Document and Entity Information
Document and Entity Information | Aug. 05, 2019 |
Cover [Abstract] | |
Amendment Flag | false |
Entity Central Index Key | 0001494319 |
Document Type | 8-K |
Document Period End Date | Aug. 5, 2019 |
Entity Registrant Name | Univar Inc. |
Entity Incorporation State Country Code | DE |
Entity File Number | 001-37443 |
Entity Tax Identification Number | 26-1251958 |
Entity Address, Address Line One | 3075 Highland Parkway |
Entity Address, Address Line Two | Suite 200 |
Entity Address, City or Town | Downers Grove |
Entity Address, State or Province | IL |
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 60515 |
City Area Code | (331) |
Local Phone Number | 777-6000 |
Written Communications | false |
Soliciting Material | false |
Pre Commencement Tender Offer | false |
Pre Commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
Security 12b Title | Common Stock ($0.01 par value) |
Trading Symbol | UNVR |
Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |