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Restructuring - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)
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Aug. 31, 2012
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Aug. 31, 2011
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Aug. 31, 2010
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| Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] | |||
| Restructuring cost recognized Cost of products sold | $ 3.9 | $ 2.3 | $ 16.7 |
| Restructuring reserve | $ 2.9 | $ 3.6 | |
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- Definition
Total restructuring costs (including amounts recorded in cost of products sold). No definition available.
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- Definition
Carrying amount (including both current and noncurrent portions of the accrual) as of the balance sheet date pertaining to a specified type of cost associated with exit from or disposal of business activities or restructuring pursuant to a duly authorized plan. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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