VWR 10-K 4 Mar 15 2014 FY Annual report Financial data

Document_and_Entity_Informatio

Document and Entity Information (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Feb. 27, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]
Document Type	10-K
Document Period End Date	31-Dec-14
Amendment Flag	FALSE
Entity Registrant Name	VWR Corporation
Entity Central Index Key	1412232
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Voluntary Filers	No
Current Fiscal Year End Date	-19
Entity Filer Category	Non-accelerated Filer
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	No
Entity Public Float			$0
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2014
Document Fiscal Period Focus	FY
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		131,358,700

Consolidated_Balance_Sheets

Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$118	$135.60
Compensating cash balance	2.5	25.9
Trade accounts receivable, net of reserves of $12.2 and $14.8	583.5	585.6
Other receivables	62.1	68.5
Inventories	394.5	365.1
Other current assets	42	35.1
Total current assets	1,202.60	1,215.80
Property and equipment, net	231.5	247.6
Goodwill	1,853.60	1,926.50
Other intangible assets, net	1,594.90	1,724.50
Other assets	106.2	94.6
Total assets	4,988.80	5,209
Liabilities, Redeemable Equity and Stockholder Equity
Current portion of debt and capital lease obligations	95.3	71
Accounts payable	466.2	462.7
Employee-related liabilities	82.3	71.2
Other current liabilities	142.3	140.9
Total current liabilities	786.1	745.8
Debt and capital lease obligations, net of current portion	2,016.60	2,783.40
Due to VWR Holdings — ITRA, net of current portion	163.1	0
Deferred income tax liabilities	462.2	446.1
Other liabilities	169.7	137.3
Total liabilities	3,597.70	4,112.60
Commitments and contingencies (Note 11)
Redeemable equity:
Redeemable equity	51.4	670.6
Stockholder equity:
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value; 50.0 and zero shares authorized, no shares issued and outstanding	0	0
Common stock, $0.01 par value; 750.0 and 0.1 shares authorized, 131.4 and 0.1 shares issued and outstanding	1.3	0
Additional paid-in capital	1,716.30	723.9
Accumulated deficit	-148	-300.6
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income	-229.9	2.5
Total stockholder equity	1,339.70	425.8
Total liabilities, redeemable equity and stockholder equity	4,988.80	5,209
Redeemable Convertible Preferred Stock
Redeemable equity:
Redeemable equity	0	629.5
Redeemable Equity Units of Parent
Redeemable equity:
Redeemable equity	$51.40	$41.10

Condensed_Consolidated_Balance

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Reserves on trade accounts receivable	$12,200,000	$14,800,000
Preferred stock, par value	$0.01	$0.01
Preferred stock, shares authorized	50,000,000	0
Preferred stock, shares issued	0	0
Preferred stock, shares outstanding	0	0
Common stock, par value	$0.01	$0.01
Common stock, shares authorized	750,000,000	100,000
Common stock, shares issued	131,400,000	100,000
Common stock, shares outstanding	131,400,000	100,000
Redeemable Convertible Preferred Stock
Redeemable equity, par value	0.01	0.01
Redeemable equity, shares authorized	0	1,500,000
Redeemable equity, shares issued	0	400,000
Redeemable equity, shares outstanding	0	400,000
Redeemable equity, redemption value	0	0
Redeemable Equity Units of Parent
Redeemable equity, redemption value	$51.40	$41.10

Condensed_Consolidated_Stateme

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (USD $)	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Income Statement [Abstract]
Net sales	$1,101.60	$1,114.40	$1,102.70	$1,056.60	$1,059.30	$1,055.20	$1,049	$1,024.30	$4,375.30	$4,187.80	$4,129.40
Cost of goods sold									3,131.90	2,991.50	2,962
Gross profit	309	310.5	311.3	312.6	305	298.2	295.6	297.5	1,243.40	1,196.30	1,167.40
Selling, general and administrative expenses									925.5	942.3	915.4
Operating income									317.9	254	252
Interest expense									-167.2	-191.8	-201.8
Interest income									0.9	1.1	2.3
Other income (expense), net									90.9	-38.8	-15.1
Loss on extinguishment of debt									-5.1	-2	-25.5
Income before income taxes									237.4	22.5	11.9
Income tax provision									-84.8	-8.4	-8.1
Net income (loss)	48.8	69.8	16.6	17.4	9.1	-13.5	-3.6	22.1	152.6	14.1	3.8
Accretion of dividends on redeemable convertible preferred stock									-29.4	-47.9	-45.5
Net income (loss) applicable to common stockholders									$123.20	($33.80)	($41.70)
Earnings (loss) per share:
Earnings (loss) per share—diluted (in dollars per share)	$0.38	$0.97	$40	$50	($32)	($256)	($156)	$106	$2.49	($338)	($417)
Earnings (loss) per share—basic (in dollars per share)	$0.38	$0.97	$40	$50	($32)	($256)	($156)	$106	$2.50	($338)	($417)
Weighted average shares outstanding:
Weighted average shares outstanding, basic									49.3	0.1	0.1
Weighted average shares outstanding, diluted									49.5	0.1	0.1

Condensed_Consolidated_Stateme1

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income or Loss (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$152.60	$14.10	$3.80
Foreign currency translation:
Net unrealized (loss) gain arising during the period	-204.2	40.6	35.3
Derivative instruments:
Net unrealized gain arising during the period	0.7	2.6	0.5
Reclassification of net loss (gain) into earnings	1.1	-3.4	3.4
Defined benefit plans:
Net unrealized (loss) gain arising during the period	-27	10.6	-9.2
Reclassification of net (gain) loss into earnings	-3	1.5	0.8
Other comprehensive (loss) income	-232.4	51.9	30.8
Comprehensive (loss) income	($79.80)	$66	$34.60

Condensed_Consolidated_Stateme2

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Redeemable Equity and Stockholder Equity (USD $)	Total	Stockholder Equity	Common Stock	Additional Paid-In Capital	Accumulated Deficit	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	Redeemable Equity	Redeemable Convertible Preferred Stock	Redeemable Equity Units of Parent
In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified
Beginning balance, stockholder's equity at Dec. 31, 2011		$404.10	$0	$802.80	($318.50)	($80.20)
Beginning balance, redeemable equity at Dec. 31, 2011							610.6	556.7	53.9
Beginning balance, redeemable equity, shares at Dec. 31, 2011								400,000
Beginning balance, stockholder's equity, shares at Dec. 31, 2011			100,000
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Capital contributions from parent	0.4
Repurchases of redeemable equity		16.1		16.1			-16.1	-16.1
Reclassifications to other current liabilities upon our notice of redemption							-16.6		-16.6
Accretion of dividends		-45.5		-45.5			45.5	45.5
Recapitalization:
Share-based compensation expense		0.9		0.9
Reclassifications to state redeemable equity at redemption value		-4.1		-4.1			4.1		4.1
Net income	3.8	3.8			3.8
Other comprehensive (loss) income	30.8	30.8				30.8
Ending balance, stockholder's equity at Dec. 31, 2012		406.1	0	770.2	-314.7	-49.4
Ending balance, redeemable equity at Dec. 31, 2012							627.9	586.5	41.4
Ending balance, redeemable equity, shares at Dec. 31, 2012								400,000
Ending balance, stockholder's equity, shares at Dec. 31, 2012			100,000
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Capital contributions from parent	1.4
Repurchases of redeemable equity		6.3		6.3			-6.3	-6.3
Reclassifications to other current liabilities upon our notice of redemption							-5.6		-5.6
Accretion of dividends		-47.9		-47.9			47.9	47.9
Recapitalization:
Share-based compensation expense		0.6		0.6
Reclassifications to state redeemable equity at redemption value		-5.3		-5.3			5.3		5.3
Net income	14.1	14.1			14.1
Other comprehensive (loss) income	51.9	51.9				51.9
Ending balance, stockholder's equity at Dec. 31, 2013	425.8	425.8	0	723.9	-300.6	2.5
Ending balance, redeemable equity at Dec. 31, 2013	670.6						670.6	629.5	41.1
Ending balance, redeemable equity, shares at Dec. 31, 2013								400,000
Beginning balance, stockholder's equity, shares at Dec. 31, 2013			100,000
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Repurchases of redeemable equity		4.1		4.1			-8.9	-8.9
Reclassifications to other current liabilities upon our notice of redemption							-2.6		-2.6
Accretion of dividends		-29.4		-29.4			29.4	29.4
Recapitalization:
Retirement of prior stock, shares			-100,000					-400,000
Retirement of prior stock		-679.4		-679.4			-650	-650
Issuance of new stock, shares			102,000,000
Issuance of new stock		1,329.40	1	1,328.40
Payment of dividend to VWR Holdings	-25			-25
Recognition of amount due to VWR Holdings — ITRA	-172.9			-172.9
Proceeds from issuance of common stock, net of underwriting discounts, shares			29,400,000
Proceeds from issuance of common stock, net of underwriting discounts	582.6		0.3	582.3
Payment of stock issuance costs	-4.8			-4.8
Share-based compensation expense		2		2
Reclassifications to state redeemable equity at redemption value		-12.9		-12.9			12.9		12.9
Net income	152.6	152.6			152.6
Other comprehensive (loss) income	-232.4	-232.4				-232.4
Ending balance, stockholder's equity at Dec. 31, 2014	1,339.70	1,339.70	1.3	1,716.30	-148	-229.9
Ending balance, redeemable equity at Dec. 31, 2014	$51.40						$51.40	$0	$51.40
Ending balance, redeemable equity, shares at Dec. 31, 2014								0
Ending balance, stockholder's equity, shares at Dec. 31, 2014			131,400,000

Condensed_Consolidated_Stateme3

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income	$152.60	$14.10	$3.80
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	129.3	130	125.9
Net foreign currency remeasurement (gain) loss	-95.7	41.6	16
Net unrealized gain on interest rate swaps	0	0	-12.3
Impairment charges	11.3	0	0
Gain on disposition of business	-11.1	0	0
Share-based compensation expense	2	0.6	0.9
Amortization of debt issuance costs	5.9	7.6	11.5
Deferred income tax provision (benefit)	33.9	-28.9	-26.3
Loss on extinguishment of debt	5.1	2	25.5
Other, net	4.9	3.2	3.8
Changes in working capital, net of business acquisitions:
Trade accounts receivable	-30.1	25.9	-14.3
Inventories	-41.5	-28.4	-4.1
Accounts payable	27.5	36.2	-32
Other assets and liabilities	-3	-3	-63.7
Net cash provided by operating activities	191.1	200.9	34.7
Cash flows from investing activities:
Acquisitions of businesses, net of cash acquired	-102.9	-44.4	-113.3
Proceeds from disposition of business, net of cash disposed	13	0	0
Capital expenditures	-33.6	-45.3	-51.8
Other investing activities	0.5	0.2	4.2
Net cash used in investing activities	-123	-89.5	-160.9
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from issuance of common stock, net of underwriting discounts	582.6	0	0
Proceeds from debt	742.2	436.5	1,424.10
Repayment of debt	-1,353.80	-546.7	-1,287
Net change in bank overdrafts	-26.2	-221.2	55.5
Net change in compensating cash balance	23.4	221	-61.5
Repurchases of redeemable equity	-8.9	-6.3	-16.1
Payment of dividends to VWR Holdings	-25	0	0
Payment of stock issuance costs	-4.8	0	0
Payment of debt financing costs	-1.1	-2.6	-17.1
Other financing activities	0.2	-1.4	-0.4
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities	-71.8	-117.9	98.3
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash	-13.9	2.3	3.1
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents	-17.6	-4.2	-24.8
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	135.6	139.8	164.6
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	118	135.6	139.8
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:
Cash paid for interest	158.9	186.5	207.9
Cash paid for income taxes, net	$39.30	$37.30	$45.70

Nature_of_Operations_and_Basis

Nature of Operations and Basis of Presentation (Notes)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Nature of Operations and Basis of Presentation	Nature of Operations and Basis of Presentation
	VWR Corporation, together with its consolidated subsidiaries (the “Company,” “we,” “us,” and “our”), is a leading, independent provider of laboratory products, services and solutions to the global life science, general research and applied markets. We have significant market share positions in Europe and North America. We also have operations in Asia-Pacific and other key emerging markets to support our multinational customers across the globe. We serve a critical role in connecting customer sites with core laboratory product suppliers across multiple industries and geographies. We offer one of the broadest portfolios of branded and private label laboratory products. We also offer a full range of value-added services, including custom manufacturing, to meet our customers’ needs. These services represent a growing but currently small portion of our overall net sales. We offer a wide selection of unique products and have developed an extensive global infrastructure including thousands of sales and service-focused professionals. We deliver value to our customers by improving the costs, efficiency and effectiveness of their research laboratories and production operations. We deliver value to our suppliers by providing them with cost-effective channel access to a global and diverse customer base.
	We report financial results on the basis of two reportable segments organized by geographic region: (1) North, Central and South America (collectively, the “Americas”); and (2) Europe, Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific (collectively, “EMEA-APAC”).
	Principles of Consolidation
	The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of VWR Corporation, its subsidiaries and certain accounts of our parent company after the elimination of intercompany balances and transactions. The following describes our corporate organization at December 31, 2014 and the principles followed in consolidating our financial statements:
	•	Varietal Distribution Holdings, LLC (“VWR Holdings”) — Prior to our initial public offering (“IPO,” see Note 13), VWR Corporation was a wholly-owned subsidiary of VWR Holdings, a Delaware limited liability company. Private equity funds managed by Madison Dearborn Partners, Avista Capital Partners and their affiliates (collectively, the “Sponsors”) hold a controlling interest in VWR Holdings.
	Our consolidated balance sheets reflect the investment cost basis of VWR Holdings in the assets and liabilities acquired in a merger in June 2007 and the estimated fair values of those assets and liabilities at that time. This resulted in a significant increase in the carrying value of our identifiable intangible assets and goodwill. In addition, we re-valued our pension obligations, recorded significant deferred income taxes and incurred substantial additional indebtedness.
	VWR Holdings sponsors a share-based compensation program for the benefit of certain of our employees and others. We present the expense and changes to equity related to this program in our consolidated financial statements. We also present as redeemable equity the redemption value of certain of VWR Holdings’ equity held by our management. See Notes 12 and 14.
	•	VWR Corporation — VWR Corporation, a Delaware corporation, was formed in June 2007 as VWR Investors, Inc. in connection with a merger. In June 2014, VWR Investors, Inc. changed its name to VWR Corporation. VWR Corporation has no operations other than its ownership of VWR Funding, Inc. Following the completion of the IPO in the fourth quarter of 2014, VWR Corporation became 22.4% owned by public investors.
	•	VWR Funding, Inc. and its wholly-owned subsidiaries (“VWR Funding”) — VWR Funding is our wholly-owned subsidiary and the sole issuer of our debt. VWR Funding’s debt agreements limit its ability to, among other things, pay dividends to us.
	Use of Estimates
	The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue, expenses, income and loss during the reporting period. Actual results could differ significantly from those estimates.
	Additional disclosures are provided about significant estimates and assumptions in the following areas: (i) impairment testing, particularly determining whether indicators of impairment were present and whether assets were impaired (see Notes 6, 8, 10 and 22); (ii) estimating the valuation allowance on deferred tax assets, including such allowances on our net operating loss carryforwards, which also affects the estimated value of the amount due to VWR Holdings under the ITRA (see Notes 19 and 21); (iii) accounting for defined benefit plans, in particular determining key assumptions such as discount rates and the expected return on plan assets (see Note 16); (iv) estimating outcomes of loss contingencies (see Note 11); and (v) estimating fair value, particularly related to measurements based on unobservable inputs (see Note 10).
	Recapitalization
	For all periods presented, except where indicated, the number of shares of common stock outstanding has been adjusted for a stock split that occurred on October 7, 2014. The conversion of all shares of common stock and redeemable convertible preferred stock into newly-issued shares of common stock on July 31, 2014 is presented as a retirement and issuance of shares on that date.
	The consolidated statements of operations present the accretion of accrued but unpaid dividends on the redeemable convertible preferred stock for periods prior to July 31, 2014. Following the recapitalization, the accretion of these dividends ceased, and all accrued but unpaid dividends and unreturned capital on the redeemable convertible preferred stock became available to common stockholders.
	For additional information about the recapitalization, see Note 13.

Summary_of_Significant_Account

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Notes)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
	Cash and Cash Equivalents
	Cash and cash equivalents are comprised of highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less, primarily consisting of euro-denominated overnight deposits.
	Compensating Cash Balance
	We use a notional cash pooling arrangement to provide cash to certain of our international subsidiaries. This arrangement is with a single financial institution with specific provisions for the right to offset positive and negative cash balances. However, we believe it is unlikely that we would offset an underlying cash deficit with a cash surplus from another country. Accordingly, we present a positive amount of cash, equal to the aggregate bank overdraft position of subsidiaries participating in our notional cash pooling arrangement, as compensating cash balance, a component of current assets, and an equal amount within current portion of debt and capital lease obligations at each period-end.
	Trade Accounts Receivable, net of Reserves
	Trade accounts receivable are recorded at the invoiced amount and generally do not bear interest. The carrying amount of trade accounts receivable is presented net of a reserve representing our estimate of the amounts that will not be collected and for estimated sales returns and allowances. In addition to reviewing delinquent accounts receivable, we consider many factors in estimating our reserve, including historical data, experience, customer types, creditworthiness and economic trends. From time to time, we may adjust our assumptions for anticipated changes in any of these or other factors expected to affect collectability. Account balances are written off against the allowance when we determine it is probable that the receivable will not be recovered.
	Inventories
	Our inventories consist primarily of products held for sale. Inventories are valued at the lower of cost or market, cost being primarily determined by the last-in, first-out (“LIFO”) method for our U.S. subsidiaries and the first-in, first-out method for all other subsidiaries. We regularly review quantities of inventories on hand and compare these amounts to the expected use of each product or product line. We record a charge to cost of goods sold for the amount required to reduce the carrying value of inventory to net realizable value.
	The following table presents information about inventories valued using the LIFO method (amounts in millions).
		December 31,
		2014			2013
	Portion of inventories valued using LIFO method	45		%	39		%
	Excess of current cost over LIFO value	$	22.1		$	19.4
	Property and Equipment
	Property and equipment are recorded at cost. Property and equipment held under capital leases are recorded at the present value of minimum lease payments. Depreciation is recognized using the straight-line method over estimated useful lives of 10 to 40 years for buildings and improvements and 3 to 15 years for equipment and computer software. Property and equipment held under capital leases and leasehold improvements are amortized on a straight-line basis over the shorter of the estimated useful lives of the assets or the estimated remaining life of the lease. Costs for repairs and maintenance that do not significantly increase the value or estimated lives of property and equipment are treated as expense as such costs are incurred.
	Impairment of Long-Lived Assets
	We evaluate the recoverability of long-lived assets used in operations when events or changes in circumstances indicate a possible inability to recover carrying amounts. We assess recoverability by comparing the carrying value of the asset to estimated undiscounted future cash flows expected to be generated by the asset. If an asset is considered impaired, the impairment loss to be recognized is measured as the amount by which the asset’s carrying value exceeds its fair value.
	Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets
	Goodwill represents the excess of purchase price over the fair value of net assets acquired in a business combination. Other intangible assets consist of both amortizable and indefinite-lived intangible assets. Amortizable intangible assets are amortized over their estimated useful lives on a straight-line basis. Indefinite-lived intangible assets are not amortized.
	We reevaluate the estimated useful lives of our amortizable intangible assets annually. For indefinite-lived intangible assets, we reevaluate annually whether they continue to have indefinite lives, considering whether they have any legal, regulatory, contractual, competitive or economic limitations and whether they are expected to contribute to the generation of cash flows indefinitely.
	Goodwill and other indefinite-lived intangible assets are tested annually for impairment on October 1 of each year. Goodwill impairment testing is performed at the reporting unit level. We have determined that our reporting units are the same as our operating segments, which are: (i) U.S. Lab and Distribution Services (“US Lab”), (ii) a collection of laboratory supply and other businesses primarily operating in North, Central and South America (“Emerging Businesses”); and (iii) EMEA-APAC. All of our intangible assets, including goodwill, are tested for impairment whenever an indication of potential impairment arises. Events or circumstances that might require an interim evaluation include unexpected adverse business conditions, economic factors, unanticipated technological changes or competitive activities, loss of key personnel and acts or anticipated acts by governments and courts. Indefinite-lived intangible assets are tested for impairment prior to testing of goodwill or amortizable intangible assets.
	The impairment analysis for goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets consists of an optional qualitative assessment potentially followed by a two-step quantitative analysis. If we determine that the carrying value of goodwill or indefinite-lived intangible assets exceeds its fair value, an impairment charge is recorded for the excess. Impairment charges cannot be reversed in subsequent periods.
	The impairment analysis for amortizable intangible assets is performed in the same way in which we evaluate our other long-lived assets for impairment, as previously discussed.
	Fair Value Measurements
	Fair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at a measurement date. Classification within the fair value hierarchy is determined based on the lowest of the following levels that is significant to the fair value measurement:
	•	Level 1 — Quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities
	•	Level 2 — Inputs that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly through market corroboration, for substantially the full term of the asset or liability
	•	Level 3 — Inputs that are unobservable for the asset or liability based on the Company’s own assumptions (about the assumptions market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability)
	We exercise considerable judgment when estimating fair value, particularly when evaluating what assumptions market participants would likely make. The use of different assumptions or estimation methodologies could have a material effect on the estimated fair values.
	Commitments and Contingencies
	Loss contingencies are reflected in the consolidated financial statements based on our assessments of the expected outcome of legal proceedings or the expected resolution of other contingencies. Liabilities for estimated losses are accrued if the potential loss from any claim or legal proceeding is considered probable and the amount can be reasonably estimated. Significant judgment is required in both the determination of probability and the determination as to whether the amount of an exposure is reasonably estimable. Due to uncertainties related to these matters, accruals are based only on the information available at the time. As additional information becomes available, we reassess potential liabilities related to pending claims and litigation and may revise our previous estimates.
	Revenue Recognition
	We record product revenue on a gross basis when persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, the price is fixed or determinable, title and risk of loss have been transferred to the customer and collectability of the resulting receivable is reasonably assured. Title and risk of loss is transferred at the time of shipment or upon delivery to customers, depending upon the terms of the arrangement with the customer. Products are delivered without post-sale obligations to the customer. Provisions for discounts, rebates to customers, sales returns and other adjustments are provided for as a reduction of sales in the period the related sales are recorded.
	We record shipping and handling charges billed to customers in net sales and record shipping and handling costs in cost of goods sold for all periods presented. Sales taxes, value-added taxes and certain excise taxes collected from customers and remitted to governmental authorities are accounted for on a net basis and therefore are excluded from net sales.
	Services represent a growing but currently small portion of our net sales and were not material to our consolidated financial statements.
	Share-Based Compensation
	Share-based compensation consists primarily of stock options awarded to employees and directors. Share-based compensation expense is measured using the grant-date fair value of awards ultimately expected to vest and, for awards with service conditions only, is recognized on a straight-line basis from the date of grant through the end of the requisite service period. Our expectation is to issue new shares of common stock upon the exercise of stock options.
	The grant-date fair value of stock options is measured using a closed-form option pricing model, using assumptions based on the terms of each stock option agreement, the expected behavior of grant recipients and peer company data. We have limited historical data about our own awards upon which to base our assumptions. Expected volatility is calculated based on the observed equity volatility for a peer group over a period of time equal to the expected life of the stock options. The risk-free interest rate is based on U.S. Treasury observed market rates continuously compounded over the duration of the expected life. The expected life of stock options is determined using the simplified method, which is calculated as the midpoint of the weighted average vesting period and the contractual term.
	The number of awards ultimately expected to vest is determined by use of an estimated forfeiture rate. The estimated forfeiture rate is based on historical data for the employee group awarded options and expected employee turnover rates, which management reevaluates each period.
	Defined Benefit Plans
	We have defined benefit plans covering certain of our employees. The benefits include pension, salary continuance, life insurance and healthcare. Benefits are accrued over the employees’ service periods. We use actuarial methods and assumptions in the valuation of defined benefit obligations and the determination of net periodic pension income or expense. Differences between actual and expected results or changes in the value of defined benefit obligations and plan assets, if any, are not recognized in earnings as they occur but rather systematically over subsequent periods.
	Foreign Currency Translation
	Assets and liabilities of our foreign subsidiaries, where the functional currency is the local currency, are translated into U.S. dollars using period-end exchange rates. Revenues, expenses, income and losses are translated using average exchange rates. Resulting translation adjustments are reported in accumulated other comprehensive income or loss. Foreign currency remeasurement gains and losses related to financing activities are reported in other income (expense), net within our consolidated statements of operations, while gains and losses associated with operating activities are reported within the applicable component of operating income.
	Income Taxes
	Income taxes are accounted for under the asset and liability method. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the expected net tax effects of temporary differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities for financial reporting and income tax purposes and net operating loss and credit carryforwards. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using the enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date. We record a valuation allowance to reduce deferred tax assets to the amount that is more likely than not to be realized.
	We recognize the effect of income tax positions only if those positions are more likely than not to be sustained. Recognized income tax positions are measured at the largest amount that is more likely than not of being realized. Changes in recognition or measurement are reflected in the period in which a change in judgment occurs, as a result of information that arises or when a tax position is effectively settled. We recognize accrued interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits as a component of income tax expense in our consolidated financial statements.
	Due to VWR Holdings — ITRA
	We record the estimated amount payable to VWR Holdings under an income tax receivable agreement (“ITRA”), entered into in connection with our IPO, as a noncurrent liability, except for the portion payable within twelve months, which is presented within other current liabilities. The ITRA liability was initially recognized through an adjustment to additional paid-in capital and measured at its expected future value, similar to the underlying deferred tax assets to which it relates. Subsequent changes in the value of the ITRA liability will be classified as other income (expense), net in the consolidated statements of operations. Cash payments under the ITRA will be classified as a financing activity on the consolidated statements of cash flows.

New_Accounting_Standards_Notes

New Accounting Standards (Notes)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
New Accounting Pronouncements and Changes in Accounting Principles [Abstract]
New Accounting Standards	New Accounting Standards
	In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued comprehensive revenue recognition guidance. The new guidance provides a single model for entities to use in accounting for revenue arising from contracts with customers and will supersede most current revenue recognition guidance. The new standard also requires expanded disclosures regarding the qualitative and quantitative information about the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows arising from contracts with customers. The new guidance is effective for us beginning in the first quarter of 2017 and may be adopted using either a full retrospective or a modified retrospective approach. We are continuing to evaluate the impact of this pronouncement and the method by which we will adopt it.
	In April 2014, the FASB issued new guidance applicable to disposals of components of an entity. The new guidance raised the threshold for a disposal to qualify as a discontinued operation and requires new disclosures about disposals. The guidance is effective for annual periods beginning on or after December 15, 2014, with early adoption permitted. We early adopted this guidance on July 1, 2014. As a result of adopting this guidance, we reported the results of a disposed business as part of our continuing operations. See Note 6.

Earnings_per_Share_Notes

Earnings per Share (Notes)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Earnings Per Share	Earnings or Loss per Share
	Basic earnings or loss per share is computed by dividing net income or loss attributable to common stockholders by the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the periods presented. Diluted earnings or loss per share is computed in a similar way but adjusted for the dilutive effect, if any, of the assumed exercise or conversion of dilutive instruments into common stock.
	The following table presents the reconciliation of the denominators of basic and diluted earnings per share:
		Year Ended
		31-Dec-14
	Weighted average shares outstanding, basic	49.3
	Dilutive effect of stock options	0.2
	Weighted average shares outstanding, diluted	49.5
	For the year ended December 31, 2014, the numerators of basic and diluted earnings or loss per share were the same because there were no expenses that would have been eliminated upon the assumed conversion of the stock options.
	For the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012, the numerators and denominators of basic and diluted earnings or loss per share were the same because: (i) the redeemable convertible preferred stock was only convertible into shares of common stock upon the occurrence of an initial public offering, which did not occur prior to the recapitalization on July 31, 2014 (see Note 13); and (ii) there were no other instruments convertible into shares of common stock through December 31, 2013. No convertible instruments were excluded from diluted EPS on the basis that they were anti-dilutive to the calculation.

Acquisitions_Notes

Acquisitions (Notes)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Acquisitions	Acquisitions
	We have acquired a number of businesses in order to broaden our product offerings, strengthen our existing market positions and expand our geographic presence. The following list provides information about businesses we acquired during the three-year period ended December 31, 2014 (collectively, the “Acquisitions”):
	•	on November 7, 2014, we acquired Integra Companies, Inc. (“Integra”) and STI Components, Inc. (“STI”). Integra and STI are two separate domestic manufacturers and distributors of single-use disposable products and clean room kitting for bioprocessing applications;
	•	on September 8, 2014, we acquired Klinipath BV and its affiliates (collectively, “Klinipath”), a manufacturer and distributor of equipment, consumables and reagents based in The Netherlands and Belgium;
	•	on June 1, 2014, we acquired a business, and in August 2014, we subsequently rescinded the purchase agreement, receiving a full refund of the purchase price. See Note 6;
	•	on March 3, 2014, we acquired Peqlab Biotechnologie GmbH, including its subsidiaries and operations in the United States, the United Kingdom, Austria and Germany (collectively, “Peqlab”). Peqlab is headquartered in Germany and develops, manufactures and supplies molecular and cell biology reagents, consumables and instruments;
	•	on December 31, 2013, we acquired TEK Products, Inc. (“TEK”), a domestic supplier of laboratory and cleanroom consumables and provider of cleanroom and industrial laundry services;
	•	on July 1, 2013, we acquired United Biochemicals Inc. (“UBI”), a domestic manufacturer and supplier of high purity buffers and biochemicals for research, development and manufacturing processes;
	•	on April 2, 2013, we acquired Basan UK Limited (“Basan UK”), a distributor of cleanroom products and services in the United Kingdom;
	•	on April 2, 2013, we acquired Prolab Laboratuar Teknolojileri Limited (“Prolab”), a distributor of scientific laboratory supplies in Turkey and Germany;
	•	on March 1, 2013, we acquired certain assets from Metro Servicios to support our new laboratory distribution business in the Republic of Costa Rica (“CR Lab”);
	•	on December 4, 2012, we acquired Labonord SAS and Switch BVBA (“Labonord” and “Switch,” respectively). Labonord is a distributor of consumables and chemicals based in France. Belgium-based Switch manufactures cytology and histology reagents and dyes that are distributed through Labonord and an independent distribution partner to customers in France, Belgium and the Netherlands;
	•	on November 1, 2012, we acquired Lab 3 Limited (“Lab 3”), a distributor of scientific laboratory supplies and services headquartered in the United Kingdom;
	•	on September 6, 2012, we acquired Sovereign Group (“Sovereign”), a distributor of laboratory products with distribution centers and sales organizations in Brazil, Argentina and the United States;
	•	on September 3, 2012, we acquired the mining laboratory supply business of KLEN International (“KLEN”) with operations in Australia;
	•	on June 1, 2012, we acquired basan GmbH, including its subsidiaries with operations in Germany, the Netherlands, France, Italy, Singapore and Malaysia (collectively, “basan GmbH”). basan is a distributor of products and related services for cleanrooms in Europe and southeast Asia; and
	•	on April 2, 2012, we acquired VITRUM Praha, spol. s.r.o. and VITRUM Roznov s.r.o. (collectively, “VITRUM”), distributors of scientific laboratory supplies in the Czech Republic.
	None of the Acquisitions had an individually material impact on our consolidated financial statements. The Acquisitions were funded through a combination of cash and cash equivalents on hand and incremental borrowings under our credit facilities.
	The results of Integra, STI, TEK, UBI, CR Lab, Sovereign and KLEN have been included in our Americas segment, and the results of Klinipath, Basan UK, Prolab, Switch, Labonord, Lab 3, basan GmbH and VITRUM have been included in our EMEA-APAC segment, each from their respective dates of acquisition. The results of Peqlab from its date of acquisition have been included in our EMEA-APAC segment, except for Peqlab’s operations in the United States which have been included in the Americas segment. The results of the disposed business were included in our Americas segment from June 1, 2014 through its disposition in August 2014.
	The following table presents the components and allocation of the purchase price and the weighted average life of acquired amortizable intangible assets for all of our acquisitions in the aggregate (in millions, except as indicated):
		Year Ended December 31,
		2014		2013			2012
	Components of purchase price:
	Cash paid, net of cash acquired	$	102.9	$	44.4		$	113.3
	Estimated fair value of contingent consideration	8.4		1.4			2.3
	Deferred purchase price	3.4		—			—
	Purchase price	$	114.7	$	45.8		$	115.6
	Allocation of purchase price:
	Net tangible assets	$	15.5	$	4.6		$	11.8
	Identifiable intangible assets	44.1		18.2			44
	Goodwill	55.1		23			59.8
	Purchase price	$	114.7	$	45.8		$	115.6
	Weighted average life of acquired amortizable intangible assets	12.2 years		7.6 years			11.4 years
	The purchase price for the Acquisitions was higher than the fair value of the acquired identifiable assets, resulting in goodwill, due to our expectations of the synergies that will be realized by combining the businesses with ours. During the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, we recorded goodwill of $29.0 million, $4.5 million and $18.2 million, respectively, that we expect to be deductible for tax purposes. The purchase price allocations for the acquisitions of Integra, STI and Klinipath are preliminary pending finalization of opening balance sheets and may be adjusted subsequently.
	In their respective years of acquisition, the Acquisitions contributed aggregate net sales of $35.5 million, $17.5 million and $53.9 million and operating income of $2.9 million, $0.4 million and $1.8 million during the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively.
	The following table presents unaudited supplemental pro forma financial information as if the Acquisitions, excluding the disposed business, had occurred as of January 1, 2013 (in millions, except per share data):
		Year Ended December 31,
		2014		2013
	Net sales	$	4,421.90	$	4,293.10
	Net income	154.7		17.9
	Earnings (loss) per share:
	Basic	2.54		(300.00		)
	Diluted	2.53		(300.00		)
	These results do not purport to be indicative of our results of operations which actually would have resulted had the Acquisitions, excluding the disposed business, occurred on January 1, 2013, or of our future results of operations.
	On February 2, 2015, we acquired National Biochemicals Corporation (“NBC”), a domestic full service raw material manufacturer and supplier to the biochemical industry. NBC has annual net sales of approximately $8 million.

Disposition_of_Business_Notes

Disposition of Business (Notes)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract]
Disposition of Business	Disposition of Business
	In July 2014, we received allegations and identified inappropriate business practices at a recently-acquired business. We determined that the circumstances surrounding these allegations represented indicators of impairment at June 30, 2014. We first evaluated the recoverability of associated long-lived assets and concluded no impairment was required. We then performed an interim goodwill impairment assessment at the component business level because standalone financial information continued to be available and the acquisition had not yet been integrated into one of our existing reporting units. We concluded that the entire carrying value of acquired goodwill was not recoverable and recognized a pre-tax impairment charge of $11.3 million during the three months ended June 30, 2014, such charge being included within our Americas reportable segment and classified in selling, general and administrative (“SG&A”) expenses in the accompanying consolidated financial statements. See Note 10 for a discussion of non-recurring fair value measurements made in connection with our interim impairment testing.
	In August 2014, following our recognition of the above noted impairment, we entered into an agreement with the former shareholders of the business to rescind the purchase agreement. Subsequently, we received a full refund of the purchase price. As a result, we recognized a gain on disposition of $11.1 million during the three months ended September 30, 2014, such gain being included in our Americas reportable segment and classified in SG&A expenses in the accompanying consolidated financial statements.
	Neither the contribution of the acquired business to our results of operations nor the gain on its disposition were material to the consolidated financial statements.

Property_and_Equipment_Notes

Property and Equipment (Notes)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Property and Equipment	Property and Equipment
	The following table presents the components of property and equipment, net (in millions):
		December 31,
		2014			2013
	Buildings and improvements	$	154.1		$	159.2
	Equipment and computer software	220.9			252.4
	Land	18.9			20.2
	Capital additions in process	8.4			5
	Property and equipment, gross	402.3			436.8
	Accumulated depreciation	(170.8		)	(189.2		)
	Property and equipment, net	$	231.5		$	247.6
	At December 31, 2014 and 2013, property and equipment held under capital leases were not material to our consolidated balance sheet.
	Depreciation expense was $40.4 million, $38.3 million and $36.0 million for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively.

Goodwill_and_Other_Intangible_

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets, net (Notes)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets, net	Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets, net
	The following table presents changes in goodwill by reportable segment (in millions):
		Americas			EMEA-APAC			Total
	Balance at December 31, 2012	$	1,014.60		$	862.8		$	1,877.40
	Acquisitions (Note 5)	13.9			9.1			23
	Currency translation	(7.5		)	33.6			26.1
	Balance at December 31, 2013	1,021.00			905.5			1,926.50
	Acquisitions (Note 5)	41.3			13.8			55.1
	Currency translation	(8.7		)	(108.0		)	(116.7		)
	Impairment (Note 6)	(11.3		)	—			(11.3		)
	Balance at December 31, 2014	$	1,042.30		$	811.3		$	1,853.60
	The following table presents the gross amount of goodwill and accumulated impairment losses by reportable segment (in millions):
		December 31, 2014									December 31, 2013
		Gross			Accumulated			Net			Gross		Accumulated		Net
		Carrying			Impairment			Carrying			Carrying		Impairment		Carrying
		Amount			Losses			Amount			Amount		Losses		Amount
	Americas	$	1,248.90		$	206.6		$	1,042.30		$	1,216.30	$	195.3	$	1,021.00
	EMEA-APAC	811.3			—			811.3			905.5		—		905.5
	Total	$	2,060.20		$	206.6		$	1,853.60		$	2,121.80	$	195.3	$	1,926.50
	The following table presents the components of other intangible assets (in millions):
		December 31, 2014									31-Dec-13
		Gross			Accumulated			Net			Gross		Accumulated		Net
		Carrying			Amortization			Carrying			Carrying		Amortization		Carrying
		Amount						Amount			Amount				Amount
	Amortizable intangible assets:
	Customer relationships	$	1,456.90		$	531.3		$	925.6		$	1,494.20	$	479.9	$	1,014.30
	Other	28.2			12.1			16.1			90.4		70		20.4
	Total	1,485.10			543.4			941.7			1,584.60		549.9		1,034.70
	Indefinite-lived intangible assets:
	Trademarks and tradenames	653.2			—			653.2			689.8		—		689.8
	Other intangible assets	$	2,138.30		$	543.4		$	1,594.90		$	2,274.40	$	549.9	$	1,724.50
	Amortization expense was $88.9 million, $91.7 million and $89.9 million for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively.
	The following table presents estimated amortization expense for amortizable intangible assets over the next five years and thereafter as of December 31, 2014 (in millions):
	2015	$	84.3
	2016	83.2
	2017	82.5
	2018	81.4
	2019	80.4
	Thereafter	529.9
	Total	$	941.7

Debt_and_Capital_Lease_Obligat

Debt and Capital Lease Obligations (Notes)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Debt and Capital Lease Obligations	Debt and Capital Lease Obligations
	Debt and capital lease obligations consist of: (i) an accounts receivable securitization facility due 2016 (the “A/R Facility”); (ii) a senior secured credit facility, consisting of term loans denominated in euros and U.S. dollars and a multi-currency revolving loan facility (collectively, the “Senior Credit Facility”); (iii) 7.25% unsecured senior notes due 2017 (the “Senior Notes”); (iv) 10.75% unsecured senior subordinated notes, which were redeemed in the fourth quarter of 2014 (the “Subordinated Notes”); (v) compensating cash balance, representing bank overdraft positions of subsidiaries participating in our notional global cash pooling arrangement with a bank; (vi) capital lease obligations; and (vii) other debt.
	All of our debt and capital lease obligations are that of our wholly-owned subsidiary, VWR Funding. Certain of those debt instruments limit the ability of VWR Funding to make payments to VWR Corporation. Any general references to us regarding debt and capital lease obligations, such as “we,” “us,” and “our,” apply only to VWR Funding unless otherwise noted.
	The following table presents the components of debt and capital lease obligations, interest rate terms and weighted-average interest rates (dollars in millions):
		December 31, 2014								December 31,
		Interest Terms		Rate			Amount			2013
	A/R Facility	LIBOR plus 1.50%		1.67	%		$	73		$	124.2
	Senior Credit Facility:
	Euro-denominated term loans	EURIBOR plus 3.50%		3.52	%		686.7			789.1
	U.S. dollar-denominated term loans	LIBOR plus 3.25%		3.42	%		581.4			587.5
	Multi-currency revolving loan facility						—			12.6
	Senior Notes	Fixed rate		7.25	%		750			750
	Subordinated Notes						—			533.4
	Compensating cash balance						2.5			25.9
	Capital lease obligations						15.9			18.6
	Other debt						2.4			13.1
	Debt and capital lease obligations						$	2,111.90		$	2,854.40
	Current portion of debt and capital lease obligations						$	95.3		$	71
	Debt and capital lease obligations, net of current portion						2,016.60			2,783.40
	Debt and capital lease obligations						$	2,111.90		$	2,854.40
	The following summarizes the priority of our debt instruments. Borrowings under the A/R Facility are collateralized by the trade accounts receivable of certain of our domestic wholly-owned subsidiaries. Those receivables are not available to satisfy the claims of other creditors. Borrowings under the Senior Credit Facility are secured by substantially all of our other assets and rank higher than the Senior Notes, which in turn ranked higher than the Subordinated Notes prior to their redemption, as discussed below. All of our other unsecured debt ranks equally to our Senior Notes.
	The following table presents the principal maturities of our debt and capital lease obligations as of December 31, 2014 (in millions):
		2015				2016			2017			2018		2019		Thereafter		Total
	A/R Facility	$	—			$	73		$	—		$	—	$	—	$	—	$	73
	Senior Credit Facility:
	Euro-denominated term loans	7.2				7.2			672.3			—		—		—		686.7
	U.S. dollar-denominated term loans	6				6			569.4			—		—		—		581.4
	Senior Notes	—				—			750			—		—		—		750
	Compensating cash balance	2.5				—			—			—		—		—		2.5
	Capital lease obligations	4.2				4.8			3.5			2.8		0.6		—		15.9
	Other debt	2.4				—			—			—		—		—		2.4
	Debt and capital lease obligations	$	22.3			$	91		$	1,995.20		$	2.8	$	0.6	$	—	$	2,111.90
	A/R Facility
	The A/R Facility provides for funding in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $175.0 million and will terminate on November 4, 2016.
	At December 31, 2014, we had $62.1 million of available borrowing capacity under the A/R Facility. Available borrowing capacity was calculated as: (i) the lesser of (a) the $175.0 million maximum amount of the facility and (b) a borrowing base of $146.5 million, calculated as a percentage of eligible trade accounts receivable; less (ii) undrawn letters of credit outstanding of $11.4 million; and (iii) outstanding borrowings of $73.0 million.
	Prior to our IPO, we borrowed against substantially all of our availability under the A/R Facility on a long-term basis and met the criteria to classify those borrowings as noncurrent. Following our IPO, we partially repaid those borrowings, began using the newly created availability for short-term cash needs and reclassified those borrowings to current portion of debt and capital lease obligations at December 31, 2014.
	The A/R Facility includes representations and covenants that we consider usual and customary for arrangements of this type and includes a consolidated interest expense test if our available liquidity is less than $125.0 million. In addition, borrowings under the A/R Facility are subject to termination upon the occurrence of certain events that we also consider usual and customary. As of December 31, 2014, we were in compliance with the covenants under the A/R Facility.
	Senior Credit Facility
	The Senior Credit Facility is with a syndicate of lenders and provides for borrowings consisting of (i) term loans denominated in euros and U.S. dollars; and (ii) a multi-currency revolving loan facility, providing for an equivalent in U.S. dollars of up to $241.3 million in multi-currency revolving loans (inclusive of swingline loans of up to $25.0 million and letters of credit of up to $70.0 million).
	The multi-currency revolving loan facility will mature on April 3, 2016, and the term loans will mature on April 3, 2017. Subject to any mandatory or optional prepayments, the term loans are required to be repaid on a quarterly basis in an amount equal to 0.25% of the principal amount drawn, with the final payment due at maturity.
	At December 31, 2014, we had $223.0 million of available borrowing capacity under our multi-currency revolving loan facility. Available borrowing capacity was calculated as the maximum borrowing capacity of $241.3 million, less undrawn letters of credit outstanding of $18.3 million.
	During the three-year period ended December 31, 2014, we entered into amendments of the Senior Credit Facility primarily for the purpose of extending maturity dates and obtaining more favorable rates of interest. In connection with these amendments, we paid financing fees $1.1 million, $2.3 million and $5.7 million during the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively. Those financing fees were deferred and are being recognized as interest expense over the remaining maturity of the debt, except for $0.7 million of third party fees and fees paid to lenders during the year ended December 31, 2012, which was recognized as other income (expense), net. Additionally, for the year ended December 31, 2013, we recognized a loss on extinguishment of debt of $2.0 million representing the write-off of certain unamortized deferred financing costs.
	Interest and Fees
	At our election, the interest rate on the U.S. dollar-denominated term loans is based on either (i) the then applicable British Bankers Association London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”) plus 3.25% per annum, or (ii) an alternate base rate plus 2.25% per annum, where the alternate base rate is equal to the greater of (a) the U.S. Prime lending rate or (b) the Federal Funds effective rate plus 0.5% per annum.
	The interest rate on the euro-denominated term loans is based on the then applicable interest rate determined by the Banking Federation of the European Union (“EURIBOR”) plus 3.50% per annum.
	The interest rate on swingline loans, which may only be denominated in U.S. dollars, is based on the alternate base rate plus a margin of 1.25% to 2.75% per annum (currently 2.00% per annum), depending upon our leverage, as defined.
	The interest rate on borrowings under our multi-currency revolving credit agreement is based on either (i) LIBOR plus a margin of 2.25% to 3.75% per annum (currently 3.00% per annum), depending on our leverage; or at our election, for loans denominated in U.S. dollars or Canadian dollars (ii) an alternate base rate plus a margin of 1.25% to 2.75% per annum (currently 2.00% per annum), depending on our leverage, where the alternate base rate for U.S. dollar borrowings is as previously described and for Canadian dollar borrowings is the Canadian prime rate of borrowing.
	We also pay fees related to the Senior Credit Facility. The largest of these fees is a commitment fee on the unused portion of the multi-currency revolving loan facility of 0.25% to 0.38% per annum (currently 0.25% per annum), depending on our leverage. None of the fees were material to interest expense.
	Security Provisions
	The obligations under the Senior Credit Facility are guaranteed by VWR Corporation and each of VWR Funding’s wholly owned U.S. subsidiaries other than its U.S. foreign subsidiary holding companies (collectively, the “Subsidiary Guarantors”). In addition, the Senior Credit Facility and the guarantees thereunder are secured by (i) security interests in and pledges of or liens on substantially all of the tangible and intangible assets of VWR Corporation, VWR Funding and the Subsidiary Guarantors and (ii) pledges of 100% of the capital stock of each of the Subsidiary Guarantors and 65% of the capital stock of each of its U.S. foreign subsidiary holding companies.
	The Senior Credit Facility contains a number of customary affirmative and negative covenants. As of December 31, 2014, we were in compliance with the covenants under the Senior Credit Facility.
	The Senior Credit Facility imposes restrictions on VWR Funding’s ability to make payments to VWR Corporation, including for the purpose of paying dividends on capital stock. Under those restrictions, lifetime payments to VWR Corporation cannot exceed the sum of (i) $25.0 million and (ii) an additional amount equal to $75.0 million plus VWR Funding’s cumulative excess cash flow and any amounts it has received from sales of equity or capital contributions that are not used for other restricted payments, provided that there is no default under the Senior Credit Facility and that VWR Funding meets certain leverage ratios after giving effect to any such restricted payment.
	Additional Borrowings
	Subject to our continued compliance with our covenants, we may request additional tranches of term loans or increases in the amount of commitments under the Senior Credit Facility. The actual extension of any such incremental term loans or increases in commitments would be subject to us and our lenders reaching agreement on applicable terms and conditions, which may depend on market conditions at the time of any request. We may add incremental term loan facilities and revolving loan commitments in an aggregate amount not to exceed the lesser of (i) $300.0 million or (ii) the maximum amount at such time that could be incurred without causing VWR Funding to exceed a certain leverage ratio, in each case subject to certain other restrictions.
	Senior Notes
	On September 4, 2012, we financed the purchase and redemption of previously issued senior notes with the issuance of $750.0 million aggregate principal amount of Senior Notes at a more favorable rate of interest. During the year ended December 31, 2012, we (i) paid financing fees $12.1 million in connection with the issuance of the Senior Notes, which were deferred and are being recognized as interest expense over the remaining maturity of the debt; and (ii) recognized a loss on extinguishment of debt of $25.5 million, comprised of $18.7 million in tender and redemption premiums paid, $6.6 million for the write-off of unamortized deferred financing costs and $0.2 million of third party fees and fees paid to lenders.
	The Senior Notes will mature on September 15, 2017. Interest on the Senior Notes is payable on March 15 and September 15 of each year at a stated rate of 7.25% per annum.
	Redemption
	At any time, we may redeem all or a part of the Senior Notes at a price of 105.438%. Beginning on September 15, 2015, the redemption price is reduced to 102.719%, and beginning on September 15, 2016 the redemption price is reduced further to 100%. In all cases, we would also be required to pay accrued and unpaid interest to the date of redemption. If we experience specific kinds of changes in control, we would be required to offer to repurchase the Senior Notes at 101% of the principal amount, plus any accrued and unpaid interest to the repurchase date.
	Security Provisions
	The obligations under the Senior Notes are guaranteed, jointly and severally and fully and unconditionally, on a senior basis by each of the Subsidiary Guarantors. The Subsidiary Guarantors’ obligations under the guarantees of the Senior Notes are not secured by any of our assets, VWR Funding’s assets or the Subsidiary Guarantors’ assets.
	The indenture governing the Senior Notes contains a number of customary affirmative and negative covenants. As of December 31, 2014, we were in compliance with the covenants under the indenture.
	The indenture governing the Senior Notes restricts VWR Funding’s ability to make payments to VWR Corporation, including for the purpose of paying dividends on capital stock. Under those restrictions, lifetime payments to VWR Corporation cannot exceed the sum of (i) $25.0 million and (ii) an additional amount equal to 50% of VWR Funding’s consolidated net income since October 1, 2012 and any amounts it has received from sales of equity or capital contributions since the issue date of such Senior Notes that are not used for other restricted payments, provided that there is no default under the indenture and that VWR Funding meets a fixed charge coverage ratio after giving effect to any such restricted payment.
	Subordinated Notes
In the fourth quarter of 2014, using the net proceeds from the IPO and the Additional Sale (see Note 13), we redeemed the entire aggregate principal amount of the Subordinated Notes at a redemption price of 100% plus accrued and unpaid interest through the redemption date. In connection with the redemption, we recognized a loss on extinguishment of debt of $5.1 million representing the write-off of unamortized deferred financing costs related to the Subordinated Notes.
Prior to their redemption, the portions of Subordinated Notes were denominated in both U.S. dollars and euros. Interest on the Subordinated Notes was payable at a rate of 10.75% per annum.

Financial_Instruments_and_Fair

Financial Instruments and Fair Value Measurements (Notes)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Financial Instruments and Fair Value Measurements	Financial Instruments and Fair Value Measurements
	Our financial instruments include cash and cash equivalents, compensating cash balance, trade accounts receivable, accounts payable, debt and capital lease obligations and amounts due to affiliates. Our financial instruments are held or issued by a number of institutions, which reduces the risk of material non-performance, except for amounts due to VWR Holdings under the ITRA (see Note 21).
	Assets and Liabilities for which Fair Value is Only Disclosed
	The carrying amounts of cash and cash equivalents and compensating cash balance are stated at their fair value (Level 1 measurements). The carrying amounts for trade accounts receivable and accounts payable approximate fair value due to their short-term nature (Level 2 measurements).
	The following table presents the carrying amounts and estimated fair values of other financial instruments (in millions):
		31-Dec-14						31-Dec-13
		Carrying Amount				Fair Value		Carrying Amount		Fair Value
	A/R Facility	$	73			$	73	$	124.2	$	124.2
	Senior Credit Facility	1,268.10				1,256.50		1,389.20		1,400.40
	Senior Notes	750				780.2		750		806.3
	Subordinated Notes	—				—		533.4		559.7
	Due to VWR Holdings — ITRA	172.9				132		—		—
	The fair values of our debt instruments are based on estimates using quoted market prices and standard pricing models that take into account the present value of future cash flows as of the respective balance sheet date. We believe that these qualify as Level 2 measurements, except for our publicly-traded Senior Notes, which we believe qualify as a Level 1 measurement. The carrying amounts of the remainder of our debt and capital lease obligations approximate fair value due to their primarily short-term nature (Level 2 measurements). The amount due to VWR Holdings under the ITRA was estimated using a combination of observable and unobservable inputs using an income-based approach (Level 3 measurement).
	Recurring Fair Value Measurements with Significant Unobservable Inputs
	The following table presents changes in recurring fair value measurements with significant unobservable inputs (Level 3):
		Contingent Consideration
	Balance at December 31, 2013	$	3.6
	Acquisitions	8.4
	Settlements in cash	(0.2		)
	Currency translation	(0.2		)
	Balance at December 31, 2014	$	11.6
	Contingent Consideration
	Certain of the Acquisitions entitle the sellers to contingent consideration if earnings targets are met during a period of time following the acquisition. The fair value of contingent consideration was estimated using the average of probability-weighted potential earn-out payments specified in the purchase agreements, ranging from approximately $3 million to $19 million at December 31, 2014. The significant assumptions used in these calculations included forecasted results and the estimated likelihood for each performance scenario.
	Non-Recurring Fair Value Measurements
	During the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, we measured the following items on our balance sheets at fair value following their initial recognition:
	•	on June 30, 2014, we measured goodwill related to a business to be disposed; and
	•	on September 30, 2013, we measured an amortizable intangible asset related to our Asia-Pacific operations.
	Business to be Disposed
	In July 2014, we received allegations and identified inappropriate business practices at a recently-acquired business (see Note 6), which caused us to perform interim impairment testing of its long-lived assets, consisting only of goodwill. The interim impairment testing resulted in our recognition of an impairment charge of $11.3 million during the three months ended June 30, 2014.
	We determined that the fair value of the goodwill was zero using a combination of observable and unobservable inputs (Level 3 measurement). We first estimated the fair value of the entire business using an income approach (Level 3 measurement) and concluded that its fair value was equal to the fair value of its net tangible assets, which we estimated using their carrying value (Level 2 measurement). The valuation required us to make various assumptions, including, but not limited to, assumptions related to changes in profitability and future cash flows associated with recently discovered inappropriate business practices and expected customer attrition. Our estimates were principally based upon our knowledge and experience, and overall economic factors, including the regulatory environment, and we believe the estimates and assumptions used were reasonable.
	Amortizable Intangible Asset
	In September 2013, we initiated a global restructuring program (see Note 15), which caused us to perform interim impairment testing of an amortizable intangible asset related to our Asia-Pacific operations, which were affected by the program. The interim impairment testing resulted in our recognition of a restructuring charge of $2.8 million during the three months ended September 30, 2013.
	We determined that the fair value of the amortizable intangible asset was zero using an income approach (Level 3 measurement). The valuation required us to make various assumptions, including, but not limited to, assumptions related to changes in profitability and future cash flows associated with the intangible asset. Our estimates were principally based upon our knowledge and experience and overall economic factors, including the regulatory environment, and we believe the estimates and assumptions used were reasonable.
	Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities
	At December 31, 2014 and 2013, our derivative instruments consisted entirely of foreign currency forward contracts. Prior to December 31, 2012, we were also party to interest rate swap arrangements.
	Foreign Currency Forward Contracts
	Certain of our subsidiaries have entered into foreign currency forward contracts to reduce the impact of changes in foreign currency exchange rates on certain short-term business transactions. These contracts were designated as cash flow hedges, so the gains and losses from those contracts are deferred as accumulated other comprehensive income or loss until the settlement of the related business transaction, at which time the accumulated gain or loss from the contracts is reclassified into earnings to offset the foreign currency impact of the business transaction. Although certain of our subsidiaries use these contracts to manage local foreign currency risk, foreign currency forward contracts have not been material to our consolidated financial statements. At December 31, 2014, the notional value of foreign currency forward contracts was $135.2 million. The fair value of foreign currency forward contracts, which was estimated based on period-end spot rates (a Level 2 measurement), was immaterial.
	In 2007, in anticipation of issuing euro-denominated terms loans, we entered into a series of foreign currency forward contracts. The contracts were designated as cash flow hedges, so gains and losses from those contracts were deferred as accumulated other comprehensive income or loss. The foreign currency forward contracts were settled upon issuance of the euro-denominated terms loans later in 2007. The accumulated loss on the foreign currency forward contracts is being reclassified to interest expense ratably through maturity of the euro-denominated term loans in April 2017. Neither the accumulated loss nor the reclassification of the loss into earnings were material to our consolidated financial statements.
	Interest Rate Swap Arrangements
	Prior to their maturity in December 31, 2012, we entered into interest rate swap arrangements to reduce the impact of changes in variable interest rates on our term loans to interest expense. Originally, the swaps were designated as cash flow hedges, so gains and losses from those contracts were deferred as accumulated other comprehensive income or loss. In 2008, the swaps were amended and hedge accounting was discontinued because the swaps no longer met the hedge accounting criteria following the amendment. The accumulated loss on the swaps of $14.0 million was reclassified to interest expense ratably through maturity of the amended swaps on December 31, 2012. Additional changes to the fair value of the swaps following the discontinuation of hedge accounting through December 31, 2012 were recognized in earnings as a component of interest expense.
	The following table presents the reclassification of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) into earnings for derivative instruments designated as hedging instruments (in millions):
		Classification in Statements of Operations		Year Ended
				31-Dec-12
	Interest rate swap arrangements	Interest expense		$	(1.8	)
	The following table presents the classifications and the amount of net gain (loss) recognized in earnings for derivative instruments not designated as hedging instruments (in millions):
		Classification in Statements of Operations		Year Ended
				31-Dec-12
	Interest rate swap arrangements — realized	Interest expense		$	(14.4	)
	Interest rate swap arrangements — unrealized	Interest expense		12.3
	Total			$	(2.1	)

Commitments_and_Contingencies_

Commitments and Contingencies (Notes)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Commitments and Contingencies	Commitments and Contingencies
	Our business involves risk of product liability, patent infringement and other claims in the ordinary course of business arising from the products that we source from various manufacturers or produce ourselves, as well as from the services we provide. Our exposure to such claims may increase as we seek to increase the geographic scope of our sourcing activities and sales of private label products and to the extent that we expand our manufacturing operations. We maintain insurance policies, including product liability insurance, and in many cases the manufacturers of the products we distribute have indemnified us against such claims. We cannot assure you that our insurance coverage or indemnification agreements with manufacturers will be available in all pending or any future cases brought against us. Furthermore, our ability to recover under any insurance or indemnification arrangements is subject to the financial viability of our insurers, our manufacturers and our manufacturers’ insurers, as well as legal enforcement under the local laws governing the arrangements. In particular, as we seek to expand our sourcing from manufacturers in the Asia-Pacific region and other developing locations, we expect that we will increase our exposure to potential defaults under the related indemnification arrangements. Insurance coverage in general or coverage for certain types of liabilities, such as product liability or patent infringement in these developing markets may not be readily available for purchase or cost-effective for us to purchase. Furthermore, insurance for liability relating to asbestos, lead and silica exposure is not available, and we do not maintain insurance for product recalls. Accordingly, we could be subject to uninsured and unindemnified future liabilities, and an unfavorable result in a case for which adequate insurance or indemnification is not available could result in a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.
	We are also involved in various disputes, litigation and regulatory matters incidental to our business, including employment matters, commercial disputes, government contract compliance matters, disputes regarding environmental clean-up costs, and other matters arising out of the normal conduct of our business. We intend to vigorously defend ourselves in such matters. From time to time, we are named as a defendant in cases as a result of our distribution of laboratory supplies, including litigation resulting from the alleged prior distribution of products containing asbestos by certain of our predecessors or acquired companies. While the impact of this litigation has historically been immaterial, and we believe the range of reasonably possible loss from current matters continues to be immaterial, there can be no assurance that the impact of the pending and any future claims will not be material to our business, financial condition or results of operations in the future.
	Employment Agreements
	The employment agreements with our executive officers include non-compete, non-solicit and non-hire covenants as well as severance provisions. In general, if the executive officer is terminated without “Cause” or resigns for “Good Reason” (as such terms are defined in the respective employment agreements) the executive officer is entitled to one and a half times (two times in the case of our President and Chief Executive Officer) the sum of base salary plus the target bonus for the year in which such termination or resignation occurs and continued health benefits for the 12-month period (18-month period in the case of our President and Chief Executive Officer) following termination or resignation. Salary and bonus payments are payable in equal installments over the 12-month period following such termination or resignation. The aggregate potential payments under these employment agreements for terminations without Cause and resignations for Good Reason, including estimated costs associated with continued health benefits, is approximately $10.5 million as of December 31, 2014.
	Registration Rights Agreement
	On October 7, 2014, we entered into a registration rights agreement with VWR Holdings that could require us to pay registration costs in future periods. See Note 13.

Redeemable_Equity_Notes

Redeemable Equity (Notes)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Redeemable Equity	Stockholder Equity
	Stockholder equity consists of our common stock, and following our issuance of an amended and restated certificate of incorporation, we are also authorized to issue preferred stock.
	Our debt agreements impose restrictions on VWR Funding’s ability to make payments to VWR Corporation, including for the purpose of paying dividends on capital stock. See Notes 9 and 26.
	Recapitalization
	On July 31, 2014, in anticipation of our IPO, we completed an internal recapitalization, pursuant to which: (i) all then outstanding equity, consisting of 0.1 million shares of common stock (1,000 shares on a pre-split basis) and 0.4 million shares of redeemable convertible preferred stock, were exchanged for 102.0 million shares (1.0 million shares on a pre-split basis) of newly-issued common stock; and (ii) 204.0 million shares (2.0 million shares on a pre-split basis) of common stock were authorized for issuance.
	Initial Public Offering
	On October 7, 2014, we completed our IPO by issuing 25.5 million common shares at a price of $21.00 per share. After deducting underwriting discounts, commissions and other offering costs, the IPO resulted in net proceeds of $501.9 million.
	On November 5, 2014, the underwriters of the IPO completed the purchase of an additional 3.9 million shares of common stock at the public offering price of $21.00 per share (the “Additional Sale”) under an option granted to them in connection with the IPO. After deducting underwriting discounts and commissions, the Additional Sale resulted in net proceeds of $75.9 million.
	In connection with the IPO and the Additional Sale, we entered into a number of transactions (collectively, the “Transactions”) that had a significant impact to our financial position and results of operations:
	•	On October 1, 2014, we paid a $25.0 million dividend to VWR Holdings (the “Holdings Dividend”).
	•	On October 7, 2014, we: (i) terminated a management services agreement with affiliates of the Sponsors (see Note 21); (ii) executed an income tax receivable agreement with VWR Holdings (see Note 21); (iii) filed an amended and restated certificate of incorporation and amended and restated bylaws (see below); (iv) awarded options to purchase shares of our common stock to certain of our employees and directors under a new stock-based compensation plan (see Note 14); (v) adopted the VWR Corporation Employee Stock Purchase Plan (see Note 14); and (vi) received the net proceeds from the sale of common shares in the IPO.
	•	On October 7, 2014 and November 5, 2014, we received the net proceeds from the sales of common shares in the IPO and the Additional Sale, respectively. We used the proceeds to redeem all of the Subordinated Notes and a portion of the borrowings under our credit facilities.
	Our consolidated balance sheet at December 31, 2014 reflects all of the Transactions. We have provided an unaudited consolidated pro forma statement of operations to present the full-year effect of the Transactions on our results of operations. See Note 25.
	Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation and ByLaws
	On October 7, 2014, we filed with the Secretary of State of Delaware an amended and restated Certificate of Incorporation (the “Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation”) and adopted amended and restated Bylaws (the “Amended and Restated Bylaws”) to effect, among other things, a 102-for-1 stock split, the authorization of 750.0 million shares of common stock, par value $0.01 per share, and the authorization of 50.0 million shares of undesignated preferred stock, par value $0.01 per share. The Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation and Amended and Restated Bylaws were also amended to contain provisions that may delay, defer or discourage another party from acquiring control of the Company, including, among other items, authorized undesignated preferred stock, special notice requirements for stockholder proposals and a classified board of directors divided into three classes of directors.
	Registration Rights Agreement
	On October 7, 2014, we entered into a registration rights agreement with VWR Holdings. Under the registration rights agreement, VWR Holdings is entitled to request that we register (i) any shares of our common stock that it held at October 7, 2014 and (ii) any shares held by Madison Dearborn Partners. Should we register such common stock, we would be required to pay costs related to the registration as well as VWR Holdings’ expenses in connection with its exercise of these rights.
Redeemable Convertible Preferred Stock
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Redeemable Equity	Redeemable Equity
	Redeemable equity consists of redeemable equity units of our parent and, prior to July 31, 2014, also included redeemable convertible preferred stock.
	Redeemable Equity Units of Parent
	In 2007, our parent company, VWR Holdings, established the 2007 Securities Purchase Plan (the “VWR Holdings Plan”), pursuant to which members of management and other employees (“Management Investors”) were able to purchase a “strip” of equity instruments, which was intended to provide Management Investors a mix of ownership interests similar to that held by the Sponsors and the other co-investors. The strip consisted of Class A Preferred Units (“Preferred Units”), Class A Common Units (“Common Units”) and Founders Units (collectively, the “Units”) of VWR Holdings, each issued in predefined ratios based on the amount invested by a Management Investor. The following summarizes important information about the Units:
	•	Units held by Management Investors are subject to certain repurchase and put options that are triggered if a Management Investor is terminated from employment. Because the put option is outside of our control, we remeasure the redemption value of Units held by Management Investors each period-end and reclassify the necessary amount from stockholder equity to redeemable equity to state the units at their redemption value.
	•	Issuances of Units are accounted for as ordinary capital contributions by VWR Holdings, which subsequently contributes an equal amount of capital to us.
	•	Repurchases of Units are accounted for as described below.
	•	Founders Units are Common Units held by Management Investors that vest over a period of four years based upon continuing service, subject to accelerated vesting upon the occurrence of certain events. Because the Founders Units were made available to our management as an incentive to provide services to us, we account for them as stock-based compensation. See Note 14.
	Repurchases of Units from Management Investors
	Upon termination of a Management Investor, up to two redemption options may be triggered. First, VWR Holdings receives an option to repurchase the Management Investor’s equity units. If VWR Holdings does not exercise the option, which has never occurred, the Management Investor receives an option to put the equity units to VWR Holdings. Under either scenario, the redemption value is equal to a contractually-defined value, except that the following units are valued at the lower of the contractually-defined value or original cost: (i) Common Units and vested Founders Units following a termination for “cause;” and (ii) all unvested Founders Units.
	The contractually-defined value of Preferred Units is equal to the unreturned capital plus a cumulative dividend that accrues and compounds quarterly at an annual rate of 8%. The contractually-defined value of Common Units and Founders Units is based on the enterprise value of VWR Holdings less the contractually-defined value of the Preferred Units.
	Repurchases or puts are settled as follows:
	•	Prior to the recapitalization on July 31, 2014 (see Note 13), VWR Holdings settled repurchases by providing an equally-valued number of shares of our redeemable convertible preferred stock that it holds. Concurrently, we repurchased our redeemable convertible preferred stock from the Management Investor for cash.
	•	Following the recapitalization, we expect that VWR Holdings will settle repurchases or puts directly with cash on hand resulting from our payment of the Holdings Dividend (see Note 13).
	Because it has no operations of its own, VWR Holdings has depended on us to provide funding for repurchases or puts. Additional distributions may be required from us to fund future repurchases or puts.
	Redeemable Convertible Preferred Stock
	On July 31, 2014, in anticipation of our IPO, we completed an internal recapitalization (see Note 13) pursuant to which all shares of redeemable convertible preferred stock were exchanged for newly-issued shares of common stock. Prior to the recapitalization, the preferred stock was redeemable at our option for cash. Its redemption value was $1,000 per share plus a cumulative dividend that accrued and compounded quarterly at an annual rate of 8%. Because our Sponsors could have caused us to redeem the preferred stock through their control of the Board of Directors, we classified it outside of permanent equity on our consolidated balance sheets at its redemption value. The preferred stock was convertible in limited circumstances at the option of the holder, but no shares were ever converted.

Stockholder_Equity_Notes

Stockholder Equity (Notes)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Equity [Abstract]
Stockholder Equity	Stockholder Equity
	Stockholder equity consists of our common stock, and following our issuance of an amended and restated certificate of incorporation, we are also authorized to issue preferred stock.
	Our debt agreements impose restrictions on VWR Funding’s ability to make payments to VWR Corporation, including for the purpose of paying dividends on capital stock. See Notes 9 and 26.
	Recapitalization
	On July 31, 2014, in anticipation of our IPO, we completed an internal recapitalization, pursuant to which: (i) all then outstanding equity, consisting of 0.1 million shares of common stock (1,000 shares on a pre-split basis) and 0.4 million shares of redeemable convertible preferred stock, were exchanged for 102.0 million shares (1.0 million shares on a pre-split basis) of newly-issued common stock; and (ii) 204.0 million shares (2.0 million shares on a pre-split basis) of common stock were authorized for issuance.
	Initial Public Offering
	On October 7, 2014, we completed our IPO by issuing 25.5 million common shares at a price of $21.00 per share. After deducting underwriting discounts, commissions and other offering costs, the IPO resulted in net proceeds of $501.9 million.
	On November 5, 2014, the underwriters of the IPO completed the purchase of an additional 3.9 million shares of common stock at the public offering price of $21.00 per share (the “Additional Sale”) under an option granted to them in connection with the IPO. After deducting underwriting discounts and commissions, the Additional Sale resulted in net proceeds of $75.9 million.
	In connection with the IPO and the Additional Sale, we entered into a number of transactions (collectively, the “Transactions”) that had a significant impact to our financial position and results of operations:
	•	On October 1, 2014, we paid a $25.0 million dividend to VWR Holdings (the “Holdings Dividend”).
	•	On October 7, 2014, we: (i) terminated a management services agreement with affiliates of the Sponsors (see Note 21); (ii) executed an income tax receivable agreement with VWR Holdings (see Note 21); (iii) filed an amended and restated certificate of incorporation and amended and restated bylaws (see below); (iv) awarded options to purchase shares of our common stock to certain of our employees and directors under a new stock-based compensation plan (see Note 14); (v) adopted the VWR Corporation Employee Stock Purchase Plan (see Note 14); and (vi) received the net proceeds from the sale of common shares in the IPO.
	•	On October 7, 2014 and November 5, 2014, we received the net proceeds from the sales of common shares in the IPO and the Additional Sale, respectively. We used the proceeds to redeem all of the Subordinated Notes and a portion of the borrowings under our credit facilities.
	Our consolidated balance sheet at December 31, 2014 reflects all of the Transactions. We have provided an unaudited consolidated pro forma statement of operations to present the full-year effect of the Transactions on our results of operations. See Note 25.
	Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation and ByLaws
	On October 7, 2014, we filed with the Secretary of State of Delaware an amended and restated Certificate of Incorporation (the “Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation”) and adopted amended and restated Bylaws (the “Amended and Restated Bylaws”) to effect, among other things, a 102-for-1 stock split, the authorization of 750.0 million shares of common stock, par value $0.01 per share, and the authorization of 50.0 million shares of undesignated preferred stock, par value $0.01 per share. The Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation and Amended and Restated Bylaws were also amended to contain provisions that may delay, defer or discourage another party from acquiring control of the Company, including, among other items, authorized undesignated preferred stock, special notice requirements for stockholder proposals and a classified board of directors divided into three classes of directors.
	Registration Rights Agreement
	On October 7, 2014, we entered into a registration rights agreement with VWR Holdings. Under the registration rights agreement, VWR Holdings is entitled to request that we register (i) any shares of our common stock that it held at October 7, 2014 and (ii) any shares held by Madison Dearborn Partners. Should we register such common stock, we would be required to pay costs related to the registration as well as VWR Holdings’ expenses in connection with its exercise of these rights.

ShareBased_Compensation_Notes

Share-Based Compensation (Notes)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Share-Based Compensation	Share-Based Compensation
	The following table presents share-based compensation expense, a component of SG&A expenses, by award type and plan (in millions):
				Year Ended December 31,
		Plan		2014			2013		2012
	Stock options	2014 Plan		$	1.1		$	—	$	—
	Share-based compensation related to our parent	VWR Holdings Plan		0.9			0.6		0.9
	Share-based compensation expense			$	2		$	0.6	$	0.9
	At December 31, 2014, remaining share-based compensation expense of $19.9 million related to unvested awards will be recognized over a weighted average period of 4.7 years.
	VWR Corporation 2014 Equity Incentive Plan
	In connection with the IPO, the Board of Directors adopted the VWR Corporation 2014 Equity Incentive Plan (the “2014 Plan”) on September 9, 2014. The 2014 Plan authorized up to 11.5 million shares of common stock to be issued in the form of stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock or other stock-based awards. At December 31, 2014, 8.0 million shares were available for future issuance. No award shall be granted pursuant to the 2014 Plan on or after September 9, 2024.
	Stock Options
	The following table presents activity and other information about stock options under the 2014 Plan (in millions, except per share amounts):
		Number of Stock Options			Weighted Average Exercise Price
	Outstanding at January 1, 2014	—			$	—
	Granted	3.5			21.01
	Forfeited	—			21
	Outstanding at December 31, 2014	3.5			$	21.01
	Expected to vest at December 31, 2014	3.1			$	21.01
	Stock options outstanding and expected to vest at December 31, 2014 had aggregate intrinsic values of $16.9 million and $14.9 million, respectively, and a weighted average remaining contractual term of 6.8 years. No stock options were vested or exercisable at December 31, 2014.
	During the year ended December 31, 2014, 3.5 million stock options were granted under the 2014 Plan to employees and directors. The stock options were estimated to have a weighted average grant date fair value of $6.67 per option. The substantial majority of the stock options were granted to employees on October 1, 2014 and have forty percent vesting on the second anniversary of the date of grant and five percent vesting quarterly thereafter through the fifth anniversary of the date of grant. All of the stock options have a seven-year term. Unvested stock options are forfeited in the event of termination of the recipient and fully vest upon a change in control, provided that the recipient has not been terminated prior to such change in control.
	The following table presents the assumptions used to estimate the fair value of awards granted on a weighted average basis:
		Year Ended
		31-Dec-14
	Expected stock price volatility	33	%
	Risk free interest rate	1.76	%
	Expected life of options, in years	4.9
	VWR Corporation Employee Stock Purchase Plan
	In connection with the IPO, we adopted the VWR Corporation Employee Stock Purchase Plan (the “VWR ESPP”). The VWR ESPP became effective October 7, 2014, but the first offering period will not commence until specifically authorized by an administering committee. The VWR ESPP is generally designed to encourage employees to become stockholders and to increase their ownership of our common stock. The number of shares of our common stock reserved for issuance under the VWR ESPP is 2.0 million shares. We have not yet recognized any expense related to the VWR ESPP.
	Share-based Compensation Related to our Parent
	As previously discussed, the VWR Holdings Plan was created pursuant to which Founders Units were made available to Management Investors (see Note 12). Founders Units are accounted for by us as stock-based compensation. During all periods presented, share-based compensation related to our parent was not material to our consolidated financial statements.

Restructuring_Activities_Notes

Restructuring Activities (Notes)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]
Restructuring Activities	Restructuring Activities
	In September 2013, we initiated a global restructuring program designed to enhance our interaction with customers and suppliers, improve the efficiency of our operations and reduce operating expenses (collectively, the “Program”). The Program involved transitioning the management of our European organization from a national to regional basis, refining customer segmentation and focus within Europe and the United States and consolidating our leadership structure and operations in the Asia Pacific region. As part of the Program, we also exited a variety of relatively small distribution and other facilities in North America, Europe and Asia. We expect the Program will enable us to better serve customers and to improve operational efficiency, competitiveness and business profitability. The Program was substantially initiated by December 31, 2013. Substantially all actions under the Program were completed at December 31, 2014.
	During 2013, the Company recognized restructuring charges under the Program of $32.5 million, of which $7.6 million related to the Americas segment and $24.9 million related to the EMEA-APAC segment. These charges primarily related to severance and other employment-related costs and were primarily included in SG&A expenses in our statements of operations. We expect that no additional charges will be incurred under the Program.
	The following table presents changes to accrued restructuring charges under the Program (in millions):
		Severance and Termination Benefits			Facilities-Related and Other			Total
	Balance at December 31, 2012	$	—		$	—		$	—
	Restructuring charges	27.7			0.8			28.5
	Cash payments	(9.3		)	(0.2		)	(9.5		)
	Balance at December 31, 2013	18.4			0.6			19
	Cash payments	(16.6		)	(0.2		)	(16.8		)
	Balance at December 31, 2014	$	1.8		$	0.4		$	2.2
	During the year ended December 31, 2013, in addition to the $28.5 million in restructuring charges noted above, we also recognized $4.0 million of charges related to the Program in our Asia Pacific operations, including $2.8 million related to an impairment of an amortizable intangible asset and increased provisions for inventories of $0.8 million and trade accounts receivable of $0.4 million. All restructuring charges were classified as SG&A expenses except for the increased provisions for inventories, which was classified as cost of goods sold.
	From time to time, we have undertaken cost reduction initiatives in our existing businesses as well as in our acquired businesses, typically consisting of severance and facility closure costs. Expenses associated with such actions were $16.9 million during the year ended December 31, 2012 and were classified as SG&A expenses.

Benefit_Plans_Notes

Benefit Plans (Notes)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]
Benefit Programs	Benefit Plans
	We sponsor a number of defined benefit plans for our employees worldwide. We present our defined benefit plans in two groups due to their different geographies, characteristics and actuarial assumptions: (i) the defined benefit plan in the United States (the “U.S. Retirement Plan”); and (ii) the defined benefit plans in Germany, France and the United Kingdom in the aggregate (the “German, French and UK Plans”).
	We also sponsor a defined contribution plan for our employees in the United States and provide an employer match. The expense related to the employer match was $10.7 million, $7.4 million and $7.2 million for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively. We also sponsor certain other defined benefit plans applicable to both our U.S. and non-U.S. employees, which were not material individually or in the aggregate.
	U.S. Retirement Plan
	The U.S. Retirement Plan is a funded and tax-qualified defined benefit retirement plan that covers substantially all of our full-time U.S. employees who completed one full year of service as of May 31, 2005. As of December 31, 2014, the U.S. Retirement Plan covered approximately 3,560 participants. Benefits under the U.S. Retirement Plan were frozen on May 31, 2005. We generally fund the minimum amount required by applicable laws and regulations. We use a December 31 measurement date for the U.S. Retirement Plan.
	The following table presents the change in benefit obligation, the change in fair value of plan assets and the funded status for the U.S. Retirement Plan (in millions):
		Year Ended December 31,
		2014				2013
	Benefit obligation at beginning of year	$	201.1			$	226.3
	Service cost	0.7				0.7
	Interest cost	8.4				8.7
	Partial plan settlements	(35.8		)		—
	Actuarial (gain) loss	23				(28.0		)
	Benefits paid	(8.3		)		(6.6		)
	Benefit obligation at end of year	189.1				201.1
	Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year	253				264.5
	Actual gain (loss) on plan assets	32.3				(4.9		)
	Partial plan settlements	(35.8		)		—
	Benefits paid	(8.3		)		(6.6		)
	Fair value of plan assets at end of year	241.2				253
	Funded status at end of year	$	52.1			51.9
	The following table presents the amounts recognized in the consolidated balance sheets for the U.S. Retirement Plan (in millions):
		December 31,
		2014				2013
	Other assets	$	52.1			$	51.9
	Accumulated other comprehensive income	(23.1		)		(35.5		)
	The amount in accumulated other comprehensive income that has not been recognized as net periodic pension income as of December 31, 2014 relates to an actuarial gain, none of which will be recognized during the year ended December 31, 2015.
	The accumulated benefit obligation of the U.S. Retirement Plan was $189.1 million and $201.1 million as of December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively.
	The following table presents the components of net periodic pension income for the U.S. Retirement Plan (in millions):
		Year Ended December 31,
		2014				2013				2012
	Service cost	$	0.7			$	0.7			$	0.7
	Interest cost	8.4				8.7				8.8
	Expected return on plan assets	(14.4		)		(15.7		)		(14.3		)
	Recognized net actuarial gain	(0.4		)		(0.1		)		—
	Gain from partial plan settlement	(6.9		)		—				—
	Net periodic pension income	$	(12.6	)		$	(6.4	)		$	(4.8	)
	In April 2014, certain eligible participants under the U.S. Retirement Plan were offered an opportunity to receive their entire vested accrued benefit in a lump sum or annuity. On June 1, 2014, this offer expired, and during June 2014, $35.8 million of plan assets were distributed to participants in satisfaction of 16.8% of the U.S. Retirement Plan’s projected benefit obligation. In connection with these settlements during the second quarter of 2014, the Company: (i) remeasured the U.S. Retirement Plan’s funded status, resulting in a $6.1 million pre-tax increase to other assets and accumulated other comprehensive income; and (ii) reclassified a $6.9 million pre-tax gain to earnings from accumulated other comprehensive income. The discount rate used to remeasure the benefit obligation was based on a published bond yield curve and was 4.34% as of the settlement date.
	The net actuarial (loss) gain for the U.S. Retirement Plan recorded in other comprehensive income or loss was $(5.0) million, $7.4 million and $9.9 million for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively.
	The following table presents the assumptions used to determine net periodic pension income and the projected benefit obligation:
		Year Ended December 31,
		2014			2013			2012
	Discount rate for benefit obligation at end of year	4.13	%		4.9	%		3.95	%
	Discount rate for net periodic pension income	4.34			3.95	%		4.1	%
	Expected rate of return on plan assets for net periodic pension income	6	%		6	%		6	%
	We select our discount rate by reference to a published bond yield curve.
	The following table presents future benefits expected to be paid under the U.S. Retirement Plan over the next five years and the five years thereafter as of December 31, 2014 (in millions):
	2015	$	8.2
	2016	8.6
	2017	9
	2018	9.2
	2019	9.6
	2020 – 2024	52.1
	As of December 31, 2014, the investment strategy of the U.S. Retirement Plan is to match the investment asset duration with the pension liability duration. This strategy, utilizing a diversified fixed income fund, attempts to hedge the discounted rate used to present value future pension obligations. The fixed income fund invests in long duration investment grade corporate bonds primarily across industrial, financial and utilities sectors and is managed by a single institution. Surplus assets, the fair market value of assets in excess of benefit obligations, are invested in equity funds. We estimate the future return on plan assets after considering prior performance, but primarily based upon the mix of assets and expectations for the long-term returns on those asset classes. Based on the target asset allocation for each asset class, the overall expected rate of return was adjusted for the historical experience and future expectations of returns as a result of active portfolio management as compared to the benchmark returns.
	The following table presents information about the fair value of assets held by the U.S. Retirement Plan by asset class (in millions):
		31-Dec-14											31-Dec-13
		Total				Type of Fair Value Measurement							Total		Type of Fair Value Measurement
						Level 1				Level 2					Level 1		Level 2
	Money market funds	$	1.1			$	—			$	1.1		$	1.3	$	—	$	1.3
	Fixed income funds	187.7				—				187.7			200.6		—		200.6
	Equity funds	52.4				19.1				33.3			51.1		18.4		32.7
	Total	$	241.2			$	19.1			$	222.1		$	253	$	18.4	$	234.6
	The Company does not expect to make contributions to the U.S. Retirement Plan in 2015.
	German, French and UK Plans
Our German subsidiaries have unfunded defined benefit pension plans for certain employees and retirees, such plans being closed to new participants. Our French subsidiary has a defined benefit pension plan for a certain group of employees that is closed to new participants. Our UK subsidiary has two defined benefit plans which are closed to new participants and frozen with respect to future accrual of benefits. We use a December 31 measurement date for the German, French and UK Plans.
The following table presents the change in benefit obligation, change in plan assets, and reconciliation of funded status for the German, French and UK Plans (in millions):
	Year Ended December 31,
	2014				2013
Benefit obligation at beginning of year	$	163.1			$	150.2
Service cost	1.5				1.4
Interest cost	6.6				5.9
Actuarial loss	28.9				5.6
Benefits paid	(3.5		)		(4.7		)
Currency translation	(16.3		)		4.7
Benefit obligation at end of year	180.3				163.1
Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year	83.7				71.6
Actual gain on plan assets	6				11.2
Company contributions	1.1				2.1
Benefits paid	(2.6		)		(3.3		)
Currency translation	(5.2		)		2.1
Fair value of plan assets at end of year	83				83.7
Funded status at end of year	$	(97.3	)		$	(79.4	)
The following table presents the amounts recognized in the consolidated balance sheets for the German, French and UK Plans (in millions):
	December 31,
	2014				2013
Other assets	$	0.7			$	0.5
Other liabilities	(98.0		)		(79.9		)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	60.7				36.5
The amount in accumulated other comprehensive income or loss that has not been recognized as net periodic pension cost as of December 31, 2014, relates to a net actuarial loss, of which we expect $4.0 million will be recognized as an actuarial loss during the year ended December 31, 2015. The accumulated benefit obligation of the German, French and UK Plans was $171.1 million and $155.4 million as of December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively.
The following table presents the components of net periodic pension cost for the German, French and UK Plans (in millions):
	Year Ended December 31,
	2014				2013				2012
Service cost	$	1.5			$	1.4			$	1.7
Interest cost	6.6				5.9				5.9
Expected return on plan assets	(5.7		)		(3.8		)		(3.9		)
Recognized net actuarial loss	2.1				2				0.9
Net periodic pension cost	$	4.5			$	5.5			$	4.6
The net actuarial (loss) gain for the German, French and UK Plans recorded in other comprehensive income or loss was $(26.3) million, $1.9 million and $(16.5) million for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively.
The following table presents the weighted average assumptions used to determine net periodic pension cost and the projected benefit obligation for the German, French and UK Plans:
	Year Ended December 31,
	2014			2013			2012
Discount rate for benefit obligation at end of year	2.99	%		4.19	%		4.11	%
Discount rate for net periodic pension cost	4.19	%		4.11	%		4.88	%
Expected rate of return on plan assets for net periodic pension cost	6.92	%		6.45	%		6.33	%
Assumed annual rate of compensation increase for benefit obligation at end of year	3	%		3	%		3	%
Assumed annual rate of compensation increase for net periodic pension cost	3	%		3	%		3.24	%
The following table presents future benefits expected to be paid under the German, French and UK Plans over the next five years and the five years thereafter as of December 31, 2014 (in millions):
2015	$	4.1
2016	4.1
2017	4.3
2018	4.5
2019	4.8
2020 – 2024	28.6
The French and UK Plans primarily invest in insurance contracts. The combined weighted target allocations for the underlying investments of such insurance contracts are approximately 70% equity index funds and 30% debt securities, equally divided between corporate bonds and government securities. The expected long-term rate of return on plan assets used in determining pension expense for non-U.S. plans is determined in a similar manner to the U.S. Retirement Plan.
The following table presents information about the fair value of assets held by the French and UK plans by asset class (in millions):
	31-Dec-14											31-Dec-13
	Total				Type of Fair Value Measurement							Total		Type of Fair Value Measurement
					Level 1				Level 2					Level 1		Level 2
Insurance contracts	$	82.6			$	—			$	82.6		$	79.4	$	—	$	79.4
Cash	0.4				0.4				—			4.3		4.3		—
Total	$	83			$	0.4			$	82.6		$	83.7	$	4.3	$	79.4
We expect to make contributions of $0.7 million to the French and UK plans during 2015.

Leases_Notes

Leases (Notes)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Leases [Abstract]
Leases	Leases
	The Company leases office and warehouse space, vehicles and computer and office equipment under operating leases. Operating lease expense was $35.5 million, $35.6 million and $37.9 million for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively.
	The following table presents future minimum lease payments under capital leases and non-cancelable operating leases having initial lease terms of more than one year (in millions):
		31-Dec-14
		Capital		Operating
		Leases		Leases
	2015	$	5.1	$	30.1
	2016	5.5		25.2
	2017	3.9		20.9
	2018	3		18
	2019	0.6		15.2
	Thereafter	—		34.7
	Total minimum payments	18.1		$	144.1
	Less amounts representing imputed interest	2.2
	Present value of minimum lease payments	$	15.9

Other_Income_Expense_net_Notes

Other Income (Expense), net (Notes)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Other Income and Expenses [Abstract]
Other Income (Expense), net	Other Income (Expense), net
	The following table presents the components of other income (expense), net (in millions):
		Year Ended December 31,
		2014		2013			2012
	Net foreign currency remeasurement gain (loss)	$	90.9	$	(38.8	)	$	(14.4	)
	Other	—		—			(0.7		)
	Other income (expense), net	$	90.9	$	(38.8	)	$	(15.1	)
	Other income (expense), net, consists primarily of foreign currency remeasurement gains and losses. We have a significant amount of foreign-denominated debt on our U.S. dollar-denominated balance sheet. The translation of foreign-denominated debt obligations on our U.S. dollar-denominated balance sheet is reported in other income (expense), net, as foreign currency exchange gains or losses each period. Such gains or losses are unrealized until repayment of the debt and relate to the weakening or strengthening, respectively, of the euro against the U.S. dollar. As a result, our operating results are exposed to fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates, principally with respect to the euro.
	Recently, spot rates for the euro, the British pound sterling and the Canadian dollar have weakened compared to the U.S. dollar. For additional information, see Note 22.

Income_Taxes_Notes

Income Taxes (Notes)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Taxes	Income Taxes
	Income Tax Provision
	The following table presents the components of income before income taxes (in millions):
		Year Ended December 31,
		2014			2013			2012
	United States	$	121.4		$	(56.6	)	$	(78.2	)
	Foreign	116			79.1			90.1
	Total income before income taxes	$	237.4		$	22.5		$	11.9
	The following table presents the components of income tax provision (in millions):
		Year Ended December 31,
		2014			2013			2012
	Current income tax provision:
	Federal	$	(3.8	)	$	(0.4	)	$	0.1
	State	(0.6		)	(0.3		)	0.1
	Foreign	(46.5		)	(36.6		)	(34.6		)
	Total	(50.9		)	(37.3		)	(34.4		)
	Deferred income tax provision:
	Federal	(40.1		)	6.5			14.6
	State	(4.3		)	1			1.1
	Foreign	10.5			21.4			10.6
	Total	(33.9		)	28.9			26.3
	Income tax provision	$	(84.8	)	$	(8.4	)	$	(8.1	)
	During the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, we recorded net deferred tax liabilities through goodwill of $3.1 million and $0.7 million, respectively, and net deferred tax assets (liabilities) through stockholder equity of $10.7 million and $(3.9) million, respectively. The deferred tax liabilities recorded through goodwill primarily relate to acquired intangible assets. The net deferred taxes recorded through stockholder equity primarily relate to our defined benefit plans.
	The following table presents the reconciliation of the income tax provision calculated at the statutory federal income tax rate of 35% to the income tax provision presented in the statements of operations (in millions):
		Year Ended December 31,
		2014			2013			2012
	Income tax provision at U.S. federal statutory rate	$	(83.1	)	$	(7.9	)	$	(4.2	)
	State income taxes, net of federal benefit	(3.3		)	0.4			0.7
	Change in foreign tax rates	—			8.5			(1.4		)
	Foreign rate differential	10.4			4.9			5.2
	Nondeductible expenses	(1.3		)	(0.6		)	(0.6		)
	Change in valuation allowance	(5.6		)	(12.5		)	(4.5		)
	Other, net	(1.9		)	(1.2		)	(3.3		)
	Income tax provision	$	(84.8	)	$	(8.4	)	$	(8.1	)
	Other, net for the years ended 2014, 2013 and 2012 includes a (provision) benefit related to changes in uncertain tax positions of $(1.8) million, $0.8 million and $(3.1) million, respectively.
	Our tax benefits or provisions can change significantly due to the volatility of our net exchange gains or losses in our operating results.
	The change in valuation allowance above for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012 excludes other net valuation allowances recognized with respect to intercompany transactions, foreign taxes and state net operating losses aggregating $3.1 million, $7.4 million and $10.5 million, respectively. See Note 27.
	Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities
	Deferred tax assets and liabilities are comprised of the following (in millions):
		December 31,
		2014			2013
	Deferred tax assets:
	Net operating loss carryforwards	$	239.5		$	260.2
	Currency translation	—			23.2
	Other	36.9			28.3
	Deferred tax assets, gross	276.4			311.7
	Valuation allowances	(110.0		)	(119.3		)
	Deferred tax assets, net	166.4			192.4
	Deferred tax liabilities:
	Intangible assets	514.4			564.4
	Goodwill amortization	35.9			34.3
	Currency translation	30.7			—
	Other	21.1			23.2
	Total deferred tax liabilities	602.1			621.9
	Net deferred tax liability	$	435.7		$	429.5
	Deferred income taxes have been classified in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets as follows (in millions):
		December 31,
		2014			2013
	Other current assets	$	14.4		$	15.1
	Other assets	17			7.3
	Other current liabilities	(4.9		)	(5.8		)
	Deferred income tax liabilities	(462.2		)	(446.1		)
	Net deferred tax liability	$	(435.7	)	$	(429.5	)
	The Company evaluates the realization of deferred tax assets taking into consideration such factors as the reversal of existing taxable temporary differences, expected profitability by tax jurisdiction and available carryforward periods. The extent and timing of the reversal of existing taxable temporary differences will influence the extent of tax benefits recognized in a particular year. As of December 31, 2014, the Company had valuation allowances of $110.0 million associated with certain intercompany transactions, foreign net operating loss carryforwards, foreign tax credit carryforwards, short-lived state net operating losses and other deferred tax assets that are not expected to be realized. Should applicable losses, credits and deductions ultimately be realized, the resulting reduction in the valuation allowance will generally be recognized as a component of our income tax provision or benefit.
Uncertain Tax Positions
We conduct business globally and, as a result, the Company or one or more of its subsidiaries files income tax returns in the U.S. federal jurisdiction and various state and foreign jurisdictions. In the normal course of business, we are subject to examination by taxing authorities mainly throughout North America and Europe, including jurisdictions in which we have significant operations such as Germany, France, the UK, Belgium, Sweden, Canada, Switzerland and the U.S. We have concluded all U.S. federal income tax matters for years through 2005. Substantially all income tax matters in the major foreign jurisdictions that we operate have been concluded for years through 2009. Substantially all U.S. state and local income tax matters have been finalized through 2005.
As of December 31, 2014 and 2013, the Company had $62.4 million and $58.5 million, respectively, of unrecognized tax benefits, including $0.7 million and $0.6 million, respectively, of accrued interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits. If the Company were to prevail on all uncertain tax positions, the net effect would generally be a benefit to the Company’s income tax provision. We expect a reduction in the liability for unrecognized tax benefits of up to $0.7 million over the next twelve months as a result of settlements and the expiration of statues of limitations.
The following table reflects changes in the reserve associated with uncertain tax positions, exclusive of interest and penalties (in millions):
	Year Ended December 31,
	2014			2013			2012
Balance at January 1	$	57.9		$	46.5		$	31.1
Tax positions related to the current year — additions	5.1			14			13.7
Tax positions related to prior years — additions	0.3			0.1			1.7
Tax positions related to prior years — reductions	(0.1		)	(1.1		)	—
Reductions for settlements with taxing authorities	(0.3		)	(1.2		)	—
Reductions as a result of a lapse of statutes of limitations	(0.4		)	(0.4		)	—
Currency translation	(0.8		)	—			—
Balance at December 31	$	61.7		$	57.9		$	46.5
During the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, our reserve for unrecognized tax benefits increased primarily as a result of tax positions we took across various jurisdictions. The development of reserves for these exposures requires judgments about tax issues, potential outcomes and timing of settlement discussions with tax authorities.
Other Matters
Neither income taxes nor foreign withholding taxes have been provided on $738.2 million of cumulative undistributed earnings of foreign subsidiaries as of December 31, 2014. These earnings are considered permanently invested in the business. We make an evaluation at the end of each reporting period as to whether or not some or all of the undistributed earnings are permanently reinvested. Future changes in facts and circumstances could require us to recognize income tax liabilities on the assumption that our foreign undistributed earnings will be distributed to the United States in a manner that attracts a net tax cost. At this time, a determination of the amount of unrecognized deferred tax liabilities is not practicable because of the complexities associated with its hypothetical calculation.
As of December 31, 2014, the Company has federal net operating loss carryforwards of $492.0 million that begin to expire in 2025 and state net operating loss carryforwards of $463.6 million, with a corresponding state tax benefit of $17.1 million, that expire at various times through 2034. In addition, the Company has foreign net operating loss carryforwards of $317.4 million, which predominantly have indefinite expirations. Further, as of December 31, 2014, there are U.S. foreign tax credit carryforwards of $2.9 million that will expire at various times through 2016.
We have entered into an agreement that provides for the payment to VWR Holdings of the majority of cash savings, if any, in U.S. federal, state and local income tax as a result of the utilization of net operating losses generated in periods prior to the IPO. See Note 21.
The Company files a consolidated federal and certain state combined income tax returns with VWR Funding and its other domestic subsidiaries.

Comprehensive_Income_or_Loss

Comprehensive Income or Loss	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Equity [Abstract]
Comprehensive Income or Loss	Comprehensive Income or Loss
	The following table presents changes in the components of accumulated other comprehensive income or loss, net of tax (in millions):
		Foreign				Derivative				Defined			Total
		Currency				Instruments				Benefit Plans
		Translation
	Balance at December 31, 2011	$	(62.6	)		$	(5.2	)		$	(12.4	)	$	(80.2	)
	Net unrealized gain (loss) arising during the period	35.3				0.5				(9.2		)	26.6
	Reclassification of net loss into earnings	—				3.4				0.8			4.2
	Balance at December 31, 2012	(27.3		)		(1.3		)		(20.8		)	(49.4		)
	Net unrealized gain arising during the period	40.6				2.6				10.6			53.8
	Reclassification of net (gain) loss into earnings	—				(3.4		)		1.5			(1.9		)
	Balance at December 31, 2013	13.3				(2.1		)		(8.7		)	2.5
	Net unrealized (loss) gain arising during the period	(204.2		)		0.7				(27.0		)	(230.5		)
	Reclassification of net loss (gain) into earnings	—				1.1				(3.0		)	(1.9		)
	Balance at December 31, 2014	$	(190.9	)		$	(0.3	)		$	(38.7	)	$	(229.9	)
	The following table presents details about the reclassification of net (gain) loss from accumulated other comprehensive income or loss into components of earnings (in millions):
				Year Ended December 31,
		Component of Earnings		2014				2013
	Derivative instruments	Cost of goods sold		$	0.6			$	(5.5	)
		Interest expense		0.6				0.6
		Loss on extinguishment of debt		0.5				0.4
		Income tax provision		(0.6		)		1.1
		Net income or loss		$	1.1			$	(3.4	)
	Defined benefit plans	Selling, general and administrative expenses		$	(5.3	)		$	2.1
		Income tax provision		2.3				(0.6		)
		Net income or loss		$	(3.0	)		$	1.5
	The following table presents the income tax effects of the components of comprehensive income or loss (in millions):
		Year Ended December 31,
		2014				2013				2012
	Derivative instruments:
	Net unrealized income tax provision arising during the period	$	(0.2	)		$	(0.9	)		$	(0.2	)
	Reclassification of net income tax (benefit) provision into earnings	(0.6		)		1.1				(1.9		)
	Defined benefit plans:
	Net unrealized income tax benefit (provision) arising during the period	10.1				(4.4		)		2.7
	Reclassification of net income tax provision (benefit) into earnings	2.3				(0.6		)		(0.2		)

Related_Party_Transactions_Not

Related Party Transactions (Notes)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]
Related Party Transactions	Related Party Transactions
	Management Services Agreement
	Prior to the completion of the IPO, we were party to a management services agreement with affiliates of the Sponsors (the “Management Services Agreement”). Pursuant to the Management Services Agreement, the Sponsors provided the Company with management, consulting, financial, board-level and other advisory services for an annual fee of $2.0 million. Our Sponsors agreed to terminate this agreement on October 7, 2014 in connection with the IPO. As a result of the termination, we expect to pay additional fees to our Board of Directors of $0.3 million annually.
	Due to VWR Holdings — ITRA
	On October 7, 2014, we entered into an ITRA with VWR Holdings. The ITRA provides for the payment of 85% of the amount of cash savings, if any, in U.S. federal, state and local income tax realized as a result of the utilizing net operating losses that were generated in periods prior to the IPO. As noted previously, our Sponsors own a controlling interest in VWR Holdings. At December 31, 2014, we reported a liability of $172.9 million due to VWR Holdings related to the ITRA.
	The timing of payments under the ITRA correspond to the beginning of the year in which the net operating loss carryforwards will be claimed on our tax return. We expect to make our first payment under the ITRA of $9.8 million in March 2015, which is presented within other current liabilities on our consolidated balance sheet.
	Registration Rights Agreement
	On October 7, 2014, we entered into a registration rights agreement with VWR Holdings that could require us to pay registration costs in future periods. See Note 13.

Risk_and_Uncertainties_Notes

Risk and Uncertainties (Notes)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Risks and Uncertainties [Abstract]
Risk and Uncertainties	Risks and Uncertainties
	Testing Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets for Impairment
	On October 1 of each year, we perform annual impairment testing of our goodwill, the VWR tradename and our other indefinite-lived intangible assets. The impairment testing requires us to estimate the fair value of these assets, which requires significant judgment from management.
	We experienced growth across our business in 2014 and experienced a number of favorable trends in our business, which generally caused us to increase the projected cash flows of our reporting units and generally resulted in increases to the fair value of our goodwill and our indefinite-lived intangible assets compared to prior periods. However, future changes in our estimates or judgments could reduce our fair value measurements, which could in turn result in an impairment charge. For example, our expected net sales, cash flow performance or market conditions could be adversely affected due to, among other things, negative macroeconomic or industry-specific factors. In 2011 and 2010, we recognized impairment charges of $3.3 million and $48.1 million, respectively, related primarily to factors specific to the science education industry, while in 2008, we recognized impairment charges of $392.1 million related primarily to macroeconomic factors. We could also experience adverse changes in market factors such as discount rates, valuation multiples derived from comparable publicly-traded companies, a decline in the trading price of our common stock or control premiums derived from market transactions.
	At October 1, 2014, the estimated fair value of the VWR tradename, which comprises substantially all of our indefinite-lived intangible assets, exceeded its carrying value by $189.3 million, and the estimated fair values of goodwill attributable to our US Lab, Emerging Businesses and EMEA-APAC reporting units exceeded their carrying values by $453.8 million, $62.3 million and $1,176.7 million, respectively.
	Significant Relationships
	In 2014, our largest supplier, Merck KGaA and its affiliates (“Merck KGaA”), supplied products to us that accounted for approximately 9% of our consolidated net sales, approximately 4% of our net sales in the Americas and approximately 17% of our net sales in EMEA-APAC. In April 2014, we began operating under new, non-exclusive chemical distribution agreements with Merck KGaA that extend through December 2018. These new agreements cover a portion of our overall sales of products from Merck KGaA in Europe. The economics of these new agreements are less favorable to us than our previous agreements. Merck KGaA has the right to terminate these agreements if certain events occur.
	Foreign Currency Translation
	Recently, spot rates for the euro, the British pound sterling and the Canadian dollar have weakened compared to the U.S. dollar. For example, the average euro exchange rate for the first quarter of 2014 was $1.37 =#8364;1.00, whereas the euro exchange rate at February 27, 2015 was $1.12 =#8364;1.00, an 18.2% decline. The weakening of these foreign currency exchange rates could impact us in 2015 as follows:
	•	It would have a negative impact on the reported results of our foreign-denominated operations proportional to the decline in the applicable foreign currency exchange rates. Of our total net sales for the year ended December 31, 2014, approximately one-half were foreign-denominated.
	•	It would have a negative impact on the reported value of our foreign-denominated net assets proportional to the decline in the applicable foreign currency exchange rates. Of our total assets for the year ended December 31, 2014, approximately one-half were foreign-denominated. In order to partially offset our exposure to these recent changes, in January 2015 we borrowed €88.5 million under our euro-denominated credit facilities to repay $101.2 million of borrowings under our U.S. denominated credit facilities.
	We are not able to predict the impact that changes in currency exchange rates will have on our operating results, but their impact could be significant. Because any such changes would not require cash settlement in the near-term, we have determined not to hedge these risks through derivative contracts.

Segment_Financial_Information_

Segment Financial Information (Notes)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Segment Financial Information	Segment Financial Information
	We report financial results on the basis of two reportable segments organized by geographic region: the Americas and EMEA-APAC. Both the Americas and EMEA-APAC segments provide laboratory products, services and solutions to customers in the life science, general research and applied markets, including the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, agricultural, chemical, environmental, food and beverage, health care, microelectronic and petrochemical industries, as well as governmental agencies, universities and research institutes and environmental organizations.
	We are comprised of three operating segments: (i) US Lab; (ii) Emerging Businesses; and (iii) EMEA-APAC. Our operating segments are differentiated by geographic dispersion, which corresponds to the manner in which our chief operating decision maker evaluates performance. We present two reportable segments because we have aggregated US Lab and Emerging Businesses into the Americas reportable segment due to their high degree of economic similarity.
	Corporate costs are managed centrally and attributed to the Americas segment.
	The following tables present reportable segment financial information (in millions):
		Year Ended December 31,
		2014		2013		2012
	Net sales:
	Americas	$	2,430.10	$	2,352.70	$	2,400.90
	EMEA-APAC	1,945.20		1,835.10		1,728.50
	Total	$	4,375.30	$	4,187.80	$	4,129.40
	Operating income:
	Americas	$	141	$	115.8	$	123.2
	EMEA-APAC	176.9		138.2		128.8
	Total	$	317.9	$	254	$	252
	Capital expenditures:
	Americas	$	22.2	$	22.9	$	38.6
	EMEA-APAC	11.4		22.4		13.2
	Total	$	33.6	$	45.3	$	51.8
	Depreciation and amortization:
	Americas	$	77.8	$	75.1	$	75.2
	EMEA-APAC	51.5		54.9		50.7
	Total	$	129.3	$	130	$	125.9
		December 31,
		2014		2013
	Total assets:
	Americas	$	2,906.00	$	2,874.90
	EMEA-APAC	2,082.80		2,334.10
	Total	$	4,988.80	$	5,209.00
	Inter-segment activity has been eliminated; therefore, net sales for each reportable segment are all from external customers.
	We determined that disclosing the amount of revenues from external customers for each group of similar products and services would be impracticable.
	The following tables present net sales and long-lived assets by geographic area (in millions):
		Year Ended December 31,
		2014		2013		2012
	Net sales:
	United States	$	2,188.20	$	2,077.70	$	2,117.50
	International	2,187.10		2,110.10		2,011.90
	Total	$	4,375.30	$	4,187.80	$	4,129.40
		December 31,
		2014		2013
	Long-lived assets:
	United States	$	133.1	$	135.4
	International	98.4		112.2
	Total	$	231.5	$	247.6

Unaudited_Quarterly_Financial_

Unaudited Quarterly Financial Information (Notes)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]
Unaudited Quarterly Financial Information	Unaudited Quarterly Financial Information
	The following tables present unaudited quarterly financial information (in millions, except per share data):
		2014 Quarterly Periods
		First		Second			Third			Fourth
	Net sales	$	1,056.60	$	1,102.70		$	1,114.40		$	1,101.60
	Gross profit	312.6		311.3			310.5			309
	Net income	17.4		16.6			69.8			48.8
	Earnings per share:
	Basic	50		40			0.97			0.38
	Diluted	50		40			0.97			0.38
		2013 Quarterly Periods
		First		Second			Third			Fourth
	Net sales	$	1,024.30	$	1,049.00		$	1,055.20		$	1,059.30
	Gross profit	297.5		295.6			298.2			305
	Net income (loss)	22.1		(3.6		)	(13.5		)	9.1
	Earnings (loss) per share:
	Basic	106		(156.00		)	(256.00		)	(32.00		)
	Diluted	106		(156.00		)	(256.00		)	(32.00		)

Unaudited_Pro_Forma_Statement_

Unaudited Pro Forma Statement of Operations (Notes)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information [Abstract]
Unaudited Pro Forma Statement of Operations	Unaudited Pro Forma Statement of Operations
	The following unaudited pro forma consolidated statement of operations presents our estimates of the financial effects that the Transactions (see Note 13) would have had on our historical statement of operations for the year ended December 31, 2014, had the Transactions occurred on January 1, 2014.
	The unaudited pro forma consolidated statement of operations should not be considered indicative of actual results that would have been achieved had the Transactions actually occurred on January 1, 2014, and does not purport to indicate the consolidated results of operations for any future period.
	Unaudited Pro Forma Statement of Operations
	(in millions, except per share data)
		Year Ended December 31, 2014
		Historical			Pro Forma Adjustments				Pro Forma
	Net sales	$	4,375.30		$	—			$	4,375.30
	Cost of goods sold	3,131.90			—				3,131.90
	Gross profit	1,243.40			—				1,243.40
	Selling, general and administrative expenses	925.5			2.1			(A)	927.6
	Operating income	317.9			(2.1		)		315.8
	Interest expense	(167.2		)	47.2			(B)	(120.0		)
	Interest income	0.9			—				0.9
	Other income (expense), net	90.9			(14.6		)	(C)	76.3
	Loss on extinguishment of debt	(5.1		)	5.1			(D)	—
	Income before income taxes	237.4			35.6				273
	Income tax provision	(84.8		)	(12.7		)	(E)	(97.5		)
	Net income	152.6			22.9				175.5
	Accretion of dividends on redeemable convertible preferred stock	(29.4		)	29.4			(F)	—
	Net income applicable to common stockholders	$	123.2		$	52.3			$	175.5
	Earnings per share:
	Basic	$	2.5		$	(1.16	)		$	1.34
	Diluted	2.49			(1.16		)		1.33
	Weighted average shares outstanding:
	Basic	49.3			82.1			(G)	131.4
	Diluted	49.5			82.3			(G)	131.8
	(A)	Reflects: (i) additional share-based compensation expense of $3.3 million for stock options granted in connection with the IPO on October 1, 2014; and (ii) an expected $0.3 million increase in fees payable to the Board of Directors, net of (iii) the elimination of $1.5 million of fees under the Management Services Agreement, which was terminated in connection with the IPO.
	(B)	Reflects the elimination of historical interest expense related to the Subordinated Notes, which were redeemed using net proceeds from the IPO and the Additional Sale.
	(C)	Reflects the elimination of the historical net unrealized exchange gain relating to euro-denominated Subordinated Notes that were redeemed in connection with the IPO.
	(D)	Reflects the elimination of unamortized deferred financing costs that were written off in connection with the redemption of the Subordinated Notes, as this charge will not have an ongoing impact on our financial results.
	(E)	Represents the income tax effect resulting from the pro forma adjustments using the effective income tax rate 35.7%.
	(F)	Reflects the elimination of historical accrued but unpaid dividends on our redeemable convertible preferred stock, all of which was exchanged for shares of common stock on July 31, 2014.
	(G)	Weighted average shares outstanding, basic, has been adjusted to equal the 131.4 million shares of common stock outstanding at December 31, 2014. Weighted average shares outstanding, diluted, includes an additional 0.4 million shares from the assumed exercise of stock options outstanding at December 31, 2014, net of common shares assumed repurchased using the proceeds from the exercise. This calculation assumes that such stock options were outstanding for entire year ended December 31, 2014 and that the average market price of our common stock for such period was the same it was for the three months ended December 31, 2014.

Condensed_Parent_CompanyOnly_F

Condensed Parent Company-Only Financial Statements (Notes)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Condensed Financial Information of Parent Company Only Disclosure [Abstract]
Condensed Consolidating Financial Information	Condensed Parent Company-Only Financial Statements
	Our sole direct subsidiary, VWR Funding, is a party to the Senior Credit Agreement and the indentures governing the Senior Notes (together, the “Loan Agreements”). The Loan Agreements restrict the ability of VWR Funding from paying dividends or making distributions to us, as further described in Note 9, subject to certain limited exceptions. As of December 31, 2014, approximately $1,339.7 million of our consolidated net assets, which exclude total redeemable equity, were held by VWR Funding. Such net assets are restricted from being transferred to us in the form of loans, advances or cash dividends except as permitted pursuant to the Loan Agreements.
	The following condensed financial statements present our financial position at December 31, 2014 and 2013 and our results of operations and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2014, on a parent company-only basis.
	In the parent company-only financial statements, our investment in VWR Funding is stated at cost plus equity in undistributed earnings of the subsidiary since the date of formation. Our share of VWR Funding’s net income is recorded as equity in earnings of unconsolidated subsidiaries. The parent company-only financial statements should be read in conjunction with our consolidated financial statements.
	Condensed Parent Company-Only Balance Sheets
	(in millions, except per share data)
		December 31,
		2014			2013
	Assets
	Investment in unconsolidated subsidiaries	$	1,564.00		$	1,097.80
	Total assets	$	1,564.00		$	1,097.80
	Liabilities, Redeemable Equity and Stockholder Equity
	Current liabilities:
	Due to VWR Holdings — current portion of ITRA	$	9.8		$	—
	Other current liabilities	—			1.4
	Total current liabilities	9.8			1.4
	Due to VWR Holdings — ITRA, net of current portion	163.1			—
	Total liabilities	172.9			1.4
	Redeemable equity:
	Redeemable convertible preferred stock, at redemption value, $0.01 par value; zero and 1.5 shares authorized, zero and 0.4 shares issued and outstanding	—			629.5
	Redeemable equity units of parent, at redemption value	51.4			41.1
	Total redeemable equity	51.4			670.6
	Stockholder equity:
	Preferred stock, $0.01 par value; 50.0 and zero shares authorized, no shares issued and outstanding	—			—
	Common stock, $0.01 par value; 750.0 and 0.1 shares authorized, 131.4 and 0.1 shares issued and outstanding	1.3			—
	Additional paid-in capital	1,716.30			723.9
	Accumulated deficit	(148.0		)	(300.6		)
	Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income	(229.9		)	2.5
	Total stockholder equity	1,339.70			425.8
	Total liabilities, redeemable equity and stockholder equity	$	1,564.00		$	1,097.80
	Condensed Parent Company-Only Statements of Operations
	(in millions)
		Year Ended December 31,
		2014			2013			2012
	Equity in earnings of unconsolidated subsidiaries, net of tax	$	152.6		$	14.1		$	3.8
	Net income	152.6			14.1			3.8
	Accretion of dividends on redeemable convertible preferred stock	(29.4		)	(47.9		)	(45.5		)
	Net income (loss) applicable to common stockholders	$	123.2		$	(33.8	)	$	(41.7	)
	Condensed Parent Company-Only Statements of Cash Flows
	(in millions)
		Year Ended December 31,
		2014			2013			2012
	Cash flows from operating activities:
	Net income	$	152.6		$	14.1		$	3.8
	Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash from operating activities:
	Equity in earnings of unconsolidated subsidiaries, net of tax	(152.6		)	(14.1		)	(3.8		)
	Net cash from operating activities	—			—			—
	Net cash from investing activities	—			—			—
	Cash flows from financing activities:
	Proceeds from issuance of common stock, net of underwriting discounts	582.6			—			—
	Proceeds from equity incentive plans of parent	—			1.4			0.4
	Payment of stock issuance costs	(4.8		)	—			—
	Capital contributed to unconsolidated subsidiaries	(577.8		)	(1.4		)	(0.4		)
	Receipt of dividends from unconsolidated subsidiaries	33.9			6.3			16.1
	Payment of dividends to VWR Holdings	(25.0		)	—			—
	Repurchases of redeemable convertible preferred stock	(8.9		)	(6.3		)	(16.1		)
	Net cash from financing activities	—			—			—
	Net change in cash and cash equivalents	—			—			—
	Cash and cash equivalents beginning of period	—			—			—
	Cash and cash equivalents end of period	$	—		$	—		$	—

Valuation_and_Qualifying_Accou

Valuation and Qualifying Accounts (Notes)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts [Abstract]
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts	Valuation and Qualifying Accounts
	The following table presents changes to our valuation and qualifying accounts (in millions):
		Balance at		Charged to		Foreign			Increases to (Deductions from) Reserves			Balance at
		Beginning of		Income		Currency						End of Year
		Year				Translation
						Adjustment
	Year ended December 31, 2014:
	Allowance for doubtful receivables(1)	$	14.8	$	2.4	$	(0.8	)	$	(4.2	)	$	12.2
	Valuation allowances on deferred taxes(2)	119.3		5.6		(11.8		)	(3.1		)	110
	Year ended December 31, 2013:
	Allowance for doubtful receivables(1)	14.4		0.1		0.3			—			14.8
	Valuation allowances on deferred taxes(2)	95.4		12.5		4			7.4			119.3
	Year ended December 31, 2012:
	Allowance for doubtful receivables(1)	10.5		4		0.6			(0.7		)	14.4
	Valuation allowances on deferred taxes(2)	79.7		4.5		0.7			10.5			95.4
	-1	Deductions from reserves indicates bad debts charged off, less recoveries.
	-2	Increases to (deductions from) reserves relate to the net establishment (reversal) of valuation allowances primarily related to intercompany transactions, foreign taxes and state net operating losses.

Summary_of_Significant_Account1

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Use of estimates	Use of Estimates
	The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue, expenses, income and loss during the reporting period. Actual results could differ significantly from those estimates.
	Additional disclosures are provided about significant estimates and assumptions in the following areas: (i) impairment testing, particularly determining whether indicators of impairment were present and whether assets were impaired (see Notes 6, 8, 10 and 22); (ii) estimating the valuation allowance on deferred tax assets, including such allowances on our net operating loss carryforwards, which also affects the estimated value of the amount due to VWR Holdings under the ITRA (see Notes 19 and 21); (iii) accounting for defined benefit plans, in particular determining key assumptions such as discount rates and the expected return on plan assets (see Note 16); (iv) estimating outcomes of loss contingencies (see Note 11); and (v) estimating fair value, particularly related to measurements based on unobservable inputs (see Note 10).
Recapitalization	Recapitalization
	For all periods presented, except where indicated, the number of shares of common stock outstanding has been adjusted for a stock split that occurred on October 7, 2014. The conversion of all shares of common stock and redeemable convertible preferred stock into newly-issued shares of common stock on July 31, 2014 is presented as a retirement and issuance of shares on that date.
	The consolidated statements of operations present the accretion of accrued but unpaid dividends on the redeemable convertible preferred stock for periods prior to July 31, 2014. Following the recapitalization, the accretion of these dividends ceased, and all accrued but unpaid dividends and unreturned capital on the redeemable convertible preferred stock became available to common stockholders.
	For additional information about the recapitalization, see Note 13.
Principles of consolidation	Principles of Consolidation
	The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of VWR Corporation, its subsidiaries and certain accounts of our parent company after the elimination of intercompany balances and transactions. The following describes our corporate organization at December 31, 2014 and the principles followed in consolidating our financial statements:
	•	Varietal Distribution Holdings, LLC (“VWR Holdings”) — Prior to our initial public offering (“IPO,” see Note 13), VWR Corporation was a wholly-owned subsidiary of VWR Holdings, a Delaware limited liability company. Private equity funds managed by Madison Dearborn Partners, Avista Capital Partners and their affiliates (collectively, the “Sponsors”) hold a controlling interest in VWR Holdings.
	Our consolidated balance sheets reflect the investment cost basis of VWR Holdings in the assets and liabilities acquired in a merger in June 2007 and the estimated fair values of those assets and liabilities at that time. This resulted in a significant increase in the carrying value of our identifiable intangible assets and goodwill. In addition, we re-valued our pension obligations, recorded significant deferred income taxes and incurred substantial additional indebtedness.
	VWR Holdings sponsors a share-based compensation program for the benefit of certain of our employees and others. We present the expense and changes to equity related to this program in our consolidated financial statements. We also present as redeemable equity the redemption value of certain of VWR Holdings’ equity held by our management. See Notes 12 and 14.
	•	VWR Corporation — VWR Corporation, a Delaware corporation, was formed in June 2007 as VWR Investors, Inc. in connection with a merger. In June 2014, VWR Investors, Inc. changed its name to VWR Corporation. VWR Corporation has no operations other than its ownership of VWR Funding, Inc. Following the completion of the IPO in the fourth quarter of 2014, VWR Corporation became 22.4% owned by public investors.
	•	VWR Funding, Inc. and its wholly-owned subsidiaries (“VWR Funding”) — VWR Funding is our wholly-owned subsidiary and the sole issuer of our debt. VWR Funding’s debt agreements limit its ability to, among other things, pay dividends to us.
Cash and Cash Equivalents	Cash and Cash Equivalents
	Cash and cash equivalents are comprised of highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less, primarily consisting of euro-denominated overnight deposits.
Compensating Cash Balance	Compensating Cash Balance
	We use a notional cash pooling arrangement to provide cash to certain of our international subsidiaries. This arrangement is with a single financial institution with specific provisions for the right to offset positive and negative cash balances. However, we believe it is unlikely that we would offset an underlying cash deficit with a cash surplus from another country. Accordingly, we present a positive amount of cash, equal to the aggregate bank overdraft position of subsidiaries participating in our notional cash pooling arrangement, as compensating cash balance, a component of current assets, and an equal amount within current portion of debt and capital lease obligations at each period-end.
Trade Accounts Receivable	Trade Accounts Receivable, net of Reserves
	Trade accounts receivable are recorded at the invoiced amount and generally do not bear interest. The carrying amount of trade accounts receivable is presented net of a reserve representing our estimate of the amounts that will not be collected and for estimated sales returns and allowances. In addition to reviewing delinquent accounts receivable, we consider many factors in estimating our reserve, including historical data, experience, customer types, creditworthiness and economic trends. From time to time, we may adjust our assumptions for anticipated changes in any of these or other factors expected to affect collectability. Account balances are written off against the allowance when we determine it is probable that the receivable will not be recovered.
Inventories	Inventories
	Our inventories consist primarily of products held for sale. Inventories are valued at the lower of cost or market, cost being primarily determined by the last-in, first-out (“LIFO”) method for our U.S. subsidiaries and the first-in, first-out method for all other subsidiaries. We regularly review quantities of inventories on hand and compare these amounts to the expected use of each product or product line. We record a charge to cost of goods sold for the amount required to reduce the carrying value of inventory to net realizable value.
	The following table presents information about inventories valued using the LIFO method (amounts in millions).
		December 31,
		2014			2013
	Portion of inventories valued using LIFO method	45		%	39		%
	Excess of current cost over LIFO value	$	22.1		$	19.4
Property and Equipment	Property and Equipment
	Property and equipment are recorded at cost. Property and equipment held under capital leases are recorded at the present value of minimum lease payments. Depreciation is recognized using the straight-line method over estimated useful lives of 10 to 40 years for buildings and improvements and 3 to 15 years for equipment and computer software. Property and equipment held under capital leases and leasehold improvements are amortized on a straight-line basis over the shorter of the estimated useful lives of the assets or the estimated remaining life of the lease. Costs for repairs and maintenance that do not significantly increase the value or estimated lives of property and equipment are treated as expense as such costs are incurred.
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets	Impairment of Long-Lived Assets
	We evaluate the recoverability of long-lived assets used in operations when events or changes in circumstances indicate a possible inability to recover carrying amounts. We assess recoverability by comparing the carrying value of the asset to estimated undiscounted future cash flows expected to be generated by the asset. If an asset is considered impaired, the impairment loss to be recognized is measured as the amount by which the asset’s carrying value exceeds its fair value.
Goodwill and Intangible Assets	Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets
	Goodwill represents the excess of purchase price over the fair value of net assets acquired in a business combination. Other intangible assets consist of both amortizable and indefinite-lived intangible assets. Amortizable intangible assets are amortized over their estimated useful lives on a straight-line basis. Indefinite-lived intangible assets are not amortized.
	We reevaluate the estimated useful lives of our amortizable intangible assets annually. For indefinite-lived intangible assets, we reevaluate annually whether they continue to have indefinite lives, considering whether they have any legal, regulatory, contractual, competitive or economic limitations and whether they are expected to contribute to the generation of cash flows indefinitely.
	Goodwill and other indefinite-lived intangible assets are tested annually for impairment on October 1 of each year. Goodwill impairment testing is performed at the reporting unit level. We have determined that our reporting units are the same as our operating segments, which are: (i) U.S. Lab and Distribution Services (“US Lab”), (ii) a collection of laboratory supply and other businesses primarily operating in North, Central and South America (“Emerging Businesses”); and (iii) EMEA-APAC. All of our intangible assets, including goodwill, are tested for impairment whenever an indication of potential impairment arises. Events or circumstances that might require an interim evaluation include unexpected adverse business conditions, economic factors, unanticipated technological changes or competitive activities, loss of key personnel and acts or anticipated acts by governments and courts. Indefinite-lived intangible assets are tested for impairment prior to testing of goodwill or amortizable intangible assets.
	The impairment analysis for goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets consists of an optional qualitative assessment potentially followed by a two-step quantitative analysis. If we determine that the carrying value of goodwill or indefinite-lived intangible assets exceeds its fair value, an impairment charge is recorded for the excess. Impairment charges cannot be reversed in subsequent periods.
	The impairment analysis for amortizable intangible assets is performed in the same way in which we evaluate our other long-lived assets for impairment, as previously discussed.
Fair Value Measurement	Fair Value Measurements
	Fair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at a measurement date. Classification within the fair value hierarchy is determined based on the lowest of the following levels that is significant to the fair value measurement:
	•	Level 1 — Quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities
	•	Level 2 — Inputs that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly through market corroboration, for substantially the full term of the asset or liability
	•	Level 3 — Inputs that are unobservable for the asset or liability based on the Company’s own assumptions (about the assumptions market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability)
	We exercise considerable judgment when estimating fair value, particularly when evaluating what assumptions market participants would likely make. The use of different assumptions or estimation methodologies could have a material effect on the estimated fair values.
Commitments and Contingencies	Commitments and Contingencies
	Loss contingencies are reflected in the consolidated financial statements based on our assessments of the expected outcome of legal proceedings or the expected resolution of other contingencies. Liabilities for estimated losses are accrued if the potential loss from any claim or legal proceeding is considered probable and the amount can be reasonably estimated. Significant judgment is required in both the determination of probability and the determination as to whether the amount of an exposure is reasonably estimable. Due to uncertainties related to these matters, accruals are based only on the information available at the time. As additional information becomes available, we reassess potential liabilities related to pending claims and litigation and may revise our previous estimates.
Revenue Recognition	Revenue Recognition
	We record product revenue on a gross basis when persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, the price is fixed or determinable, title and risk of loss have been transferred to the customer and collectability of the resulting receivable is reasonably assured. Title and risk of loss is transferred at the time of shipment or upon delivery to customers, depending upon the terms of the arrangement with the customer. Products are delivered without post-sale obligations to the customer. Provisions for discounts, rebates to customers, sales returns and other adjustments are provided for as a reduction of sales in the period the related sales are recorded.
	We record shipping and handling charges billed to customers in net sales and record shipping and handling costs in cost of goods sold for all periods presented. Sales taxes, value-added taxes and certain excise taxes collected from customers and remitted to governmental authorities are accounted for on a net basis and therefore are excluded from net sales.
	Services represent a growing but currently small portion of our net sales and were not material to our consolidated financial statements.
Share-Based Compensation	Share-Based Compensation
	Share-based compensation consists primarily of stock options awarded to employees and directors. Share-based compensation expense is measured using the grant-date fair value of awards ultimately expected to vest and, for awards with service conditions only, is recognized on a straight-line basis from the date of grant through the end of the requisite service period. Our expectation is to issue new shares of common stock upon the exercise of stock options.
	The grant-date fair value of stock options is measured using a closed-form option pricing model, using assumptions based on the terms of each stock option agreement, the expected behavior of grant recipients and peer company data. We have limited historical data about our own awards upon which to base our assumptions. Expected volatility is calculated based on the observed equity volatility for a peer group over a period of time equal to the expected life of the stock options. The risk-free interest rate is based on U.S. Treasury observed market rates continuously compounded over the duration of the expected life. The expected life of stock options is determined using the simplified method, which is calculated as the midpoint of the weighted average vesting period and the contractual term.
	The number of awards ultimately expected to vest is determined by use of an estimated forfeiture rate. The estimated forfeiture rate is based on historical data for the employee group awarded options and expected employee turnover rates, which management reevaluates each period.
Defined Benefit Plans	Defined Benefit Plans
	We have defined benefit plans covering certain of our employees. The benefits include pension, salary continuance, life insurance and healthcare. Benefits are accrued over the employees’ service periods. We use actuarial methods and assumptions in the valuation of defined benefit obligations and the determination of net periodic pension income or expense. Differences between actual and expected results or changes in the value of defined benefit obligations and plan assets, if any, are not recognized in earnings as they occur but rather systematically over subsequent periods.
Foreign Currency Translation	Foreign Currency Translation
	Assets and liabilities of our foreign subsidiaries, where the functional currency is the local currency, are translated into U.S. dollars using period-end exchange rates. Revenues, expenses, income and losses are translated using average exchange rates. Resulting translation adjustments are reported in accumulated other comprehensive income or loss. Foreign currency remeasurement gains and losses related to financing activities are reported in other income (expense), net within our consolidated statements of operations, while gains and losses associated with operating activities are reported within the applicable component of operating income.
Income Taxes	Income Taxes
	Income taxes are accounted for under the asset and liability method. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the expected net tax effects of temporary differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities for financial reporting and income tax purposes and net operating loss and credit carryforwards. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using the enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date. We record a valuation allowance to reduce deferred tax assets to the amount that is more likely than not to be realized.
	We recognize the effect of income tax positions only if those positions are more likely than not to be sustained. Recognized income tax positions are measured at the largest amount that is more likely than not of being realized. Changes in recognition or measurement are reflected in the period in which a change in judgment occurs, as a result of information that arises or when a tax position is effectively settled. We recognize accrued interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits as a component of income tax expense in our consolidated financial statements.
Due to VWR Holdings-ITRA	Due to VWR Holdings — ITRA
	We record the estimated amount payable to VWR Holdings under an income tax receivable agreement (“ITRA”), entered into in connection with our IPO, as a noncurrent liability, except for the portion payable within twelve months, which is presented within other current liabilities. The ITRA liability was initially recognized through an adjustment to additional paid-in capital and measured at its expected future value, similar to the underlying deferred tax assets to which it relates. Subsequent changes in the value of the ITRA liability will be classified as other income (expense), net in the consolidated statements of operations. Cash payments under the ITRA will be classified as a financing activity on the consolidated statements of cash flows.
Earnings Per Share	Basic earnings or loss per share is computed by dividing net income or loss attributable to common stockholders by the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the periods presented. Diluted earnings or loss per share is computed in a similar way but adjusted for the dilutive effect, if any, of the assumed exercise or conversion of dilutive instruments into common stock.

Summary_of_Significant_Account2

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Percentage of Inventories Determined Using LIFO Method	The following table presents information about inventories valued using the LIFO method (amounts in millions).
		December 31,
		2014			2013
	Portion of inventories valued using LIFO method	45		%	39		%
	Excess of current cost over LIFO value	$	22.1		$	19.4

Earnings_per_Share_Tables

Earnings per Share (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted	The following table presents the reconciliation of the denominators of basic and diluted earnings per share:
		Year Ended
		31-Dec-14
	Weighted average shares outstanding, basic	49.3
	Dilutive effect of stock options	0.2
	Weighted average shares outstanding, diluted	49.5

Acquisitions_Tables

Acquisitions (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Schedule of business acquisition	The following table presents the components and allocation of the purchase price and the weighted average life of acquired amortizable intangible assets for all of our acquisitions in the aggregate (in millions, except as indicated):
		Year Ended December 31,
		2014		2013			2012
	Components of purchase price:
	Cash paid, net of cash acquired	$	102.9	$	44.4		$	113.3
	Estimated fair value of contingent consideration	8.4		1.4			2.3
	Deferred purchase price	3.4		—			—
	Purchase price	$	114.7	$	45.8		$	115.6
	Allocation of purchase price:
	Net tangible assets	$	15.5	$	4.6		$	11.8
	Identifiable intangible assets	44.1		18.2			44
	Goodwill	55.1		23			59.8
	Purchase price	$	114.7	$	45.8		$	115.6
	Weighted average life of acquired amortizable intangible assets	12.2 years		7.6 years			11.4 years
Schedule of unaudited supplemental pro forma financial information	The following table presents unaudited supplemental pro forma financial information as if the Acquisitions, excluding the disposed business, had occurred as of January 1, 2013 (in millions, except per share data):
		Year Ended December 31,
		2014		2013
	Net sales	$	4,421.90	$	4,293.10
	Net income	154.7		17.9
	Earnings (loss) per share:
	Basic	2.54		(300.00		)
	Diluted	2.53		(300.00		)

Property_and_Equipment_Tables

Property and Equipment (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Schedule of components of property and equipment	The following table presents the components of property and equipment, net (in millions):
		December 31,
		2014			2013
	Buildings and improvements	$	154.1		$	159.2
	Equipment and computer software	220.9			252.4
	Land	18.9			20.2
	Capital additions in process	8.4			5
	Property and equipment, gross	402.3			436.8
	Accumulated depreciation	(170.8		)	(189.2		)
	Property and equipment, net	$	231.5		$	247.6

Goodwill_and_Other_Intangible_1

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets, net (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of changes in goodwill by reportable segment	The following table presents changes in goodwill by reportable segment (in millions):
		Americas			EMEA-APAC			Total
	Balance at December 31, 2012	$	1,014.60		$	862.8		$	1,877.40
	Acquisitions (Note 5)	13.9			9.1			23
	Currency translation	(7.5		)	33.6			26.1
	Balance at December 31, 2013	1,021.00			905.5			1,926.50
	Acquisitions (Note 5)	41.3			13.8			55.1
	Currency translation	(8.7		)	(108.0		)	(116.7		)
	Impairment (Note 6)	(11.3		)	—			(11.3		)
	Balance at December 31, 2014	$	1,042.30		$	811.3		$	1,853.60
	The following table presents the gross amount of goodwill and accumulated impairment losses by reportable segment (in millions):
		December 31, 2014									December 31, 2013
		Gross			Accumulated			Net			Gross		Accumulated		Net
		Carrying			Impairment			Carrying			Carrying		Impairment		Carrying
		Amount			Losses			Amount			Amount		Losses		Amount
	Americas	$	1,248.90		$	206.6		$	1,042.30		$	1,216.30	$	195.3	$	1,021.00
	EMEA-APAC	811.3			—			811.3			905.5		—		905.5
	Total	$	2,060.20		$	206.6		$	1,853.60		$	2,121.80	$	195.3	$	1,926.50
Schedule of components of other intangible assets, indefinite-lived	The following table presents the components of other intangible assets (in millions):
		December 31, 2014									31-Dec-13
		Gross			Accumulated			Net			Gross		Accumulated		Net
		Carrying			Amortization			Carrying			Carrying		Amortization		Carrying
		Amount						Amount			Amount				Amount
	Amortizable intangible assets:
	Customer relationships	$	1,456.90		$	531.3		$	925.6		$	1,494.20	$	479.9	$	1,014.30
	Other	28.2			12.1			16.1			90.4		70		20.4
	Total	1,485.10			543.4			941.7			1,584.60		549.9		1,034.70
	Indefinite-lived intangible assets:
	Trademarks and tradenames	653.2			—			653.2			689.8		—		689.8
	Other intangible assets	$	2,138.30		$	543.4		$	1,594.90		$	2,274.40	$	549.9	$	1,724.50
Schedule of components of other intangible assets, finite-lived	The following table presents the components of other intangible assets (in millions):
		December 31, 2014									31-Dec-13
		Gross			Accumulated			Net			Gross		Accumulated		Net
		Carrying			Amortization			Carrying			Carrying		Amortization		Carrying
		Amount						Amount			Amount				Amount
	Amortizable intangible assets:
	Customer relationships	$	1,456.90		$	531.3		$	925.6		$	1,494.20	$	479.9	$	1,014.30
	Other	28.2			12.1			16.1			90.4		70		20.4
	Total	1,485.10			543.4			941.7			1,584.60		549.9		1,034.70
	Indefinite-lived intangible assets:
	Trademarks and tradenames	653.2			—			653.2			689.8		—		689.8
	Other intangible assets	$	2,138.30		$	543.4		$	1,594.90		$	2,274.40	$	549.9	$	1,724.50
Schedule of estimated amortization expense	The following table presents estimated amortization expense for amortizable intangible assets over the next five years and thereafter as of December 31, 2014 (in millions):
	2015	$	84.3
	2016	83.2
	2017	82.5
	2018	81.4
	2019	80.4
	Thereafter	529.9
	Total	$	941.7

Debt_and_Capital_Lease_Obligat1

Debt and Capital Lease Obligations (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of components of debt and capital lease obligations	The following table presents the components of debt and capital lease obligations, interest rate terms and weighted-average interest rates (dollars in millions):
		December 31, 2014								December 31,
		Interest Terms		Rate			Amount			2013
	A/R Facility	LIBOR plus 1.50%		1.67	%		$	73		$	124.2
	Senior Credit Facility:
	Euro-denominated term loans	EURIBOR plus 3.50%		3.52	%		686.7			789.1
	U.S. dollar-denominated term loans	LIBOR plus 3.25%		3.42	%		581.4			587.5
	Multi-currency revolving loan facility						—			12.6
	Senior Notes	Fixed rate		7.25	%		750			750
	Subordinated Notes						—			533.4
	Compensating cash balance						2.5			25.9
	Capital lease obligations						15.9			18.6
	Other debt						2.4			13.1
	Debt and capital lease obligations						$	2,111.90		$	2,854.40
	Current portion of debt and capital lease obligations						$	95.3		$	71
	Debt and capital lease obligations, net of current portion						2,016.60			2,783.40
	Debt and capital lease obligations						$	2,111.90		$	2,854.40
Schedule of principal maturities of debt	The following table presents the principal maturities of our debt and capital lease obligations as of December 31, 2014 (in millions):
		2015				2016			2017			2018		2019		Thereafter		Total
	A/R Facility	$	—			$	73		$	—		$	—	$	—	$	—	$	73
	Senior Credit Facility:
	Euro-denominated term loans	7.2				7.2			672.3			—		—		—		686.7
	U.S. dollar-denominated term loans	6				6			569.4			—		—		—		581.4
	Senior Notes	—				—			750			—		—		—		750
	Compensating cash balance	2.5				—			—			—		—		—		2.5
	Capital lease obligations	4.2				4.8			3.5			2.8		0.6		—		15.9
	Other debt	2.4				—			—			—		—		—		2.4
	Debt and capital lease obligations	$	22.3			$	91		$	1,995.20		$	2.8	$	0.6	$	—	$	2,111.90

Financial_Instruments_and_Fair1

Financial Instruments and Fair Value Measurements (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Schedule of carrying amounts and estimated fair values of financial instruments	The following table presents the carrying amounts and estimated fair values of other financial instruments (in millions):
		31-Dec-14						31-Dec-13
		Carrying Amount				Fair Value		Carrying Amount		Fair Value
	A/R Facility	$	73			$	73	$	124.2	$	124.2
	Senior Credit Facility	1,268.10				1,256.50		1,389.20		1,400.40
	Senior Notes	750				780.2		750		806.3
	Subordinated Notes	—				—		533.4		559.7
	Due to VWR Holdings — ITRA	172.9				132		—		—
Fair value measurements	The following table presents changes in recurring fair value measurements with significant unobservable inputs (Level 3):
		Contingent Consideration
	Balance at December 31, 2013	$	3.6
	Acquisitions	8.4
	Settlements in cash	(0.2		)
	Currency translation	(0.2		)
	Balance at December 31, 2014	$	11.6
Cash Flow Hedges Included in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	The following table presents the reclassification of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) into earnings for derivative instruments designated as hedging instruments (in millions):
		Classification in Statements of Operations		Year Ended
				31-Dec-12
	Interest rate swap arrangements	Interest expense		$	(1.8	)
Balance Sheet Classification, Fair Value and Income Statement Classification of Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments	The following table presents the classifications and the amount of net gain (loss) recognized in earnings for derivative instruments not designated as hedging instruments (in millions):
		Classification in Statements of Operations		Year Ended
				31-Dec-12
	Interest rate swap arrangements — realized	Interest expense		$	(14.4	)
	Interest rate swap arrangements — unrealized	Interest expense		12.3
	Total			$	(2.1	)

ShareBased_Compensation_Tables

Share-Based Compensation (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Schedule of share-based compensation expense by award type and plan	The following table presents share-based compensation expense, a component of SG&A expenses, by award type and plan (in millions):
				Year Ended December 31,
		Plan		2014			2013		2012
	Stock options	2014 Plan		$	1.1		$	—	$	—
	Share-based compensation related to our parent	VWR Holdings Plan		0.9			0.6		0.9
	Share-based compensation expense			$	2		$	0.6	$	0.9
Schedule of information about stock options	The following table presents activity and other information about stock options under the 2014 Plan (in millions, except per share amounts):
		Number of Stock Options			Weighted Average Exercise Price
	Outstanding at January 1, 2014	—			$	—
	Granted	3.5			21.01
	Forfeited	—			21
	Outstanding at December 31, 2014	3.5			$	21.01
	Expected to vest at December 31, 2014	3.1			$	21.01
Schedule of assumptions used to measure the grant date fair value of awards granted	The following table presents the assumptions used to estimate the fair value of awards granted on a weighted average basis:
		Year Ended
		31-Dec-14
	Expected stock price volatility	33	%
	Risk free interest rate	1.76	%
	Expected life of options, in years	4.9

Restructuring_Activities_Table

Restructuring Activities (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]
Schedule of changes to accrued restructuring charges	The following table presents changes to accrued restructuring charges under the Program (in millions):
		Severance and Termination Benefits			Facilities-Related and Other			Total
	Balance at December 31, 2012	$	—		$	—		$	—
	Restructuring charges	27.7			0.8			28.5
	Cash payments	(9.3		)	(0.2		)	(9.5		)
	Balance at December 31, 2013	18.4			0.6			19
	Cash payments	(16.6		)	(0.2		)	(16.8		)
	Balance at December 31, 2014	$	1.8		$	0.4		$	2.2

Benefit_Plans_Tables

Benefit Plans (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
U.S. Retirement Plan
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Change in Benefit Obligation, Change in Plan Assets and Reconciliation of Funded Status	The following table presents the change in benefit obligation, the change in fair value of plan assets and the funded status for the U.S. Retirement Plan (in millions):
		Year Ended December 31,
		2014				2013
	Benefit obligation at beginning of year	$	201.1			$	226.3
	Service cost	0.7				0.7
	Interest cost	8.4				8.7
	Partial plan settlements	(35.8		)		—
	Actuarial (gain) loss	23				(28.0		)
	Benefits paid	(8.3		)		(6.6		)
	Benefit obligation at end of year	189.1				201.1
	Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year	253				264.5
	Actual gain (loss) on plan assets	32.3				(4.9		)
	Partial plan settlements	(35.8		)		—
	Benefits paid	(8.3		)		(6.6		)
	Fair value of plan assets at end of year	241.2				253
	Funded status at end of year	$	52.1			51.9
Amounts Recognized in Consolidated Balance Sheet	The following table presents the amounts recognized in the consolidated balance sheets for the U.S. Retirement Plan (in millions):
		December 31,
		2014				2013
	Other assets	$	52.1			$	51.9
	Accumulated other comprehensive income	(23.1		)		(35.5		)
Schedule of components of net periodic pension cost or income	The following table presents the components of net periodic pension income for the U.S. Retirement Plan (in millions):
		Year Ended December 31,
		2014				2013				2012
	Service cost	$	0.7			$	0.7			$	0.7
	Interest cost	8.4				8.7				8.8
	Expected return on plan assets	(14.4		)		(15.7		)		(14.3		)
	Recognized net actuarial gain	(0.4		)		(0.1		)		—
	Gain from partial plan settlement	(6.9		)		—				—
	Net periodic pension income	$	(12.6	)		$	(6.4	)		$	(4.8	)
Schedule of Assumptions Used in Determining Net Periodic Pension and Projected Benefit Obligation	The following table presents the assumptions used to determine net periodic pension income and the projected benefit obligation:
		Year Ended December 31,
		2014			2013			2012
	Discount rate for benefit obligation at end of year	4.13	%		4.9	%		3.95	%
	Discount rate for net periodic pension income	4.34			3.95	%		4.1	%
	Expected rate of return on plan assets for net periodic pension income	6	%		6	%		6	%
Schedule of Estimated Benefits Expected to be Paid	The following table presents future benefits expected to be paid under the U.S. Retirement Plan over the next five years and the five years thereafter as of December 31, 2014 (in millions):
	2015	$	8.2
	2016	8.6
	2017	9
	2018	9.2
	2019	9.6
	2020 – 2024	52.1
Schedule of Fair Value of Plan Assets	The following table presents information about the fair value of assets held by the U.S. Retirement Plan by asset class (in millions):
		31-Dec-14											31-Dec-13
		Total				Type of Fair Value Measurement							Total		Type of Fair Value Measurement
						Level 1				Level 2					Level 1		Level 2
	Money market funds	$	1.1			$	—			$	1.1		$	1.3	$	—	$	1.3
	Fixed income funds	187.7				—				187.7			200.6		—		200.6
	Equity funds	52.4				19.1				33.3			51.1		18.4		32.7
	Total	$	241.2			$	19.1			$	222.1		$	253	$	18.4	$	234.6
Foreign Pension Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Change in Benefit Obligation, Change in Plan Assets and Reconciliation of Funded Status	The following table presents the change in benefit obligation, change in plan assets, and reconciliation of funded status for the German, French and UK Plans (in millions):
		Year Ended December 31,
		2014				2013
	Benefit obligation at beginning of year	$	163.1			$	150.2
	Service cost	1.5				1.4
	Interest cost	6.6				5.9
	Actuarial loss	28.9				5.6
	Benefits paid	(3.5		)		(4.7		)
	Currency translation	(16.3		)		4.7
	Benefit obligation at end of year	180.3				163.1
	Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year	83.7				71.6
	Actual gain on plan assets	6				11.2
	Company contributions	1.1				2.1
	Benefits paid	(2.6		)		(3.3		)
	Currency translation	(5.2		)		2.1
	Fair value of plan assets at end of year	83				83.7
	Funded status at end of year	$	(97.3	)		$	(79.4	)
Amounts Recognized in Consolidated Balance Sheet	The following table presents the amounts recognized in the consolidated balance sheets for the German, French and UK Plans (in millions):
		December 31,
		2014				2013
	Other assets	$	0.7			$	0.5
	Other liabilities	(98.0		)		(79.9		)
	Accumulated other comprehensive loss	60.7				36.5
Schedule of components of net periodic pension cost or income	The following table presents the components of net periodic pension cost for the German, French and UK Plans (in millions):
		Year Ended December 31,
		2014				2013				2012
	Service cost	$	1.5			$	1.4			$	1.7
	Interest cost	6.6				5.9				5.9
	Expected return on plan assets	(5.7		)		(3.8		)		(3.9		)
	Recognized net actuarial loss	2.1				2				0.9
	Net periodic pension cost	$	4.5			$	5.5			$	4.6
Schedule of Assumptions Used in Determining Net Periodic Pension and Projected Benefit Obligation	The following table presents the weighted average assumptions used to determine net periodic pension cost and the projected benefit obligation for the German, French and UK Plans:
		Year Ended December 31,
		2014			2013			2012
	Discount rate for benefit obligation at end of year	2.99	%		4.19	%		4.11	%
	Discount rate for net periodic pension cost	4.19	%		4.11	%		4.88	%
	Expected rate of return on plan assets for net periodic pension cost	6.92	%		6.45	%		6.33	%
	Assumed annual rate of compensation increase for benefit obligation at end of year	3	%		3	%		3	%
	Assumed annual rate of compensation increase for net periodic pension cost	3	%		3	%		3.24	%
Schedule of Estimated Benefits Expected to be Paid	The following table presents future benefits expected to be paid under the German, French and UK Plans over the next five years and the five years thereafter as of December 31, 2014 (in millions):
	2015	$	4.1
	2016	4.1
	2017	4.3
	2018	4.5
	2019	4.8
	2020 – 2024	28.6
Schedule of Fair Value of Plan Assets	The following table presents information about the fair value of assets held by the French and UK plans by asset class (in millions):
		31-Dec-14											31-Dec-13
		Total				Type of Fair Value Measurement							Total		Type of Fair Value Measurement
						Level 1				Level 2					Level 1		Level 2
	Insurance contracts	$	82.6			$	—			$	82.6		$	79.4	$	—	$	79.4
	Cash	0.4				0.4				—			4.3		4.3		—
	Total	$	83			$	0.4			$	82.6		$	83.7	$	4.3	$	79.4

Leases_Tables

Leases (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Leases [Abstract]
Schedule of Future Minimum Lease Payments for Capital Leases [Table Text Block]	The following table presents future minimum lease payments under capital leases and non-cancelable operating leases having initial lease terms of more than one year (in millions):
		31-Dec-14
		Capital		Operating
		Leases		Leases
	2015	$	5.1	$	30.1
	2016	5.5		25.2
	2017	3.9		20.9
	2018	3		18
	2019	0.6		15.2
	Thereafter	—		34.7
	Total minimum payments	18.1		$	144.1
	Less amounts representing imputed interest	2.2
	Present value of minimum lease payments	$	15.9
Schedule of Future Minimum Rental Payments for Operating Leases [Table Text Block]	The following table presents future minimum lease payments under capital leases and non-cancelable operating leases having initial lease terms of more than one year (in millions):
		31-Dec-14
		Capital		Operating
		Leases		Leases
	2015	$	5.1	$	30.1
	2016	5.5		25.2
	2017	3.9		20.9
	2018	3		18
	2019	0.6		15.2
	Thereafter	—		34.7
	Total minimum payments	18.1		$	144.1
	Less amounts representing imputed interest	2.2
	Present value of minimum lease payments	$	15.9

Other_Income_Expense_net_Table

Other Income (Expense), net (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Other Income and Expenses [Abstract]
Other Income and Expense	The following table presents the components of other income (expense), net (in millions):
		Year Ended December 31,
		2014		2013			2012
	Net foreign currency remeasurement gain (loss)	$	90.9	$	(38.8	)	$	(14.4	)
	Other	—		—			(0.7		)
	Other income (expense), net	$	90.9	$	(38.8	)	$	(15.1	)

Tables

(Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Components of Income (Loss) Before Income Taxes	The following table presents the components of income before income taxes (in millions):
		Year Ended December 31,
		2014			2013			2012
	United States	$	121.4		$	(56.6	)	$	(78.2	)
	Foreign	116			79.1			90.1
	Total income before income taxes	$	237.4		$	22.5		$	11.9
Components of Income Tax (Provision) Benefit	The following table presents the components of income tax provision (in millions):
		Year Ended December 31,
		2014			2013			2012
	Current income tax provision:
	Federal	$	(3.8	)	$	(0.4	)	$	0.1
	State	(0.6		)	(0.3		)	0.1
	Foreign	(46.5		)	(36.6		)	(34.6		)
	Total	(50.9		)	(37.3		)	(34.4		)
	Deferred income tax provision:
	Federal	(40.1		)	6.5			14.6
	State	(4.3		)	1			1.1
	Foreign	10.5			21.4			10.6
	Total	(33.9		)	28.9			26.3
	Income tax provision	$	(84.8	)	$	(8.4	)	$	(8.1	)
(Provision) Benefit for Income Taxes in Accompanying Statements of Operations	The following table presents the reconciliation of the income tax provision calculated at the statutory federal income tax rate of 35% to the income tax provision presented in the statements of operations (in millions):
		Year Ended December 31,
		2014			2013			2012
	Income tax provision at U.S. federal statutory rate	$	(83.1	)	$	(7.9	)	$	(4.2	)
	State income taxes, net of federal benefit	(3.3		)	0.4			0.7
	Change in foreign tax rates	—			8.5			(1.4		)
	Foreign rate differential	10.4			4.9			5.2
	Nondeductible expenses	(1.3		)	(0.6		)	(0.6		)
	Change in valuation allowance	(5.6		)	(12.5		)	(4.5		)
	Other, net	(1.9		)	(1.2		)	(3.3		)
	Income tax provision	$	(84.8	)	$	(8.4	)	$	(8.1	)
Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities	Deferred tax assets and liabilities are comprised of the following (in millions):
		December 31,
		2014			2013
	Deferred tax assets:
	Net operating loss carryforwards	$	239.5		$	260.2
	Currency translation	—			23.2
	Other	36.9			28.3
	Deferred tax assets, gross	276.4			311.7
	Valuation allowances	(110.0		)	(119.3		)
	Deferred tax assets, net	166.4			192.4
	Deferred tax liabilities:
	Intangible assets	514.4			564.4
	Goodwill amortization	35.9			34.3
	Currency translation	30.7			—
	Other	21.1			23.2
	Total deferred tax liabilities	602.1			621.9
	Net deferred tax liability	$	435.7		$	429.5
	Deferred income taxes have been classified in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets as follows (in millions):
		December 31,
		2014			2013
	Other current assets	$	14.4		$	15.1
	Other assets	17			7.3
	Other current liabilities	(4.9		)	(5.8		)
	Deferred income tax liabilities	(462.2		)	(446.1		)
	Net deferred tax liability	$	(435.7	)	$	(429.5	)
Changes in Reserve Associated with Uncertain Tax Positions	The following table reflects changes in the reserve associated with uncertain tax positions, exclusive of interest and penalties (in millions):
		Year Ended December 31,
		2014			2013			2012
	Balance at January 1	$	57.9		$	46.5		$	31.1
	Tax positions related to the current year — additions	5.1			14			13.7
	Tax positions related to prior years — additions	0.3			0.1			1.7
	Tax positions related to prior years — reductions	(0.1		)	(1.1		)	—
	Reductions for settlements with taxing authorities	(0.3		)	(1.2		)	—
	Reductions as a result of a lapse of statutes of limitations	(0.4		)	(0.4		)	—
	Currency translation	(0.8		)	—			—
	Balance at December 31	$	61.7		$	57.9		$	46.5

Comprehensive_Income_or_Loss_T

Comprehensive Income or Loss (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Equity [Abstract]
Schedule of changes in components of accumulated other comprehensive income or loss, net of tax	The following table presents changes in the components of accumulated other comprehensive income or loss, net of tax (in millions):
		Foreign				Derivative				Defined			Total
		Currency				Instruments				Benefit Plans
		Translation
	Balance at December 31, 2011	$	(62.6	)		$	(5.2	)		$	(12.4	)	$	(80.2	)
	Net unrealized gain (loss) arising during the period	35.3				0.5				(9.2		)	26.6
	Reclassification of net loss into earnings	—				3.4				0.8			4.2
	Balance at December 31, 2012	(27.3		)		(1.3		)		(20.8		)	(49.4		)
	Net unrealized gain arising during the period	40.6				2.6				10.6			53.8
	Reclassification of net (gain) loss into earnings	—				(3.4		)		1.5			(1.9		)
	Balance at December 31, 2013	13.3				(2.1		)		(8.7		)	2.5
	Net unrealized (loss) gain arising during the period	(204.2		)		0.7				(27.0		)	(230.5		)
	Reclassification of net loss (gain) into earnings	—				1.1				(3.0		)	(1.9		)
	Balance at December 31, 2014	$	(190.9	)		$	(0.3	)		$	(38.7	)	$	(229.9	)
Schedule of the reclassification of net (gain) loss from accumulated other comprehensive income or loss into components of earnings	The following table presents details about the reclassification of net (gain) loss from accumulated other comprehensive income or loss into components of earnings (in millions):
				Year Ended December 31,
		Component of Earnings		2014				2013
	Derivative instruments	Cost of goods sold		$	0.6			$	(5.5	)
		Interest expense		0.6				0.6
		Loss on extinguishment of debt		0.5				0.4
		Income tax provision		(0.6		)		1.1
		Net income or loss		$	1.1			$	(3.4	)
	Defined benefit plans	Selling, general and administrative expenses		$	(5.3	)		$	2.1
		Income tax provision		2.3				(0.6		)
		Net income or loss		$	(3.0	)		$	1.5
Schedule of income tax effects of the components of comprehensive income or loss	The following table presents the income tax effects of the components of comprehensive income or loss (in millions):
		Year Ended December 31,
		2014				2013				2012
	Derivative instruments:
	Net unrealized income tax provision arising during the period	$	(0.2	)		$	(0.9	)		$	(0.2	)
	Reclassification of net income tax (benefit) provision into earnings	(0.6		)		1.1				(1.9		)
	Defined benefit plans:
	Net unrealized income tax benefit (provision) arising during the period	10.1				(4.4		)		2.7
	Reclassification of net income tax provision (benefit) into earnings	2.3				(0.6		)		(0.2		)

Segment_Financial_Information_1

Segment Financial Information (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Schedule of reportable segment financial information	The following tables present reportable segment financial information (in millions):
		Year Ended December 31,
		2014		2013		2012
	Net sales:
	Americas	$	2,430.10	$	2,352.70	$	2,400.90
	EMEA-APAC	1,945.20		1,835.10		1,728.50
	Total	$	4,375.30	$	4,187.80	$	4,129.40
	Operating income:
	Americas	$	141	$	115.8	$	123.2
	EMEA-APAC	176.9		138.2		128.8
	Total	$	317.9	$	254	$	252
	Capital expenditures:
	Americas	$	22.2	$	22.9	$	38.6
	EMEA-APAC	11.4		22.4		13.2
	Total	$	33.6	$	45.3	$	51.8
	Depreciation and amortization:
	Americas	$	77.8	$	75.1	$	75.2
	EMEA-APAC	51.5		54.9		50.7
	Total	$	129.3	$	130	$	125.9
		December 31,
		2014		2013
	Total assets:
	Americas	$	2,906.00	$	2,874.90
	EMEA-APAC	2,082.80		2,334.10
	Total	$	4,988.80	$	5,209.00
Schedule of net sales and long-lived assets by geographic area	The following tables present net sales and long-lived assets by geographic area (in millions):
		Year Ended December 31,
		2014		2013		2012
	Net sales:
	United States	$	2,188.20	$	2,077.70	$	2,117.50
	International	2,187.10		2,110.10		2,011.90
	Total	$	4,375.30	$	4,187.80	$	4,129.40
		December 31,
		2014		2013
	Long-lived assets:
	United States	$	133.1	$	135.4
	International	98.4		112.2
	Total	$	231.5	$	247.6

Unaudited_Quarterly_Financial_1

Unaudited Quarterly Financial Information (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Quarterly Financial Information	The following tables present unaudited quarterly financial information (in millions, except per share data):
		2014 Quarterly Periods
		First		Second			Third			Fourth
	Net sales	$	1,056.60	$	1,102.70		$	1,114.40		$	1,101.60
	Gross profit	312.6		311.3			310.5			309
	Net income	17.4		16.6			69.8			48.8
	Earnings per share:
	Basic	50		40			0.97			0.38
	Diluted	50		40			0.97			0.38
		2013 Quarterly Periods
		First		Second			Third			Fourth
	Net sales	$	1,024.30	$	1,049.00		$	1,055.20		$	1,059.30
	Gross profit	297.5		295.6			298.2			305
	Net income (loss)	22.1		(3.6		)	(13.5		)	9.1
	Earnings (loss) per share:
	Basic	106		(156.00		)	(256.00		)	(32.00		)
	Diluted	106		(156.00		)	(256.00		)	(32.00		)

Unaudited_Pro_Forma_Statement_1

Unaudited Pro Forma Statement of Operations (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations	Condensed Parent Company-Only Statements of Operations
	(in millions)
		Year Ended December 31,
		2014			2013				2012
	Equity in earnings of unconsolidated subsidiaries, net of tax	$	152.6		$	14.1			$	3.8
	Net income	152.6			14.1				3.8
	Accretion of dividends on redeemable convertible preferred stock	(29.4		)	(47.9		)		(45.5		)
	Net income (loss) applicable to common stockholders	$	123.2		$	(33.8	)		$	(41.7	)
Pro Forma
Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations
		Year Ended December 31, 2014
		Historical			Pro Forma Adjustments					Pro Forma
	Net sales	$	4,375.30		$	—				$	4,375.30
	Cost of goods sold	3,131.90			—					3,131.90
	Gross profit	1,243.40			—					1,243.40
	Selling, general and administrative expenses	925.5			2.1			(A)		927.6
	Operating income	317.9			(2.1		)			315.8
	Interest expense	(167.2		)	47.2			(B)		(120.0		)
	Interest income	0.9			—					0.9
	Other income (expense), net	90.9			(14.6		)	(C)		76.3
	Loss on extinguishment of debt	(5.1		)	5.1			(D)		—
	Income before income taxes	237.4			35.6					273
	Income tax provision	(84.8		)	(12.7		)	(E)		(97.5		)
	Net income	152.6			22.9					175.5
	Accretion of dividends on redeemable convertible preferred stock	(29.4		)	29.4			(F)		—
	Net income applicable to common stockholders	$	123.2		$	52.3				$	175.5
	Earnings per share:
	Basic	$	2.5		$	(1.16	)			$	1.34
	Diluted	2.49			(1.16		)			1.33
	Weighted average shares outstanding:
	Basic	49.3			82.1			(G)		131.4
	Diluted	49.5			82.3			(G)		131.8
	(A)	Reflects: (i) additional share-based compensation expense of $3.3 million for stock options granted in connection with the IPO on October 1, 2014; and (ii) an expected $0.3 million increase in fees payable to the Board of Directors, net of (iii) the elimination of $1.5 million of fees under the Management Services Agreement, which was terminated in connection with the IPO.
	(B)	Reflects the elimination of historical interest expense related to the Subordinated Notes, which were redeemed using net proceeds from the IPO and the Additional Sale.
	(C)	Reflects the elimination of the historical net unrealized exchange gain relating to euro-denominated Subordinated Notes that were redeemed in connection with the IPO.
	(D)	Reflects the elimination of unamortized deferred financing costs that were written off in connection with the redemption of the Subordinated Notes, as this charge will not have an ongoing impact on our financial results.
	(E)	Represents the income tax effect resulting from the pro forma adjustments using the effective income tax rate 35.7%.
	(F)	Reflects the elimination of historical accrued but unpaid dividends on our redeemable convertible preferred stock, all of which was exchanged for shares of common stock on July 31, 2014.
	(G)	Weighted average shares outstanding, basic, has been adjusted to equal the 131.4 million shares of common stock outstanding at December 31, 2014. Weighted average shares outstanding, diluted, includes an additional 0.4 million shares from the assumed exercise of stock options outstanding at December 31, 2014, net of common shares assumed repurchased using the proceeds from the exercise. This calculation assumes that such stock options were outstanding for entire year ended December 31, 2014 and that the average market price of our common stock for such period was the same it was for the three months ended December 31, 2014.

Condensed_Parent_CompanyOnly_F1

Condensed Parent Company-Only Financial Statements (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Condensed Financial Information of Parent Company Only Disclosure [Abstract]
Condensed Parent Company-Only Balance Sheets	Condensed Parent Company-Only Balance Sheets
	(in millions, except per share data)
		December 31,
		2014			2013
	Assets
	Investment in unconsolidated subsidiaries	$	1,564.00		$	1,097.80
	Total assets	$	1,564.00		$	1,097.80
	Liabilities, Redeemable Equity and Stockholder Equity
	Current liabilities:
	Due to VWR Holdings — current portion of ITRA	$	9.8		$	—
	Other current liabilities	—			1.4
	Total current liabilities	9.8			1.4
	Due to VWR Holdings — ITRA, net of current portion	163.1			—
	Total liabilities	172.9			1.4
	Redeemable equity:
	Redeemable convertible preferred stock, at redemption value, $0.01 par value; zero and 1.5 shares authorized, zero and 0.4 shares issued and outstanding	—			629.5
	Redeemable equity units of parent, at redemption value	51.4			41.1
	Total redeemable equity	51.4			670.6
	Stockholder equity:
	Preferred stock, $0.01 par value; 50.0 and zero shares authorized, no shares issued and outstanding	—			—
	Common stock, $0.01 par value; 750.0 and 0.1 shares authorized, 131.4 and 0.1 shares issued and outstanding	1.3			—
	Additional paid-in capital	1,716.30			723.9
	Accumulated deficit	(148.0		)	(300.6		)
	Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income	(229.9		)	2.5
	Total stockholder equity	1,339.70			425.8
	Total liabilities, redeemable equity and stockholder equity	$	1,564.00		$	1,097.80
Condensed Parent Company-Only Statements of Operations	Condensed Parent Company-Only Statements of Operations
	(in millions)
		Year Ended December 31,
		2014			2013			2012
	Equity in earnings of unconsolidated subsidiaries, net of tax	$	152.6		$	14.1		$	3.8
	Net income	152.6			14.1			3.8
	Accretion of dividends on redeemable convertible preferred stock	(29.4		)	(47.9		)	(45.5		)
	Net income (loss) applicable to common stockholders	$	123.2		$	(33.8	)	$	(41.7	)
Condensed Parent Company-Only Statements of Cash Flows	Condensed Parent Company-Only Statements of Cash Flows
	(in millions)
		Year Ended December 31,
		2014			2013			2012
	Cash flows from operating activities:
	Net income	$	152.6		$	14.1		$	3.8
	Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash from operating activities:
	Equity in earnings of unconsolidated subsidiaries, net of tax	(152.6		)	(14.1		)	(3.8		)
	Net cash from operating activities	—			—			—
	Net cash from investing activities	—			—			—
	Cash flows from financing activities:
	Proceeds from issuance of common stock, net of underwriting discounts	582.6			—			—
	Proceeds from equity incentive plans of parent	—			1.4			0.4
	Payment of stock issuance costs	(4.8		)	—			—
	Capital contributed to unconsolidated subsidiaries	(577.8		)	(1.4		)	(0.4		)
	Receipt of dividends from unconsolidated subsidiaries	33.9			6.3			16.1
	Payment of dividends to VWR Holdings	(25.0		)	—			—
	Repurchases of redeemable convertible preferred stock	(8.9		)	(6.3		)	(16.1		)
	Net cash from financing activities	—			—			—
	Net change in cash and cash equivalents	—			—			—
	Cash and cash equivalents beginning of period	—			—			—
	Cash and cash equivalents end of period	$	—		$	—		$	—

Nature_of_Operations_and_Basis1

Nature of Operations and Basis of Presentation Narrative (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
	Segment
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Number of reportable segments	2
Ownership percentage, VWR Holdings	77.60%
Ownership percentage, public investors	22.40%

Summary_of_Significant_Account3

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Property and Equipment (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Minimum | Buildings and improvements
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Useful life of assets	10 years
Minimum | Equipment And Computer Software
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Useful life of assets	3 years
Maximum | Buildings and improvements
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Useful life of assets	40 years
Maximum | Equipment And Computer Software
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Useful life of assets	15 years

Summary_of_Significant_Account4

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Inventories Determined Using LIFO Method (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Portion of inventories valued using LIFO method	45.00%	39.00%
Excess of current cost over LIFO value	$22.10	$19.40

Earnings_per_Share_Details

Earnings per Share (Details)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Weighted average shares outstanding, basic	49.3	0.1	0.1
Dilutive effect of stock options	0.2
Weighted average shares outstanding, diluted	49.5	0.1	0.1

Acquisitions_Additional_Inform

Acquisitions - Additional Information (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Components of purchase price:
Cash paid, net of cash acquired									$102.90	$44.40	$113.30
Deferred purchase price									8.4
Allocation of purchase price:
Goodwill	1,853.60				1,926.50				1,853.60	1,926.50	1,877.40
Net sales	1,101.60	1,114.40	1,102.70	1,056.60	1,059.30	1,055.20	1,049	1,024.30	4,375.30	4,187.80	4,129.40
Operating income (loss)									317.9	254	252
Series of Individually Immaterial Business Acquisitions [Member]
Components of purchase price:
Cash paid, net of cash acquired									102.9	44.4	113.3
Estimated fair value of contingent consideration									8.4	1.4	2.3
Deferred purchase price									3.4	0	0
Purchase price									114.7	45.8	115.6
Allocation of purchase price:
Net tangible assets	15.5				4.6				15.5	4.6	11.8
Identifiable intangible assets	44.1				18.2				44.1	18.2	44
Goodwill	55.1				23				55.1	23	59.8
Purchase price	114.7				45.8				114.7	45.8	115.6
Weighted average life of acquired amortizable intangible assets									12 years 2 months 12 days	7 years 7 months 6 days	11 years 4 months 24 days
Goodwill expected to be tax deductible	29				4.5				29	4.5	18.2
Net sales									35.5	17.5	53.9
Operating income (loss)									2.9	0.4	1.8
National Biochemicals Corporation [Member]
Allocation of purchase price:
Approximate annual net sales									$8

Acquisitions_Supplemental_Pro_

Acquisitions - Supplemental Pro Forma Financial Information (Details) (Series of Individually Immaterial Business Acquisitions [Member], USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Series of Individually Immaterial Business Acquisitions [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Net sales	$4,421.90	$4,293.10
Net income	$154.70	$17.90
Earnings per share—basic (in dollars per share)	$2.54	($300)
Earnings per share—diluted (in dollars per share)	$2.53	($300)

Disposition_of_Business_Detail

Disposition of Business (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract]
Impairment charges		$11.30	$11.30
Gain on disposition of business	$11.10		$11.10	$0	$0

Property_and_Equipment_Details

Property and Equipment (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment, gross	$402.30	$436.80
Accumulated depreciation	-170.8	-189.2
Property and equipment, net	231.5	247.6
Depreciation expense	40.4	38.3	36
Buildings and improvements
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment, gross	154.1	159.2
Equipment and computer software
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment, gross	220.9	252.4
Land
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment, gross	18.9	20.2
Capital additions in process
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment, gross	$8.40	$5

Goodwill_and_Other_Intangible_2

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets, net - Changes in Goodwill by Segment (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Balance, Beginning		$1,926.50	$1,877.40
Acquisitions (Note 5)		55.1	23
Currency translation		-116.7	26.1
Impairment (Note 6)	-11.3	-11.3
Balance, Ending		1,853.60	1,926.50
Americas
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Balance, Beginning		1,021	1,014.60
Acquisitions (Note 5)		41.3	13.9
Currency translation		-8.7	-7.5
Impairment (Note 6)		-11.3
Balance, Ending		1,042.30	1,021
EMEA-APAC
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Balance, Beginning		905.5	862.8
Acquisitions (Note 5)		13.8	9.1
Currency translation		-108	33.6
Impairment (Note 6)		0
Balance, Ending		$811.30	$905.50

Goodwill_and_Other_Intangible_3

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets, net - Gross Amount of Goodwill and Accumulated Impairment Losses by Segment (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Goodwill [Line Items]
Gross Carrying Amount	$2,060.20	$2,121.80
Accumulated Impairment Losses	206.6	195.3
Net Carrying Amount	1,853.60	1,926.50	1,877.40
Americas
Goodwill [Line Items]
Gross Carrying Amount	1,248.90	1,216.30
Accumulated Impairment Losses	206.6	195.3
Net Carrying Amount	1,042.30	1,021	1,014.60
EMEA-APAC
Goodwill [Line Items]
Gross Carrying Amount	811.3	905.5
Accumulated Impairment Losses	0	0
Net Carrying Amount	$811.30	$905.50	$862.80

Goodwill_and_Other_Intangible_4

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets, net - Components of Amortizable Intangible Assets (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Amortizable intangible assets:
Gross Carrying Amount	$1,485.10	$1,584.60
Accumulated Amortization	543.4	549.9
Net Carrying Amount	941.7	1,034.70
Other intangible assets, gross
Amortizable intangible assets, gross	1,485.10	1,584.60
Other intangible assets, gross	2,138.30	2,274.40
Other intangible assets, net
Amortizable intangible assets, net	941.7	1,034.70
Other intangible assets, net	1,594.90	1,724.50
Amortization of intangible assets	88.9	91.7	89.9
Customer relationships
Amortizable intangible assets:
Gross Carrying Amount	1,456.90	1,494.20
Accumulated Amortization	531.3	479.9
Net Carrying Amount	925.6	1,014.30
Other intangible assets, gross
Amortizable intangible assets, gross	1,456.90	1,494.20
Other intangible assets, net
Amortizable intangible assets, net	925.6	1,014.30
Other
Amortizable intangible assets:
Gross Carrying Amount	28.2	90.4
Accumulated Amortization	12.1	70
Net Carrying Amount	16.1	20.4
Other intangible assets, gross
Amortizable intangible assets, gross	28.2	90.4
Other intangible assets, net
Amortizable intangible assets, net	16.1	20.4
Trademarks and Trade Names
Other intangible assets, gross
Trademarks and tradenames	653.2	689.8
Other intangible assets, net
Trademarks and tradenames	$653.20	$689.80

Goodwill_and_Other_Intangible_5

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets, net - Schedule of Estimated Amortization Expense (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
2015	$84.30
2016	83.2
2017	82.5
2018	81.4
2019	80.4
Thereafter	529.9
Net Carrying Amount	$941.70	$1,034.70

Debt_and_Capital_Lease_Obligat2

Debt and Capital Lease Obligations - Components (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Debt and capital lease obligations
Debt and capital lease obligations	$2,111.90	$2,854.40
Current portion of debt and capital lease obligations	95.3	71
Debt and capital lease obligations, net of current portion	2,016.60	2,783.40
A/R Facility
Debt and capital lease obligations
Interest rate, period-end	1.67%
Debt and capital lease obligations	73	124.2
Interest rate, variable margin	1.50%
Euro-denominated term loans
Debt and capital lease obligations
Interest rate, period-end	3.52%
Debt and capital lease obligations	686.7	789.1
Interest rate, variable margin	3.50%	3.50%
U.S. dollar-denominated term loans
Debt and capital lease obligations
Interest rate, period-end	3.42%
Debt and capital lease obligations	581.4	587.5
Interest rate, variable margin	3.25%
Multi-currency revolving loan facility
Debt and capital lease obligations
Debt and capital lease obligations	0	12.6
Interest rate, variable margin		3.00%
Senior Notes
Debt and capital lease obligations
Interest rate, period-end	7.25%
Debt and capital lease obligations	750	750
Subordinated Notes
Debt and capital lease obligations
Debt and capital lease obligations	0	533.4
Compensating cash balance
Debt and capital lease obligations
Debt and capital lease obligations	2.5	25.9
Capital lease obligations
Debt and capital lease obligations
Debt and capital lease obligations	15.9	18.6
Other debt
Debt and capital lease obligations
Debt and capital lease obligations	$2.40	$13.10

Debt_and_Capital_Lease_Obligat3

Debt and Capital Lease Obligations - Principal maturities (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Debt and capital lease obligations
2015	$22.30
2016	91
2017	1,995.20
2018	2.8
2019	0.6
Thereafter	0
Total	2,111.90
A/R Facility
Debt and capital lease obligations
2015	0
2016	73
2017	0
2018	0
2019	0
Thereafter	0
Total	73	124.2
Euro-denominated term loans
Debt and capital lease obligations
2015	7.2
2016	7.2
2017	672.3
2018	0
2019	0
Thereafter	0
Total	686.7
U.S. dollar-denominated term loans
Debt and capital lease obligations
2015	6
2016	6
2017	569.4
2018	0
2019	0
Thereafter	0
Total	581.4
Senior Notes
Debt and capital lease obligations
2015	0
2016	0
2017	750
2018	0
2019	0
Thereafter	0
Total	750	750
Compensating cash balance
Debt and capital lease obligations
2015	2.5
2016	0
2017	0
2018	0
2019	0
Thereafter	0
Total	2.5
Capital lease obligations
Debt and capital lease obligations
2015	4.2
2016	4.8
2017	3.5
2018	2.8
2019	0.6
Thereafter	0
Total	15.9
Other debt
Debt and capital lease obligations
2015	2.4
2016	0
2017	0
2018	0
2019	0
Thereafter	0
Total	$2.40

Debt_and_Capital_Lease_Obligat4

Debt and Capital Lease Obligations - A/R Facility (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Debt and capital lease obligations
Debt and capital lease obligations	$2,111.90	$2,854.40
A/R Facility
Debt and capital lease obligations
Borrowing capacity, maximum	175
Line of Credit Facility, Current Borrowing Capacity	146.5
Debt and capital lease obligations	73	124.2
Undrawn letters of credit outstanding	11.4
Long-term Line of Credit	73
Borrowing capacity, available	62.1
Interest rate, period-end	1.67%
Minimum liquidity covenant	125
Compensating cash balance
Debt and capital lease obligations
Debt and capital lease obligations	$2.50	$25.90

Debt_and_Capital_Lease_Obligat5

Debt and Capital Lease Obligations - Senior Credit Facility (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Debt and capital lease obligations
Payment of financing costs	$1.10	$2.60	$17.10
Interest paid	158.9	186.5	207.9
Loss on extinguishment of debt	5.1	2	25.5
Capital Stock Pledged, Percentage	100.00%
Additional borrowing capacity, restriction	300
Multi-currency revolving loan facility
Debt and capital lease obligations
Borrowing capacity, maximum	241.3
Borrowing capacity, available	223
Undrawn letters of credit outstanding	18.3
Interest rate, variable margin		3.00%
Commitment fee, percentage		0.25%
Restricted payment, basis amount	25
Restricted payment, additional amount	75
Senior Secured Credit Facility
Debt and capital lease obligations
Payment of financing costs	1.1	2.3	5.7
Interest paid			0.7
Loss on extinguishment of debt		2
Term loans
Debt and capital lease obligations
Required payments (As Quarterly Percentage of Face Amount)	0.25%
Euro-denominated term loans
Debt and capital lease obligations
Interest rate, variable margin	3.50%	3.50%
LIBOR Based Rate [Member]
Debt and capital lease obligations
Interest rate, variable margin		3.25%
Alternate Base Rate [Member]
Debt and capital lease obligations
Interest rate, variable margin		2.25%
Fed Funds Based Rate [Member]
Debt and capital lease obligations
Interest rate, variable margin		0.50%
Letters of credit
Debt and capital lease obligations
Borrowing capacity, maximum	70
Swingline loans
Debt and capital lease obligations
Borrowing capacity, maximum	25
Interest rate, variable margin		2.00%
A/R Facility
Debt and capital lease obligations
Borrowing capacity, maximum	175
Borrowing capacity, available	62.1
Undrawn letters of credit outstanding	$11.40
Interest rate, variable margin	1.50%
Base Rate | Multi-currency revolving loan facility
Debt and capital lease obligations
Interest rate, variable margin		2.00%
Minimum | Multi-currency revolving loan facility
Debt and capital lease obligations
Commitment fee, percentage		0.25%
Minimum | Swingline loans
Debt and capital lease obligations
Interest rate, variable margin		1.25%
Minimum | London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) | Multi-currency revolving loan facility
Debt and capital lease obligations
Interest rate, variable margin		2.25%
Minimum | Base Rate | Multi-currency revolving loan facility
Debt and capital lease obligations
Interest rate, variable margin		1.25%
Maximum | Multi-currency revolving loan facility
Debt and capital lease obligations
Interest rate, variable margin		3.75%
Commitment fee, percentage		0.38%
Maximum | Swingline loans
Debt and capital lease obligations
Interest rate, variable margin		2.75%
Maximum | Base Rate | Multi-currency revolving loan facility
Debt and capital lease obligations
Interest rate, variable margin		2.75%
Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]
Debt and capital lease obligations
Capital Stock Pledged, Percentage	65.00%

Debt_and_Capital_Lease_Obligat6

Debt and Capital Lease Obligations - Senior Notes (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Sep. 05, 2012
Debt and capital lease obligations
Payment of financing costs	$1.10	2.6	$17.10
Loss on extinguishment of debt	5.1	2	25.5
Senior Notes
Debt and capital lease obligations
Debt Instrument, Face Amount				750
Payment of financing costs			12.1
Loss on extinguishment of debt			25.5
Interest rate, stated	7.25%
Debt redemption price, percentage		105.44%
Debt instrument, dividend restrictions, maximum amount	25
Restricted payment, basis	50.00%
Senior Notes | Premiums Paid
Debt and capital lease obligations
Loss on extinguishment of debt			18.7
Senior Notes | Write off deferred financing costs
Debt and capital lease obligations
Loss on extinguishment of debt			6.6
Senior Notes | Third Party Fees Paid
Debt and capital lease obligations
Loss on extinguishment of debt			$0.20
Debt Instrument, Redemption, Period Three | Senior Notes
Debt and capital lease obligations
Debt redemption price, percentage		102.72%
Debt Instrument, Redemption, Period Four | Senior Notes
Debt and capital lease obligations
Debt redemption price, percentage		100.00%
Upon Change In Control | Senior Notes
Debt and capital lease obligations
Debt redemption price, percentage		101.00%

Debt_and_Capital_Lease_Obligat7

Debt and Capital Lease Obligations - Subordinated Notes (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended			3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2014
Debt and capital lease obligations
Loss on extinguishment of debt	$5.10	$2	$25.50
Subordinated Notes
Debt and capital lease obligations
Debt redemption price, percentage				100.00%
Loss on extinguishment of debt				$5.10
Interest rate, stated	10.75%	10.75%		10.75%

Financial_Instruments_and_Fair2

Financial Instruments and Fair Value Measurements - Assets and Liabilities for which Fair Value is Only Disclosed (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Estimated Fair Value Of Financial Instruments [Line Items]
Carrying Amount	$2,111.90
A/R Facility
Estimated Fair Value Of Financial Instruments [Line Items]
Carrying Amount	73	124.2
Fair Value	73	124.2
Senior Secured Credit Facility
Estimated Fair Value Of Financial Instruments [Line Items]
Carrying Amount	1,268.10	1,389.20
Fair Value	1,256.50	1,400.40
Senior Notes
Estimated Fair Value Of Financial Instruments [Line Items]
Carrying Amount	750	750
Fair Value	780.2	806.3
Subordinated Notes
Estimated Fair Value Of Financial Instruments [Line Items]
Carrying Amount	0	533.4
Fair Value	0	559.7
Due to VWR Holdings — ITRA
Estimated Fair Value Of Financial Instruments [Line Items]
Carrying Amount	172.9	0
Fair Value	$132	$0

Financial_Instruments_and_Fair3

Financial Instruments and Fair Value Measurements - Recurring Fair Value Measurements with Significant Unobservable Inputs (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014
Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward]
Contingent Consideration, Beginning Balance	$3.60
Acquisitions	8.4
Settlements in cash	-0.2
Currency translation	-0.2
Contingent Consideration, Ending Balance	11.6
Contingent consideration range of outcomes, low	3
Contingent consideration range of outcomes, high	$19

Financial_Instruments_and_Fair4

Financial Instruments and Fair Value Measurements - Non-Recurring Fair Value Measurements (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended	3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Goodwill, impairment charges	$11.30	$11.30
Nonrecurring
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Goodwill, impairment charges	11.3
Goodwill, fair value	0
Other intangible assets, impairment charge			2.8
Other intangible assets, fair value			$0

Financial_Instruments_and_Fair5

Financial Instruments and Fair Value Measurements - Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2008
Foreign currency forward contracts
Derivative Instruments Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Notional value		$135.20
Interest rate swap arrangements | Designated as hedging instrument
Derivative Instruments Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Accumulated other comprehensive loss			-14
Interest rate swap arrangements | Designated as hedging instrument | Interest expense
Derivative Instruments Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Reclassification of accumulated other comprehensive loss into earnings	-1.8
Interest rate swap arrangements | Not designated as hedging instrument | Interest expense
Derivative Instruments Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative gain (loss) recognized in earnings	2.1
Interest rate swap arrangements | Realized Gains (Losses) | Not designated as hedging instrument | Interest expense
Derivative Instruments Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative gain (loss) recognized in earnings	14.4
Interest rate swap arrangements | Unrealized Gains (Losses) | Not designated as hedging instrument | Interest expense
Derivative Instruments Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative gain (loss) recognized in earnings	($12.30)

Commitments_and_Contingencies_1

Commitments and Contingencies (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014
Commitment And Contingencies [Line Items]
Period of salary and bonus payments following termination	12 months
Employment agreements
Commitment And Contingencies [Line Items]
Loss contingency, range of possible loss, maximum	10.5
Executive officer
Commitment And Contingencies [Line Items]
Ratio applied to base salary to calculate severance payment under employment agreements	1.5
Period of continuing health benefits following termination	12 months
President and Chief Executive Officer
Commitment And Contingencies [Line Items]
Ratio applied to base salary to calculate severance payment under employment agreements	2
Period of continuing health benefits following termination	18 months

Redeemable_Equity_Details

Redeemable Equity (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended	0 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Jul. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Temporary Equity [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period	4 years
Preferred stock, dividend rate, percentage	8.00%
Redeemable equity, redemption value		1,000
Redeemable Convertible Preferred Stock
Temporary Equity [Line Items]
Preferred stock, dividend rate, percentage		8.00%
Redeemable equity, redemption value	0		$0

Stockholder_Equity_Details

Stockholder Equity (Details) (USD $)	0 Months Ended		12 Months Ended			0 Months Ended
In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Oct. 07, 2014	Oct. 01, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Jul. 31, 2014	Oct. 31, 2014
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Common stock, shares authorized	750,000,000		750,000,000	100,000
Cash dividends paid to parent company		$25
Stockholders' Equity Note, Stock Split, Conversion Ratio	102
Repayment of debt			1,353.80	546.7	1,287
Common stock, par value	$0.01		$0.01	$0.01
Preferred stock, shares authorized	50,000,000		50,000,000	0
Preferred stock, par value	$0.01		$0.01	$0.01
Redeemable Convertible Preferred Stock
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Retirement of prior stock, shares			400,000			400,000
Common Stock
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Retirement of prior stock, shares			100,000			100,000
Issuance of new stock, shares			29,400,000			102,000,000
Common stock, shares authorized						204,000,000
Pre-split Basis | Common Stock
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Retirement of prior stock, shares						1,000
Issuance of new stock, shares						1,000,000
Common stock, shares authorized						2,000,000
IPO
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Issuance of new stock, shares	25,500,000						3,900,000
Shares Issued, Price Per Share	$21
Proceeds from issuance initial public offering	$501.90						$75.90

ShareBased_Compensation_Introd

Share-Based Compensation - Introduction (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based compensation expense	$2	$0.60	$0.90
Share-based compensation expense to be recognized	19.9
Share-based compensation expense to be recognized, weighted average period of recognition	4 years 8 months 12 days
2014 Plan
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based compensation expense	1.1	0	0
VWR Holdings Plan
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based compensation expense	$0.90	$0.60	$0.90

ShareBased_Compensation_Additi

Share-Based Compensation - Additional information (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014
2014 Plan
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number of shares authorized	11,500,000
Number of shares available for future issuance	8,000,000
Stock option activity, number of options
Outstanding at period start	0
Granted	3,500,000
Forfeited	0
Outstanding at period end	3,500,000
Expected to vest at period end	3,100,000
Stock options activity, weighted average exercise price
Outstanding at period start	$0
Granted	$21.01
Forfeited	$21
Outstanding at period end	$21.01
Expected to vest at period end	$21.01
Aggregate intrinsic value of stock options outstanding	$16.90
Aggregate intrinsic value of stock options expected to vest	$14.90
Weighted average remaining contractual term	6 years 9 months 18 days
Stock options, number exercisable	0
Stock options, grant date fair value per share	$6.67
Stock options, term	7 years
Assumptions used to estimate fair value of awards granted
Expected stock price volatility	33.00%
Risk free interest rate	1.76%
Expected life of options, in years	4 years 10 months 24 days
2014 Plan | Second Anniversary
Stock options activity, weighted average exercise price
Stock option vesting, percentage	40.00%
2014 Plan | Fifth Anniversary
Stock options activity, weighted average exercise price
Stock option vesting, percentage	5.00%
VWR ESPP [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number of shares authorized	2,000,000

Restructuring_Activities_Addit

Restructuring Activities - Additional Information (Details) (2013 Restructuring Program, USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring charges	$32.50
Americas
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring charges	7.6
EMEA-APAC
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring charges	$24.90

Restructuring_Activities_Chang

Restructuring Activities - Changes to Accrued Restructuring (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Other Restructuring
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring charges	$16.90
Cash-based | 2013 Restructuring Program
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance		19	0
Restructuring charges			28.5
Cash payments		-16.8	-9.5
Ending Balance		2.2	19
Cash-based | 2013 Restructuring Program | Severance and Termination Benefits
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance		18.4	0
Restructuring charges			27.7
Cash payments		-16.6	-9.3
Ending Balance		1.8	18.4
Cash-based | 2013 Restructuring Program | Facilities-Related and Other
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance		0.6	0
Restructuring charges			0.8
Cash payments		-0.2	-0.2
Ending Balance		0.4	0.6
Non-cash based | 2013 Restructuring Program
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring charges			4
Impairment | 2013 Restructuring Program
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring charges			2.8
Inventory Reserve | 2013 Restructuring Program
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring charges			0.8
Accounts Receivable Reserve | 2013 Restructuring Program
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring charges			$0.40

Benefit_Plans_Change_in_Fair_V

Benefit Plans - Change in Fair Value of Plan Assets (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Foreign Pension Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Benefit Obligation [Roll Forward]
Benefit obligation at beginning of year	$163.10	$150.20
Service cost	1.5	1.4	1.7
Interest cost	6.6	5.9	5.9
Actuarial (gain) loss	-28.9	-5.6
Benefits paid	-3.5	-4.7
Currency translation	-16.3	4.7
Benefit obligation at end of year	180.3	163.1	150.2
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Fair Value of Plan Assets [Roll Forward]
Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year	83.7	71.6
Actual gain (loss) on plan assets	6	11.2
Company contributions	1.1	2.1
Benefits paid	-3.5	-4.7
Benefits paid	-2.6	-3.3
Currency translation	-5.2	2.1
Fair value of plan assets at end of year	83	83.7	71.6
Funded status at end of year	-97.3	-79.4
U.S. Retirement Plan
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Benefit Obligation [Roll Forward]
Benefit obligation at beginning of year	201.1	226.3
Service cost	0.7	0.7	0.7
Interest cost	8.4	8.7	8.8
Partial plan settlements	-35.8	0
Actuarial (gain) loss	23	-28
Benefits paid	-8.3	-6.6
Benefit obligation at end of year	189.1	201.1	226.3
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Fair Value of Plan Assets [Roll Forward]
Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year	253	264.5
Actual gain (loss) on plan assets	32.3	-4.9
Company contributions	0
Benefits paid	-8.3	-6.6
Fair value of plan assets at end of year	241.2	253	264.5
Funded status at end of year	$52.10	$51.90

Benefit_Plans_Amounts_Recogniz

Benefit Plans - Amounts Recognized in Consolidated Balance Sheet (Detail) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Foreign Pension Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Other assets	$0.70	$0.50
Other liabilities	-98	-79.9
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	60.7	36.5
U.S. Retirement Plan
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Other assets	52.1	51.9
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	($23.10)	($35.50)

Benefit_Plans_Schedule_of_Net_

Benefit Plans - Schedule of Net Periodic Pension Income (Detail) (USD $)	1 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Foreign Pension Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Service cost		$1.50	$1.40	$1.70
Interest cost		6.6	5.9	5.9
Expected return on plan assets		-5.7	-3.8	-3.9
Recognized net actuarial loss		2.1	2	0.9
Net periodic pension cost		4.5	5.5	4.6
U.S. Retirement Plan
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Service cost		0.7	0.7	0.7
Interest cost		8.4	8.7	8.8
Expected return on plan assets		-14.4	-15.7	-14.3
Recognized net actuarial loss		-0.4	-0.1	0
Gain from partial plan settlement	-6.9	-6.9	0	0
Net periodic pension cost		($12.60)	($6.40)	($4.80)

Benefit_Plans_Schedule_of_Assu

Benefit Plans - Schedule of Assumptions Used in Determining Net Periodic Pension and Projected Benefit Obligation (Detail)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Jun. 01, 2014
Foreign Pension Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Discount rate for benefit obligation at end of year	2.99%	4.19%	4.11%
Discount rate for net periodic pension cost	4.19%	4.11%	4.88%
Expected rate of return on plan assets for net periodic pension cost	6.92%	6.45%	6.33%
Assumed annual rate of compensation increase for benefit obligation at end of year	3.00%	3.00%	3.00%
Assumed annual rate of compensation increase for net periodic pension cost	3.00%	3.00%	3.24%
U.S. Retirement Plan
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Discount rate for benefit obligation at end of year	4.13%	4.90%	3.95%	4.34%
Discount rate for net periodic pension cost		3.95%	4.10%
Expected rate of return on plan assets for net periodic pension cost	6.00%	6.00%	6.00%

Benefit_Plans_Schedule_of_Esti

Benefit Plans - Schedule of Estimated Benefits Expected to be Paid (Detail) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Foreign Pension Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
2015	$4.10
2016	4.1
2017	4.3
2018	4.5
2019	4.8
2020 - 2024	28.6
U.S. Retirement Plan
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
2015	8.2
2016	8.6
2017	9
2018	9.2
2019	9.6
2020 - 2024	$52.10

Benefit_Plans_Schedule_of_Fair

Benefit Plans - Schedule of Fair Value of Plan Assets (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Foreign Pension Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	$83	$83.70	$71.60
Foreign Pension Plan [Member] | Insurance contracts
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	82.6	79.4
Foreign Pension Plan [Member] | Cash
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	0.4	4.3
U.S. Retirement Plan
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	241.2	253	264.5
U.S. Retirement Plan | Money market funds
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	1.1	1.3
U.S. Retirement Plan | Fixed income fund
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	187.7	200.6
U.S. Retirement Plan | Equity funds
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	52.4	51.1
Level 1 | Foreign Pension Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	0.4	4.3
Level 1 | Foreign Pension Plan [Member] | Insurance contracts
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	0	0
Level 1 | Foreign Pension Plan [Member] | Cash
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	0.4	4.3
Level 1 | U.S. Retirement Plan
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	19.1	18.4
Level 1 | U.S. Retirement Plan | Money market funds
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	0	0
Level 1 | U.S. Retirement Plan | Fixed income fund
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	0	0
Level 1 | U.S. Retirement Plan | Equity funds
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	19.1	18.4
Level 2 | Foreign Pension Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	82.6	79.4
Level 2 | Foreign Pension Plan [Member] | Insurance contracts
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	82.6	79.4
Level 2 | Foreign Pension Plan [Member] | Cash
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	0	0
Level 2 | U.S. Retirement Plan
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	222.1	234.6
Level 2 | U.S. Retirement Plan | Money market funds
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	1.1	1.3
Level 2 | U.S. Retirement Plan | Fixed income fund
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	187.7	200.6
Level 2 | U.S. Retirement Plan | Equity funds
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	$33.30	$32.70

Benefit_Plans_Additional_infor

Benefit Plans - Additional information for U.S. Retirement Plan (Details) (USD $)	1 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Jun. 01, 2014
		Participant
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plans, Number		2
Defined contribution plan, cost recognized		$10.70	$7.40	$7.20
Vesting Period Following Date Of Event As Defined In Agreement		1 year
Net actuarial gain (loss) included in other comprehensive income or loss		0
U.S. Retirement Plan
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Company contributions		0
Defined benefit plan, purchases, sales, and settlements	35.8
Net actuarial gain (loss) included in other comprehensive income or loss		-5	7.4	9.9
Number of Employees participated in Retirement Plan		3,560
Accumulated benefit obligation		189.1	201.1
Defined benefit plan, effect of partial settlement on projected benefit obligation					16.80%
Increase to other assets resulting from remeasurement of plan funded status	6.1
Gain from partial plan settlement	($6.90)	($6.90)	$0	$0
Discount rate for benefit obligation at end of year		4.13%	4.90%	3.95%	4.34%

Benefit_Plans_Additional_infor1

Benefit Plans - Additional information for German, French, and UK Plans (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plans, Number	2
Net actuarial gain (loss) included in other comprehensive income or loss	$0
Foreign Pension Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Estimated future employer contributions in next fiscal Year	0.7
Net actuarial gain (loss) included in other comprehensive income or loss	-26.3	1.9	-16.5
Accumulated benefit obligation	$171.10	$155.40
Equity Index Funds [Member] | Foreign Pension Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Target percentage of investments in insurance contracts under French and UK plans	70.00%
Debt Securities [Member] | Foreign Pension Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Target percentage of investments in insurance contracts under French and UK plans	30.00%
Reportable Geographical Components [Member] | Foreign Pension Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plans, Number	2

Leases_Details

Leases (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Fiscal Year Maturity
Capital Leases, 2015	$5.10
Capital Leases, 2016	5.5
Capital Leases, 2017	3.9
Capital Leases, 2018	3
Capital Leases, 2019	0.6
Capital Leases, Thereafter	0
Capital Leases, Total minimum payments	18.1
Capital Leases, Less amounts representing imputed interest	2.2
Capital Leases, Present value or minimum lease payments	15.9
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Fiscal Year Maturity
Operating Leases, 2015	30.1
Operating Leases, 2016	25.2
Operating Leases, 2017	20.9
Operating Leases, 2018	18
Operating Leases, 2019	15.2
Operating Leases, Thereafter	34.7
Operating Leases, Total minimum payments	144.1
Operating Leases Expense	$35.50	$35.60	$37.90

Other_Income_Expense_net_Detai

Other Income (Expense), net (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Other Income and Expenses [Abstract]
Net foreign currency remeasurement gain (loss)	$90.90	($38.80)	($14.40)
Other	0	0	-0.7
Other income (expense), net	$90.90	($38.80)	($15.10)

Income_Taxes_Components_of_Inc

Income Taxes - Components of Income (Loss) Before Income Taxes (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income (loss) before income taxes, United States	$121.40	($56.60)	($78.20)
Income (loss) before income taxes, Foreign	116	79.1	90.1
Income before income taxes	$237.40	$22.50	$11.90

Income_Taxes_Components_of_Inc1

Income Taxes - Components of Income Tax (Provision) Benefit (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Current:
Current, Federal	($3.80)	($0.40)	$0.10
Current, State	-0.6	-0.3	0.1
Current, Foreign	-46.5	-36.6	-34.6
Current, Total	-50.9	-37.3	-34.4
Deferred:
Deferred, Federal	-40.1	6.5	14.6
Deferred, State	-4.3	1	1.1
Deferred, Foreign	10.5	21.4	10.6
Deferred, Total	-33.9	28.9	26.3
Total income tax provision	($84.80)	($8.40)	($8.10)

Income_Taxes_Additional_Inform

Income Taxes - Additional Information (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Total income tax (provision) benefit	$84.80	$8.40	$8.10
Deferred tax liabilities recognized through goodwill during period	3.1	0.7
Deferred tax assets recognized through stockholders' equity during period	10.7	-3.9
Statutory federal income tax rate		35.00%
Portion of Other net in effective income tax rate reconciliation associated with changes in uncertain tax positions	-1.8	0.8	-3.1
Valuation allowances	110	119.3
Unrecognized tax benefits, including accrued interest and penalties	62.4	58.5
Accrued interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits	0.7	0.6
Reduction in liability for unrecognized tax benefits, maximum		0.7
Cumulative undistributed earnings of foreign subsidiaries considered permanently invested	738.2
Deferred Tax Assets, Valuation Allowance, Exclusions	3.1	7.4	10.5
Federal Income Tax
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Federal net operating loss carryforwards	492
State tax benefit
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Federal net operating loss carryforwards	463.6
State income tax benefit of net operating loss carryforwards	17.1
Foreign
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Federal net operating loss carryforwards	317.4
U.S. foreign tax credit carryforwards	$2.90

Income_Taxes_Provision_Benefit

Income Taxes - (Provision) Benefit for Income Taxes in Accompanying Statements of Operations (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Statutory tax provision	($83.10)	($7.90)	($4.20)
State income taxes, net of federal benefit	-3.3	0.4	0.7
Change in foreign tax rates	0	8.5	-1.4
Foreign rate differential	10.4	4.9	5.2
Nondeductible expenses	-1.3	-0.6	-0.6
Change in valuation allowance	-5.6	-12.5	-4.5
Other, net	-1.9	-1.2	-3.3
Total income tax provision	($84.80)	($8.40)	($8.10)

Income_Taxes_Deferred_Tax_Asse

Income Taxes - Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Deferred tax assets:
Net operating loss carryforwards	$239.50	$260.20
Currency translation	0	23.2
Other	36.9	28.3
Deferred tax assets, gross	276.4	311.7
Valuation allowances	-110	-119.3
Deferred tax assets, net	166.4	192.4
Deferred tax liabilities:
Intangible assets	514.4	564.4
Goodwill amortization	35.9	34.3
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Unrealized Currency Transaction Gains	30.7	0
Other	21.1	23.2
Total deferred tax liabilities	602.1	621.9
Net deferred tax liability	$435.70	$429.50

Income_Taxes_Classification_of

Income Taxes - Classification of Deferred Income Taxes in Consolidated Balance Sheets (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Deferred tax asset - current (included in other current assets)	$14.40	$15.10
Deferred tax asset - noncurrent	17	7.3
Deferred tax liability - current (included in accrued expenses)	-4.9	-5.8
Deferred tax liability - noncurrent	-462.2	-446.1
Net deferred tax liability	($435.70)	($429.50)

Income_Taxes_Changes_in_Reserv

Income Taxes - Changes in Reserve Associated with Uncertain Tax Positions (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Balance at January 1	$57.90	$46.50	$31.10
Tax positions related to the current year — additions	5.1	14	13.7
Tax positions related to prior years — additions	0.3	0.1	1.7
Tax positions related to prior years — reductions	-0.1	-1.1	0
Reductions for settlements with taxing authorities	-0.3	-1.2	0
Reductions as a result of a lapse of statutes of limitations	-0.4	-0.4	0
Balance at December 31	61.7	57.9	46.5
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Decrease Resulting from Foreign Currency Translation	($0.80)	$0	$0

Comprehensive_Income_or_Loss_C

Comprehensive Income or Loss - Changes in Components of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income or Loss, Net of Tax (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Ending Balance	($229.90)	$2.50
Foreign Currency Translation
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance	13.3	-27.3	-62.6
Net unrealized (loss) gain arising during the period	-204.2	40.6	35.3
Reclassification of net loss (gain) into earnings	0	0	0
Ending Balance	-190.9	13.3	-27.3
Derivative Instruments
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance	-2.1	-1.3	-5.2
Net unrealized (loss) gain arising during the period	0.7	2.6	0.5
Reclassification of net loss (gain) into earnings	1.1	-3.4	3.4
Ending Balance	-0.3	-2.1	-1.3
Defined Benefit Plans
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance	-8.7	-20.8	-12.4
Net unrealized (loss) gain arising during the period	-27	10.6	-9.2
Reclassification of net loss (gain) into earnings	-3	1.5	0.8
Ending Balance	-38.7	-8.7	-20.8
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance	2.5	-49.4	-80.2
Net unrealized (loss) gain arising during the period	-230.5	53.8	26.6
Reclassification of net loss (gain) into earnings	-1.9	-1.9	4.2
Ending Balance	($229.90)	$2.50	($49.40)

Comprehensive_Income_or_Loss_R

Comprehensive Income or Loss - Reclassifications Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income or Loss (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Cost of goods sold									($3,131.90)	($2,991.50)	($2,962)
Interest expense									-167.2	-191.8	-201.8
Selling, general and administrative expenses									-925.5	-942.3	-915.4
Income tax provision									-84.8	-8.4	-8.1
Net income (loss)	48.8	69.8	16.6	17.4	9.1	-13.5	-3.6	22.1	152.6	14.1	3.8
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income or Loss | Derivative Instruments
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Cost of goods sold									0.6	-5.5
Interest expense									0.6	0.6
Loss on extinguishment of debt									0.5	0.4
Income tax provision									-0.6	1.1
Net income (loss)									1.1	-3.4
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income or Loss | Defined Benefit Plans
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Selling, general and administrative expenses									-5.3	2.1
Income tax provision									2.3	-0.6
Net income (loss)									($3)	$1.50

Comprehensive_Income_or_Loss_I

Comprehensive Income or Loss - Income Tax Effects of Components of Comprehensive Income or Loss (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Derivative instruments:
Net unrealized income tax provision arising during the period	($0.20)	($0.90)	($0.20)
Reclassification of net income tax (benefit) provision into earnings	-0.6	1.1	-1.9
Defined benefit plans:
Net unrealized income tax benefit (provision) arising during the period	10.1	-4.4	2.7
Reclassification of net income tax provision (benefit) into earnings	$2.30	($0.60)	($0.20)

Related_Party_Transactions_Det

Related Party Transactions (Detail) (USD $)	0 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Oct. 07, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2014
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Fees payable and potentially payable under management services agreement		$2
Payments expected for management services fees to board of directors	0.3
Utilization of Net Operating Losses [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Income tax receivable agreement, percentage of net operating loss carryforwards	85.00%
Due to affiliate	172.9
Due to VWR Holdings — current portion of ITRA			$9.80

Risk_and_Uncertainties_Testing

Risk and Uncertainties - Testing Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets for Impairment (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010	Dec. 31, 2008	Oct. 01, 2014
Impairment charges	$11.30	$0	$0	$3.30	$48.10	$392.10
Indefinite-Lived intangible assets							189.3
US Lab
Reporting Unit, Amount of Fair Value in Excess of Carrying Amount							453.8
Emerging Businesses
Reporting Unit, Amount of Fair Value in Excess of Carrying Amount							62.3
EMEA-APAC
Indefinite-Lived intangible assets							$1,176.70

Risk_and_Uncertainties_Signifi

Risk and Uncertainties - Significant Relationships (Details)	12 Months Ended				12 Months Ended				1 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014	Feb. 27, 2015	Jan. 31, 2015	Jan. 31, 2015
	USD ($)	USD ($)	USD ($)	USD ($)	Net sales	Net sales	Net sales	Subsequent Event [Member]	Euro-denominated term loans	U.S. dollar-denominated term loans
					Supplier concentration risk	Americas	EMEA-APAC	USD ($)	Subsequent Event [Member]	Subsequent Event [Member]
						Supplier concentration risk	Supplier concentration risk		EUR (€)	USD ($)
Concentration Risk [Line Items]
Concentration Risk, Percentage					9.00%	4.00%	17.00%
Foreign Currency Exchange Rate, Translation				1.37				1.12
Proceeds from debt	$742.20	$436.50	$1,424.10						€ 88.50
Repayments of Long-term Debt	$1,353.80	$546.70	$1,287							$101.20

Segment_Financial_Information_2

Segment Financial Information (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
									Segment
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Number of reportable segments									2
Number of operating segments									3
Net sales	$1,101.60	$1,114.40	$1,102.70	$1,056.60	$1,059.30	$1,055.20	$1,049	$1,024.30	$4,375.30	$4,187.80	$4,129.40
Operating income (loss)									317.9	254	252
Capital expenditures									33.6	45.3	51.8
Depreciation and amortization									129.3	130	125.9
Assets	4,988.80				5,209				4,988.80	5,209
Long-lived assets	231.5				247.6				231.5	247.6
Americas
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales									2,430.10	2,352.70	2,400.90
Operating income (loss)									141	115.8	123.2
Capital expenditures									22.2	22.9	38.6
Depreciation and amortization									77.8	75.1	75.2
Assets	2,906				2,874.90				2,906	2,874.90
EMEA-APAC
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales									1,945.20	1,835.10	1,728.50
Operating income (loss)									176.9	138.2	128.8
Capital expenditures									11.4	22.4	13.2
Depreciation and amortization									51.5	54.9	50.7
Assets	2,082.80				2,334.10				2,082.80	2,334.10
United States
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales									2,188.20	2,077.70	2,117.50
Long-lived assets	133.1				135.4				133.1	135.4
International
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales									2,187.10	2,110.10	2,011.90
Long-lived assets	$98.40				$112.20				$98.40	$112.20

Unaudited_Quarterly_Financial_2

Unaudited Quarterly Financial Information (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]
Net sales	$1,101.60	$1,114.40	$1,102.70	$1,056.60	$1,059.30	$1,055.20	$1,049	$1,024.30	$4,375.30	$4,187.80	$4,129.40
Gross profit	309	310.5	311.3	312.6	305	298.2	295.6	297.5	1,243.40	1,196.30	1,167.40
Net income	$48.80	$69.80	$16.60	$17.40	$9.10	($13.50)	($3.60)	$22.10	$152.60	$14.10	$3.80
Earnings (loss) per share—basic (in dollars per share)	$0.38	$0.97	$40	$50	($32)	($256)	($156)	$106	$2.50	($338)	($417)
Earnings (loss) per share—diluted (in dollars per share)	$0.38	$0.97	$40	$50	($32)	($256)	($156)	$106	$2.49	($338)	($417)

Unaudited_Pro_Forma_Statement_2

Unaudited Pro Forma Statement of Operations - Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Net sales	$1,101.60	$1,114.40	$1,102.70	$1,056.60	$1,059.30	$1,055.20	$1,049	$1,024.30	$4,375.30	$4,187.80	$4,129.40
Cost of goods sold									3,131.90	2,991.50	2,962
Gross profit	309	310.5	311.3	312.6	305	298.2	295.6	297.5	1,243.40	1,196.30	1,167.40
Selling, general and administrative expenses									925.5	942.3	915.4
Operating income									317.9	254	252
Interest expense									-167.2	-191.8	-201.8
Interest income									0.9	1.1	2.3
Other income (expense), net									90.9	-38.8	-15.1
Loss on extinguishment of debt									-5.1	-2	-25.5
Income before income taxes									237.4	22.5	11.9
Income tax provision									-84.8	-8.4	-8.1
Net income (loss)	48.8	69.8	16.6	17.4	9.1	-13.5	-3.6	22.1	152.6	14.1	3.8
Accretion of dividends on redeemable convertible preferred stock									-29.4	-47.9	-45.5
Net income (loss) applicable to common stockholders									123.2	-33.8	-41.7
Earnings (loss) per share—basic (in dollars per share)	$0.38	$0.97	$40	$50	($32)	($256)	($156)	$106	$2.50	($338)	($417)
Earnings (loss) per share—diluted (in dollars per share)	$0.38	$0.97	$40	$50	($32)	($256)	($156)	$106	$2.49	($338)	($417)
Weighted average shares outstanding, basic									49.3	0.1	0.1
Weighted average shares outstanding, diluted									49.5	0.1	0.1
Pro Forma Adjustments
Net sales									0
Cost of goods sold									0
Gross profit									0
Selling, general and administrative expenses									2.1
Operating income									-2.1
Interest expense									47.2
Interest income									0
Other income (expense), net									-14.6
Loss on extinguishment of debt									5.1
Income before income taxes									35.6
Income tax provision									-12.7
Net income (loss)									22.9
Accretion of dividends on redeemable convertible preferred stock									29.4
Net income (loss) applicable to common stockholders									52.3
Earnings (loss) per share—basic (in dollars per share)									($1.16)
Earnings (loss) per share—diluted (in dollars per share)									($1.16)
Weighted average shares outstanding, basic									82.1
Weighted average shares outstanding, diluted									82.3
Pro Forma
Net sales									4,375.30
Cost of goods sold									3,131.90
Gross profit									1,243.40
Selling, general and administrative expenses									927.6
Operating income									315.8
Interest expense									-120
Interest income									0.9
Other income (expense), net									76.3
Loss on extinguishment of debt									0
Income before income taxes									273
Income tax provision									-97.5
Net income (loss)									175.5
Accretion of dividends on redeemable convertible preferred stock									0
Net income (loss) applicable to common stockholders									$175.50
Earnings (loss) per share—basic (in dollars per share)									$1.34
Earnings (loss) per share—diluted (in dollars per share)									$1.33
Weighted average shares outstanding, basic									131.4
Weighted average shares outstanding, diluted									131.8

Unaudited_Pro_Forma_Statement_3

Unaudited Pro Forma Statement of Operations - Notes to Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements - Statements of Operations (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Selling, general and administrative expenses	$925.50	$942.30	$915.40
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent	35.70%
Common stock, shares outstanding	131.4	0.1
Pro Forma Adjustments
Selling, general and administrative expenses	2.1
Pro Forma Adjustments | IPO Grants
Selling, general and administrative expenses	3.3
Pro Forma Adjustments | Service Agreements
Selling, general and administrative expenses	-1.5
Pro Forma Adjustments | Increase Decrease In Board Fees
Selling, general and administrative expenses	0.3
Pro Forma
Selling, general and administrative expenses	$927.60
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted	0.4

Condensed_Parent_CompanyOnly_F2

Condensed Parent Company-Only Financial Statements - Additional Information (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Condensed Financial Information of Parent Company Only Disclosure [Abstract]
Net assets held by subsidiary	$1,339.70

Condensed_Parent_CompanyOnly_F3

Condensed Parent Company-Only Financial Statements - Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Assets
Total assets	$4,988.80	$5,209
Current liabilities:
Other current liabilities	142.3	140.9
Total current liabilities	786.1	745.8
Due to VWR Holdings — ITRA, net of current portion	163.1	0
Total liabilities	3,597.70	4,112.60
Redeemable equity	51.4	670.6
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value; 50.0 and zero shares authorized, no shares issued and outstanding	0	0
Common stock, $0.01 par value; 750.0 and 0.1 shares authorized, 131.4 and 0.1 shares issued and outstanding	1.3	0
Additional paid-in capital	1,716.30	723.9
Accumulated deficit	-148	-300.6
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income	-229.9	2.5
Total stockholder equity	1,339.70	425.8
Total liabilities, redeemable equity and stockholder equity	4,988.80	5,209
Parent
Assets
Investment in unconsolidated subsidiaries	1,564	1,097.80
Total assets	1,564	1,097.80
Current liabilities:
Due to VWR Holdings — current portion of ITRA	9.8	0
Other current liabilities	0	1.4
Total current liabilities	9.8	1.4
Due to VWR Holdings — ITRA, net of current portion	163.1	0
Total liabilities	172.9	1.4
Redeemable equity	51.4	670.6
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value; 50.0 and zero shares authorized, no shares issued and outstanding	0	0
Common stock, $0.01 par value; 750.0 and 0.1 shares authorized, 131.4 and 0.1 shares issued and outstanding	1.3	0
Additional paid-in capital	1,716.30	723.9
Accumulated deficit	-148	-300.6
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income	-229.9	2.5
Total stockholder equity	1,339.70	425.8
Total liabilities, redeemable equity and stockholder equity	1,564	1,097.80
Redeemable Convertible Preferred Stock
Current liabilities:
Redeemable equity	0	629.5	586.5	556.7
Redeemable Convertible Preferred Stock | Parent
Current liabilities:
Redeemable equity	0	629.5
Redeemable Equity Units of Parent
Current liabilities:
Redeemable equity	51.4	41.1	41.4	53.9
Redeemable Equity Units of Parent | Parent
Current liabilities:
Redeemable equity	$51.40	$41.10

Condensed_Parent_CompanyOnly_F4

Condensed Parent Company-Only Financial Statements - Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Net income (loss)	$48.80	$69.80	$16.60	$17.40	$9.10	($13.50)	($3.60)	$22.10	$152.60	$14.10	$3.80
Accretion of dividends on redeemable convertible preferred stock									-29.4	-47.9	-45.5
Net income (loss) applicable to common stockholders									123.2	-33.8	-41.7
Parent
Equity in earnings of unconsolidated subsidiaries, net of tax									152.6	14.1	3.8
Net income (loss)									152.6	14.1	3.8
Accretion of dividends on redeemable convertible preferred stock									-29.4	-47.9	-45.5
Net income (loss) applicable to common stockholders									$123.20	($33.80)	($41.70)

Condensed_Parent_CompanyOnly_F5

Condensed Parent Company-Only Financial Statements - Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Net income	$152.60	$14.10	$3.80
Net cash provided by operating activities	191.1	200.9	34.7
Cash flows from investing activities:
Net cash used in investing activities	-123	-89.5	-160.9
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from issuance of common stock, net of underwriting discounts	582.6	0	0
Payment of stock issuance costs	-4.8	0	0
Payment of dividends to VWR Holdings	-25	0	0
Repurchases of redeemable convertible preferred stock	-8.9	-6.3	-16.1
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities	-71.8	-117.9	98.3
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents	-17.6	-4.2	-24.8
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	135.6	139.8	164.6
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	118	135.6	139.8
Parent
Net income	152.6	14.1	3.8
Equity in earnings of unconsolidated subsidiaries, net of tax	152.6	14.1	3.8
Net cash provided by operating activities	0	0	0
Cash flows from investing activities:
Net cash used in investing activities	0	0	0
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from issuance of common stock, net of underwriting discounts	582.6	0	0
Proceeds from equity incentive plans of parent	0	1.4	0.4
Payment of stock issuance costs	-4.8	0	0
Capital contributed to unconsolidated subsidiaries	-577.8	-1.4	-0.4
Receipt of dividends from unconsolidated subsidiaries	33.9	6.3	16.1
Payment of dividends to VWR Holdings	-25	0	0
Repurchases of redeemable convertible preferred stock	-8.9	-6.3	-16.1
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities	0	0	0
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents	0	0	0
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	0	0	0
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$0	$0	$0

Condensed_Parent_CompanyOnly_F6

Condensed Parent Company-Only Financial Statements Equity Non-Printing (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Oct. 07, 2014	Jul. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Common stock, par value	$0.01	$0.01		$0.01
Common stock, shares authorized	750,000,000	750,000,000		100,000
Common stock, shares issued	131,400,000			100,000
Common stock, shares outstanding	131,400,000			100,000
Redeemable equity, redemption value			$1,000
Preferred stock, par value	$0.01	$0.01		$0.01
Preferred stock, shares authorized	50,000,000	50,000,000		0
Preferred stock, shares issued	0			0
Preferred stock, shares outstanding	0			0
Redeemable Convertible Preferred Stock
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Redeemable equity, par value	0.01			0.01
Redeemable equity, shares authorized	0			1,500,000
Redeemable equity, shares issued	0			400,000
Redeemable equity, shares outstanding	0			400,000	400,000	400,000
Redeemable equity, redemption value	0			0
Redeemable Equity Units of Parent
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Redeemable equity, redemption value	51.4			41.1
Parent
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Common stock, par value	$0.01			$0.01
Common stock, shares authorized	750,000,000			100,000
Common stock, shares issued	131,400,000			100,000
Common stock, shares outstanding	131,400,000			100,000
Redeemable equity, par value	$0.01			$0.01
Redeemable equity, shares authorized	0			1,500,000
Redeemable equity, shares issued	0			400,000
Redeemable equity, shares outstanding	0			400,000
Preferred stock, par value	$0.01			$0.01
Preferred stock, shares authorized	50,000,000			0
Preferred stock, shares issued	0			0
Preferred stock, shares outstanding	0			0

Details

(Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Allowance for doubtful receivables
Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward]
Balance at Beginning of Year	$14.80	$14.40	$10.50
Charged to Income	2.4	0.1	4
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment	-0.8	0.3	0.6
Increases to (Deductions from) Reserves	-4.2	0	-0.7
Balance at End of Year	12.2	14.8	14.4
Valuation allowance on deferred taxes
Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward]
Balance at Beginning of Year	119.3	95.4	79.7
Charged to Income	5.6	12.5	4.5
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment	-11.8	4	0.7
Increases to (Deductions from) Reserves	-3.1	7.4	10.5
Balance at End of Year	$110	$119.30	$95.40