transition Report
Document Transition Report
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Assets, Current
Current assets held for sale - Note B
Current assets held for sale
X Director [Member]
X Director [Member]
X director.
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Reconciliation of changes in stockholders equity new accounting pronouncement or change in accounting principle effect of adoption quantification.
Reconciliation Of Changes In Stockholders Equity New Accounting Pronouncement Or Change In Accounting Principle Effect Of Adoption Quantification
Adoption of new accounting pronouncements
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities, Continuing Operations
Total cash flows provided by operating activities from continuing operations
Two Thousand Twenty One Accelerated Share Repurchase Agreement [Member]
Two thousand twenty one accelerated share repurchase agreement.
2021 Accelerated Share Repurchase Agreement [Member]
Valvoline Inc.
Valvoline Inc [Member]
Valvoline [Member]
Gain (Loss) on Sale of Investments, Total
Gain (Loss) on Sale of Investments
Loss (Income) from restricted investments
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring Cost And Reserve [Line Items]
Geographical [Axis]
Geographical
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.
Schedule Of Cash Paid For Amount Included In Measurement Of Operating Lease Liabilities Table [Text Block]
Tabular disclosure of the progression of activity in the asbestos reserve accounts.
Progression Of Activity In Asbestos Reserve Accounts Table [Text Block]
Progression of Activity in Asbestos Reserve Accounts
Cost of Revenue, Total
Cost of Revenue
Cost of sales
Fair Value
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Total
Fair value
Available-for-sale securities, fair value
Income from continuing operations
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Other Liabilities, Noncurrent, Total
Other Liabilities, Noncurrent
Other liabilities
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table]
Schedule Of Segment Reporting Information By Segment [Table]
2025
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Expected Amortization, Year Two
Composites or Marl facility.
Composites Or Marl Facility [Member]
Composites/Marl facility [Member]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Income on acquisitions and divestitures, net - Note B
Income (loss) on acquisitions and divestitures, net
Net income on acquisitions and divestitures
Net income (loss) on acquisitions and divestitures
Receivable Type [Axis]
Receivable Type
2026
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, to be Paid, Year Four
Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block]
Fair Value Measurements
SALES
Revenue from Contract with Customer, Excluding Assessed Tax, Total
Revenue from Contract with Customer, Excluding Assessed Tax
Sales
Pre-tax gain
Pre Tax Gain On Excess Tax Paid
Pre tax gain on excess tax paid
Disaggregation of Revenue [Table Text Block]
Disaggregation of Revenue
Derivative, Gain (Loss), Statement of Income or Comprehensive Income [Extensible Enumeration]
Schedule of Derivative Instruments in Statement of Financial Position, Fair Value [Table Text Block]
Summary of Fair Values of Outstanding Derivatives
Restructuring Reserve, Accrual Adjustment
Restructuring reserve
Loss Contingency, Pending Claims, Number
Open claims - end of period
Open claims - beginning of year
Disposal group including discontinued operation accrued expenses and other liabilities current.
Disposal Group Including Discontinued Operation Accrued Expenses And Other Liabilities Current
Accrued expenses and other liabilities
Net interest and other expense (income)
Interest Income (Expense), Net, Total
Interest Income (Expense), Net
Net interest and other expense
Acquisitions
Goodwill, Acquired During Period
Number of sites were company is identified as a potentially responsible party under the superfund or similar state law
Number Of Sites Subject To Various Environmental Laws
Number of sites subject to various environmental laws.
2022 Stock Repurchase Program [Member]
Two Thousand Twenty Two Sock Repurchase Program [Member]
Two thousand twenty two stock repurchase program
Schedule of Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Table Text Block]
Summary of Financial Instruments Subject to Recurring Fair Value Measurements
Operating Lease, Liability, Noncurrent
Non-current operating lease obligations
Operating lease obligations - Note I
Lease Liability Percentage
Lease liability percentage.
Lease liability percentage
Stock Repurchased During Period, Shares
Common shares repurchased
Common shares repurchased (in shares)
Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Cash Paid
Dividend per common share
Dividend per common share
Fair Value Measurement [Domain]
Fair Value Measurement
Europe [Member]
Europe [Member]
Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Table]
Income Statement Balance Sheet And Additional Disclosures By Disposal Groups Including Discontinued Operations [Table]
Recorded Third-Party Environmental Recoveries Receivable
Recorded third-party environmental recoveries receivable
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Return (Loss) on Plan Assets
Expected return on plan assets
Sale of properties with net book value
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Property, Plant and Equipment
Sale of land with net book value
Total liabilities at fair value
Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure
Schedule of Goodwill [Table]
Schedule Of Goodwill [Table]
Balance Sheet Location [Axis]
Balance Sheet Location
Assets, Current
Total current assets
Liabilities and Equity
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity
Entity Address, State or Province
Entity Address, State or Province
Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill) [Abstract]
Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill) [Abstract]
Deferred Income Tax Assets, Net, Total
Deferred Income Tax Assets, Net
Deferred income taxes
The cash outflow of all demand deposits, including checking and negotiable order or withdrawal (NOW) accounts.
Disbursements Demand Deposit
Disbursements
Inventory Disclosure [Text Block]
Inventories
Trading Symbol
Trading Symbol
Land and Buildings [Member]
Land and Building [Member]
Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale [Line Items]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
2025
Long-Term Debt, Maturity, Year Two
Earnings Per Share from Continuing Operations [Abstract]
Earnings Per Share from Continuing Operations [Abstract]
Schedule of Long-Term Debt Instruments [Table]
Debt Instrument [Table]
Shares, Outstanding
Shares, Outstanding
Shares, Outstanding, Ending Balance
Shares, Outstanding, Beginning Balance
Line of Credit Facility, Remaining Borrowing Capacity
Line of credit facility, remaining borrowing capacity
2025
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, to be Paid, Year Three
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Operating Lease Assets, Net, Current
Disposal group, including discontinued operation, operating lease assets, net, current.
Operating lease assets, net
Excise tax on stock repurchases
Excise Tax on Stock Repurchases
Excise tax on stock repurchases.
AOCI Attributable to Parent [Member]
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) [Member]
Other comprehensive income (loss) - Note N
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Other comprehensive income
Equity Funds [Member]
Equity Mutual Fund [Member]
Numerator.
Numerator [Abstract]
Numerator
Entity Address, City or Town
Entity Address, City or Town
Remaining in 2023
Long-Term Debt, Maturity, Remainder of Fiscal Year
Operating Lease, Weighted Average Discount Rate, Percent
Weighted average operating discount rate, percent
Restricted securities.
Restricted Securities [Member]
Debt Disclosure [Text Block]
Debt and Other Financing Activities
Disclosure of sales program of receivable.
Disclosure Of Sales Program Of Receivable [Line Items]
Disclosure Of Sales Program Of Receivable [Line Items]
Disposal Group Name [Axis]
Disposal Group Name
Payments of Ordinary Dividends, Common Stock
Cash dividends paid
Subsequent Event [Member]
Subsequent Event [Member]
Subsequent Event Type [Axis]
Increases related to positions taken in prior years
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Increase Resulting from Prior Period Tax Positions
Amortization, Total
Amortization
AMORTIZATION EXPENSE
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net [Abstract]
Property, plant and equipment
Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Current liabilities
Assets, Current [Abstract]
Current assets
Allowance for credit losses on Accounts receivables
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Current
Allowance for doubtful accounts
Intermediates [Member]
Intermediates.
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Current Operating Lease Obligations, Current
Disposal group, including discontinued operation, current operating lease obligations, current
Current operating lease obligations
Asbestos trust.
Asbestos Trust [Member]
Operating Lease, Liability, Current
Current operating lease obligations
Current operating lease obligations - Note I
Derivative Contract [Domain]
Derivative Contract
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net, Ending Balance
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net, Beginning Balance
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
Net property, plant and equipment
Cash-settled Performance Shares [Member]
Cash Settled Performance Shares [Member]
Cash-settled Performance Shares [Member]
Schedule of goodwill and finite lived intangible assets.
Schedule Of Goodwill And Finite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Schedule Of Goodwill And Finite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Domestic Plan [Member]
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Entity Central Index Key
Entity Central Index Key
European facility.
European Facility [Member]
European Facility [Member]
Total cash provided (used) by discontinued operations
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Discontinued Operations
Assets, Noncurrent [Abstract]
Noncurrent assets
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure
Total assets at fair value
Schedule of Goodwill [Table Text Block]
Summary of Goodwill by Reportable Segment
Liabilities, Current
Total current liabilities
Entity Tax Identification Number
Entity Tax Identification Number
Income from continuing operations before income taxes
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Noncontrolling Interest
Environmental Remediation Obligations [Abstract]
Legal Fees
Legal expense
Defined Benefit Plan, Actuarial Gain (Loss), Immediate Recognition as Component in Net Periodic Benefit (Cost) Credit
Actuarial (gain)
Actuarial gain
Prior fiscal year.
Prior Fiscal Year [Member]
Prior Fiscal Year [Member]
Financial Instruments [Domain]
Financial Instruments
CASH USED BY CONTINUING OPERATIONS
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Continuing Operations
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Accounts, Notes and Loans Receivable, Net
Accounts receivable, net
Other Liabilities [Member]
Accrued Expenses and Other Liabilities [Member]
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities, Continuing Operations
Total cash flows used by investing activities from continuing operations
Lessee, Operating Leases [Text Block]
Leasing Arrangements
Total allowance for credit losses
Loss Contingency Reserve Allowance For Credit Losses
Loss contingency reserve allowance for credit losses.
Movement in Loss Contingency Receivable, Increase (Decrease) [Roll Forward]
Movement in Loss Contingency Receivable, Increase (Decrease) [Roll Forward]
Derivative Instrument [Axis]
Derivative Instrument
Schedule of Derivative Instruments, Effect on Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]
Summary of Net Gains and Losses on Derivatives
Geographical [Domain]
Geographical
Non-Rule 10b5-1 Trading Plan [Member]
Non-Rule 10b5-1 Trading Plan [Member]
Liability for Asbestos and Environmental Claims, Gross, Payment for Claims
Amounts paid
Assets
TOTAL ASSETS
Total assets
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
UNITED STATES
United States Pension Plans of US Entity, Defined Benefit [Member]
Operating lease assets, net
Operating lease assets, net - Note I
Total lease assets
Total lease assets
Accrual for Environmental Loss Contingencies, Total
Accrual for Environmental Loss Contingencies
Reserve - end of period
Reserve - beginning of period
Accrual for environmental loss contingencies
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Registrant Name
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]
Lessee Lease Description [Line Items]
Long-Term Debt, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
Scheduled aggregate debt maturities by fiscal year [Abstract]
Restricted Cash and Investments, Current, Total
Restricted Cash and Investments, Current
Restricted Investments, Current
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Increase (Decrease) Adjustment
Increase (decrease) in asbestos related reserve
Reserve adjustment
Ashland distribution.
Ashland Distribution [Member]
Distribution [Member]
Retained Earnings [Member]
Retained earnings [Member]
Deferred Income Tax Liabilities, Net, Total
Deferred Income Tax Liabilities, Net
Deferred income taxes
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Liabilities, Current
Current liabilities held for sale
Minimum [Member]
Minimum [Member]
Personal Care [Member]
Personal care.
Rule 10b5-1 Trading Plan [Member]
Rule 10b5-1 Trading Plan.
Decrease in Unrecognized Tax Benefits is Reasonably Possible
Decrease in unrecognized tax benefits is reasonably possible
Common stock dividends per share cash paid increase
Common stock dividends per share cash paid increase.
Common Stock Dividends Per Share Cash Paid Increase
Total lease liabilities
Operating lease obligations
Operating Lease, Liability
Total present value of lease payments
Disaggregation of Revenue [Abstract]
Equity Component [Domain]
Equity Component
Segments [Axis]
Segments
Environmental Remediation Expense, before Recovery
Total expense
Consolidated leverage ratio.
Consolidated Leverage Ratio
Consolidated net leverage ratio
Loss Contingency, Estimate of Possible Loss
Possible total future litigation defense and claim settlement costs
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Contributions by Employer
Actual contributions to benefit plans in period
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Adjustments to reconcile income from continuing operations to cash flows from operating activities:
Other
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount (Premium) and Debt Issuance Costs, Net, Total
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount (Premium) and Debt Issuance Costs, Net
Other
Measurement Frequency [Axis]
Measurement Frequency
Number of properties
Number of Real Estate Properties
Currency translation
Goodwill, Foreign Currency Translation Gain (Loss)
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Income on acquisitions and divestitures
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Business
Entity Current Reporting Status
Entity Current Reporting Status
Real Estate [Member]
Real Estate [Member]
Research and Development Expense, Total
Research and Development Expense
Research and development expense
Schedule of goodwill and finite lived intangible assets.
Schedule Of Goodwill And Finite Lived Intangible Assets [Table]
Schedule Of Goodwill And Finite Lived Intangible Assets [Table]
Long-Term Debt, Fair Value
Long-term debt, fair value
Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations, Disclosure [Text Block]
Discontinued Operations
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Employer Contributions, Remainder of Fiscal Year
Estimated future contributions in current fiscal year
Stock Repurchase Program, Authorized Amount
Stock Repurchase Program, Authorized Amount
Aggregate amount of common stock to be repurchased
Assets [Abstract]
ASSETS
Assets
Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Goodwill, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Goodwill
Intangibles amortization expense - Note G
Amortization of Intangible Assets, Total
Amortization of Intangible Assets
Amortization expense recognized on intangible assets
Stock repurchased and retired during period value
Stock Repurchased and Retired During Period, Value
Repayments of Long-term Debt, Total
Repayments of Long-Term Debt
Repayment of long-term debt
Repayment of outstanding principal balance
Income from continuing operations
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Per Diluted Share
Diluted
Discontinued Operation, Tax Effect of Discontinued Operation, Total
Discontinued Operation, Tax Effect of Discontinued Operation
Income tax (expense) benefit
Restructuring Reserve, Total
Restructuring Reserve
Ending balance
Beginning balance
Restructuring reserve
Proceeds from Sale of Property, Plant, and Equipment, Total
Proceeds from Sale of Property, Plant, and Equipment
Proceeds from disposal of property, plant and equipment
Accrued Liabilities, Current, Total
Accrued Liabilities, Current
Accrued expenses and other liabilities
Payment for Pension Benefits
Pension contributions
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Noncash Expense, Total
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Noncash Expense
Stock based compensation expense
Operating income
Operating Income (Loss)
OPERATING INCOME (LOSS)
States whether the entity was in compliance with the debt covenants throughout the reporting period, and describes facts and circumstances of any compliance failure.
Covenant Restrictions [Abstract]
Covenant restrictions [Abstract]
Tax Period [Axis]
Tax Period
Fiscal 2022 and 2023 Restructuring Severance Costs [Member]
Restructuring Severance Costs Two [Member]
Restructuring severance costs two.
Divestitures
Divestitures [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.
Income tax expense - Note J
Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Total
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Income tax expense (benefit)
Commodity Derivatives [Member]
Commodity Contract [Member]
Liability, Defined Benefit Plan, Noncurrent, Total
Liability, Defined Benefit Plan, Noncurrent
Employee benefit obligations - Note K
2027
Long-Term Debt, Maturity, Year Four
Decreases related to positions taken in prior years
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Decrease Resulting from Prior Period Tax Positions
Tax reform (benefit) and expense
Income tax reconciliation tax expense and benefit.
Income Tax Reconciliation Tax Expense And Benefit
Tax reform (benefit) and expense
Cash, Ending Balance
Cash, Beginning Balance
Cash
Liquidity under accounts receivable sales program
Payments for Restructuring
Utilization (cash paid)
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Expense
Stock-based compensation
Loss Contingency, Claims Settled, Number
Claims settled
Payment, Tax Withholding, Share-Based Payment Arrangement
Stock based compensation employee withholding taxes paid in cash
Number of current and former operating facilities 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
Disaggregation of Revenue [Table]
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Table]
Unrealized gains (losses) on commodity hedges
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cash Flow Hedge, Gain (Loss), after Reclassification and Tax, Parent
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cash Flow Hedge, Gain (Loss), after Reclassification and Tax, Parent, Total
Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Table Text Block]
Components of Amounts in the Statements of Consolidated Income (Loss) Related To Discontinued Operations
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net, Ending Balance
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net, Beginning Balance
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net
Net carrying amount
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block]
Summary of Financial Information for Each Reportable Segment
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Text Block]
Revenue
Disposal Group Name [Domain]
Disposal Group Name
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]
Net gains (losses)
Equity Securities, FV-NI, Unrealized Gain (Loss), Total
Equity Securities, FV-NI, Unrealized Gain (Loss)
Debt Instrument, Face Amount
Principal amount
Aggregate principal amount
Earnings Per Share, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Earnings Per Share
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Increase Resulting from Current Period Tax Positions
Increases related to positions taken in the current year
Schedule of Notional Amounts of Outstanding Derivative Positions [Table Text Block]
Summary of Fair Values of Outstanding Foreign Currency Derivatives
Reconciliation of changes in stockholders equity stock issued during period shares new issues.
Reconciliation Of Changes In Stockholders Equity Stock Issued During Period Shares New Issues
Common shares issued
Measurement Basis [Axis]
Measurement Basis
Commitments and Contingencies, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Commitments and Contingencies Policy
Fair Value, off-Balance-Sheet Risks, Disclosure Information [Line Items]
Per Share Data [Abstract]
Per Share Data
Tabular disclosure of assets, excluding financial assets and goodwill, lacking physical substance with a finite and infinite life, by major class.
Scheduleof Finite Lived Infinite Lived Intangible Assets Table [Text Block]
Summary of Intangible Assets
Long-Term Debt, Type [Domain]
Long-term Debt, Type
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities, Continuing Operations [Abstract]
CASH FLOWS PROVIDED (USED) BY INVESTING ACTIVITIES FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS
Restricted Cash and Investments, Total
Restricted Cash and Investments
Restricted investments
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Other Assets, Noncurrent, Total
Other Assets, Noncurrent
Other assets
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Revenue
Sales
Intersegment Eliminations [Member]
Intersegment Eliminations
Equity [Text Block]
Equity Items
Depreciation, Total
Depreciation
DEPRECIATION EXPENSE
Asia Pacific [Member]
Asia Pacific [Member]
2027
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Expected Amortization, Year Four
2024
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Expected Amortization, Year One
Retirement Plan Type [Domain]
Retirement Plan Type
Liabilities [Abstract]
Liabilities
Liabilities
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net, Amortization Expense, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
Expected future amortization expense [Abstract]
Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Gain, before Tax
Gross Unrealized Gain
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Accounts Payable, Current
Trade and other payables
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]
Lease, Cost [Table Text Block]
Components of Lease Cost Recognized
Reduction of sales of buyer's limit
Reduction Of Sales Against The Buyers Limit
Reduction of sales against the buyers limit
Defined Benefit Plan, Interest Cost
Interest cost
Entity [Domain]
Entity
Gain from sales of property and equipment
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Property Plant Equipment
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Property Plant Equipment, Total
Other Postretirement Benefits Plan [Member]
Other Postretirement Benefit Plan, Defined Benefit [Member]
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity
Line of credit facility, maximum borrowing capacity
Repayment of short-term debt
Proceeds from (Repayments of) Short-term Debt, Total
Proceeds from (Repayments of) Short-Term Debt
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, to be Paid, Maturity [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Maturities Analysis of Lease Liabilities
Loss Contingencies [Table]
Loss Contingencies [Table]
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Other Assets, Current
Other assets
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Segments [Domain]
Segments
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Discontinued Operations [Abstract]
Cash provided (used) by discontinued operations
Hercules Limited Liability Company.
Hercules Limited Liability Company [Member]
Hercules [Member]
Asbestos [Member]
Asbestos Issue [Member]
Lessee, Lease, Description [Table]
Lessee Lease Description [Table]
Foreign Plan [Member]
Foreign Pension Plans, Defined Benefit [Member]
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities, Continuing Operations [Abstract]
CASH FLOWS PROVIDED (USED) BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Amount
Asbestos reserve - end of period
Asbestos reserve - beginning of year
Total reserves for asbestos claims
Asbestos reserve
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
U.S. accounts receivable sales program.
U S Accounts Receivable Sales Program [Member]
U.S. Accounts Receivable Sales Program [Member]
Consolidated interest coverage ratio.
Consolidated Interest Coverage Ratio
Consolidated interest coverage ratio
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Net income
Earnings Per Share, Basic
Environmental Costs, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Environmental Cost Policy
Commitments and Contingencies
Commitments and contingencies - Note L
Mergers, Acquisitions and Dispositions Disclosures [Text Block]
Acquisitions and Divestitures
Other net periodic benefit loss - Note K
Other net periodic benefit (loss) income
Other net periodic benefit loss (income)
Other Defined Benefit Plan Net Periodic Benefit Income Expense, Total
Other Defined Benefit Plan Net Periodic Benefit Income Expense
Other defined benefit plan net periodic benefit income expense.
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Business Combination, Acquisition Related Costs
Acquisition related transaction costs
Performance Shares [Member]
Performance Shares [Member]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill), Ending Balance
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill), Beginning Balance
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill), Total
Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill)
Indefinite-lived intangible assets
Operating Lease, Cost
Operating lease cost
Short-Term Lease, Cost
Short-term leases
Goodwill, Impaired, Accumulated Impairment Loss
Accumulated impairment
Retirement Benefits [Abstract]
Restructuring Type [Axis]
Restructuring Type
Statistical Measurement [Domain]
Statistical Measurement
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Denominator.
Denominator [Abstract]
Denominator
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent, Total
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent
Numerator for basic and diluted EPS - Income (loss) from continuing operations
Numerator for basic and diluted EPS - Income from continuing operations
Commodity derivative assets
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Asset, Total
Foreign currency derivative assets
Total return swap assets
Reconciliation of changes in stockholders equity stock purchased under repurchase program.
Reconciliation Of Changes In Stockholders Equity Stock Purchased Under Repurchase Program
Common shares purchased under repurchase program
Document Period End Date
Document Period End Date
Statistical Measurement [Axis]
Statistical Measurement
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]
Litigation, Claims and Contingencies
Proceeds from sale of businesses including deposits received in previous fiscal year
Proceeds from divestiture of businesses including deposits received in previous fiscal year.
Proceeds From Divestiture Of Businesses Including Deposits Received In Previous Fiscal Year
Operating Lease, Payments
Operating cash flows from operating leases
Share Repurchase Program [Axis]
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 Table [Text Block]
Reconciliation of Changes in Environmental Contingencies and Asset Retirement Obligations Reserve
Net income
Earnings Per Share, Diluted
Restructuring severance costs.
Restructuring Severance Costs [Member]
Fiscal 2020 and 2021 Restructuring Severance Costs [Member]
Lease, Cost [Abstract]
Lease cost:
Cost of Sales [Member]
Cost of Sales [Member]
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment, Tax, Total
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment, Tax
Unrealized translation gain (loss), tax
Unrecognized Tax Benefits
Balance at end of period
Balance at beginning of period
Unrealized gain (loss) on commodity hedges, tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cash Flow Hedge, Gain (Loss), Reclassification, Tax
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
Debt Instrument, Name
Commodity derivatives
Derivative Liability
Derivative Liability, Total
2023 Stock Repurchase Program [Member]
Two Thousand Twenty Three Stock Repurchase Program [Member]
Two thousand twenty three stock repurchase program.
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Domain]
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV
Transaction value in sale of business
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Consideration
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]
Foreign Currency Contracts, Liability, Fair Value Disclosure
Foreign currency derivatives
Fair Value, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Severance income (expenses)
Severance Income and Costs
Severance income and costs.
Number of Reportable Segments
Number of reportable segments
Inventory, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Inventories
Pension Plan [Member]
Pension Plan
Foreign currency derivative gains (losses)
Foreign Currency Transaction Gain (Loss), before Tax, Total
Gain (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction, before Tax
Losses associated with foreign currency derivatives
Losses associated with foreign currency derivatives
Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock
Repurchase of common stock
Collateral Held [Domain]
Collateral Held
Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital, Total
Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital
Change in operating assets and liabilities
Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs [Table]
Schedule Of Restructuring And Related Costs [Table]
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.
Unamortized Debt Issuance Expense Long Term Debt
Unamortized debt issuance expense, long-term debt
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name
Research and development expense
Disposal Group Including Discontinued Operation Research And Development Expense
Disposal group including discontinued operation research and development expense.
Latin america and other.
Latin America And Other [Member]
Latin America & Other [Member]
Consolidation, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Basis of Presentation
Liabilities and Equity [Abstract]
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Funds restricted for specific transactions
Payments for proceeds from restricted cash and investments.
Payments For Proceeds From Restricted Cash And Investments
Specialty additives.
Specialty Additives [Member]
Specialty Additives [Member]
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code
Entity Interactive Data Current
Entity Interactive Data Current
2026
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Expected Amortization, Year Three
Balance, end of period
Balance, beginning of period
Reconciliation of changes in stockholders equity.
Reconciliation Of Changes In Stockholders Equity
Credit Facility [Domain]
Credit Facility
Recorded Third-Party Environmental Recoveries, Noncurrent
Recorded third-party environmental recoveries, noncurrent
Equity [Abstract]
Lessee Operating Lease Liability Undiscounted Excess Amount, Total
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Undiscounted Excess Amount
Less amount of lease payment representing interest
Amount of lessee's undiscounted obligation for lease payments for operating lease, due after fourth fiscal year following latest fiscal year.
Lessee Operating Lease Liability Payments Due After Year Four
Thereafter
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code
Earnings Per Share, Basic [Abstract]
Basic earnings per share - Note M
Revenue from contract with customers.
Revenue From Contract With Customers [Table]
Revenue From Contract With Customers [Table]
Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Components
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]
Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract]
Retirement Benefits [Text Block]
Employee Benefit Plans
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization.
Earnings Before Interest Tax Depreciation And Amortization
EBITDA
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net [Abstract]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net [Abstract]
Local Phone Number
Local Phone Number
Investment Income [Table]
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Inventory, Current
Inventories
Goodwill, Total
Goodwill
Balance at end of period
Balance at beginning of period
Goodwill - Note G
Tabular disclosure of the components of environmental remediation expense.
Components Of Environmental Remediation Expense Table [Text Block]
Components of Environmental Remediation Expense
Loss Contingency, New Claims Filed, Number
New claims filed
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Cash proceeds collected
Cash Proceeds Received for Receivables
Cash proceeds received for receivables
Stock repurchased and retired during period shares
Stock Repurchased and Retired During Period, Shares
Stock Repurchased And Retired During Period Shares
Environmental Expense
Environmental Expense
Environmental expense
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Gross Profit
Gross profit
Tabular disclosure of the progression and summary of asbestos claims activity.
Progression Of Asbestos Claims Activity Table [Text Block]
Summary of Asbestos Claims Activity
Debt Security Category [Axis]
Debt Security Category
Schedule Of Available For Sale Securities 1 [Table]
Schedule of available for sale securities 1.
Effect of currency exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
Effect of Exchange Rate on Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash, and Restricted Cash Equivalents, Including Disposal Group and Discontinued Operations
Effect of Exchange Rate on Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash, and Restricted Cash Equivalents, Including Disposal Group and Discontinued Operations, Total
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage
Debt instrument, interest rate, stated percentage
Long-Lived Tangible Asset [Axis]
Discontinued Operation, Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operation, before Income Tax
Pretax income of discontinued operations
Schedule of Share-Based Compensation Arrangements by Share-Based Payment Award [Table]
Schedule Of Share Based Compensation Arrangements By Share Based Payment Award [Table]
Intellectual Property [Member]
Intellectual Property [Member]
Maximum [Member]
Maximum [Member]
Common Stock Including Additional Paid in Capital [Member]
Common Stock and Paid in Capital [Member]
Revised obligation estimates and accretion
Accrual for Environmental Loss Contingencies, Revision in Estimates
Revised obligation estimates and accretion
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Property, Plant and Equipment, Current
Net property, plant and equipment
Earnings Per Share, Diluted [Abstract]
Diluted earnings per share - Note M
Consolidation Items [Domain]
Consolidation Items
Y Director [Member]
Y Director [Member]
Y director.
Composites Segment and the Intermediates and Solvents Marl Facility [Member]
Composites Segment And Intermediates And Solvents Marl Facility [Member]
Composites segment and the Intermediates and Solvents Marl facility.
Environmental Exit Costs, Reasonably Possible Additional Loss
Environmental exit costs, reasonably possible additional loss
Six point eight seven five percentage notes due 2043.
Six Point Eight Seven Five Percentage Notes Due2043 [Member]
6.875% Notes due 2043 [Member]
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]
Schedule of Unrecognized Tax Benefits Roll Forward [Table Text Block]
Summary of Changes in Unrecognized Tax Benefits
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities, Discontinued Operations
Operating cash flows
Fair Value, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table]
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis [Table]
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash, and Restricted Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease), Including Exchange Rate Effect
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
2018 Stock Repurchase Program [Member]
Two Thousand Eighteen Stock Repurchase Program [Member]
Two thousand eighteen stock repurchase program.
Defined Benefit Plan, Service Cost
Service cost
Assets, Noncurrent
Total noncurrent assets
Accelerated Share Repurchases [Line Items]
Intangible Assets, Gross (Excluding Goodwill), Total
Intangible Assets, Gross (Excluding Goodwill)
Gross carrying amount
Gain (Loss) on Sale of Accounts Receivable
Gain (loss) on sale of receivables
Incremental Common Shares Attributable to Share-based Payment Arrangements, Total
Incremental Common Shares Attributable to Dilutive Effect of Share-Based Payment Arrangements
Share based awards convertible to common shares
Retirement Plan Sponsor Location [Domain]
Retirement Plan Sponsor Location
Number of service stations being actively remediated
Number Of Service Stations Being Actively Remediated
Number of service stations being actively remediated
Schedule of Inventory, Current [Table Text Block]
Summary of Inventories
Cash Settled Nonvested Restricted Stock Awards [Member]
Cash-settled Nonvested Restricted Stock Awards [Member]
Cash-settled nonvested restricted stock awards.
Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]
Components of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]
Reportable Segment Information
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities, Continuing Operations [Abstract]
CASH FLOWS PROVIDED (USED) BY FINANCING ACTIVITIES FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS
City Area Code
City Area Code
Inventory, Net
Inventories - Note F
Total
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Tax, Total
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Tax
Total other comprehensive income (loss), before tax
Consolidation Items [Axis]
Consolidation Items
Stock repurchase program amount outstanding
Stock Repurchase Program Amount Outstanding
Stock repurchase program amount outstanding.
2022 Stock Repurchase Program [Member]
Two Thousand Twenty Two Stock Repurchase Program [Member]
Two thousand twenty two stock repurchase program.
Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment, Ending Balance
Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment, Beginning Balance
Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment, Total
Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment
Accumulated depreciation
Disclosure of sales program of receivable.
Disclosure Of Sales Program Of Receivable [Table]
Disclosure Of Sales Program Of Receivable [Table]
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses [Member]
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses [Member]
Selling General and Administrative Expenses {Member]
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic, Total
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic
Denominator for basic EPS - Weighted-average common shares outstanding
Restructuring and Related Costs [Table Text Block]
Summary of Amount of Restructuring Reserves Related to Program
Shares of warrants with a strike price
Option Indexed to Issuer's Equity, Strike Price
Payment to Acquire Life Insurance Policy, Investing Activities
Company-owned life insurance payments
Statement [Table]
Statement [Table]
Accounts Receivable [Member]
Accounts Receivable [Member]
Current fiscal year.
Current Fiscal Year [Member]
Current Fiscal Year [Member]
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, to be Paid
Total lease payments
Liabilities, Noncurrent
Total noncurrent liabilities
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Collateral Held [Axis]
Collateral Held
2024
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, to be Paid, Year Two
The minimum required consolidated interest coverage ratio under the debt instruments.
Minimum Consolidated Interest Coverage Ratio
Minimum required consolidated interest coverage ratio
Statement [Line Items]
Statement [Line Items]
Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities, Discontinued Operations
Investing cash flows
Life sciences.
Life Sciences [Member]
Life Sciences [Member]
Payments for (proceeds from) new transfers of receivables
Payments For (Proceeds From) New Transfers Of Receivables
Payments for (proceeds from) new transfers of receivables.
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount
Antidilutive securities excluded from calculation of earnings per share
Schedule of lease assets and liabilities.
Schedule Of Lease Assets And Liabilities Table [Text Block]
Summary of Lease Assets and Liabilities
Lease, Cost
Total lease cost
Defined benefit plan, number of employees transferred upon divestiture.
Defined Benefit Plan, Number of Employees Transferred upon Divestiture
Number of employees transferred upon divestiture
Letters of Credit Outstanding, Amount
Letters of credit outstanding, amount
Allowance for credit losses on Asbestos insurance receivable
Reinsurance Recoverable, Allowance for Credit Loss
Reinsurance Recoverable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Ending Balance
Reinsurance Recoverable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Beginning Balance
Reinsurance Recoverable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Total
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]
Net income
Reconciliation of changes in stockholders equity profit loss.
Reconciliation Of Changes In Stockholders Equity Profit Loss
Net income (loss)
Loss Contingency, Receivable, Proceeds
Amounts collected
Asset Class [Domain]
Asset Class
Accounts receivable - Note H
Accounts Receivable, after Allowance for Credit Loss, Current, Total
Accounts Receivable, after Allowance for Credit Loss, Current
Asbestos assumption period.
Asbestos Assumption Period
Number of Years Included in Asbestos Assumption
Demand Deposits [Member]
Demand Deposit [Member]
Six point Five Zero percentage junior subordinated notes, due 2029.
Six Point Five Zero Percentage Junior Subordinated Notes Due2029 [Member]
6.50% Junior Subordinated Notes, Due 2029 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Reduction Resulting from Lapse of Applicable Statute of Limitations
Lapse of statute of limitations
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value, Ending Balance
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value, Beginning Balance
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value, Total
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value
Cash and cash equivalents
Stock repurchase during period value
Stock Repurchased During Period, Value
Stock Repurchase During Period Value
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Expensed and Capitalized, Amount [Table Text Block]
Components of Pretax Stock-Based Compensation Expense Included in Continuing Operations
Other Assets, Current
Other assets
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Excess tax benefit on stock based compensation
Excess Tax Benefits on Stock Based Compensation
Excess tax benefits on stock based compensation
Proceeds from Sale of Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale
Proceeds from sale of securities
Fair Value of Financial Instruments, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Fair Value of Financial Instruments Policy
Trade Accounts Receivable [Member]
Trade Receivable [Member]
Inventory, Finished Goods, Gross, Total
Inventory, Finished Goods, Gross
Finished products
This element represents the fair value of investments of a captive insurance company.
Investments Of Captive Insurance Company Fair Value Disclosure
Investment of captive insurance company
Equity Contract [Member]
Total Return Derivatives [Member]
Schedule of Debt [Table Text Block]
Summary of Current and Long-term Debt
Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract]
Cover [Abstract]
Selling, General and Administrative Expense, Total
Selling, General and Administrative Expense
Selling, general and administrative expense
Derivative Asset, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible Enumeration]
Share Repurchase Program [Domain]
Amount transferred in receivables.
Amount Transferred In Receivables
Amount transferred in receivables
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Reconciliation of changes in stockholders equity dividends common stock cash.
Reconciliation Of Changes In Stockholders Equity Dividends Common Stock Cash
Regular dividends
Intangible Assets, Finite-Lived, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset
Specialty Ingredients [Member]
Specialty Ingredients [Member]
Specialty Ingredients [Member]
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 Additives Facility [Member]
Specialty Additives Facility [Member]
Specialty additives facility.
Schülke & Mayr GmbH [Member]
Schulke Mayr Gmb H [Member]
Schulke & Mayr GmbH.
Income Tax Contingency [Table]
Income Tax Contingency [Table]
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
3.375% Senior Notes, due 2031 [Member]
Three point three seven five percentage senior notes due 2031.
Three Point Three Seven Five Percentage Senior Notes Due 2031 [Member]
Net proceeds from sale of business
Proceeds from Divestiture of Businesses
Net proceeds from sale of business
Security Exchange Name
Security Exchange Name
Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Intangible Assets, Indefinite-Lived, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Intangible Assets, Indefinite-Lived
New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block]
New Accounting Pronouncements
Customer and Supplier Relationships [Member]
Customer Relationships [Member]
Water Technologies [Member]
Water Technologies [Member]
Water technologies.
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table]
Schedule Of Finite Lived Intangible Assets [Table]
Commodity derivative liabilities
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Liability, Total
Derivative Liability, Subject to Master Netting Arrangement, before Offset
Foreign currency derivative liabilities
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, before Tax, Total
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, before Tax
Unrealized translation gain (loss), before tax
Loss Contingency, Claims Dismissed, Number
Claims dismissed
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross, Ending Balance
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross, Beginning Balance
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross, Total
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross
Cost
Restricted Cash and Investments, Noncurrent, Total
Restricted Cash and Investments, Noncurrent
Restricted investments - Note E
Number of service station properties subject to various environmental laws.
Number Of Service Station Properties Subject To Various Environmental Laws
Total number of service station properties subject to various environmental laws
Right-of-Use Asset Obtained in Exchange for Operating Lease Liability
Right-of-use assets exchanged for new operating lease obligations
Hedging Designation [Domain]
Hedging Designation
Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain]
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Tax, Total
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Tax
Total other comprehensive income (loss), tax
Legal Entity [Axis]
Legal Entity
Financial Instrument [Axis]
Financial Instrument
Entity Emerging Growth Company
Entity Emerging Growth Company
Accelerated Share Repurchases [Table]
Amendment Flag
Amendment Flag
Fixed Income Securities [Member]
Fixed Income Mutual Fund [Member]
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 Other Comprehensive Income Loss Foreign Currency Transaction And Translation Adjustment Net Of Tax
Unrealized translation gain (loss)
Maximum limit of receivables for sale.
Maximum Limit Of Receivables For Sale
Maximum limit of receivables can transfer
Unallocated and other portion of Operating Income (Loss) to reconcile back to Operating income
Unallocated And Other [Member]
Unallocated and Other [Member]
Accrual for Environmental Loss Contingencies, Payments
Disbursements
No individual remediation location is material, as the largest reserve for any site is less than __% of the remediation reserve.
Maximum Reserve For Remediation Reserve Related To Any One Site In Hundredths
Maximum reserve for remediation reserve related to any one site (in hundredths)
Ashland Global Holdings Inc.
Ashland Global Holdings Inc [Member]
Ashland [Member]
Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Loss, before Tax
Gross Unrealized Loss
Receivable adjustment
Loss contingency insurance receivable increase decrease including reserve adjustment.
Loss Contingency Insurance Receivable Increase Decrease Including Reserve Adjustment
Restructuring and Related Activities Disclosure [Text Block]
Restructuring Activities
Payments to Acquire Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale
Purchases of securities
Leases [Abstract]
Commodity derivative gains (losses)
Commodity derivative gain
Derivative, Gain (Loss) on Derivative, Net, Total
Total return swap gain (loss)
Two thousand eighteen asset backed securities.
Two Thousand Eighteen Asset Backed Securities [Member]
2018 Accounts Receivable Securitization [Member]
Lease termination fee
Lease Termination Fee
Lease Termination Fee.
Tax Period [Domain]
Tax Period
Securities Act File Number
Entity File Number
Remainder of 2022
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, to be Paid, Remainder of Fiscal Year
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Income (loss) from discontinued operations attributable to Performance Adhesives
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Income Statement Disclosures [Abstract]
Environmental Remediation Costs Recognized [Abstract]
Environmental Remediation Costs Recognized [Abstract]
Long-term Debt, Excluding Current Maturities, Total
Long-Term Debt, Excluding Current Maturities
Long-term debt - Note H
Long-term debt (less current portion)
Discontinued Operations, Held-for-sale [Member]
Discontinued Operations, Held-for-Sale [Member]
Income from discontinued operations (net of income taxes)
Income (loss) from discontinued operations (net of income taxes) - Note C
Income from discontinued operations (net of income taxes)
Income from discontinued operations
Loss from discontinued operations (net of income taxes)
Income (loss) from discontinued operations (net of tax)
Share-Based Payment Arrangement [Abstract]
Divestitures.
Divestitures [Abstract]
Disposal Group Classification [Domain]
Accounts Payable, Current, Total
Accounts Payable, Current
Trade and other payables
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Debt Instrument
Estimate of Fair Value Measurement [Member]
Estimate of Fair Value, Fair Value Disclosure [Member]
The maximum consolidated leverage ratio permitted under the debt instruments.
Maximum Consolidated Leverage Ratio
Maximum consolidated leverage ratio
2024
Long-Term Debt, Maturity, Year One
Loss contingency insurance receivable increase (decrease).
Loss Contingency Insurance Receivable Increase Decrease
Receivable adjustment
Sales against the buyers limit
Sales against the buyers limit
Sales against the buyers limit
Schedule of Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table]
Schedule Of Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table]
Entity Small Business
Entity Small Business
Entity Shell Company
Entity Shell Company
Debt, Long-Term and Short-Term, Combined Amount
Total debt
Insurance Settlements Receivable, Noncurrent
Asbestos insurance receivable - Note L
Liabilities, Noncurrent [Abstract]
Noncurrent liabilities
Earnings Per Share [Text Block]
Earnings Per Share
Trademarks and Trade Names [Member]
Trademarks and Trade Names [Member]
Z Director [Member]
Z Director [Member]
Z director.
Entity Address, Address Line One
Entity Address, Address Line One
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Fair Value Disclosure
Cash and cash equivalents
Environmental Loss Contingency, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible Enumeration]
Environmental Loss Contingency, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible Enumeration]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross, Total
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross
Gross carrying amount
Performance adhesives.
Performance Adhesives [Member]
Performance Adhesives [Member]
Impairment of Ongoing Project
Capital project impairment
Subsequent Event Type [Domain]
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Goodwill, Current
Goodwill
Income Statement Location [Axis]
Income Statement Location
Variable Lease, Cost
Variable lease cost
2026
Long-Term Debt, Maturity, Year Three
Long-Term Debt, Type [Axis]
Long-term Debt, Type
Net income
Net income
Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Operating Lease Obligations, Current
Disposal group, including discontinued operation, operating lease obligations, current
Operating lease obligations
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Recorded liabilities related to service obligations and limited guarantee.
Recorded Liabilities Related To Service Obligations And Limited Guarantee
Recorded liabilities related to service obligations and limited guarantee
Income (loss) from discontinued operations
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations and Disposal of Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Per Basic Share
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations and Disposal of Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Per Basic Share, Total
Debt and Lease Obligation, Total
Debt and Lease Obligation
Debt instrument, outstanding principal amount
Reconciliation of changes in stockholders equity stock issued during period value share based compensation.
Reconciliation Of Changes In Stockholders Equity Stock Issued During Period Value Share Based Compensation
Compensation expense and common shares issued
Long-Term Debt, Gross
Carrying value of debt
Long-term debt, carrying value
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Total
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization
Depreciation and amortization
Title of 12(b) Security
Title of 12(b) Security
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization
Accumulated amortization
Environmental remediation expense net of receivable activity.
Environmental Remediation Expense Net Of Receivable Activity
Total expense, net of receivable activity
Summary of assets and liabilities held for sale.
Summary Of Assets And Liabilities Held For Sale Table [Text Block]
Summary of Assets and Liabilities Held for Sale
Income (loss) from discontinued operations
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations and Disposal of Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Per Diluted Share, Total
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations and Disposal of Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Per Diluted Share
Accretion
Accretion Expense
Foreign Exchange Contract [Member]
Foreign Exchange Contract [Member]
Reconciliation of changes in stockholders equity common stock dividends per share declared.
Reconciliation Of Changes In Stockholders Equity Common Stock Dividends Per Share Declared
Cash dividends declared per common share
Unrealized gain (loss) on commodity hedges, before tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cash Flow Hedge, Gain (Loss), Reclassification, before Tax
Amortization of Debt Issuance Costs
Original issue discount and debt issuance costs amortization
Reported Value Measurement [Member]
Carrying (Reported) Amount, Fair Value Disclosure [Member]
Segment Reporting, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Segment Reporting
Portion at Fair Value Measurement [Member] [Default]
Portion at Fair Value Measurement [Member]
Fair Value Disclosure Item Amounts [Default]
Long-Lived Tangible Asset [Domain]
Revenue from contracts with customers line items.
Revenue From Contracts With Customers [Line Items]
Revenue From Contracts With Customers [Line Items]
Income (loss) from equity method investments and other income (expense).
Income Loss From Equity Method Investments And Other Income Expense
Equity and other income
Common stock, dividends, per share, declared
Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Declared
Schedule of Fair Value, off-Balance-Sheet Risks [Table]
Receivable [Domain]
Receivable
2023 (includes nine months actual and three months estimated)
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Expected Amortization, Remainder of Fiscal Year
Funds Restricted for Specific Transactions
Funds restricted for specific transactions
Funds restricted for specific transactions.
Other than Temporary Impairment, Credit Losses Recognized in Earnings, Categories of Investments [Domain]
Other than Temporary Impairment, Credit Losses Recognized in Earnings, Categories of Investments
Share-Based Payment Arrangement [Text Block]
Stock Incentive Plans
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Short-term debt - Note H
Short-term Debt, Total
Short-Term Debt
Short term debt including current portion of long term debt.
Short Term Debt Including Current Portion Of Long Term Debt
Short-term debt (includes current portion of long-term debt)
Retirement Plan Type [Axis]
Other Postretirement Benefit Plan, Defined Benefit [Member]
Proceeds from Sale of Restricted Investments
Reimbursements from restricted investments
Income Statement Location [Domain]
Income Statement Location
Document Type
Document Type
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill) [Abstract]
Intangible Assets, Net [Abstract]
Finite and Indefinite Intangible assets [Abstract]
Movement in the insurance receivable to cover asbestos claim settlements.
Progression Of Activity In Insurance Receivable Table [Text Block]
Progression of Insurance Receivable
Document Quarterly Report
Document Quarterly Report
Share-Based Payment Arrangement [Member]
Nonvested Stock Awards [Member]
Schedule of Net Benefit Costs [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Components of Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Costs for Continuing Operation
Foreign Currency Contract, Asset, Fair Value Disclosure
Foreign currency derivatives
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block]
Goodwill and Other Intangibles
Asbestos litigation cost projection.
Asbestos Litigation Cost Projection [Abstract]
Asbestos litigation cost projection [Abstract]
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Costs of Goods Sold
Cost of sales
Disposal Group Classification [Axis]
Derivative, Notional Amount
Notional contract values
Environmental Expense and Liabilities [Abstract]
Total cash flows used by financing activities from continuing operations
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities
Deferred Income Taxes and Tax Credits, Total
Deferred Income Taxes and Tax Credits
Deferred income taxes
Entity Filer Category
Entity Filer Category
Schedule of Stockholders Equity [Table Text Block]
Summary of Reconciliation of Changes in Stockholders' Equity
Balance Sheet Location [Domain]
Balance Sheet Location
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax
Unrealized translation gain (loss)
Unrealized translation gain (loss), net of tax
Two point zero zero percentage senior notes due 2028.
Two Point Zero Zero Percentage Senior Notes Due2028 [Member]
2.00% Senior Notes Due 2028 [Member]
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Cost (Reversal of Cost), Total
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Cost (Reversal of Cost)
Gain on pension and other postretirement plan remeasurements
Stranded divestitures costs
Stranded Divestitures Costs
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.
Asset Class [Axis]
Asset Class
Unrealized gain (loss) on commodity hedges, net of tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cash Flow Hedge, Gain (Loss), Reclassification, after Tax
Investment Income, Interest and Dividend, Total
Investment Income, Interest and Dividend
Investment income
Schedule of Foreign Exchange Contracts, Statement of Financial Position [Table Text Block]
Summary of Net Gains and Losses on Foreign Currency Derivatives
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life
Useful life (in years)
Asset impairments
Asset Impairment Charges, Total
Asset Impairment Charges
Other Current Liabilities [Member]
Other Current Liabilities [Member]
Stockholders' equity - Note N
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent, Ending Balance
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent, Beginning Balance
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent, Total
Equity, Attributable to Parent
Net decrease to retained earnings
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, General and Administrative Expense
Selling, general and administrative expense
Net carrying amount
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill)
Intangibles - Note G
Net carrying amount
Net expense related to divested businesses.
Net Expense Related To Divested Businesses
Net expense relates to divested businesses
Contract with Customer, Asset, after Allowance for Credit Loss, Current, Total
Contract with Customer, Asset, after Allowance for Credit Loss, Current
Trade receivables
Unrealized gain (loss) on commodity hedges
Reconciliation of changes in stockholders equity unrealized gain on commodity hedges.
Reconciliation Of Changes In Stockholders Equity Unrealized Gain on Commodity Hedges
Inventory, Work in Process and Raw Materials, Total
Inventory, Work in Process and Raw Materials
Raw materials, supplies and work in process
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Proceeds from settlement of company-owned life insurance contracts
Proceeds from Life Insurance Policy
Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block]
Significant Accounting Policies
Derivative Liability, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible Enumeration]
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted
Denominator for diluted EPS - Adjusted weighted-average shares and assumed conversions
Credit Facility [Axis]
Credit Facility
Estimated Litigation Liability, Noncurrent
Asbestos litigation reserve - Note L
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent, Total
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent
Effective tax rate (in hundredths)
Income from continuing operations
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Per Outstanding Share, Total
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Per Basic Share
Basic
Other
Reconciliation of Changes In Stockholders Equity Other
Reconciliation of changes in stockholders equity other.
Environmental trust.
Environmental Trust [Member]
Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale, Amortized Cost
Adjusted cost
Operating Lease, Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term
Weighted average remaining operating lease term
Other net periodic benefit gain (loss)
Total net periodic benefit costs
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost (Credit)
Use of Estimates, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Use of Estimates, Risks and Uncertainties
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]
Income Taxes
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]
Loss Contingency, Receivable, Total
Loss Contingency, Receivable
Insurance receivable - end of period
Insurance receivable - beginning of year
Insurance receivable
Specialty Ingredients Facility.
Specialty Ingredients Facility [Member]
Specialty Ingredients Facility [Member]
Commodity derivatives
Derivative Asset
Derivative Asset, Total
Derivative assets
Debt instrument maturity year.
Debt Instrument Maturity Year
Debt instrument, maturity year
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block]
Computation of Basic and Diluted Earnings per Share
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items]
Business Acquisiton Purchase Price
Business acquisiton purchase price.
Business acquisition, purchase price
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Discontinued Operation, Gain (Loss) on Disposal, Statement of Income or Comprehensive Income [Extensible Enumeration]
Accrued Environmental Loss Contingencies, Noncurrent
Accrued environmental loss contingencies, noncurrent
Comprehensive income (loss)
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Axis]
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV
Gross cash proceeds received for receivables transferred and derecognized
Gross Cash Proceeds Received for Receivables Transferred
Gross cash proceeds received for receivables transferred.
Measurement Frequency [Domain]
Measurement Frequency
Gain on divestitures after-tax recognized in comprehensive income (loss)
Gain on disposal of discontinued operations (net of tax)
Discontinued Operation, Gain (Loss) on Disposal of Discontinued Operation, Net of Tax, Total
Gain on divestitures recognized in comprehensive income (loss)
Insurance receivable
Increase (Decrease) in Insurance Settlements Receivable
Insurance settlement
Insurance receivable
Hedging Designation [Axis]
Hedging Designation
Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment, Total
Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment
Additions to property, plant and equipment
Type of Restructuring [Domain]
Type of Restructuring
Loss contingency reserve adjustment related to allowance for credit losses.
Loss Contingency Reserve Adjustment Related To Allowance For Credit Losses
Allowance for credit losses
Business Acquisition [Axis]
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents, Including Disposal Group and Discontinued Operations, Total
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS - BEGINNING OF PERIOD
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash, and Restricted Cash Equivalents, Including Disposal Group and Discontinued Operations
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS - END OF PERIOD
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class
North America [Member]
North America [Member]
Summary of Restricted Investment Portfolio
Marketable Securities [Table Text Block]
Retirement Plan Sponsor Location [Axis]
Retirement Plan Sponsor Location
Summary of Investment Income, Net Gains and Losses, Funds restricted for Specific Transactions and Disbursements Related to Investments
Investment Income [Table Text Block]