Cytec Industries 10-K 21 Feb 14 2013 FY Annual report Financial data

Document_and_Entity_Informatio

Document and Entity Information (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Feb. 10, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Document Documentand Entity Information [Abstract]	'	'	'
Document Type	'10-K	'	'
Amendment Flag	'false	'	'
Document Period End Date	31-Dec-13	'	'
Document Fiscal Year Focus	'2013	'	'
Document Fiscal Period Focus	'FY	'	'
Trading Symbol	'CYT	'	'
Entity Registrant Name	'CYTEC INDUSTRIES INC/DE/	'	'
Entity Central Index Key	'0000912513	'	'
Current Fiscal Year End Date	'--12-31	'	'
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	'Yes	'	'
Entity Current Reporting Status	'Yes	'	'
Entity Voluntary Filers	'No	'	'
Entity Filer Category	'Large Accelerated Filer	'	'
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding	'	35,677,908	'
Entity Public Float	'	'	$2,662,230,230

CONSOLIDATED_BALANCE_SHEETS

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Current assets	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	$151.80	$179.30
Trade accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts of $4.6 and $4.7 in 2013 and 2012, respectively	251.3	263.6
Other accounts receivable	74.4	39.1
Inventories	253.1	269.8
Deferred income taxes	32.1	38.4
Other current assets	25.1	18.9
Current assets held for sale	0	409.7
Total current assets	787.8	1,218.80
Investment in associated companies	1.3	1.7
Plants, equipment and facilities, at cost	1,567.10	1,310.40
Less: accumulated depreciation	-520.1	-475.1
Net plant investment	1,047	835.3
Acquisition intangibles, net of accumulated amortization of $58.0 and $43.9 in 2013 and 2012, respectively	161.1	183.7
Goodwill	521.3	525.3
Deferred income taxes	25.2	8.9
Other assets	136.8	88.7
Non-current assets held for sale	0	1,061.80
Total assets	2,680.50	3,924.20
Current liabilities	'	'
Accounts payable	175.7	176.4
Short-term borrowings	0	3
Current maturities of long-term debt	0.1	136.1
Accrued expenses	178.4	177.4
Income taxes payable	14.2	51.4
Deferred income taxes	0.1	0.6
Current liabilities held for sale	0	265.9
Total current liabilities	368.5	810.8
Long-term debt	716.2	567.4
Pension and other postretirement benefit liabilities	195.2	275.5
Other noncurrent liabilities	187.1	198.3
Deferred income taxes	31.6	70.9
Non-current liabilities held for sale	0	198.3
Stockholders’ equity	'	'
Preferred stock, 20,000,000 shares authorized; none issued and outstanding	0	0
Common stock, $.01 par value per share, 150,000,000 shares authorized; issued 49,725,752 in 2013 and 49,618,861 in 2012	0.5	0.5
Additional paid-in capital	467.9	465.6
Retained earnings	1,572.80	1,419.20
Accumulated other comprehensive income	95.7	155.7
Treasury stock, at cost, 14,221,374 shares in 2013 and 4,672,700 shares in 2012	-955	-243.3
Total Cytec Industries Inc. stockholders’ equity	1,181.90	1,797.70
Noncontrolling interests	0	5.3
Total equity	1,181.90	1,803
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	$2,680.50	$3,924.20

CONSOLIDATED_BALANCE_SHEETS_Pa

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Parenthetical) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]	'	'
Trade accounts receivable, allowance for doubtful accounts	$4.60	$4.70
Acquisition intangibles, accumulated amortization	$58	$43.90
Preferred stock, shares authorized	20,000,000	20,000,000
Preferred stock, shares issued	0	0
Preferred stock, shares outstanding	0	0
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$0.01	$0.01
Common stock, shares authorized	150,000,000	150,000,000
Common stock, shares issued	49,725,752	49,618,861
Treasury stock, shares	14,222,161	4,672,700

CONSOLIDATED_STATEMENTS_OF_INC

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013		Dec. 31, 2012		Dec. 31, 2011
Income Statement [Abstract]	'		'		'
Net sales	$1,935		$1,708.10		$1,415.90
Manufacturing cost of sales	1,283.10		1,202.90		1,028
Selling and technical services	146.6		153.3		132.6
Research and process development	49		54		47.5
Administrative and general	126.5		140		100.1
Amortization of acquisition intangibles	14.6		9		3.2
Net (loss) gain on sale of assets	0		-16.7		3.3
Asset impairment charge	5.8		0		0
Earnings from operations	309.4		132.2		107.8
Other (expense) income, net	-7.4		1.5		-3.9
Loss on early extinguishment of debt	39.4		0.2		0.3
Equity in losses of associated companies	0.4		0.2		0
Interest expense, net	18.2		30.1		35.8
Earnings from continuing operations before income taxes	244		103.2		67.8
Income tax provision	72.3		27.5		10.3
Earnings from continuing operations	171.7		75.7		57.5
Earnings from operations of discontinued businesses, net of tax	31.6		117.4		95
Net (loss) gain on sale of discontinued operations, net of tax	-29.4		-16.1		36.5
Earnings from discontinued operations, net of tax	2.2		101.3		131.5
Net earnings	173.9		177		189
Less: Net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests	-0.4		-2.1		-3.1
Net earnings attributable to Cytec Industries Inc.	$173.50		$174.90		$185.90
Basic earnings per common share	'		'		'
Continuing operations	$4.36		$1.64		$1.19
Discontinued operations (net of noncontrolling interests)	$0.04		$2.16		$2.65
Net earnings per common share attributable to Cytec Industries Inc.	$4.40	[1]	$3.80	[1]	$3.84
Diluted earnings per common share	'		'		'
Continuing operations	$4.27		$1.62		$1.17
Discontinued operations (net of noncontrolling interests)	$0.04		$2.12		$2.62
Net earnings per common share attributable to Cytec Industries Inc.	$4.31	[1]	$3.74	[1]	$3.79
Dividends per common share (in dollars per share)	$0.50		$0.50		$0.50
[1]	The sum of the quarters may not equal the full year basic and diluted net earnings per share since each period is calculated separately.

CONSOLIDATED_STATEMENTS_OF_COM

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]	'	'	'
Net income including noncontrolling interest	$173.90	$177	$189
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	'	'	'
Pension liability adjustment	16.4	-23	8.4
Unrealized net gain on derivative instruments	0	'	0.4
Translation adjustments	-76.6	28.8	-36.7
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax	-60.2	5.8	-27.9
Comprehensive income including noncontrolling interest	113.7	182.8	161.1
Less: Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest	-0.2	-1.6	-3.2
Comprehensive income attributable to Cytec Industries Inc.	$113.50	$181.20	$157.90

CONSOLIDATED_STATEMENTS_OF_CAS

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Cash flows provided by (used in) operating activities	'	'	'
Net earnings	$173.90	$177	$189
Earnings from discontinued operations	-2.2	-101.3	-131.5
Earnings from continuing operations	171.7	75.7	57.5
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities of continuing operations:	'	'	'
Depreciation	56	58.6	45
Amortization	19.2	14.1	8.7
Share-based compensation	11.4	11.3	11.1
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Expense	-47.2	43.1	66
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Contributions	-79.8	-51.3	-66.7
Deferred income taxes	23.5	-39.6	-9.9
Gain on sale of assets	0	0	-3.3
Non-cash loss on disposal of assets and asset impairment charges	5.8	16.7	0
Loss on early extinguishment of debt	39.4	0.2	0.3
Unrealized loss (gain) on derivative instruments	0.3	-4.5	2.1
Other	0.4	0.1	0
Changes in operating assets and liabilities (excluding effects of divestiture):	'	'	'
Trade accounts receivable	13.6	-9	-44.2
Other receivables	-0.3	12.4	5.7
Inventories	11.5	-8.4	-33.1
Other assets	-5.5	3	-3.4
Accounts payable	-0.7	-1.7	26.9
Accrued expenses	9.2	24.4	-9.8
Income taxes payable	-58.9	27.5	-4.2
Other liabilities	-16.5	-4.9	12.9
Net cash provided by operating activities of continuing operations	153.1	167.7	61.6
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities of discontinued operations	-127.4	146	150.2
Net cash provided by operating activities	25.7	313.7	211.8
Cash flows provided by (used in) investing activities:	'	'	'
Additions to plants, equipment and facilities	-300	-145.3	-78.9
Acquisition of businesses, net of cash received	0	-449.3	0
Net proceeds received on sale of assets	0	0	3.4
Net cash used in investing activities of continuing operations	-300	-594.6	-75.5
Net cash provided by investing activities of discontinued operations	1,017	84.7	117.8
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	717	-509.9	42.3
Cash flows provided by (used in) financing activities:	'	'	'
Proceeds from long-term debt	634.1	318.1	0
Payments on long-term debt	-658.2	-268.4	-5.9
Change in short-term borrowings	2.2	-0.5	-2.8
Cash dividends	-21.5	-25.9	-27.1
Proceeds from the exercise of stock options	23.5	28	8.1
Purchase of treasury stock	-750.1	-99.9	-196.1
Excess tax benefits from share-based payment arrangements	5.5	5.9	1.5
Other	0	-1.3	10.8
Net cash used in financing activities	-764.5	-44	-211.5
Effect of currency rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	-5.7	3.7	-10.1
(Decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents	-27.5	-236.5	32.5
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period	179.3	415.8	383.3
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	$151.80	$179.30	$415.80

CONSOLIDATED_STATEMENTS_OF_STO

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (USD $)	Total	Common Stock	Additional Paid-In Capital	Retained Earnings	Pension Plans	Accumulated Net Gain (Loss) from Designated or Qualifying Cash Flow Hedges	Cumulative Translation Adjustments	Treasury Stock	Noncontrolling Interest
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Beginning Balance at Dec. 31, 2010	$1,741.50	$0.50	$451.50	$1,105.80	$6.80	($0.40)	$171	$0	$6.30
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Net earnings	189	0	0	185.9	0	0	0	0	3.1
Pension liability adjustment	8.4	'	'	'	8.4	'	'	'	'
Unrealized net gain on derivative instruments	0.4	'	'	'	'	0.4	'	'	'
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax	-36.7	'	'	'	'	'	-36.8	'	0.1
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax	-27.9	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Other comprehensive income:	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Dividends—noncontrolling interests	-2.8	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	-2.8
Dividends:	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Common stock outstanding	-24.3	0	0	-24.3	0	0	0	0	0
Deferred and unvested common stock	0	0	0.1	-0.1	0	0	0	0	0
Share-based compensation	11.1	0	10.1	0	0	0	0	1	0
Exercise of stock options	8.1	0	-2	0	0	0	0	10.1	0
Purchase of treasury stock	-196.1	0	0	0	0	0	0	-196.1	0
Excess tax benefit on stock options	1.5	0	1.5	0	0	0	0	0	0
Ending Balance at Dec. 31, 2011	1,700.10	0.5	461.2	1,267.30	15.2	0	134.2	-185	6.7
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Net earnings	177	0	0	174.9	0	0	0	0	2.1
Pension liability adjustment	-23	'	'	'	-23	'	'	'	'
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax	28.8	'	'	'	'	'	29.3	'	-0.5
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax	5.8	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Other comprehensive income:	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Dividends—noncontrolling interests	-3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	-3
Dividends:	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Common stock outstanding	-22.9	0	0	-22.9	0	0	0	0	0
Deferred and unvested common stock	0.1	0	0.2	-0.1	0	0	0	0	0
Share-based compensation	11.3	0	9.5	0	0	0	0	1.8	0
Exercise of stock options	28	0	-11.8	0	0	0	0	39.8	0
Purchase of treasury stock	-99.9	0	0	0	0	0	0	-99.9	0
Equity award modification reclass to liability	0.6	0	0.6	0	0	0	0	0	0
Excess tax benefit on stock options	5.9	0	5.9	0	0	0	0	0	0
Ending Balance at Dec. 31, 2012	1,803	0.5	465.6	1,419.20	-7.8	0	163.5	-243.3	5.3
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Net earnings	173.9	0	0	173.5	0	0	0	0	0.4
Pension liability adjustment	16.4	'	'	'	16.4	'	'	'	'
Unrealized net gain on derivative instruments	0	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax	-76.6	'	'	'	'	'	-76.4	'	-0.2
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax	-60.2	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Other comprehensive income:	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Dividends—noncontrolling interests	-1.8	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	-1.8
Dividends:	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Common stock outstanding	-19.7	0	0	-19.7	0	0	0	0	0
Deferred and unvested common stock	0	0	0.2	-0.2	0	0	0	0	0
Share-based compensation	11.4	0	9.1	0	0	0	0	2.3	0
Exercise of stock options	23.6	0	-12.5	0	0	0	0	36.1	0
Purchase of treasury stock	-750.1	0	0	0	0	0	0	-750.1	0
Divestiture of noncontrolling interest	-3.7	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Excess tax benefit on stock options	5.5	0	5.5	0	0	0	0	0	0
Ending Balance at Dec. 31, 2013	$1,181.90	$0.50	$467.90	$1,572.80	$8.60	$0	$87.10	($955)	$0

SUMMARY_OF_SIGNIFICANT_ACCOUNT

SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Accounting Policies [Abstract]	'
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	'
	1. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
	A. Nature of Business and Consolidation Policy: We are a global specialty materials and chemicals company focused on developing, manufacturing and selling value-added products. Our products serve a diverse range of end markets including aerospace and industrial materials, mining and plastics. We use our technology and application development expertise to create chemical and material solutions that are formulated to perform specific and important functions for our customers. We operate on a global basis with 48% of our 2013 revenues in North America, 31% in Europe, Middle East, and Africa, 13% in Asia-Pacific and 8% in Latin America. We have manufacturing and research facilities located in 11 countries. The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Cytec Industries Inc. and our subsidiaries on a consolidated basis. The footnotes relate to continuing operations except where noted otherwise. Intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated. The equity method of accounting is used for investments in associated companies that we do not control, but for which we have the ability to exercise significant influence on operating and financial policy.
	B. Inventories: Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market. We determine cost using the first-in, first-out method.
	C. Currency Translation: Operations in our international subsidiaries are recorded in local currencies which are also the functional currencies for financial reporting purposes. The results of operations for our international subsidiaries are translated from local currencies into U.S. dollars (“USD”) using the average currency rate during each period which approximates the results that would be obtained using actual currency rates on the dates of individual transactions. Assets and liabilities are translated using currency rates at the end of the period with translation adjustments recorded in accumulated translation adjustments and recognized as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income (“OCI”). Gains and losses on foreign currency transactions, which represent the translation of transactions denominated in currencies other than the functional currency of the impacted legal entity, are recorded as incurred in Other (expense) income, net.
	D. Depreciation: Depreciation is provided on a straight line basis over the estimated useful lives of the assets. When these assets are retired or disposed of, the net book value of assets are removed from the consolidated balance sheet and the net gain or loss is included in the determination of earnings from operations. Effective January 1, 2012, we changed our method of depreciation for the majority of our North American fixed assets from straight line composite depreciation to straight line by individual asset. We believe that the straight line depreciation method for individual assets is preferable to the composite method because it is a more precise method of allocating historical cost and results in a consistent depreciation policy for all of our locations. In connection with this change, we also revised our estimates of useful lives. See Note 9 for further discussion regarding our changes in depreciation and the effective date of our changes. When depreciable assets under the straight line composite method were sold or otherwise retired from service, unless a major change in the composition of an asset class had occurred, their costs plus demolition costs less amounts realized on sale or salvage were charged or credited to the accumulated depreciation account.
	Expenditures for maintenance and repairs are charged to current operating expenses. Acquisitions, additions and betterments, either to provide necessary capacity, improve the efficiency of production units, modernize or replace older facilities or to install equipment for protection of the environment, are capitalized. We capitalize interest costs incurred during the period of construction of plants and equipment.
	E. Impairment of Long-Lived Assets and Long-Lived Assets to be Disposed Of: Long-lived assets are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset or asset group may not be recoverable. Recoverability of assets to be held and used is measured by a comparison of the carrying amount of the assets to the future undiscounted net cash flows expected to be generated by the assets. If such assets are considered to be impaired, the impairment to be recognized is measured by the amount by which the carrying amount of the assets exceeds the fair value of the assets and would be charged to income. Assets to be disposed of are reported at the lower of the carrying amount or fair value less the costs to sell.
	F. Goodwill and Intangible Assets: We have defined our reportable segments as our reporting units for our goodwill accounting. We test goodwill for impairment on an annual basis as of October 1st and more often if events occur or circumstances change that would likely reduce the fair value of a reporting unit to an amount below its carrying value. When necessary, we record charges for goodwill impairments for the amount by which the implied fair value of goodwill is less than its carrying value.
	We test our goodwill using either a qualitative or quantitative approach. Under the qualitative approach for a goodwill impairment test, we first assess qualitative factors to determine whether the existence of events or circumstances leads to a determination that it is more likely than not (i.e. – greater than 50% probability) that the fair value of the reporting unit is less than its carrying amount. If, after assessing the totality of the facts and circumstances, we determine it is not more likely than not that the fair value of the reporting unit is less than its carrying amount, then performing the two-step impairment test, described below, is unnecessary. If we determined otherwise, we would be required to perform the two-step goodwill impairment test. For our qualitative assessment of the reporting unit, we consider all relevant facts and circumstances, including the excess fair value from the most recent fair value calculation; circumstances that could cause significant changes to the most recent carrying value calculation; the overall financial performance of the reporting unit compared to previous projections; the estimated financial performance projected in the near and long term, such as Earnings before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization (“EBITDA”) and cash flows; industry and market conditions, including overall market-multiple metrics, competitive environment and demand for our products; overall macroeconomic conditions including our ability to access capital; and changes in management, key personnel or strategy for the reporting unit. More weight is placed on events or circumstances that most affect a reporting unit’s fair value or carrying amount of its net assets.
	If we decide to or are required to perform the two-step goodwill impairment test, we begin by comparing the reporting unit’s fair value to its carrying value. We initially use a market multiple approach (1A) to estimate a range of fair values by reporting unit, and then use a discounted cash flow approach (1B) if the market multiple approach indicates that a potential impairment might exist to refine and reaffirm the results of the first test. Due to the cyclical nature of our reporting units, market multiple values are determined utilizing a three-year average of EBITDA. The three-year period is comprised of the prior year, current year and one year of projected amounts. If the reporting unit’s estimated fair value at the low end of the range is close to, in our judgment, or below the reporting unit’s carrying value, we refine the calculation using discounted cash flows to calculate a point estimate of the reporting unit’s fair value, as opposed to a range. If the discounted cash flow approach yields a fair value estimate less than the reporting unit’s carrying value, we would proceed to step two of the impairment test which is used to measure the amount of the impairment loss. In the second step, the implied fair value of the reporting unit’s goodwill is determined by allocating the reporting unit’s fair value to all of its assets and liabilities other than goodwill in a manner similar to a purchase price allocation. The resulting implied fair value of the goodwill that results from the application of this second step would then be compared to the carrying amount of the goodwill and an impairment charge would be recorded for the difference.
	Intangible assets are amortized on a straight line basis over their respective estimated useful lives. Intangible assets with determinable useful lives are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset or asset group may not be recoverable. Recoverability of assets to be held and used is measured by a comparison of the carrying amount of the assets to the future undiscounted net cash flows expected to be generated by the assets. If such assets are considered to be impaired, the impairment to be recognized is measured by the amount by which the carrying amount of the assets exceeds the fair value of the assets and would be charged to income.
	G. Cash and Cash Equivalents: Securities with maturities of three months or less when purchased are considered to be cash equivalents.
	H. Financial Instruments: Certain financial instruments are recorded at cost which approximates fair value such as cash and cash equivalents, receivables, certain other assets, accounts payable, and certain other liabilities. Fair values are determined through a combination of management estimates and information obtained from third parties using the latest available market data. Long-term debt is carried at amortized cost.
	I. Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities: We use derivative instruments in accordance with our established policies to manage exposure to fluctuations in currency rates, interest rates, and, at times, certain commodity costs. We do not hold or issue derivative financial instruments for trading or speculative purposes. We enter into financial instrument transactions with either major financial institutions or highly-rated counterparties and make reasonable attempts to diversify transactions
	among counterparties, thereby limiting exposure to credit-related and performance-related risks.
	Foreign Currency Risk: We use currency forward contracts and have used cross currency swaps to manage our exposure to fluctuations in currency rates on third party and intercompany transactions denominated in currencies other than the functional currency of the legal entity. We hedge such exposures with currency forward contracts denominated in the same currency and with similar terms as the underlying exposure, and therefore, the instruments are effective at generating offsetting changes in the fair value or cash flows of the hedged item or transaction. All derivative contracts used to manage foreign currency risk are measured at fair value and reported as assets or liabilities on the balance sheet. Following the termination of our cross currency swaps in July 2012, we have not elected to apply hedge accounting. Changes in fair value are recorded in Other (expense) income, net.
	J. Environmental and Other Contingent Liabilities: Accruals for environmental remediation, maintenance and operating costs directly related to remediation, and other contingent liabilities are recorded when it is probable that a liability has been incurred and the amount of the liability can be reasonably estimated. Accruals for environmental liabilities and other contingent liabilities are recorded as other liabilities with amounts expected to be paid out in the next twelve months classified as accrued expenses at undiscounted amounts.
	Insurance/Self-Insurance
	It is our practice to conduct an analysis of our self-insured and insured contingent liabilities annually and whenever circumstances change significantly. Included in these liabilities are workers’ compensation, product liability and toxic tort claims.
	Probable insurance recoveries for past and future indemnity costs are recorded in other receivables, to the extent collection is reasonably assured within the next twelve months, and longer term receivables are included in other assets at our best estimate of the ultimate expected receipts at undiscounted amounts. Defense and processing costs are expensed as incurred. Probable insurance recoveries for defense and processing costs are recognized only as actual costs are incurred.
	Asset Retirement Obligations
	We recognize the fair value of the liability for an asset retirement obligation in the period in which it is incurred if a reasonable estimate of fair value can be made. The fair value of the liability is added to the carrying amount of the associated asset and this additional carrying amount is depreciated over the life of the asset. The liability is accreted at the end of each period through charges to operating expense. If the obligation is settled for other than the carrying amount of the liability we recognize a gain or loss on settlement.
	K. Income Taxes: Income taxes are accounted for under the asset and liability method. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax basis and operating loss and tax credit carryforwards. A valuation allowance is provided when it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. We measure deferred tax assets and liabilities using 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 earnings in the period that includes the enactment date. If repatriation of the undistributed income of our international subsidiaries and associated companies is anticipated then income taxes are provided for such earnings. The undistributed earnings of all other foreign subsidiaries will be indefinitely reinvested in their operations.
	We recognize the tax benefit from an uncertain tax position only if it is more likely than not that the tax position will be sustained on examination by the taxing authorities, based on the technical merits of the position. The tax benefits recognized in the financial statements from such a position are measured based on the largest benefit that has a greater than fifty percent likelihood of being realized upon settlement with the tax authorities. We recognize interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits in income tax expense in the consolidated statements of income.
	L. Postretirement Benefits: Costs of postretirement benefits are recognized as employees render the services necessary to earn the related benefits. We recognize an asset or liability for the overfunded or underfunded status of postretirement plans that we sponsor. We measure plan assets and benefit obligations as of the date of the employer’s statement of financial position.
	During 2013, we changed our method of accounting for our continuing pension and other postemployment benefit (“OPEB”) plans, which consist of those plans that remained with Cytec following the divestiture of Coating Resins. Historically, we had recognized pension and OPEB actuarial gains and losses annually in our consolidated balance sheets in OCI, and then amortized these gains and losses each quarter in our consolidated statements of income. The expected return on assets component of pension expense had been calculated using a five-year smoothing of asset gains and losses. In addition, the gain or loss component of pension and OPEB expense had historically been based on amortization of actuarial gains and losses that exceeded 10 percent of the greater of plan assets or projected benefit obligations over the average future service period of active employees.
	Under the new method of accounting, referred to as mark-to-market (“MTM”), our pension and OPEB costs consist of two elements: 1) ongoing costs recognized quarterly, which are comprised of service and interest costs, expected returns on plan assets, and amortization of prior service costs/credits; and 2) MTM gains and losses recognized annually, in the fourth quarter of each year, resulting from changes in actuarial assumptions and the differences between actual and expected returns on plan assets and discount rates. Any interim remeasurements triggered by a curtailment, settlement, or significant plan changes are recognized as an MTM adjustment in the quarter in which such remeasurement event occurs. The new method has been retrospectively applied to the financial results of all periods presented.
	For additional information, see Note 14, “Employee Benefit Plans” and Note 15, “Change in Pension Accounting Method”.
	M. Revenue Recognition: We recognize revenue when persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, the selling price is fixed or determinable, collection is reasonably assured and title and risk of loss has passed to our customers. Customer rebates are estimated and recognized as a reduction of sales as such rebates are being earned.
	N. Stock-Based Compensation: We recognize our share-based compensation cost in an amount equal to the fair value of share-based payments and estimate a forfeiture rate for all share-based awards. We monitor share option exercise and employee termination patterns to estimate forfeiture rates within the valuation model.
	O. Use of Estimates: The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) requires management to make estimates and assumptions. These estimates or assumptions affect the reported amounts and disclosures. For example, estimates are used when accounting for allowance for doubtful accounts, inventory valuations, useful lives of tangible and intangible assets, recoverability of goodwill, accrued expenses, environmental and other contingent liabilities, pension and other postretirement benefits, income tax valuation allowances and assumptions utilized in determining share-based compensation. Actual results could differ from these estimates. Accounting estimates require the use of judgment regarding uncertain future events and their related effects and, accordingly, may change as additional information is obtained.
	P. Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements: In February 2013, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2013-02. This ASU requires us to present (either on the face of the statement where net income is presented or in the notes) the effects on the line items of net income of significant amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income–but only if the item reclassified is required under U.S. GAAP to be reclassified to net income in its entirety in the same reporting period. It also requires us to cross-reference to other disclosures currently required under U.S. GAAP for other reclassification items (that are not required under U.S. GAAP to be reclassified directly to net income in their entirety in the same reporting period). On January 1, 2013, we adopted the provisions of ASU No. 2013-02, which are reflected in these financial statements.
	In June 2011, the FASB issued ASU No. 2011-5, which requires entities to present items of net income and other comprehensive income either in a single continuous statement of comprehensive income or in two separate, but consecutive, statements of net income and other comprehensive income. This ASU eliminates the option to present the components of other comprehensive income as part of the statement of changes in stockholders’ equity. The amendments in this ASU do not change the items that must be reported in other comprehensive income or when an item of other comprehensive income must be reclassified to net income. ASU 2011-5 was subsequently amended by ASU No. 2011-12, which deferred the requirement for companies to present reclassification adjustments for each component of accumulated other comprehensive income in both other comprehensive income and net income on the face of the financial statements. On January 1, 2012, we adopted the effective portions of ASU No. 2011-5, which are reflected in these financial statements.
	In May 2011, the FASB issued ASU No. 2011-4. The amendments in this ASU generally represent clarifications of fair value measurement, but also include some instances where a particular principle or requirement for measuring fair value or disclosing information about fair value measurements has changed. This ASU results in common principles and requirements for measuring fair value and for disclosing information about fair value measurements. On January 1, 2012, we adopted these amendments on a prospective basis and there was no impact on our consolidated financial statements.
	Q. Reclassifications: Certain amounts reported for prior years in the Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes have been reclassified to conform to the current year’s presentation. These changes primarily relate to the impact our method of accounting for our continuing pension and OPEB plans, as detailed in Note 15.

ACQUISITIONS

ACQUISITIONS	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Business Combinations [Abstract]	'
Acquisitions	'
	2. ACQUISITIONS
	Acquisition of Umeco plc
	On July 20, 2012, we completed the acquisition of all of the outstanding shares of Umeco plc (“Umeco”), an international provider of composite and process materials, in an all-cash transaction at a cost of approximately $423.8. To fund the transaction, we used approximately $170.0 from the draw-down of our existing $400.0 revolving credit facility (the “Revolving Credit Facility”) with the balance funded by cash on hand. The acquisition is intended to strengthen our position as a leading manufacturer of composite materials, while offering significant opportunities for growth and value creation, particularly in industrial composites and process materials. The acquired Umeco business is partly reported in the Aerospace Materials segment, but mostly reported in the Industrial Materials segment. Net sales from Umeco related to Industrial Materials and Aerospace Materials in 2012 were $124.7 and $25.3, respectively.
	The acquisition is accounted for under the acquisition method of accounting in accordance with the FASB’s Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 805, Business Combinations. As such, the Umeco assets acquired and liabilities assumed are recorded at their acquisition-date fair values. Acquisition-related transaction costs are not included as a component of consideration transferred, but are accounted for as an expense in the period in which the costs are incurred. Any excess of the acquisition consideration over the fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed is allocated to goodwill.
	The following table summarizes the final assigned fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed at the acquisition date.
	Cash	$	3
	Trade receivables	65.2
	Inventories	58.2
	Other current assets	25.5
	Plants, equipment and facilities	67.9
	Amortizable intangible assets	175.2
	Goodwill	186.7
	Deferred tax assets	1.2
	Other non-current assets	5.3
	Deferred tax liabilities	(52.1		)
	Other current and non-current liabilities	(112.3		)
	Total acquisition consideration allocation	$	423.8
	Goodwill recorded in connection with this acquisition was approximately $186.7 which represents the significant opportunities for growth and value creation by expanding our presence in the industrial composites sector, as well as the expected synergies from combining the acquired business with our existing business. Goodwill was assigned in part to the Aerospace Materials and Industrial Materials segments. The estimated amount of goodwill deductible for tax purposes over a 5 year period is $7.1. The estimated goodwill non-deductible for tax purposes is approximately $179.6.
	The following information provides details about the estimated step-up in fair value and/or the estimated fair value at the acquisition date for some key balance sheet items.
	Inventories
	As of the effective date of the acquisition, inventory acquired is required to be measured at fair value. Raw materials and work in process are valued at book value which is assumed to be a reasonable proxy for fair value. The fair values for finished goods inventory were determined based on estimated selling prices less the sum of (a) costs of selling and (b) a reasonable profit allowance for the selling effort. The estimated net step-up in fair value for finished goods was $5.6.
	Deferred taxes
	In connection with the acquisition of Umeco, we acquired the stock of Umeco and therefore inherited the historical tax basis of its assets and liabilities, as well as its other tax attributes. As a result, we established deferred tax assets and liabilities with respect to the step-up to fair value of assets and liabilities for book purposes. We also inherited various tax uncertainties and valuation allowances, which were adjusted to reflect our judgments and estimates regarding the ultimate resolution of the items and consideration of the combined company activities.
	Property and equipment
	As of the effective date of the acquisition, property and equipment are required to be measured at fair value. It is assumed that all property and equipment will be used in a manner that represents the highest and best use of those assets. The fair value of land assets was primarily determined through use of the market approach, while the fair value of land improvements and personal property (machinery and equipment and fixed assets – other) was primarily determined through use of the cost approach and corroborated with an income approach when appropriate. Our fair value adjustment to property and equipment has been made by obtaining an understanding of the nature, amount and type of Umeco property and equipment as of July 20, 2012. The estimated step-up in fair value for property and equipment was $4.9.
	Intangible assets include the following:
		Estimated			Remaining
		Fair Value			Useful Lives
					(Years)
	Customer relationships	$	141.9		16
	Technology—Structural Materials: Aerospace & Defense	$	14.3		21
	Technology—Structural Materials: Other industries	$	9.2		6
	Trademarks and trade names	$	9.8		8
	It is assumed that all intangible assets will be used in a manner that represents the highest and best use of those assets. The fair value of intangible assets was determined primarily using income approaches. This included the multi-period excess earnings valuation method for customer relationships and the relief-from-royalty valuation method for trademarks and trade names, and technology assets. Some of the more significant assumptions used in the development of intangible asset values, as applicable, include the amount and timing of projected future cash flows (including net sales, cost of sales, marketing, administrative and development expenses and working capital); the discount rate selected to measure the risks inherent in the future cash flows; the assessment of the asset’s life cycle and the competitive trends impacting the asset; and royalty rates.
	The fair value of the assets acquired includes trade receivables of $65.2, virtually all of which has been collected.
	For the year ended December 31, 2012, we recognized expenses for acquisition related costs of approximately $8.4. These costs are included in Administrative and general in the consolidated statement of income for the period ended December 31, 2012. From the acquisition date through December 31, 2012, we recorded net sales of $150.0 for the Umeco businesses, and corresponding net operating earnings of $1.0, which includes the expensing of the aforementioned net step-up in fair value for purchased finished goods of $5.6.
	The assets and liabilities arising from contingencies recognized as of the acquisition date are not significant to the consolidated financial statements.
	Pro Forma Financial Information (Unaudited)
	The results of operations of Umeco have been included in the consolidated statements of operations since the acquisition date of July 20, 2012. The following table reflects the unaudited pro forma consolidated results of operations as if the acquisition had taken place on January 1, 2011:
	Years ended December 31,	2012			2011
	Net revenue	$	1,896.20		$	1,784.20
	Earnings from continuing operations	$	93.7		$	70
	Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations	$	2		$	1.43
	These amounts have been calculated after applying Cytec’s accounting policies and adjusting the results of Umeco to reflect the additional depreciation and amortization that would have been charged assuming the fair value adjustments to property, plant and equipment, and intangible assets had been applied from January 1, 2011 with the consequential tax effects. We did not apply MTM accounting to the Umeco pension plans prior to the acquisition for these pro forma results.
	For the year ended December 31, 2012, material non-recurring pro forma adjustments include the removal of costs related to the acquisition of Umeco of $20.2 including $11.8 of transaction related costs included in legacy Umeco’s consolidated statement of operations for the year ended December 31, 2012.
	The unaudited pro forma information does not include any adjustments for any restructuring activities, operating efficiencies or cost savings.
	Acquisition of manufacturing assets of Star Orechem International Private Limited
	On March 30, 2012, we acquired the manufacturing assets of Star Orechem International Private Limited (“SOIL”), in Nagpur, Central India, in a cash transaction. We are in the process of completing and upgrading the capabilities of the acquired plant to meet appropriate safety and operating standards. Our expectation is that this work will be completed and we will begin production of our mining chemical products in mid-2014. The results of operations of the acquired business have been included in our In Process Separation segment since April 1, 2012. The acquisition was funded from our cash on hand and has been accounted for as an acquisition of a business.
	The following table summarizes the final assigned fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed as of March 30, 2012:
	Inventories	$	1.1
	Other current assets	0.4
	Plants, equipment and facility	6.5
	Identifiable intangibles	1.2
	Goodwill	20.8
	Other, net	0.2
	Total purchase price	$	30.2
	The goodwill recorded in connection with this acquisition is largely attributable to the capacity and potential for future strategic growth. All $20.8 of the goodwill recognized is expected to be deductible for income tax purposes.
	The amount allocated to intangibles represents the fair value of non-compete agreements, which were determined based on an independent appraisal. This fair value measurement is based on significant inputs not observable in the market and thus represents a Level 3 fair value measurement.
	There were no material revenues or earnings related to SOIL included in our consolidated statement of income for the year ended December 31, 2012.

DISCONTINUED_OPERATIONS_AND_OT

DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS AND OTHER DIVESTITURES (Notes)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract]	'
Discontinued operations and other divestitures	'
	3. DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS AND OTHER DIVESTITURES
	Discontinued operations
	Coating Resins
	On April 3, 2013, we completed the divestiture of our remaining Coating Resins business to Advent International (“Advent”), a global private equity firm, for $1,015.0 plus assumed liabilities of $118.0, bringing the total value to $1,133.0. As a result, we recorded a cumulative after-tax loss on the sale of $16.9 in 2013. These cumulative after-tax losses are included in Net (loss) gain on sale of discontinued operations, net of tax in the consolidated statement of income for 2013. The final price paid and loss on sale remains subject to final working capital and other customary adjustments.
	Previously, on July 31, 2012, we completed the sale of the pressure sensitive adhesives (“PSA”) product line of the former Coating Resins segment to Henkel AG & Co. for approximately $105.0, including working capital of approximately $15.0. In 2012, we received cash consideration of $112.8 from the sale and recorded an after-tax gain on the sale of $8.6, which is included in Net (loss) gain on sale of discontinued operations, net of tax in the consolidated statements of income. In 2012, we also recorded cumulative after-tax charges of $24.7 to adjust our carrying value of the Coatings disposal group to its fair value less cost to sell, based on the terms of the definitive agreement with Advent at that time. The charge is included in Net (loss) gain on sale of discontinued operations, net of tax in the consolidated statement of income for 2012.
	The results of operations of the former Coating Resins segment have been reported as discontinued operations, and are therefore excluded from both continuing operations and segment results for all periods presented. All previously reported financial information has been revised to conform to the current presentation.
	Building Block Chemicals
	On February 28, 2011, we completed the sale of substantially all of the assets and certain liabilities of our Building Block Chemicals business (the “Business”) to Cornerstone Chemical Company, an affiliate of HIG Capital, LLC (the “Purchaser”), pursuant to an Asset Purchase Agreement dated January 28, 2011, between the Company and the Purchaser. The total consideration received from the sale was $175.7, including cash consideration of $160.7 that we received at closing and a promissory note for $15.0, due in six years and bearing interest at 7.0% annually. This note was paid in full in the first quarter of 2013. A cash payment of $6.6 was made to the Purchaser in July 2011 as final settlement of the agreed working capital transferred, resulting in net realized consideration of $169.1. The assets sold include our Fortier plant located in Westwego, Louisiana, personal property, inventory, accounts receivable, contract rights and certain other assets that are used in or relate to the Business, all as further specified in the Asset Purchase Agreement. Liabilities assumed by the Purchaser include accounts payable, contract liabilities, and certain environmental and product liabilities, and certain other liabilities that relate to the Business and are as specified in the Asset Purchase Agreement. Certain liabilities relating to the Business were retained by us, including certain environmental, pension and post-retirement healthcare liabilities. In 2011, we recorded an after-tax gain on the sale of $36.5, which is included in Net (loss) gain on sale of discontinued operations, net of tax in the accompanying consolidated statements of income. The results of operations of the former Building Block Chemicals segment are reported as discontinued operations, and are therefore excluded from both continuing operations and segment results for all periods presented. All previously reported financial information has been revised to conform to the current presentation.
	The following table displays summarized activity in our condensed consolidated statements of operations for discontinued operations during the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011.
	Years ended December 31,	2013									2012						2011
		Coatings			Distribution			Total			Coatings			Total			Coatings			BBC			Total
	Net sales	$	368		$	—		$	368		$	1,487.40		$	1,487.40		$	1,657.10		$	96.2		$	1,753.30
	Earnings from operations of discontinued businesses before income taxes(1)(3)	$	48.1		$	—		$	48.1		$	190.9		$	190.9		$	126.6		$	10		$	136.6
	Income tax expense on operations(2)(3)	(16.5		)	—			(16.5		)	(73.5		)	(73.5		)	(39.5		)	(2.1		)	(41.6		)
	Gain (loss) on sale of discontinued operations	17.9			(12.5		)	5.4			21.3			21.3			—			58.4			58.4
	Income tax expense on gain on sale	(34.8		)	—			(34.8		)	(12.7		)	(12.7		)	—			(21.9		)	(21.9		)
	Adjustment to fair value, less cost to sell	—			—			—			(27.5		)	(27.5		)	—			—			—
	Income tax benefit on adjustment	—			—			—			2.8			2.8			—			—			—
	Earnings from discontinued operations, net of tax	$	14.7		$	(12.5	)	$	2.2		$	101.3		$	101.3		$	87.1		$	44.4		$	131.5
	-1	Included in earnings of discontinued operations before income tax expenses for the year ended December 31, 2012 were expenses of $23.4 related to the Coating Resins sale process. For the years ending December 31, 2012 and 2011, includes net restructuring charges of $1.6 and $20.8, respectively, and environmental charges (credits) of $1.7 and ($4.5), respectively.
	-2	Income tax expense on discontinued operations for the year ended December 31, 2012 includes a $7.6 of tax expense on estimated unrepatriated earnings of international subsidiaries from the anticipated sale of Coating Resins.
	-3	The assets and liabilities of the Coating Resins Segment were reclassified to held-for-sale effective June 30, 2012. Accordingly, depreciation and amortization were no longer recorded on these assets beginning July 1, 2012.
	Assets and liabilities held for sale
	The following table displays a summary of the assets and liabilities held for sale as of December 31, 2012.
	December 31,	2012
	Assets
	Trade accounts receivable, net	$	192.5
	Inventories, net	195
	Other current assets	22.2
	Plants, equipment and facilities, net	432.7
	Acquisition intangibles, net	252.9
	Goodwill, net	323.1
	Other assets	53.1
		$	1,471.50
	Liabilities
	Accounts payable	$	164.5
	Accrued liabilities	100.8
	Pension and other postretirement benefits	88
	Deferred income taxes	51.8
	Other liabilities	59.1
		$	464.2
	Net assets held for sale	$	1,007.30
	Other divestitures
	On July 12, 2013, we sold the Industrial Materials distribution product line, which we acquired from Umeco in July 2012, to Cathay Investments for $8.6, subject to final working capital and other customary adjustments. In 2013, we recorded an after-tax charge of $12.5 to adjust our carrying value of the disposal group to its fair value less cost to sell, based on the terms of the agreement. The charge is included in Net (loss) gain on sale of discontinued operations, net of tax in the consolidated statements of income. The results of operations of the former Industrial Materials distribution product line prior to its divestiture remain in continuing operations for all periods presented, as the results of operations for the business and assets and liabilities sold were not material to disclose as discontinued operations or assets held for sale.
	On September 30, 2011, we sold our Stamford, Connecticut research and development facility for $11.0 cash. The transaction included the leaseback of certain portions of the facility for a 7 year period, with an option to extend the lease for an additional 3 years. As part of the agreement, we were responsible for the remediation of certain environmental matters at the site and therefore, as a result of the environmental remediation obligation, we were precluded from recognizing the sale until the remediation was completed. On the date of the transaction, the carrying value of the facility exceeded the proceeds received by $21.5. However, since the facility supports the operations of multiple asset groupings that had sufficient undiscounted cash flows to support the in-use value of the facility, no impairment charge was recorded at that time. Therefore, in the fourth quarter of 2011, we adjusted the estimated remaining useful life of the facility to the 7 year initial lease period and began accelerating the depreciation over that period. In the fourth quarter of 2012, we completed remediation and recognized the sale. As a result, we recorded a pre-tax loss of $(16.7) in 2012 for the remaining excess carrying value, which is included in Net (loss) gain on sale of assets in the consolidated statements of income.
	During the first quarter of 2011, we sold a former manufacturing plant in Bogota, Colombia for which we recorded a net gain of $3.3, which is recorded in Net (loss) gain on sale of assets in the accompanying consolidated statement of income for 2011.

RESTRUCTURING_OF_OPERATIONS

RESTRUCTURING OF OPERATIONS	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]	'
Restructuring of Operations	'
	4. RESTRUCTURING OF OPERATIONS
	In accordance with our accounting policy, restructuring costs are included in our corporate and unallocated operating results for segment reporting purposes, which is consistent with management’s view of its businesses. Aggregate pre-tax restructuring charges (credits) included in the consolidated statements of income were recorded by line item as follows:
		2013			2012			2011
	Manufacturing cost of sales	$	(0.2	)	$	3.5		$	0.9
	Selling and technical services	0.2			3.1			—
	Research and process development	—			0.5			—
	Administrative and general	4.1			14.1			(0.1		)
	Asset impairment charge	2.8			—			—
	Total	$	6.9		$	21.2		$	0.8
	Details of our 2013 restructuring initiatives are as follows:
	In the third quarter of 2013, we launched cost reduction initiatives in our Industrial Materials segment to address the current market conditions and better position ourselves for profitable growth. The plan includes headcount reductions of approximately 55 people, through modification of shift patterns within various operations, centralization of logistics and planning activities, and closure of a small site in Beelitz, Germany. The plan resulted in a pre-tax restructuring charge of approximately $4.5 related mainly to severance costs and the closure of a manufacturing facility. The initiative is expected to be completed by 2015.
	In the second quarter of 2013, we launched initiatives in our Aerospace Materials segment to move all production operations from the Costa Mesa, Adelanto, and Huntington Beach, California sites into the Winona, Minnesota, Tulsa, Oklahoma, and Anaheim, California locations. Approximately 120 employees will be impacted by this move. These plans resulted in a restructuring charge of $1.6, primarily for severance, retention costs and accelerated depreciation. The initiatives are expected to be completed in waves by the first quarter of 2015 and paid for by mid-2015.
	The remaining reserve relating to the 2013 restructuring initiatives at December 31, 2013 is $1.8.
	Details of our 2012 restructuring initiatives are as follows:
	In the third quarter of 2012, we approved plans to realign the supporting structure of our Aerospace Materials and Industrial Materials segments to take advantage of synergies from the acquisition of Umeco. These plans resulted in a restructuring charge of $6.6 related to the severance of 28 positions. The initiatives were substantially completed in 2013 and are expected to be paid by the end of 2015.
	In the second quarter of 2012, we launched initiatives in our corporate functions across sales, marketing, manufacturing, supply chain, research and development, and administrative functions to mitigate continuing costs following the anticipated sale of Coating Resins. These initiatives resulted in charges related to severance and employee benefits of $14.7 associated with the elimination of 171 positions. These initiatives are expected to be substantially completed and paid by the end of by 2014.
	During 2013, we recorded an additional charge of $0.9 to these initiatives. The remaining reserve relating to the 2012 restructuring initiatives at December 31, 2013 is $4.8.
	Details of our 2010 restructuring initiatives are as follows:
	In May 2010, we approved plans to exit the production of certain phosphorus derivative products at our Mt. Pleasant, Tennessee facility. These plans resulted in a restructuring charge of $5.5 in 2010, of which $0.4 related to the severance of 10 positions, $1.7 related to asset write-offs, and $3.4 related to decommissioning activities, all of which related to our In Process Separation segment. During 2011, we recorded an additional restructuring charge of $1.1 related to these plans. During 2012 we recorded a net favorable adjustment of $0.2. All costs have been paid in full as of June 30, 2012.
	Restructuring Initiatives:	2009			2010			2012			2013			Total
	Balance at December 31, 2010	$	1.5		$	1.5		$	—		$	—		$	3
	2011 charges (credits)	(0.3		)	1.1			—			—			0.8
	Non-cash items	—			—			—			—			—
	Cash payments	(1.0		)	(2.3		)	—			—			(3.3		)
	Currency translation adjustments	—			—			—			—			—
	Balance at December 31, 2011	$	0.2		$	0.3		$	—		$	—		$	0.5
	2012 charges (credits)	0.1			(0.2		)	21.3			—			21.2
	Non-cash items	—			—			(0.1		)	—			(0.1		)
	Cash payments	(0.2		)	(0.1		)	(8.3		)	—			(8.6		)
	Currency translation adjustments	—			—			0.3			—			0.3
	Balance at December 31, 2012	$	0.1		$	—		$	13.2		$	—		$	13.3
	2013 charges (credits)	(0.1		)	—			0.9			6.1			6.9
	Non-cash items(1)	—			—			—			(3.2		)	(3.2		)
	Cash payments	—			—			(9.2		)	(1.2		)	(10.4		)
	Currency translation adjustments	—			—			(0.1		)	0.1			—
	Balance at December 31, 2013	$	—		$	—		$	4.8		$	1.8		$	6.6
	-1	Includes a $2.8 charge for the write-off of plant assets at our manufacturing facility in Beelitz, Germany and accelerated depreciation of plant assets at our California sites.

SHAREBASED_COMPENSATION

SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]	'
Share-Based Compensation	'
	5. SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION
	The fair value of each option or stock-settled share appreciation right (“SARS”) award is estimated on the date of grant using a binomial-lattice option valuation model. Stock-settled SARS are economically valued the same as stock options. The binomial-lattice model takes into account variables such as volatility, dividend yield, and risk-free interest rate. In addition, the binomial-lattice model considers the contractual term of the option, the probability that the option will be exercised prior to the end of its contractual life, and the probability of termination or retirement of the option holder in computing the value of the option. The weighted average assumptions for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 are noted in the following table:
			2013				2012			2011
	Expected life (years)		6.2				6.2			6.2
	Expected volatility		36.2		%		41.9		%	40		%
	Expected dividend yield		0.78		%		1.01		%	1.04		%
	Risk-free interest rate		1.86		%		2.11		%	3.36		%
	Weighted-average fair value per option		$	26.56			$	19.91		$	20.83
	The expected life of options granted is derived from the output of the option valuation model and represents the period of time that options granted are expected to be outstanding. Expected volatilities are based on the combination of implied market volatility and our historical volatility. The risk-free rate for periods within the contractual life of the option is based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of grant. As share-based compensation recognized in the consolidated statement of income is based on awards ultimately expected to vest, we incorporate the probability of pre-vesting forfeiture in determining the number of expected vested options. The forfeiture rate is based on the historical forfeiture experience and prospective actuarial analysis.
	Stock Award and Incentive Plan:
	The 1993 Stock Award and Incentive Plan, as amended on January 31, 2012, (the “1993 Plan” or “Amended Plan”) provides for grants of a variety of awards, such as stock options (including incentive stock options and nonqualified stock options), non-vested stock (including performance stock), SARS (including those settled with common shares), and deferred stock awards and dividend equivalents. At December 31, 2013, there were approximately 4,800,000 shares reserved for issuance under the 1993 Plan, inclusive of 2,300,000 shares reserved for issuance for all outstanding share-based compensation grants.
	Stock options and stock-settled SARS
	We have utilized the stock option component of the 1993 Plan to provide for the granting of nonqualified stock options and stock-settled SARS with an exercise price at 100% of the market price on the date of the grant. Options and stock-settled SARS are generally exercisable in installments of one-third per year commencing one year after the date of grant and annually thereafter, with contract lives of generally ten years from the date of grant.
	A summary of stock options and stock-settled SARS activity for the year ended December 31, 2013 is presented below:
	Options and Stock-Settled SARS Activity:(1)	Number			Weighted				Weighted	Aggregate
		of Units			Average				Average	Intrinsic
					Exercise				Remaining	Value
					Price Per				Contractual
					Unit				Life (Years)
	Outstanding at January 1, 2013	2,672,730			$	46.22
	Granted	287,845			73.07
	Exercised	(903,140	)		46.2
	Forfeited	(108,389	)		51.42
	Outstanding at December 31, 2013	1,949,046			$	49.91			5.8	$	84.3
	Exercisable at December 31, 2013	1,342,784			$	44.91			4.7	$	64.8
	-1	Options and stock-settled SARS in the table above include awards to all recipients, including those who were part of discontinued businesses.
	During the year ended December 31, 2013, we granted 287,845 stock options. The weighted-average grant-date fair value of stock options and the stock-settled SARS granted during the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, was $26.56, $19.91, and $20.83 per share, respectively. Total pre-tax compensation cost related to stock option and stock-settled SARS was $7.7, $7.6, and $6.9 during the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively. The total intrinsic value of stock options and stock-settled SARS exercised during the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 was $27.5, $26.3, and $7.9 respectively. Treasury shares and newly issued shares have been utilized for stock option and stock-settled SARS exercises. The total fair value of stock options and stock-settled SARS vested during the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 was approximately $7.7, $6.6, and $6.8 respectively.
	As of December 31, 2013, there was approximately $4.8 of total unrecognized compensation cost related to stock options and stock-settled SARS. That cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 1.3 years as the majority of our awards vest over 3 years.
	Total tax benefits realized from share-based awards was $9.7, $8.0, and $2.7 for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively. Cash received from stock options exercised was $23.5, $28.0, and $8.1 for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively.
	Cash-settled SARS
	Our 1993 Plan also provides for the granting of cash-settled SARS, which were granted during 2004 and 2005. Cash-settled SARS are liability-classified awards. Cash used to settle cash-settled SARS was $1.4, $0.8, and $0.1 for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively. Cash-settled SARS are exercisable in installments of one-third per year commencing one year after the date of grant and annually thereafter, with contractual lives of ten years from the date of grant. The total amount of before-tax expense/(income) recognized for cash-settled SARS was $0.9, $1.2, and $(1.2) for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively. The liability related to our cash-settled SARS was $1.2 and $1.7 at December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively.
	Non-vested stock, non-vested stock units and performance stock
	As provided under the 1993 Plan, we have also issued non-vested stock, non-vested stock units and performance stock. Non-vested stock and stock units are subject to certain restrictions on ownership and transferability that lapse upon vesting. Performance stock payouts are based on the attainment of certain financial performance objectives and may vary depending on the degree to which the performance objectives are met. We did not grant any performance stock in 2013, 2012 and 2011.
	A summary of non-vested stock and non-vested stock units for the year ended December 31, 2013 is presented below:
	Non-vested Stock and Stock Units:(1)	Number			Weighted
		of Units			Average
					Grant Date Fair
					Value Per Unit
	Nonvested at January 1, 2013	203,857			$	47.75
	Granted	47,894			71.48
	Vested	(51,201	)		37.61
	Forfeited	(26,788	)		50.51
	Nonvested at December 31, 2013	173,762			$	56.85
	-1	Non-vested stock and stock units in the table above include awards to all recipients, including those who are part of discontinued businesses.
	During 2013, we granted 37,499 non-vested stock units to employees and 10,395 shares of non-vested stock to nine directors, which generally vest on the third anniversary of the date of grant. The weighted average fair value of the non-vested stock and non-vested stock units on the date of grant was $71.48 per share which was equal to the closing market price of our stock on the date of the grant. The total amount of share-based compensation expense recognized for non-vested stock and non-vested stock units was $3.5, $3.4, and $2.4 for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively. As of December 31, 2013, there was $2.6 of total unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested stock and stock units. That cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 1.8 years.
	Compensation cost related to all share based compensation arrangements capitalized in inventory as of December 31, 2013 and 2012 was approximately $0.5 and $0.4, respectively.
	For awards granted prior to January 1, 2012, in the event of a “change in control” (as defined in the Amended Plan), unless specifically provided to the contrary in an award agreement or grant letter establishing an award, (i) any award carrying a right to exercise that was not previously exercisable and vested will become fully exercisable and vested, (ii) the restrictions, deferral limitations, payment conditions and forfeiture applicable to any other award, including non-employee directors’ awards, granted under the amended Plan will lapse, and such awards will be deemed fully vested, and (iii) any performance conditions imposed with respect to awards (other than annual cash incentives) shall be deemed to be fully achieved. For awards granted on or after January 1, 2012, if after a “change in control” (as defined in the Amended Plan) the recipient’s employment or independent contractor relationship is terminated by the Company within two (2) years after the change of control without cause, or by such recipient for “good reason” (as defined in the Amended Plan) unless specifically provided to the contrary in an award agreement or grant letter establishing an award, (i) any award carrying a right to exercise that was not previously exercisable and vested will become fully exercisable and vested, (ii) the restrictions, deferral limitations, payment conditions and forfeiture applicable to any other award granted under the Amended Plan will lapse, and such awards will be deemed fully vested, and (iii) any performance conditions imposed with respect to awards (other than annual cash incentives) shall be deemed to be fully achieved.
	As of December 31, 2013 and 2012, our Additional paid-in capital pool (“APIC Pool”) which represents excess tax benefits available to absorb potential future tax deficiencies was $81.7 and $77.2, respectively.
	In the second quarter of 2012, in an effort to retain key employees of the Coating Resins business who could be impacted by the potential sale of Coating Resins, we agreed that if any such individual’s employment with Cytec is terminated as a result of a sale of Coating Resins, we would pay such employee an amount equal to the intrinsic value of any unvested stock options and restricted stock units based on the closing price of Cytec stock on the date of the sale. As of June 30, 2012, when we determined we had met all the criteria for discontinued operations, we determined that certain unvested stock options and restricted stock units that had been accounted for as equity awards should be reclassified to be accounted for as liability awards.
	Accordingly, we recorded a liability of $2.9 for these awards at June 30, 2012 by reclassifying $1.7 of previously recognized expense out of Additional paid-in capital and recognized $1.2 of additional expense. In the second half of 2012, an additional $3.7 of expense was recognized related to these awards. During the fourth quarter of 2012, new facts and circumstances regarding the timing of the close of the Coating Resins sale indicated that a portion of the awards previously reclassified to liability awards would vest prior to closing and were reclassified back to equity awards. Accordingly, we reclassified $2.3 from the liability to Additional paid-in capital. The expense recorded for these liability awards was recognized in Earnings from operations of discontinued businesses, net of tax on the consolidated statements of income.
	There were 88,611 shares of options and 25,015 restricted stock units, reflected in the above tables as outstanding at December 31, 2012, which were being accounted for as liability awards at that time. The liability related to these awards at December 31, 2012 was $4.1. The divestiture of Coating Resins was completed on April 3, 2013 and accordingly the liability for these unvested options and restricted stock units was settled in cash in the second quarter of 2013. The settlement is reflected in the above tables as forfeitures. At December 31, 2013, there is no remaining liability related to these awards.

EARNINGS_PER_SHARE

EARNINGS PER SHARE	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]	'
Earnings Per Share (EPS)	'
	6. EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS)
	Basic earnings per common share excludes dilution and is computed by dividing net earnings available to common stockholders by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding (which includes shares outstanding, less performance and non-vested shares for which vesting criteria have not been met) plus deferred stock awards, weighted for the period outstanding. Diluted earnings per common share is computed by dividing net earnings available to common stockholders by the sum of the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding for the period adjusted (i.e., increased) for all additional common shares that would have been outstanding if potentially dilutive common shares had been issued and any proceeds of the issuance had been used to repurchase common stock at the average market price during the period. Under this method, an increase in the fair market value of the Company’s stock can result in a greater dilutive effect from potentially dilutive common shares. The proceeds are assumed to be the sum of the amount to be paid to the Company upon exercise of options, the amount of compensation cost attributed to future services and not yet recognized, and the amount of income taxes that would be credited to or deducted from capital upon exercise.
	The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings per common share for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 (in thousands, except net earnings in millions and per share amounts):
	Years ended December 31,	2013			2012			2011
	Numerator:
	Earnings from continuing operations	$	171.7		$	75.7		$	57.5
	Earnings from discontinued operations, net of tax	1.8			99.2			128.4
	Net earnings attributable to Cytec Industries Inc.	$	173.5		$	174.9		$	185.9
	Denominator:
	Weighted average shares outstanding	39,419			46,034			48,449
	Effect of dilutive shares:
	Options and stock-settled SARS	654			623			466
	Non-vested shares and units	111			129			88
	Diluted average shares outstanding	40,184			46,786			49,003
	Basic earnings per common share:
	Earnings from continuing operations	$	4.36		$	1.64		$	1.19
	Earnings from discontinued operations	0.04			2.16			2.65
	Net earnings per common share attributable to Cytec Industries Inc.	$	4.4		$	3.8		$	3.84
	Diluted earnings per common share:
	Earnings from continuing operations	$	4.27		$	1.62		$	1.17
	Earnings from discontinued operations	0.04			2.12			2.62
	Net earnings per common share attributable to Cytec Industries Inc.	$	4.31		$	3.74		$	3.79
	The following table sets forth the anti-dilutive shares/units excluded from the above calculations because their inclusion would have had an anti-dilutive effect on earnings per share (in thousands):
	Years ended December 31,	2013		2012			2011
	Options	115		250			852
	Stock-settled SARS	—		—			1,138
	Non-vested shares and units	—		—			—
	Total	115		250			1,990

DERIVATIVE_FINANCIAL_INSTRUMEN

DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND CERTAIN HEDGING ACTIVITIES	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Derivative Financial Instruments and Certain Hedging Activities	'
	7. DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND CERTAIN HEDGING ACTIVITIES
	Foreign Currency Derivative and Hedging Activities
	Currency forward contracts
	We periodically enter into currency forward contracts primarily to hedge currency fluctuations of transactions denominated in currencies other than the functional currency of the respective entity. At December 31, 2013, the principal transactions hedged involved accounts receivable and accounts payable. When hedging currency exposures, our practice is to economically hedge such exposures with forward contracts denominated in the same currency and with similar critical terms as the underlying exposure, and therefore, the instruments are effective at generating offsetting changes in the fair value, cash flows or future earnings of the hedged item or transaction. The fair values of forward contracts are calculated each period. These forward contracts are not defined as hedging instruments and therefore, all changes in fair values are reported in Other (expense) income, net.
	At December 31, 2013, net contractual amounts of forward contracts outstanding translated into USD totals $262.6. Of this total, $186.5 was attributed to the exposure in forward selling/purchase of USD, and $76.1 was attributable to the exposure in forward selling/purchase of Euros, translated into USD equivalent amounts. The net favorable fair values of currency contracts, based on forward exchange rates at December 31, 2013 and 2012 were $1.4 and $1.7, respectively.
	At December 31, 2013 and 2012, the currency and net notional amounts of forward contracts outstanding translated into USD equivalent amounts were as follows:
	31-Dec-13		Buy
	Sell		U.S.				Euro				Chilean				Mexican				Pound				Norwegian		Malaysian		Thai		Japanese Yen		Colombian Peso
			Dollar								Peso				Peso				Sterling				Krone		Ringgit		Baht
	U.S. Dollar		—				$	100.8			$	18.2			$	17			$	4			$	2.8	$	2.7	$	1.5	$	1.4	$	1.4
	Pound Sterling		—				$	68.1			—				—				—				—		—		—		—		—
	Chinese Yuan		$	17.1			—				—				—				—				—		—		—		—		—
	Canadian Dollar		$	9			—				—				—				—				—		—		—		—		—
	Brazilian Real		$	6.6			—				—				—				—				—		—		—		—		—
	Australian Dollar		$	4			—				—				—				—				—		—		—		—		—
	Thai Baht		—				$	6.4			—				—				—				—		—		—		—		—
	Japanese Yen		—				$	1.6			—				—				—				—		—		—		—		—
	December 31, 2012		Buy
	Sell		U.S.				Euro				Canadian				Australian				Thai				Chilean		Mexican		Malaysian		Colombian		Pound		Norwegian
			Dollar								Dollar				Dollar				Baht				Peso		Peso		Ringgit		Peso		Sterling		Krone
	U.S. Dollar		—				$	73.3			$	66.9			—				$	8.7			$	20.2	$	17.3	$	3	$	1	$	0.1	—
	Euro		—				—				—				—				—				—		—		—		—		—		$	1.6
	Pound Sterling		—				$	152.9			—				$	46.6			$	15.5			—		—		—		—		—		—
	Chinese Yuan		$	20.3			—				—				—				—				—		—		—		—		—		—
	Brazilian Real		$	3.5			—				—				—				—				—		—		—		—		—		—
	Japanese Yen		$	0.3			$	7.7			—				—				—				—		—		—		—		—		—
	Cross currency swaps
	We have used cross currency swaps to hedge the changes in the cash flows of certain Euro denominated intercompany loans receivable held by U.S. entities and, until the sale of our Coating Resins business, to hedge a portion of our net investment in Cytec Surface Specialties SA/NV (formerly, our largest Euro functional currency subsidiary).
	As of September 2010, all our swaps were designated as a net investment hedge of the value of one of our U.S. subsidiaries’ net investment in our Belgium-based subsidiary, Cytec Surface Specialties SA/NV, against the risk of adverse foreign exchange movements in the USD value of the Euro. These swaps were highly effective in offsetting the changes in the value of the net investment attributable to the change in USD value of the Euro.
	In July 2012, we terminated all of our outstanding cross currency swaps to take advantage of the declining value of the Euro and to prepare for the anticipated divestiture of Coating Resins. The final payment of approximately $1.8 to settle the swaps was based on the fair value of the swaps at the time of termination.
	Prior to the termination of the swaps, the fair value of our swaps was calculated each period with changes in fair value reported in foreign currency translation adjustments within accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax. Such amounts reclassified to translation adjustments remained in other comprehensive income (loss) until the divestiture of Coating Resins, which included our investment in Cytec Surface Specialties SA/NV, on April 3, 2013. Until then, we monitored the counterparty credit risk and the continued probability of the hedged cash flows as to amount and timing. See Note 16, “Comprehensive Income,” for further details on the amounts reclassified out of other comprehensive income as related to the divestiture of Coating Resins.
	Credit Risk
	At December 31, 2013, we did not have derivative instruments that contained credit-related-risk contingent features or provisions that would trigger immediate settlement or require us to post collateral to our counterparties. Also as of December 31, 2013, we did not have any significant concentration of credit risk arising from our derivative instruments.
	The following tables summarize the impact of derivative instruments on our consolidated balance sheets and consolidated statements of income:
		Asset Derivatives												Liability Derivatives
	Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:	31-Dec-13						31-Dec-12						31-Dec-13						31-Dec-12
		Balance Sheet		Fair				Balance Sheet		Fair				Balance Sheet		Fair				Balance Sheet		Fair
		Location		Value				Location		Value				Location		Value				Location		Value
	Foreign currency forwards	Other current assets		$	2.3			Other current assets		$	3.2			Accrued expenses		$	0.9			Accrued expenses		$	1.5
	The following tables summarize the amounts and locations of our hedging derivatives’ gains or (losses) recognized for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012:
			Amount of								Location of Gain		Amount of								Location of Gain or (Loss)		Amount of Gain
			Gain or								or (Loss)		Gain or								Recognized in		or (Loss)
			(Loss)								Recognized from		(Loss)								Income on		Recognized
			Recognized								Accumulated OCI		Reclassified								Derivative		in Income on
			in OCI on								into Income		from								(Ineffective		Derivative
			Derivative								(Effective		Accumulated								Portion and		(Ineffective
			(Effective								Portion)		OCI into								Amount		Portion
			Portion)										Income								Excluded from		and Amount
													(Effective								Effectiveness		Excluded from
													Portion)								Testing)		Effectiveness
																							Testing)
	Derivatives in net		Year ended										Year ended										Year ended
	investment hedging		December 31,										December 31,										December 31,
	relationships:
			2013				2012						2013				2012						2013		2012
	Cross currency swaps		$	—			$	7.8					$	—			$	—					$	—	$	—
	The following table summarizes the amount and location of gains or (losses) recognized in income for our derivatives not designated as hedges for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012:
			Location of Gain or (Loss) Recognized in		Amount of Gain or (Loss)
			Income on Derivative		Recognized in
					Income on Derivative
	Derivatives not designated as				Year ended
	hedging instruments:				December 31,
					2013				2012
Foreign currency forwards		Other (expense) income, net		$	9.3			$	0.2
Fair Value Measurements
We have certain assets and liabilities that are carried at fair value on a recurring basis in the financial statements, for which we determine the appropriate level in the fair value hierarchy for each fair value measurement. The fair value hierarchy prioritizes the inputs, which refer broadly to assumptions market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability, into three levels. It gives the highest priority to quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs. The level in the fair value hierarchy within which a fair value measurement in its entirety falls is determined based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety. Level 1 inputs are quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the Company has the ability to access at the measurement date. Level 2 inputs are inputs other than quoted prices within Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly, such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets, interest rates, exchange rates, and yield curves observable at commonly quoted intervals. Level 3 inputs are unobservable inputs for the asset or liability.
All of our derivatives are valued based on Level 2 inputs. Our currency forwards are valued based on readily available published indices for currency exchange rates.
A summary of the fair value measurements for each major category of derivatives at December 31, 2013 is outlined in the table below:
Description	Significant Other
	Observable
	Inputs (Level 2)
Currency forwards	$	1.4
As of December 31, 2013, we did not have any non-financial assets and liabilities that are carried at fair value on a recurring basis in the consolidated financial statements for which a fair value measurement was required for the year ended December 31, 2013.

INVENTORIES

INVENTORIES	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Inventories	'
	8. INVENTORIES
	Inventories consisted of the following:
	December 31,	2013		2012
	Finished goods	$	159.7	$	178
	Work in progress	10		12
	Raw materials and supplies	83.4		79.8
	Total inventories	$	253.1	$	269.8

PLANTS_EQUIPMENT_AND_FACILITIE

PLANTS, EQUIPMENT AND FACILITIES	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]	'
Plants, Equipment and Facilities	'
	9. PLANTS, EQUIPMENT AND FACILITIES
	December 31,	2013			2012
	Land and land improvements	$	30.1		$	25.2
	Buildings	192.4			188.9
	Machinery and equipment	880.7			795
	Construction in progress	463.9			301.3
	Plants, equipment and facilities, at cost	$	1,567.10		$	1,310.40
	Change in Depreciation Method and Useful Lives
	Effective January 1, 2012, we changed our method of depreciation for the majority of our North American fixed assets from straight line composite depreciation to straight line by individual asset.
	Historically, we had used the composite depreciation method for the Plants, Equipment and Facilities at the majority of our North American facilities. Under this method, all similar assets across these locations were combined into common pools and depreciated under composite depreciation rates. Recent business divestitures and sales of assets had significantly reduced our composite asset base, and during 2011, we performed a full physical inventory of fixed assets at our composite locations. As part of this analysis, where appropriate, we made changes to certain asset records in our fixed assets system effective January 1, 2012 to segregate individual assets that had been installed together and had previously been combined into one item. We also reviewed the estimated useful lives of our assets at this more specific level.
	We believe that the straight line depreciation method for individual assets is preferable to the composite method because it is a more precise method of allocating historical cost and results in a consistent depreciation policy for all of our locations.
	As a result, the useful lives of our assets are now generally estimated to range from 5 to 30 years for equipment and from 10 to 38 years for buildings. This change in the method of depreciation is considered a change in accounting estimate inseparable from a change in accounting principle, and resulted in changes to our depreciation expense prospectively from the effective date.
	For the year ended December 31, 2012, the changes described above resulted in an increase over our historical depreciation expense of approximately $4.4 before taxes, or approximately $2.9 after taxes, which represented a decrease of $0.06 to our basic and diluted earnings per share for the period.
	The average composite depreciation rates utilized in the U.S. and Canada, expressed as a percentage of the average depreciable property in service, were 4.7% in 2011. Gross cost of the assets depreciated under the composite method in the U.S. and Canada totaled $854.1 as of December 31, 2011, with $189.0 included in Non-current assets held for sale at December 31, 2011, and the remainder included in Plants, equipment and facilities, at cost.
	Following are the depreciable lives for our assets under the composite and straight line methods:
		Since 2012		Prior To 2012
	Category	Straight Line		Composite	Straight Line
		Depreciation		Depreciation	Depreciation
	Buildings	10-38 years		31 years	20-33 years
	Machinery and equipment	5-30 years		5-18 years	3-15 years

GOODWILL_AND_OTHER_ACQUISITION

GOODWILL AND OTHER ACQUISITION INTANGIBLES	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Goodwill and Other Acquisition Intangibles	'
	10. GOODWILL AND OTHER ACQUISITION INTANGIBLES
	Following are the changes in goodwill by segment.
		Aerospace Materials				Industrial Materials				In Process				Additive				Total
										Separation				Technologies
	Balance at December 31, 2011:	$	219.5			$	14.5			$	52.7			$	27.8			$	314.5
	Acquisitions	17				167.4				20.8				—				205.2
	Foreign currency translation adjustments	0.6				4.9				0.1				—				5.6
	Balance at December 31, 2012:	237.1				186.8				73.6				27.8				525.3
	Foreign currency translation adjustments	1.1				1.1				(4.7		)		—				(2.5		)
	Umeco acquisition adjustments	0.3				2				—				—				2.3
	Sale of the Industrial Materials distribution product line	—				(3.8		)		—				—				(3.8		)
	Balance at December 31, 2013:	$	238.5			$	186.1			$	68.9			$	27.8			$	521.3
	In conjunction with our segment realignment discussed in Note 19, we completed a goodwill impairment test in the first quarter of 2013 and concluded that there was no impairment. An additional goodwill impairment test was triggered at the end of the second quarter because of the reduction in the outlook for Industrial Materials’ 2013 financial results, resulting from a deterioration in market conditions in Europe and the after-tax charge of $12.5 related to the sale of the distribution product line, which was part of the Industrial Materials segment. See Note 3 for a further discussion of the sale of the Industrial Materials distribution product line. We again concluded there was no impairment.
	In conjunction with our segment realignment, we completed a goodwill impairment test in the first quarter of 2012 and concluded that there was no impairment. In the fourth quarters of 2013, 2012 and 2011, we completed our required annual impairment test and also concluded that there was no impairment.
	Other acquisition intangibles consisted of the following major classes:
		Weighted		Gross								Accumulated								Net
		Average		Carrying Value								Amortization								Carrying Value
		Useful
		Life
		(years)
	December 31,	2013		2013				2012				2013				2012				2013		2012
	Technology-based	14.5		$	48.6			$	48.6			$	(23.8	)		$	(20.6	)		$	24.8	$	28
	Marketing-related	10.1		14.3				15.1				(6.5		)		(5.2		)		7.8		9.9
	Customer-related	15.8		156.2				163.9				(27.7		)		(18.1		)		128.5		145.8
	Total			$	219.1			$	227.6			$	(58.0	)		$	(43.9	)		$	161.1	$	183.7
	Amortization of acquisition intangibles for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 was $14.6, $9.0, and $3.2, respectively. Assuming no change in the gross carrying amount of acquisition intangibles and that the 2013 average exchange rates remain constant, the estimated future amortization expense for the next five years is as follows:
		2014				2015				2016				2017				2018
	Intangibles amortization expense	$	14.8			$	14.7			$	14.5			$	13.5			$	11.9

DEBT

DEBT	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Debt	'
	11. DEBT
	Long-term debt, including the current portion, consisted of the following:
		December 31,
		2013						2012
		Face			Carrying			Face			Carrying
					Value						Value
	Five-year revolving credit line due June 2018	$	—		$	—		$	62		$	62
	4.6% notes due July 1, 2013	—			—			135.2			135.3
	6.0% notes due October 1, 2015	141.8			141.7			249.6			249.4
	8.95% notes due July 1, 2017	164.3			164.1			249.4			249
	3.5% notes due April 1, 2023	400			397.4			—			—
	Other	18.4			13.1			8.9			7.8
	Total debt	724.5			716.3			705.1			703.5
	Less: current portion	(0.1		)	(0.1		)	(136.0		)	(136.1		)
	Long-term debt	$	724.4		$	716.2		$	569.1		$	567.4
	All of the outstanding notes are unsecured and may be repaid in whole or in part, at our option at any time subject to a prepayment adjustment.
	Debt issuance and repurchases
	On March 12, 2013, we issued $400.0 aggregate principal amount of 3.5% senior unsecured notes due April 1, 2023 (“3.5% notes”), which resulted in $394.6 in net proceeds after original issue discount and underwriting fees. In addition, on February 26, 2013, we called for the redemption of our 4.6% notes due July 1, 2013 (“4.6% notes”), and commenced offers to purchase our 6.0% notes due October 1, 2015 (“6.0% notes”) and our 8.95% notes due July 1, 2017 (“8.95% notes”). In March 2013, we applied the net proceeds from the issuance of the 3.5% notes as follows: (1) to redeem all $135.2 principal amount of our 4.6% notes for a purchase price of $136.8 plus accrued interest of $1.5; (2) to repurchase $107.8 principal amount of our 6.0% notes for a purchase price of $121.1 plus accrued interest of $3.1; and (3) to repurchase $85.1 principal amount of our 8.95% notes for a purchase price of $108.3 plus accrued interest of $1.8. The redemption of the 4.6% notes and repurchase of the 6.0% and 8.95% notes resulted in a loss of $39.4 including transaction costs, which is included in Net loss on early extinguishment of debt in the accompanying consolidated statement of income for 2013.
	During 2012, we repurchased portions of our 6.0% notes due October 1, 2015 with a total carrying value of $0.4 for a total purchase price of $0.5 including accrued interest, resulting in a loss of less than $0.1. During 2012, we also repurchased portions of our 8.95% notes due July 1, 2017 with a total carrying value of $0.6 for a total purchase price of $0.8 including accrued interest, resulting in a loss of $0.2. During 2011, we repurchased portions of our 4.6% notes due July 1, 2013, with a total carrying value of $5.5 for a total purchase price of $5.9 including accrued interest, resulting in a loss of $0.3. The net losses from our 2013, 2012 and 2011 debt repurchases are included in Net loss on early extinguishment of debt in the accompanying consolidated statements of income.
	Revolving credit facility
	On June 28, 2013, we amended and restated our existing Five Year Credit Agreement (the “Revolving Credit Facility”). The material terms and conditions of the Revolving Credit Facility remain substantially similar to the prior agreement except as set forth below. As the result of the amendment and restatement, the maximum amount we may borrow under the Revolving Credit Facility continues to be $400.0 with a $25.0 swingline, and the term was extended to June 28, 2018. Subject to the consent of the lenders, we have the ability under certain circumstances to extend the term through June 28, 2021, and to increase the maximum amount we may borrow under the Revolving Credit Facility up to $500.0.
	In the second quarter of 2012, we had a net draw down of $170.0 from our Revolving Credit Facility for the purposes of funding the Umeco transaction. In April 2013, upon receiving proceeds from the close of the sale of Coating Resins, we repaid the outstanding portion of the Revolving Credit Facility. There was no outstanding balance on the facility as of December 31, 2013. At December 31, 2013, $400.0 was available for borrowing under the Revolving Credit Facility. We are required to comply with certain customary financial covenants under the facility: (i) the ratio of consolidated total debt to consolidated EBITDA, and (ii) the ratio of consolidated EBITDA to consolidated interest expense. We are in compliance with these covenants and expect to be in compliance for the foreseeable future.
	Fair value
	At December 31, 2013 and 2012, the fair value of our long-term debt, including the current portion, was $731.2 and $787.9, respectively. The fair value is based on a discounted cash flow analysis which incorporates the contractual terms of the notes and observable market-based inputs that include time value, interest rate curves, and credit spreads.
	Non-U.S. credit facilities
	At December 31, 2013 and 2012, we had approximately $7.3 and $36.6, respectively, of non-U.S. credit facilities which are renewable annually. There were outstanding borrowings of $0.5 and $4.4 under these facilities at December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively.
	Interest
	The weighted average interest rate on all of our debt was 5.3% for 2013 and 6.2% for 2012. The weighted-average interest rate on short-term borrowings outstanding, which consisted of the current portion of non-U.S. credit facilities, as of December 31, 2013 and 2012 was 0.0% and 0.8%, respectively.
	Cash payments during the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, included interest of $44.6, $43.5, and $42.4, respectively. Included in interest expense, net, in the accompanying consolidated statements of income for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, was interest income of $1.4, $3.8, and $4.6, respectively. Capitalized interest for the years ended 2013 and 2012 was $21.6 and $11.8, respectively.
	Maturities
	Maturities of long-term debt for the next five years and thereafter are as follows:
		2014			2015			2016			2017			2018		Thereafter		Total
	Long-term debt	$	0.1		$	142.1		$	0.1		$	164.3		$	—	$	417.9	$	724.5

ENVIRONMENTAL_CONTINGENCIES_AN

ENVIRONMENTAL, CONTINGENCIES AND COMMITMENTS	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Environmental, Contingencies and Commitments	'
	12. ENVIRONMENTAL, CONTINGENCIES AND COMMITMENTS
	Environmental and Related Matters
	We are subject to substantial costs arising out of environmental laws and regulations, which include obligations to remove or limit the effects on the environment of the disposal or release of certain wastes or substances at various sites or to pay compensation to others for doing so.
	Our most significant environmental liabilities relate to remediation and regulatory closure obligations at manufacturing sites now or formerly owned by us. We are also involved in legal proceedings directed at the cleanup of various other sites, including a number of federal or state Superfund sites. Because the laws pertaining to Superfund sites generally impose retroactive, strict, joint and several liability, a governmental plaintiff could seek to recover all remediation costs at any such site from any of the potentially responsible parties (“PRPs”) for such site, including us, despite the involvement of other PRPs. In some cases, we are one of several hundred identified PRPs, while in others we are the only one or one of only a few. Generally, where there are a number of financially solvent PRPs, liability has been apportioned, or we believe, based on our experience with such matters, that liability will be apportioned based on the type and amount of waste disposed by each PRP at such disposal site and the number of financially solvent PRPs. In many cases, the nature of future environmental expenditures cannot be quantified with accuracy. In addition, from time to time in the ordinary course of our business, we are informed of, and receive inquiries with respect to, additional sites that may be environmentally impaired and for which we may be responsible.
	As of December 31, 2013 and 2012, the aggregate environmental related accruals were $63.1 and $68.1, respectively, of which $11.9 and $9.7 was included in accrued expenses, with the remainder of $51.2 and $58.4 included in other noncurrent liabilities, respectively. Environmental remediation spending for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, was $8.7, $3.9, and $3.9, respectively.
	Our process is to review our environmental remediation accruals quarterly and based on new information, we may from time to time adjust our environmental related accruals. Overall, our adjustments resulted in a net increase of $4.3 in our environmental accruals for the year ended December 31, 2013, of which $2.2 primarily related to an inactive Canadian site to revise its projected remediation costs based on a change in policy by that country’s Ministry of the Environment and $2.1 related to several U.S. sites.
	Our environmental related accruals can change substantially due to such factors as additional information on the nature or extent of contamination, methods of remediation required, changes in the apportionment of costs among responsible parties, and other actions by governmental agencies or private parties, or if we are named in a new matter and determine that an accrual needs to be provided, or if we determine that we are not liable and no longer require an accrual.
	Asset Retirement Obligations
	The fair value of a liability for an asset retirement obligation is recognized in the period in which the liability is incurred and becomes determinable with an offsetting increase in the carrying amount of the related long-lived asset. The recognition of an asset retirement obligation at fair value requires that management make numerous estimates, assumptions and judgments regarding such factors as the estimated probabilities, amounts and timing of settlements, the credit-adjusted risk-free rate to be used, inflation rates, market risk-premium, and changes in environmental, regulatory, and legal environments. In periods subsequent to initial measurement of the liability, we must recognize period-to-period changes in the liability resulting from the passage of time and revisions such as the timing or the amount of the original estimate of undiscounted cash flows. Over time, the liability is accreted to its future value, and the capitalized cost is depreciated over the useful life of the related asset. Upon settlement of the liability, we either settle the obligation for its recorded amount or incur a gain or loss.
	A summary of the changes in the asset retirement obligation for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012 is presented below:
	Asset retirement obligation at December 31, 2011	$	20.7
	Liabilities incurred	—
	Liabilities settled	(1.5		)
	Accretion expense	1
	Revision in estimated cash flows	(4.4		)
	Currency exchange	0.1
	Asset retirement obligation at December 31, 2012	$	15.9
	Liabilities incurred	2.5
	Liabilities settled	(0.5		)
	Accretion expense	1
	Revision in estimated cash flows	(1.7		)
	Currency exchange	0.1
	Asset retirement obligation at December 31, 2013	$	17.3
	Our long-lived assets subject to asset retirement obligations are primarily related to asbestos abatement and Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (“RCRA”) closures at certain manufacturing and research facilities. As of December 31, 2013, 24 of our sites have been identified with regulatory closure obligations. Assets subject to asset retirement obligations are primarily manufacturing and research facilities, related equipment, and storage tanks. We are also obligated to return certain land to its original condition upon vacating.
	There are no sites with a regulatory closure obligation for which a liability has not been estimated and recorded.
	At December 31, 2013, there were no assets legally restricted for purposes of settling asset retirement obligations. The asset retirement obligation liability has been recorded as other noncurrent liabilities in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets.
	Other Contingencies
	We are the subject of numerous lawsuits and claims incidental to the conduct of our or certain of our predecessors’ businesses, including lawsuits and claims relating to product liability and personal injury, including asbestos, environmental, contractual, employment and intellectual property matters.
	As of December 31, 2013 and 2012, the aggregate self-insured and insured contingent liability was $46.9 and $49.8, respectively, and the related insurance recovery receivable for the liability as well as claims for past payments was $20.0 and $20.7, respectively. The asbestos liability included in the above amounts at December 31, 2013 and 2012 was $37.9 and $39.3, respectively, and the insurance receivable related to the liability as well as past payments was $19.6 and $20.4, respectively. A net deferred tax benefit has been recognized for those claims for which full insurance recovery is not expected.
	Asbestos
	We, like many other industrial companies, have been named as one of hundreds of defendants in a number of lawsuits filed in the U.S. by persons alleging bodily injury from asbestos. The claimants allege exposure to asbestos at facilities that we own or formerly owned or from products that we formerly manufactured for specialized applications. Most of these cases involve numerous defendants, sometimes as many as several hundred. Historically, most of the closed asbestos claims against us have been dismissed without any indemnity payment by us; however, we can make no assurances that this pattern will continue.
	The following table presents information about asbestos claims activity:
	Years ended December 31,	2013			2012
	Number of claimants at beginning of period	8,000			8,000
	Number of claimants associated with claims closed during period	(100	)		(100	)
	Number of claimants associated with claims opened during period	200			100
	Number of claimants at end of period	8,100			8,000
	Numbers in the foregoing table are rounded to the nearest hundred and are based on information as received by us which may lag actual court filing dates by several months or more. Claims are recorded as closed when a claimant is dismissed or severed from a case. Claims are opened whenever a new claim is brought, including from a claimant previously dismissed or severed from another case.
	Our asbestos related contingent liabilities and related insurance receivables are based on an actuarial study performed by a third party, which is updated every three years. During the third quarter of 2012, we completed an actuarial study of our asbestos related contingent liabilities and related insurance receivables, which will be updated again in the third quarter of 2015. The study is based on, among other things, the incidence and nature of historical claims data through June 30, 2012, the incidence of malignancy claims, the severity of indemnity payments for malignancy and non-malignancy claims, dismissal rates by claim type, estimated future claim frequency, settlement values and reserves, and expected average insurance recovery rates by claim type. The study assumes liabilities through 2049.
	In 2012, as a result of our findings, we recorded a decrease of $2.1 to our self-insured and insured contingent liabilities for indemnity costs for pending and anticipated probable future claims and recorded a decrease of $1.0 related to receivables for probable insurance recoveries for these pending and future claims. The reserve decrease was attributable to lower projected claim filings offset by more severe malignancy rates and settlement value projections. The decrease in the receivable was a result of the lower gross liability and a shift in the types of future claims expected. Overall, we expect to recover approximately 48% of our future indemnity costs. We have completed Coverage-In-Place-Agreements with most of our larger insurance carriers.
	The ultimate liability and related insurance recovery for all pending and anticipated future claims cannot be determined with certainty due to the difficulty of forecasting the numerous variables that can affect the amount of the liability and insurance recovery. These variables include but are not limited to: (i) significant changes in the number of future claims; (ii) significant changes in the average cost of resolving claims; (iii) changes in the nature of claims received; (iv) changes in the laws applicable to these claims; and (v) financial viability of co-defendants and insurers.
	Lead Pigment
	Over the past 20 years, we have been named as defendants in more than fifty cases in the U.S. in which plaintiffs assert claims for personal injury, property damage, and other claims for relief relating to one or more kinds of lead pigment that were used as an ingredient decades ago in architectural paint. Eight lead ingestion personal injury cases remain outstanding. The different suits were brought by government entities and/or individual plaintiffs, on behalf of themselves and others. The suits variously sought compensatory and punitive damages and/or injunctive relief, including funds for the cost of monitoring, detecting and removing lead based paint from buildings and for medical monitoring; for personal injuries allegedly caused by ingestion of lead based paint; and plaintiffs’ attorneys’ fees. We settled one of these cases in 2005 for an immaterial amount in order to avoid litigation costs. In all of the others, we prevailed in court or were dismissed as a defendant.
	We currently are one of several defendants in eight personal injury lead ingestion cases, consisting of 172 plaintiffs venued in federal and state courts in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. One of the eight cases consists of 164 claimants, each alleging personal injury as a result of the ingestion of white lead carbonate in paint. The remaining seven cases consist of less than 10 total plaintiffs. We believe that the eight personal injury suits against us are without merit.
	In July 2005, in a case in which we were one of several defendants, the Supreme Court of Wisconsin held that Wisconsin’s risk contribution doctrine applies to bodily injury cases against manufacturers of white lead pigment. Under this doctrine, manufacturers of white lead pigment may be liable for injuries caused by white lead pigment based on their past market shares, unless they can prove they are not responsible for the white lead pigment which caused the injury in question. Seven of the eight personal injury cases, including the personal injury case consisting of 164 plaintiffs, were filed before January 2011, when the Wisconsin legislature passed legislation that will make it substantially more difficult to bring lead suits in the future, including a 25 year statute of repose. In June 2013, the Governor of Wisconsin signed into law the biennial budget which contained within it a provision that retroactively applies the 2011 law to all claims of lead poisoning whether filed or accrued. The defendants, including the Company, have moved to dismiss personal injury lead cases pending in Wisconsin state court pursuant to the new law.
	Also, in 2010, the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin, held that the risk contribution theory imposed by the Wisconsin Supreme Court for lead pigment violates the due process clause set forth in the 14th Amendment to the United States Constitution. The Court’s decision was appealed to the United States Circuit Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit. The Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals also requested that the parties brief the constitutionality of the new retroactivity provision in the biennial budget. A decision from the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals remains pending.
	Finally, in July 2009, the Wisconsin Supreme Court, in the case styled Ruben Godoy et al v. E.I. DuPont de Nemours et al., upheld a lower court’s decision dismissing the plaintiff’s strict liability and negligent defect causes of action for white lead carbonate. The decision in these cases, the new statutory law in Wisconsin, and our non-existent or diminutive market share, reinforces our belief that we have no liability in any of the eight Wisconsin cases, and accordingly, we have not recorded a loss contingency.
	We have access to a substantial amount of primary and excess general liability insurance for public nuisance and believe these policies are available to cover a significant portion of both our defense costs and indemnity costs, if any, for lead pigment related public nuisance claims. We have agreements with two of our insurers to date which provide that they will pay for approximately fifty percent (50%) of our defense costs associated with lead pigment related public nuisance claims.
	Other
	Periodically, we enter into settlement discussions for lawsuits or claims for which we have meritorious defenses and for which an unfavorable outcome against us is not probable. In such instances, no loss contingency is recorded since a loss is not probable and it is our policy to expense defense costs as incurred. Typically, we consider these types of settlements in fairly limited circumstances usually related to the avoidance of future defense costs and/or the elimination of any risk of an unfavorable outcome. Such settlements, if any, are recorded when it is probable a liability has been incurred, typically upon entering into a settlement agreement.
	While it is not feasible to predict the outcome of all pending environmental matters, lawsuits and claims, it is reasonably possible that there will be a necessity for future provisions for costs for environmental matters and for other contingent liabilities that we believe, will not have a material adverse effect on our consolidated financial position, but could be material to our consolidated results of operations or cash flows in any one accounting period. We cannot estimate any additional amount of loss or range of loss in excess of the recorded amounts. Moreover, many of these liabilities are paid over an extended period, and the timing of such payments cannot be predicted with any certainty.
	From time to time, we are also included in legal proceedings as a plaintiff involving tax, contract, patent protection, environmental and other legal matters. Gain contingencies related to these matters, if any, are recorded when they are realized.
	Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes
	We recognize the tax benefit from an uncertain tax position only if it is more likely than not that the tax position will be sustained on examination by the taxing authorities, based on the technical merits of the position. The tax benefits recognized in the financial statements from such a position are measured based on the largest benefit that has a greater than fifty percent likelihood of being realized upon effective settlement. See Note 13 for additional information.
	Commitments
	Rental commitments
	Rental expense under property and equipment leases was $8.3 in 2013, $10.9 in 2012, and $7.4 in 2011. Estimated future minimum rental expenses under property and equipment leases that have initial or remaining noncancelable lease terms in excess of one year as of December 31, 2013 are:
	Year	Operating				Capital		Total
		Leases				Lease		Leases
	2014	$	8.4			$	2.9	$	11.3
	2015	7.1				3		10.1
	2016	5.8				3.1		8.9
	2017	4.9				3.3		8.2
2018	2.6				2.5		5.1
Thereafter	2.8				—		2.8
Total minimum lease payments	$	31.6			$	14.8	$	46.4
Capital lease
In conjunction with the recognition of the loss on sale of the Stamford facility in the fourth quarter of 2012 discussed in Note 3, we recorded the lease as a capital lease asset and obligation as of December 31, 2012, in the amount of $7.6, excluding executory costs.
Customer-related and purchase commitments
We frequently enter into long-term contracts with customers with terms that vary depending on specific industry practices. The business of Cytec Industries and its consolidated subsidiaries as a whole is not substantially dependent on any single contract or any series of related contracts. Set forth below are more specific terms about our significant sales contracts.
The Aerospace Materials segment is party to a number of long-term supply and pricing agreements that cover various time periods. Included are several contracts with terms of 5 years or more which obligate us to sell and, subject to certain exceptions, obligate the respective customers to purchase their requirements of various specialty materials for products related to certain aircraft programs. Such agreements are common practice in the aerospace and aircraft manufacturing industries.
We frequently enter into long-term agreements in order to lock in prices and availability of raw materials, equipment, supplies, and services required to operate our businesses. At December 31, 2013, obligations under such agreements totaled $28.7, of which $23.4 are expected to be paid in 2014.
Other commitments
We had $19.2 of outstanding letters of credit, surety bonds and bank guarantees at December 31, 2013 that are issued on our behalf in the ordinary course of business to support certain of our performance obligations and commitments. The instruments are typically renewed on an annual basis.
As part of the sale of Coating Resins (now called Allnex) to Advent International, Cytec transferred certain environmental liabilities at the Drogenbos and Schoonarde sites to Allnex. Cytec retained a guarantee agreement dated March 25, 2010 with the public waste agency of Flanders (OVAM) Belgium with respect to these liabilities. The latest estimate for the guaranteed liabilities is approximately $25.0. Allnex is obligated to use commercially reasonable efforts to replace Cytec as guarantor, and to date Allnex has provided replacement credit support for $5.0 of the guarantee. Allnex is also obligated to indemnify and hold Cytec harmless from and against any losses incurred by Cytec under the guarantee. We have determined that the fair value of our liability under this guarantee is not significant based on the obligations of Allnex to indemnify Cytec and to ultimately replace Cytec as guarantor.

INCOME_TAXES

INCOME TAXES	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Income Taxes	'
	13. INCOME TAXES
	The income tax provision is based on earnings from continuing operations before income taxes:
	Years ended December 31,		2013				2012				2011
	U.S.		$	169.1			$	26.1			$	6.8
	Non-U.S.		74.9				77.1				61
	Total		$	244			$	103.2			$	67.8
	The components of the income tax provision are as follows:
	Years ended December 31,		2013				2012				2011
	Current:
	U.S. Federal		$	26.6			$	32.4			$	(4.6	)
	Non-U.S.		21.7				32.8				23.6
	Other, principally state		0.5				1.9				1.2
			$	48.8			$	67.1			$	20.2
	Deferred:
	U.S. Federal		$	25.1			$	(24.1	)		$	6.4
	Non-U.S.		(3.5		)		(14.2		)		(16.4		)
	Other, principally state		1.9				(1.3		)		0.1
			$	23.5			$	(39.6	)		$	(9.9	)
	Total income tax provision		$	72.3			$	27.5			$	10.3
	A reconciliation of our effective tax rate to the U.S. federal income tax rate is as follows:
	Years ended December 31,		2013			2012			2011
	Federal income tax rate		35	%		35	%		35	%
	Research and development credit		(0.8	)%		—	%		(2.2	)%
	Income subject to other than the federal income tax rate		(1.1	)%		(10.5	)%		(13.9	)%
	Tax expense on unrepatriated earnings of international subsidiaries		(2.0	)%		7.3	%		—	%
	Change in tax rates		(1.5	)%		0.5	%		(3.0	)%
	State taxes, net of federal benefits		1.8	%		1.1	%		(0.3	)%
	Valuation allowance		0.6	%		0.2	%		(2.1	)%
	Tax law change		(1.1	)%		—	%		—	%
	Favorable resolution of prior year audits		—	%		(8.6	)%		—	%
	Other charges, net		(1.3	)%		1.6	%		1.7	%
	Effective tax rate		29.6	%		26.6	%		15.2	%
	U.S. and non-U.S. earnings of consolidated companies, before income taxes, include all earnings derived from operations in the respective U.S. and non-U.S. geographic areas; whereas provisions (benefits) for income taxes include all income taxes payable to (receivable from) U.S. Federal, non-U.S. and other governments as applicable, regardless of the sites in which the taxable income (loss) is generated.
	Income taxes paid in 2013, 2012 and 2011 were $172.9, $71.0, and $53.0, respectively, and include non-U.S. taxes of $37.5, $37.9, and $25.3 in 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively.
	The temporary differences that give rise to a significant portion of deferred tax assets and liabilities are as follows:
	December 31,	2013				2012
	Deferred tax assets:
	Allowance for bad debts	$	0.3			$	0.5
	Self insurance accruals	16.6				17.9
	Operating accruals	9.7				10.2
	Environmental accruals	22.2				25.9
	Pension and postretirement benefit liabilities	57.9				103.9
	Employee benefit accruals	28.8				36
	Tax credit carry forwards	60.1				44.9
	Net operating losses	20.2				19.7
	Inventory	8.5				2.6
	Capital loss carryforward	104.9				—
	Other	1.7				—
	Gross deferred tax assets	$	330.9			$	261.6
	Valuation allowance	(125.9		)		(21.0		)
	Total net deferred tax assets	$	205			$	240.6
	Deferred tax liabilities:
	Plants, equipment and facilities	(59.3		)		(97.8		)
	Insurance receivables	(7.4		)		(7.5		)
	Intangibles	(111.8		)		(150.4		)
	Other	(0.9		)		(9.1		)
	Gross deferred tax liabilities	$	(179.4	)		$	(264.8	)
	Net deferred tax assets/(liabilities)	$	25.6			$	(24.2	)
	Accounting rules require establishing a tax liability on the unrepatriated earnings of foreign subsidiaries if it is management`s intention to no longer permanently reinvest such earnings. As a result of the sale of Coating Resins, management`s intentions changed with regard to a portion of the unrepatriated earnings of certain foreign subsidiaries. Therefore, included in income tax expense is $3.1 of tax expense incurred due to the repatriation of certain earnings during 2012 and a tax benefit of $1.5 incurred during 2013 primarily related to a revision of our previously accrued estimated income tax liability on the repatriation of other earnings, related to the sale of Coating Resins. With the exception of the unremitted earnings of those international subsidiaries that are related to the Coating Resins divestiture, no provision has been made for U.S. or additional non-U.S. taxes on the undistributed earnings of international subsidiaries totaling $624.6 since we intend to reinvest these earnings. It is not practicable to calculate the unrecognized deferred tax liability on such earnings. U.S. foreign tax credits would be available to substantially reduce any amount of additional U.S. tax that might be payable on these earnings in the event of a distribution.
	We have U.S. foreign tax credit carryforwards of $52.3 available as of December 31, 2013 to offset future U.S. tax liabilities. Such U.S. foreign tax credits will expire at various dates starting in 2015. We have $12.0 of state tax credits of which $8.7 will be carried forward indefinitely with the balance to expire at various dates starting in 2014.
	At December 31, 2013, we have state net operating losses totaling $146.7 which are available to offset future taxable income in the respective states. The total state carryforwards expire at various dates starting in 2014 through 2029. In addition, we have foreign net operating losses for continuing operations totaling $39.8, primarily related to our operations in Europe and India. These net operating losses are available to offset future taxable income in the respective foreign countries. Of the total foreign carryforwards, approximately $11.4 expires at various dates starting in 2017, while $28.4 can be utilized over an indefinite period.
	Our long-term earnings trend makes it more likely than not that we will generate sufficient taxable income on a consolidated basis to realize our net deferred tax assets with the exception of certain state net operating losses and state tax credits, and various foreign deferred tax assets. Accordingly, we have recorded a valuation allowance of $125.9 and $21.0 as of December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively. For 2013, the $104.9 valuation allowance activity primarily consisted of an increase to the valuation allowance for U.S. capital losses related to the Coating Resins sale of $104.9, a $2.5 increase to the valuation allowance for foreign net operating losses, and a decrease to the valuation allowance for state tax credits and other state deferred tax assets of $2.5. As of December 31, 2013, $120.4 of the valuation allowance is attributable to U.S. tax attributes and $5.5 primarily relates to foreign net operating losses and other foreign deferred tax assets. For 2012, the $0.2 valuation allowance activity primarily consisted of a $2.9 increase to the valuation allowance for foreign net operating losses and other foreign deferred tax assets, which included $1.0 related to the Umeco acquisition, and a decrease to the valuation allowance for state tax credits and other state deferred tax assets of $3.1. As of December 31, 2012, $18.1 of the valuation allowance is attributable to U.S. state tax attributes and $2.9 primarily relates to foreign net operating losses and other foreign deferred tax assets.
	The American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 (the “2012 Tax Relief Act”), as signed into law on January 2, 2013 extended a host of expired and expiring tax incentives for businesses. These business tax incentives retroactively reinstated and extended through 2013, include, but are not limited to, the research and development credit as well as the favorable look-through treatment of payments between related controlled foreign corporations. Although this legislation reinstated these favorable tax laws retroactive to January 1, 2012, accounting rules require that the tax impact of such changes be reflected in the period the law is enacted.
We are subject to income tax in many U.S. and international jurisdictions, and a certain degree of estimation is required in recording the assets and liabilities with respect to income taxes. All of our tax positions are subject to audit by the local taxing authorities in each tax jurisdiction. These tax audits can involve complex issues, interpretations and judgments and the resolution of matters may span multiple years, particularly if subject to negotiation or litigation.
We recognize the tax benefit from an uncertain tax position only if it is more likely than not that the tax position will be sustained on examination by the taxing authorities, based on the technical merits of the position. The tax benefits recognized in the financial statements from such a position should be measured based on the largest benefit that has a greater than fifty percent likelihood of being realized upon settlement with the tax authorities.
The amount of gross unrecognized tax benefits at December 31, 2013 is $16.7 (excluding interest), of which $15.4 would impact our effective tax rate, if recognized. As of December 31, 2012, the amount of gross unrecognized tax benefits for continuing operations is $19.7 (excluding interest), of which $16.5 would impact our effective tax rate, if recognized.
We recognize interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits in income tax expense in the consolidated statements of income. We had recorded a liability for the payment of interest and penalties (gross), of approximately $2.0 as of January 1, 2013, decreasing by current year net activity of $0.3, thus resulting in a liability for the payment of interest and penalties of $1.7 as of December 31, 2013.
Set forth below is the tabular roll-forward of our 2013 and 2012 unrecognized tax benefits from uncertain tax positions:
	2013				2012
Balance as of beginning of the year:	$	19.7			$	26.3
Increase due to Umeco Acquisition	0.8				11.1
Increase due to tax positions related to current periods	2.9				1.2
Increase due to tax positions related to prior periods	0.9				0.2
Decrease due to tax positions related to prior periods	(3.0		)		(15.6		)
Decrease due to lapse of Statute of Limitations	(0.4		)		(2.3		)
Settlements	(3.9		)		(1.6		)
Foreign exchange	(0.3		)		0.4
Balance as of the end of the year:	$	16.7			$	19.7
Audit outcomes and the timing of audit settlements are subject to significant uncertainty. Any settlements or statute of limitations expirations could likely result in a decrease in our uncertain tax positions. We are not aware of any uncertain tax position which is reasonably possible to change within the next twelve months of December 31, 2013.
The Internal Revenue Service (the “IRS”) has completed and closed its audits of our tax returns through 2008. In the third quarter of 2012, the federal income tax audit for the 2004 through 2008 calendar years became effectively settled. Such approval resulted in a tax refund of $1.3 for the years 2004 and 2005 which was recorded in the third quarter of 2012, and a tax liability of $4.5 for the years 2006 through 2008 which was paid in the fourth quarter of 2012. We also recorded a reduction in tax expense of approximately $8.5 during the third quarter of 2012 to reflect the final resolution of this audit. During the second quarter of 2013, the IRS commenced the audit of our tax returns for the years 2009, 2010 and 2011, which is still ongoing as of December 31, 2013. In addition, the IRS is currently auditing the years ended March 31, 2010 and 2011 for Umeco, which is still ongoing as of December 31, 2013. We believe adequate provisions for all outstanding issues have been made for all open years.
State income tax returns are generally subject to examination for a period of 3-5 years after filing of the respective return. The state impact of any federal changes remains subject to examination by various states for a period of up to one year after formal notification to the states. Years still open to examination by tax authorities in major jurisdictions include: Arizona (2009 onward), California (2004 onward), Connecticut (2010 onward), Georgia (2010 onward), Louisiana (2012 onward), Maryland (2010 onward), Michigan (2009 onward), New Jersey (2011 onward), North Carolina (2010 onward), Ohio (2010 onward), South Carolina (2010 onward), Texas (2009 onward), and West Virginia (2011 onward). We have various state income tax returns in the process of examination.
International jurisdictions have statutes of limitations generally ranging from 3-5 years after filing of the respective return. Years still open to examination by tax authorities in major jurisdictions include: Austria (2009 onward), Belgium (2010 onward), Germany (2009 onward), Netherlands (2008 onward), Canada (2003 onward), UK (2011 onward), Italy (2009 onward), China (2004 onward), and Norway (2004 onward). We are currently under examination in several of these jurisdictions.

EMPLOYEE_BENEFIT_PLANS

EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Defined Benefit Pension Plans and Defined Benefit Postretirement Plans Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Employee Benefit Plans	'
	14. EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS
	We have defined benefit and defined contribution pension plans that cover employees in a number of countries. We also sponsor postretirement and postemployment benefit plans in certain countries. The postretirement plans provide medical and life insurance benefits to retirees who meet minimum age and service requirements, and in the case of non-bargaining employees, who commenced employment prior to April 1, 2007. The medical plans are contributory and non-contributory with certain participants’ contributions adjusted annually; the life insurance plans are non-contributory. The accounting for the postretirement plans anticipates future cost-sharing and changes to the plans. The postretirement plans include a cap on our share of costs for recent and future retirees. The postemployment plans provide salary continuation, disability-related benefits, severance pay and continuation of health costs during the period after employment but before retirement.
	We used a measurement date of December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 for all our pension and postretirement benefit plans.
		Pension Plans											Postretirement Plans
		2013				2012				2011			2013			2012			2011
	Net periodic costs:
	Service cost	$	5.2			$	6			$	5.1		$	1.2		$	1.1		$	1
	Interest cost	39.7				41.5				42.3			7			8.4			11.9
	Expected return on plan assets	(54.5		)		(51.6		)		(48.2		)	(1.6		)	(1.7		)	(2.6		)
	Amortization of prior service cost	0.2				0.4				0.1			(3.4		)	(4.4		)	(9.6		)
	Curtailment/settlement	(2.9		)		(3.8		)		(2.6		)	(6.0		)	—			(1.4		)
	Mark-to-market adjustment	(25.0		)		60.9				37.6			(14.9		)	(12.9		)	30.3
	Net periodic (credit) expense	$	(37.3	)		$	53.4			$	34.3		$	(17.7	)	$	(9.5	)	$	29.6
	Weighted-average assumptions used to determine net periodic costs, during the year:
	Discount rate	4		%		4.7		%		5.4		%	3.5		%	4.3		%	5		%
	Expected return on plan assets	6		%		6.6		%		7.2		%	6.25		%	6.75		%	7		%
	Rate of compensation increase	2.5%-5.0%				2.5%-4.5%				2.5%-4.5%			—			—			—
	Weighted-average assumptions used to determine benefit obligations, end of the year:
	Discount rate	4.8		%		4		%		4.7		%	4.5		%	3.5		%	4.3		%
	Rate of compensation increase	2.5%-5.0%				2.5%-4.5%				2.5%-4.5%			—			—			—
	The expected rate of return on U.S. plan assets was determined by examining the annualized rates of return over various five and ten year periods for the major U.S. stock and bond indexes and the estimated long-term asset mix of the plan assets of 20%-30% stocks and 70%-80% long-term bonds, including cash equivalents (“fixed income securities”). Since the long-term average annualized return is approximately 7.0%-9.0% for stocks and 4.0%-6.0% for fixed income securities, the expected long-term weighted average return was estimated to be 6.00% and 6.75% for the U.S. pension plans in 2013 and 2012, respectively. This return was based on an assumed allocation of U.S. pension assets of 30% stocks and 70% in fixed income securities for 2013 and 40% stocks and 60% fixed income securities for 2012. Expected long-term investment returns for U.S. investments were 9.0% for stocks and 4.70% for fixed income securities in 2013 and 9.0% for stocks and 5.25% for fixed income securities in 2012. For U.S. and non-U.S. postretirement plans, assets are only held in the U.S. The expected rate of return on postretirement assets was 6.25% in 2013 and 6.75% in 2012, based on an assumed asset allocation of 40% stocks and 60% fixed income securities in 2013 and 50% stocks and 50% fixed income securities in 2012.
	The investment strategy for our worldwide benefit plan assets is to maintain broadly-diversified portfolios of stocks, bonds and money market instruments that, along with periodic plan contributions, provide the necessary liquidity for ongoing benefit obligations.
	The expected return on non-U.S. plan assets is also based on the historical rates of return of the various asset classes in each country and the corresponding asset mix. For our two largest non-U.S. pension plans, the assumed weighted average rate of return was 5.0% in 2013. The 2013 return was based on assumed weighted average rates of return of 5.8% for stocks and 4.0% for fixed income securities and an assumed weighted average asset allocation of 56% stocks and 44% fixed income securities.
		Pension Plans											Postretirement Plans
		2013				2012				2011			2013			2012			2011
	Change in benefit obligation:
	Benefit obligation at January 1,	$	1,016.60			$	864.6			$	797.3		$	200.8		$	219.9		$	233.8
	Service cost	5.2				6				5.1			1.2			1.1			1
	Interest cost	39.7				41.5				42.3			7			8.4			11.9
	Amendments(2)	0.4				—				2.2			1.3			1.5			(34.7		)
	Translation difference	1				5.2				(1.4		)	(0.6		)	0.2			(0.1		)
	Actuarial (gains) losses	(75.2		)		104.4				62.3			(13.4		)	(12.0		)	28.5
	Participant contributions	0.3				0.2				0.1			3.6			3.5			4.2
	Benefits paid	(42.0		)		(41.0		)		(38.8		)	(17.3		)	(20.2		)	(24.3		)
	Acquisitions/divestitures	2.7				42.9				—			—			—			—
	Curtailments/settlements(1)	(1.3		)		(7.2		)		(4.5		)	—			(1.6		)	(0.4		)
	Benefit obligation at December 31,	$	947.4			$	1,016.60			$	864.6		$	182.6		$	200.8		$	219.9
	Accumulated benefit obligation at December 31,	$	933.2			$	1,005.10			$	853.1		—			—			—
	Change in plan assets:
	Fair value of plan assets at January 1,	$	905			$	765.7			$	677.2		$	28.4		$	28.8		$	37.7
	Actual return on plan assets	4.4				95.4				72.7			3.1			2.8			0.2
	Company contributions	71.8				37.8				55.7			8			13.5			11
	Participant contributions	0.3				0.2				0.1			3.6			3.5			4.2
	Translation difference	1				5.1				(1.1		)	—			—			—
	Acquisitions/divestitures	0.8				42.7				—			—			—			—
	Curtailments/settlements(1)	—				(0.9		)		(0.1		)	—			—			—
	Benefits paid	(42.0		)		(41.0		)		(38.8		)	(17.3		)	(20.2		)	(24.3		)
	Fair value of plan assets at December 31,	$	941.3			$	905			$	765.7		$	25.8		$	28.4		$	28.8
	-1	Represents various curtailments and settlements. In the second quarter of 2013, we had a curtailment gain of $7.7 related to the sale of Coating Resins, which is included in Net (loss) gain on sale of discontinued operations, net of tax in the consolidated statements of income. In the fourth quarter of 2013, we recognized a curtailment gain of $1.2 related to certain bargaining employees transitioning to a defined contribution plan. During 2012 we had a curtailment loss of $0.7 associated primarily with the pending sale of Coating Resins, which is included in Earnings from operations of discontinued businesses, net of tax in the consolidated statements of income. During the first quarter of 2011, we had a curtailment gain of $1.0 resulting from the sale of the Building Block Chemicals segment, which is included in Net (loss) gain on sale of discontinued operations, net of tax in the consolidated statements of income.
	-2	Significant amendments were made to our U.S. postretirement medical plan in 2011. Major amendments include changes to the prescription drug benefit plan for Medicare-eligible retirees, in which benefits are to be delivered through an Employer Group Waiver Plan (“EGWP”) and a commercial wrap plan instead of through an individually designed commercial plan only. Changes were also made to other retiree medical programs with respect to cost sharing elements, such as participant premiums.
	Certain prior year amounts included within the postretirement change in plan assets table above have been reclassified to conform to the current year presentation. The postretirement plan benefit obligation includes Medicare Part D subsidies received that reduce company contributions. The amounts received for 2013, 2012 and 2011 were $0.0, $0.7, and $1.2, respectively.
		Pension Plans											Postretirement Plans
		2013				2012				2011			2013			2012			2011
	Funded status, end of year:
	Fair value of plan assets	$	941.3			$	905			$	765.7		$	25.8		$	28.4		$	28.8
	Benefit obligations	(947.4		)		(1,016.6		)		(864.6		)	(182.6		)	(200.8		)	(219.9		)
	Funded status	$	(6.1	)		$	(111.6	)		$	(98.9	)	$	(156.8	)	$	(172.4	)	$	(191.1	)
	Amounts recognized in the consolidated balance sheets consist of:
	Noncurrent assets	$	43.8			$	3.6			$	—		$	—		$	—		$	—
	Current liabilities	(1.9		)		(2.1		)		(2.2		)	(9.6		)	(10.0		)	(10.9		)
	Noncurrent liabilities	(48.0		)		(113.1		)		(96.7		)	(147.2		)	(162.4		)	(180.2		)
	Total amounts recognized	$	(6.1	)		$	(111.6	)		$	(98.9	)	$	(156.8	)	$	(172.4	)	$	(191.1	)
	Amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income consist of:
Prior service costs (credits)	$	1.7			$	1.6			$	2.6		$	(20.1	)	$	(29.3	)	$	(35.2	)
Changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (AOCI) consist of:
AOCI, beginning of year	$	1.6			$	2.6			$	0.5		$	(29.3	)	$	(35.2	)	$	(11.1	)
Current year prior service costs/(credits)	0.4				0.1				2.2			1.3			1.5			(34.7		)
Curtailments/settlements	(0.1		)		(0.7		)		—			4.5			—			1
Amortization:
Amortization of prior service (costs)/credits	(0.2		)		(0.4		)		(0.1		)	3.4			4.4			9.6
AOCI, end of year	$	1.7			$	1.6			$	2.6		$	(20.1	)	$	(29.3	)	$	(35.2	)
Estimated amortization to be recognized in AOCI in 2014 consist of:
Prior service costs/(credits)	0.2											(3.1		)
The assumed rate of future increases in the per capita cost of healthcare benefits (healthcare cost trend rate) is initially 7.5% in 2014, decreasing to an ultimate trend rate of 5.0% in 2019. The healthcare cost trend rate has a significant effect on the reported amounts of accumulated postretirement benefit obligation (“APBO”) and related expense.
A 1.0% change in assumed healthcare cost trend rates would have the following effect:
	2013								2012
	1% Increase				1% Decrease				1% Increase			1% Decrease
Approximate effect on the total of service and interest cost components of other postretirement benefit costs	$	0.5			$	(0.5	)		$	0.6		$	(0.6	)
Approximate effect on accumulated postretirement benefit obligation	$	14.1			$	(12.6	)		$	13.4		$	(12.1	)
The following information is presented for those plans with an accumulated benefit obligation in excess of plan assets:
	U.S. Plans								Non-U.S. Plans						Total
December 31,	2013				2012				2013			2012			2013			2012
Projected benefit obligation	$	—			$	(860.8	)		$	(122.9	)	$	(75.6	)	$	(122.9	)	$	(936.4	)
Accumulated benefit obligation	$	—			$	(854.9	)		$	(119.3	)	$	(70.2	)	$	(119.3	)	$	(925.1	)
Fair value of plan assets	$	—			$	762.2			$	101.7		$	59.1		$	101.7		$	821.3
The asset allocation for our U.S. and non-U.S. pension plans and postretirement plans at the end of 2013 and 2012, and the target allocation for 2014, by asset category, are as follows:
	U.S. Pension Plans
	Target			Percentage of Plan
	Allocation			Assets at Year End
Asset category	2014			2013			2012
Equity securities	20	%		20	%		24	%
Fixed income	80	%		80	%		76	%
Total	100	%		100	%		100	%
	Non-U.S. Pension Plans
	Target			Percentage of Plan
	Allocation			Assets at Year End
Asset category	2014			2013			2012
Equity securities	20	%		49	%		45	%
Fixed income	75	%		39	%		44	%
Cash and other	5	%		12	%		11	%
Total	100	%		100	%		100	%
	Postretirement Plans
	Target			Percentage of Plan
	Allocation			Assets at Year End
Asset category	2014			2013			2012
Equity securities	40	%		42	%		40	%
Fixed income	60	%		58	%		60	%
Total	100	%		100	%		100	%
The total fair value of U.S. pension and postretirement plan assets was $809.8 and $790.6 at December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively. We had previously invested certain U.S. pension assets directly in our common stock, which was sold during 2013. We use a combination of active and passive stock and bond managers to invest all assets of the pension and postretirement plans. The managers are selected based on an analysis of, among other things, their historical investment results, frequency of management turnover, cost structure, and assets under management. Assets are periodically reallocated among the investment managers to maintain the appropriate asset mix and are occasionally transferred to new or existing managers in the event that a manager is terminated.
Our overall investment strategy is to achieve a mix of approximately 95% of investments for long-term growth and 5% for near-term benefit payments with a wide diversification of asset types, fund strategies, and fund managers. The target allocations for U.S. pension plan assets are 20% equity securities and 80% corporate bonds and U.S. Treasury securities. The target allocations for postretirement plan assets are 40% equity securities and 60% corporate bonds and U.S. Treasury securities. Equity securities primarily include investments in large-cap, mid-cap and small-cap companies primarily located in the United States. Fixed income securities include corporate bonds of companies from diversified industries, mortgage-backed securities, and U.S. Treasuries. In order to reduce the volatility of our pension plan assets relative to pension liabilities, over the past two and a half years we have gradually implemented a liability-driven investment strategy for our U.S., U.K. and Canadian defined benefit pension plans. As part of the strategy, we have transitioned some of our equity allocation to longer-term fixed income assets.
The target allocations for non-U.S. plan assets are 30-50% equity securities, 40-60% corporate bonds and government securities, and 0-15% all other types of investments. Equity securities primarily include a broadly diversified portfolio of common stocks of publicly traded companies that are primarily non-U.S. Fixed income securities include corporate bonds, mortgage-backed securities and government bonds. Other types of investments include insurance assets and investments in hedge funds that follow several different strategies.
The fair values of our Level 1 pension assets are determined based on quoted market prices in active markets for identical assets. The fair values of our Level 2 pension assets are based on the net asset values of the funds, which are based on quoted market prices of the underlying investments. Our Level 3 assets include an insurance contract and a real estate fund. The fair values of the insurance contract held by one of our non-U.S. plans is based on the contractual terms of the arrangement with the insurance company. The fair value of the real estate fund is based on the net asset value of shares held at year end.
The fair values of the pension assets at December 31, 2013 and 2012, by asset category, are as follows:
	Fair Value Measurements at December 31, 2013
Asset category	Total				Quoted Prices in				Significant			Significant
					Active Markets				Observable			Unobservable
					for Identical				Inputs			Inputs
					Assets				(Level 2)			(Level 3)
					(Level 1)
Cash and cash equivalents	$	86			$	86			$	—		$	—
Equity securities:
U.S. equity funds(1)	168.6				157.9				10.7			—
International equity funds(2)	63.6				2.6				61			—
Fixed income funds(3)	610.4				247.4				363			—
Real estate fund	1.3				—				—			1.3
Insurance assets	11.4				—				—			11.4
Total	$	941.3			$	493.9			$	434.7		$	12.7
	Fair Value Measurements at December 31, 2012
Asset category	Total				Quoted Prices in				Significant			Significant
					Active Markets				Observable			Unobservable
					for Identical				Inputs			Inputs
					Assets				(Level 2)			(Level 3)
					(Level 1)
Cash and cash equivalents	$	12.3			$	12.3			$	—		$	—
Equity securities:
Company stock	81.5				81.5				—			—
U.S. equity funds(1)	114.5				103.7				10.8			—
International equity funds(2)	53.4				—				53.4			—
Fixed income funds(3)	632.8				214.9				417.9			—
Real estate fund	1.6				—				—			1.6
Insurance assets	8.9				—				—			8.9
Total	$	905			$	412.4			$	482.1		$	10.5
-1	Funds which invest in a diversified portfolio of publicly traded U.S. common stocks of large-cap, medium-cap, and small-cap companies. There are no restrictions on these investments.
-2	Funds which invest in a diversified portfolio of publicly traded common stock of non-U.S. companies, primarily in Europe. There are no restrictions on these investments.
-3	Funds which invest in a diversified portfolio of publicly traded government bonds and corporate bonds, approximately 36% and 64%, respectively, as of December 31, 2013, and approximately 38% and 62%, respectively, as of December 31, 2012. There are no restrictions on these investments.
Fair value measurements of plan assets at December 31, 2013, using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3), are as follows:
	Total				Insurance				Real Estate
					Assets				Fund
Balance, beginning of year	$	10.5			$	8.9			$	1.6
Actual return on assets:
Assets held at end of year	0.6				0.5				0.1
Assets sold during the year	(0.4		)		0				(0.4		)
Purchases, sales and settlements	0.3				0.3				—
Transfers in/(out)	1.7				1.7				—
Balance, end of year	$	12.7			$	11.4			$	1.3
The fair values of the postretirement plan assets at December 31, 2013 and 2012, by asset category, are as follows:
	Fair Value Measurements at December 31, 2013
Asset category	Total				Quoted Prices in				Significant			Significant
					Active Markets				Observable			Unobservable
					for Identical				Inputs			Inputs
					Assets (Level 1)				(Level 2)			(Level 3)
Cash and cash equivalents	$	1.9			$	1.9			$	—		$	—
Equity funds(1)	10.8				10.8				—			—
Fixed income funds(2)	13.1				13.1				—			—
Total	$	25.8			$	25.8			$	—		$	—
	Fair Value Measurements at December 31, 2012
Asset category	Total				Quoted Prices in				Significant			Significant
					Active Markets				Observable			Unobservable
					for Identical				Inputs			Inputs
					Assets (Level 1)				(Level 2)			(Level 3)
Cash and cash equivalents	$	3.7			$	3.7			$	—		$	—
Equity funds(1)	11.5				11.5				—			—
Fixed income funds(2)	13.2				13.2				—			—
Total	$	28.4			$	28.4			$	—		$	—
-1	Investments in publicly traded funds: 100% invested in an S&P 500 index fund as of December 31, 2013 and 2012.
-2	A publicly traded mutual fund that invests in a diversified portfolio of investment grade fixed income securities, with government, corporate and mortgage securities. The fund has a dollar weighted maturity between 3 and 10 years.
The following table reflects expected 2014 cash flows for the pension and postretirement benefit plans:
Expected employer contributions	Pension				Postretirement
	Plans				Plans
U.S. Plans	$	1.8			$	9.6
Non-U.S. Plans	$	4.5			$	0.2
The following table reflects total benefits expected to be paid from the U.S. plans and the non-U.S. plans and/or our assets:
	U.S. Plans								Non-U.S. Plans
Expected benefit payments	Pension				Postretirement				Pension			Postretirement
	Plans				Plans				Plans			Plans
2014	$	40.8			$	14			$	5.3		$	0.2
2015	42.5				14.2				6			0.2
2016	44.3				14.3				5.8			0.2
2017	45.9				14.4				6			0.3
2018	47.5				14.3				6.3			0.3
2019-2023	257.2				66				37.7			1.8
We also sponsor various defined contribution retirement plans in a number of countries, consisting primarily of savings, profit growth and profit sharing plans. Contributions to the savings plans are based on matching a percentage of employees’ contributions. Contributions to the profit growth and profit sharing plans are generally based on our financial performance.
Amounts expensed related to these plans are as follows:
Years ended December 31,	2013				2012				2011
U.S.
Savings Plan	$	18.9			$	19.6			$	20.5
Non-U.S.
Others	$	3.7			$	2.9			$	2.4
In addition to defined benefit pension and postretirement plans and defined contribution retirement plans, we also sponsor immaterial postemployment plans in a number of countries. Those plans, in certain circumstances, provide salary continuation, disability related benefits, severance pay and continuation of health care coverage during the period after employment but before retirement.
Certain of our benefit plans provide for enhanced benefits in the event of a “change of control” as defined in the plans.

CHANGE_IN_PENSION_ACCOUNTING_M

CHANGE IN PENSION ACCOUNTING METHOD (Notes)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Accounting Changes and Error Corrections [Abstract]	'
Change in Pension Accounting	'
	We have elected to change our method of accounting for our continuing pension and other postemployment benefit (“OPEB”) plans, which consist of those plans that remained with Cytec following the divestiture of Coating Resins, to a more preferable method as permitted under U.S. GAAP. The new accounting method, referred to as mark-to-market (“MTM”), was adopted in the second quarter of 2013, and is retrospectively applied to our financial results for all periods. Our management believes that this change in accounting improves transparency of reporting of its operating results by recognizing the effects of economic and interest rate trends on pension and OPEB plan investments and assumptions in the year these actuarial gains and losses are incurred.
	Historically, we had recognized pension and OPEB actuarial gains and losses annually in our consolidated balance sheets as accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) as a component of stockholders’ equity, and then amortized these gains and losses each quarter in our consolidated statements of income. The expected return on assets component of pension expense historically had been calculated using a five-year smoothing of asset gains and losses. In addition, the gain or loss component of pension and OPEB expense had historically been based on amortization of actuarial gains and losses that exceeded 10 percent of the greater of plan assets or projected benefit obligations over the average future service period of active employees.
	Under the new method of accounting, our pension and OPEB costs consist of two elements: 1) ongoing costs recognized quarterly, which are comprised of service and interest costs, expected returns on plan assets, and amortization of prior service costs/credits; and 2) MTM gains and losses recognized annually, in the fourth quarter of each year, resulting from changes in actuarial assumptions and the differences between actual and expected returns on plan assets and discount rates. Any interim remeasurements triggered by a curtailment, settlement, or significant plan changes are recognized as an MTM adjustment in the quarter in which such remeasurement event occurs. This methodology is preferable under GAAP since it aligns more closely with fair value principles and does not delay the recognition of gains and losses into future periods. The new method has been retrospectively applied to the financial results of all periods presented.
	Our operating segment results follow internal management reporting, which is used for making operating decisions and assessing performance. Historically, total pension and OPEB costs had been allocated to each segment. In conjunction with the change in accounting principle, the service cost, which represents the benefits earned by active employees during the period and amortization of prior service costs/credits, continue to be allocated to each business segment. Interest costs, expected return on assets, and the MTM adjustment for actuarial gains and losses are included in Corporate and Unallocated and are not allocated to the business segments. This change in expense allocation better reflects the underlying operating results of each business and is consistent with management’s review of the operating results of our segments.
	The cumulative effect of the change in accounting for pension and OPEB plans was a decrease in retained earnings as of December 31, 2010 (the most recent measurement date prior to the change) of $187.2 and an increase in accumulated other comprehensive income of $191.8, for a net increase of $4.6 to total stockholders’ equity. Additionally, inventory increased by $8.0, current deferred tax assets decreased by $2.8, and current assets held for sale decreased by $0.6. See Note 14 “Employee Benefit Plans.”
	Unaudited Consolidated Statement of Income
		Year ended December 31, 2013
		Previous			Effect of
		Accounting Method			Accounting			As
					Change			Reported
	Manufacturing cost of sales	$	1,329.30		$	(46.2	)	$	1,283.10
	Selling and technical services	155.2			(8.6		)	146.6
	Research and process development	53.3			(4.3		)	49
	Administrative and general	132.9			(6.4		)	126.5
	Earnings from operations	243.9			65.5			309.4
	Other (expense) income, net	(8.7		)	1.3			(7.4		)
	Earnings from continuing operations before income taxes	177.2			66.8			244
	Income tax provision	46.7			25.6			72.3
	Earnings from continuing operations	130.5			41.2			171.7
	Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax	(2.1		)	4.3			2.2
	Net earnings	128.4			45.5			173.9
	Net earnings attributable to Cytec Industries Inc.	128			45.5			173.5
	Comprehensive income	$	119.5		$	(5.8	)	$	113.7
	Comprehensive income attributable to Cytec Industries Inc.	119.3			(5.8		)	113.5
	Basic earnings (loss) per common share
	Continuing operations	$	3.31		$	1.05		$	4.36
	Discontinued operations (net of noncontrolling interests)	(0.06		)	0.1			0.04
		$	3.25		$	1.15		$	4.4
	Diluted earnings (loss) per common share
	Continuing operations	$	3.25		$	1.02		$	4.27
	Discontinued operations (net of noncontrolling interests)	(0.06		)	0.1			0.04
		$	3.19		$	1.12		$	4.31
	Earnings from operations for the year ended December 31, 2013, includes a net benefit of $27.4 for MTM adjustments, consisting of the fourth quarter 2013 MTM adjustment, the portion deferred in inventory from the fourth quarter 2012 MTM adjustment, and the remeasurement of two of our U.S. plans triggered by the curtailment of the plans resulting from the Coatings business divestiture on April 3, 2013.
	Unaudited Consolidated Statement of Income
		Year ended December 31, 2012
		As Previously			Effect of
		Reported			Accounting Change			Revised
	Manufacturing cost of sales	$	1,181.50		$	21.4		$	1,202.90
	Selling and technical services	147.8			5.5			153.3
	Research and process development	52.9			1.1			54
	Administrative and general	136.6			3.4			140
	Earnings from operations	163.6			(31.4		)	132.2
	Other (expense) income, net	(1.7		)	3.2			1.5
	Earnings from continuing operations before income taxes	131.4			(28.2		)	103.2
	Income tax provision	37.3			(9.8		)	27.5
	Earnings from continuing operations	94.1			(18.4		)	75.7
	Earnings from discontinued operations, net of tax	96			5.3			101.3
	Net earnings	190.1			(13.1		)	177
	Net earnings attributable to Cytec Industries Inc.	188			(13.1		)	174.9
	Comprehensive income	$	191		$	(8.2	)	$	182.8
	Comprehensive income attributable to Cytec Industries Inc.	189.4			(8.2		)	181.2
	Basic earnings per common share
	Continuing operations	$	2.04		$	(0.40	)	$	1.64
	Discontinued operations (net of noncontrolling interests)	2.04			0.12			2.16
		$	4.08		$	(0.28	)	$	3.8
	Diluted earnings per common share
	Continuing operations	$	2.01		$	(0.39	)	$	1.62
	Discontinued operations (net of noncontrolling interests)	2.01			0.11			2.12
		$	4.02		$	(0.28	)	$	3.74
	Earnings from operations for the year ended December 31, 2012, includes charges of $55.5 for MTM adjustments, consisting of the 2012 fourth quarter MTM adjustment and the portion deferred in inventory from the fourth quarter 2011 MTM adjustment.
	Unaudited Consolidated Statement of Income
		Year ended December 31, 2011
		As Previously			Effect of
	Reported			Accounting Change			Revised
Manufacturing cost of sales	$	992.2		$	35.8		$	1,028.00
Selling and technical services	127.2			5.4			132.6
Research and process development	45			2.5			47.5
Administrative and general	96.1			4			100.1
Earnings from operations	155.5			(47.7		)	107.8
Other (expense) income, net	(5.1		)	1.2			(3.9		)
Earnings from continuing operations before income taxes	114.3			(46.5		)	67.8
Income tax provision	28.3			(18.0		)	10.3
Earnings from continuing operations	86			(28.5		)	57.5
Earnings from discontinued operations, net of tax	124.9			6.6			131.5
Net earnings	210.9			(21.9		)	189
Net earnings attributable to Cytec Industries Inc.	207.8			(21.9		)	185.9
Comprehensive income	$	158.9		$	2.2		$	161.1
Comprehensive income attributable to Cytec Industries Inc.	155.7			2.2			157.9
Basic earnings per common share
Continuing operations	$	1.78		$	(0.59	)	$	1.19
Discontinued operations (net of noncontrolling interests)	2.51			0.14			2.65
	$	4.29		$	(0.45	)	$	3.84
Diluted earnings per common share
Continuing operations	$	1.75		$	(0.58	)	$	1.17
Discontinued operations (net of noncontrolling interests)	2.49			0.13			2.62
	$	4.24		$	(0.45	)	$	3.79
Earnings from operations for the year ended December 31, 2011, includes net charges of $60.5 for MTM adjustments, consisting of the fourth quarter of 2011 MTM adjustment, the portion of our fourth quarter of 2010 MTM adjustment that was deferred in inventory at the end of 2010, and an MTM adjustment triggered by the sale of our former Building Block Chemicals business in 2011.

COMPREHENSIVE_INCOME

COMPREHENSIVE INCOME	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Disclosure Comprehensive Income Loss Components Of Comprehensive Income Loss [Abstract]	'
Comprehensive Income	'
	16. COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
	As discussed in Note 1, in the second quarter of 2013, we elected to change our method of accounting for actuarial gains and losses for our continuing pension and OPEB plans. This accounting change has been applied retrospectively to all periods presented.
	The following table presents changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (“AOCI”) by component for the year ended December 31, 2013:
		Year ended December 31, 2013
		Accumulated Pension Liabilities				Cumulative Translation Adjustments			Total
	Balance, beginning of period	$	(7.8	)		$	163.5		$	155.7
	Other comprehensive income before reclassifications	(1.0		)		(19.7		)	(20.7		)
	Amounts reclassified from AOCI	17.4				(56.7		)	(39.3		)
	Net current period OCI	16.4				(76.4		)	(60.0		)
	Balance, end of period	$	8.6			$	87.1		$	95.7
	The following table presents a summary of reclassification adjustments out of AOCI for the year ended December 31, 2013:
	Details of AOCI components		Amount Reclassified from AOCI				Affected line item in the statement where net income is presented
	Amortization of prior service costs/credits		$	(3.2	)		(1)
	Curtailment impact on prior service costs/credits		0.1				Other (expense) income, net
			(3.1		)		Total before tax
			1.2				Tax expense
			$	(1.9	)		Net of tax
	Amortization related to discontinued plans		0.5				Earnings from operations of discontinued businesses, net of tax
	Impact from sale of Coating Resins		18.8				Net (loss) gain on sale of discontinued operations, net of tax
	Total pension related		$	17.4
	Cumulative translation adjustments:
	Impact from sale of Coating Resins and the Industrial Materials distribution product line		$	(56.7	)		Net (loss) gain on sale of discontinued operations, net of tax
	-1	These accumulated other comprehensive income components are included in the computation of net periodic pension cost, and allocated to various line items on the consolidated statements of income, primarily manufacturing cost of sales. See Note 14, “Employee Benefit Plans,” for additional information on net periodic pension cost.

ACCRUED_EXPENSES

ACCRUED EXPENSES	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Disclosure Accrued Expenses Schedule Of Accrued Expenses [Abstract]	'
Accrued Expenses	'
	17. ACCRUED EXPENSES
	Accrued expenses include the following:
	December 31,	2013		2012
	Employee benefits	$	38.1	$	52.9
	Pension and other postretirement employee benefits	11.5		12.1
	Salaries and wages	16.5		17.2
	Taxes other than income taxes	5.2		8.9
	Environmental	11.9		9.7
	Interest, excluding interest on uncertain tax positions	13		18
	Restructuring costs	5.2		9.6
	Customer rebates	4.6		4.1
	Insurance related accruals	3.7		4
	Tax indemnification liability	16.3		—
	Capital investments	10.7		—
	Indemnity liability	5.7		—
	Transaction costs	—		11.5
	All other	36		29.4
	Total	$	178.4	$	177.4

COMMON_STOCK_AND_PREFERRED_STO

COMMON STOCK AND PREFERRED STOCK	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Equity [Abstract]	'
Common Stock and Preferred Stock	'
	18. COMMON STOCK AND PREFERRED STOCK
	We are authorized to issue 150,000,000 shares of common stock with a par value of $0.01 per share, of which 35,504,378 shares were outstanding at December 31, 2013. A summary of changes in common stock issued and treasury stock is presented below.
		Common Stock	Treasury Stock
	Balance at December 31, 2010	49,445,350	767
	Purchase of treasury stock	—	4,280,000
	Issuance pursuant to stock option and stock-SARS plan	122,983	(178,352	)
	Awards of restricted stock	—	(12,384	)
	Issuance of deferred shares	17,865	(12,671	)
	Balance at December 31, 2011	49,586,198	4,077,360
	Purchase of treasury stock	—	1,455,111
	Issuance pursuant to stock option and stock-SARS plan	32,663	(842,746	)
	Awards of restricted stock	—	(10,683	)
	Issuance of deferred shares	—	(6,342	)
	Balance at December 31, 2012	49,618,861	4,672,700
	Purchase of treasury stock	—	10,174,755
	Issuance pursuant to stock option and stock-SARS plan	106,891	(598,326	)
	Awards of restricted stock	—	(10,395	)
	Issuance of deferred shares	—	(17,360	)
	Balance at December 31, 2013	49,725,752	14,221,374
	Treasury stock, when reissued, is relieved at the moving average cost of the shares in treasury.
	Dividends
	During 2013, 2012 and 2011, four quarterly cash dividends of $0.125 per share were declared and paid totaling $19.7, $22.9, and $24.3, respectively.
	On January 30, 2014, our Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.125 per common share, payable on February 25, 2014 to stockholders of record as of February 10, 2014.
	Share Repurchases
	During 2013, we repurchased 10,174,755 shares of common stock for $750.1 under our stock buyback program. In 2012, we repurchased 1,455,111 shares of common stock for $99.9 under our stock buyback program. In 2011, we repurchased 4,280,000 shares of our common stock at a total cost of $196.1. There are no amounts remaining under the buyback program as of December 31, 2013.

OPERATIONS_BY_SEGMENT_AND_GEOG

OPERATIONS BY SEGMENT AND GEOGRAPHIC AREAS AND IDENTIFIABLE ASSETS	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Segment Reporting [Abstract]	'
Operations by Segment and Geographic Areas and Identifiable Assets	'
	19. OPERATIONS BY SEGMENT AND GEOGRAPHIC AREAS AND IDENTIFIABLE ASSETS
	We have four reportable business segments: Aerospace Materials, Industrial Materials, In Process Separation, and Additive Technologies. The Aerospace Materials segment principally includes advanced composites, carbon fiber, and structural film adhesives. The Industrial Materials segment includes structural composite materials (high performance automotive, motorsports, recreation, tooling and other structural materials markets) and process materials (aerospace, wind energy, and other process materials markets). The In Process Separation segment includes mining chemicals and phosphines. The Additive Technologies segment includes polymer additives, specialty additives and formulated resins.
	The accounting policies of the reportable segments are the same as those described in Note 1. All intersegment sales prices are cost based. We evaluate the performance of our operating segments primarily based on earnings from operations of the respective segment. As described in Note 4, restructuring costs and impairment charges related to unprofitable sites are not charged to our operating segments consistent with management’s view of its businesses.
	As discussed in Notes 1 and 15, we have elected to change our method of accounting for actuarial gains and losses for our continuing pension and OPEB plans. The new method recognizes actuarial gains and losses in our operating results in the year in which the gains and losses occur rather than amortizing them over future periods. Historically, total pension and OPEB costs have been allocated to each segment. In conjunction with the change in accounting principle, the service cost, which represents the benefits earned by active employees during the period, and amortization of prior service costs/credits will continue to be allocated to each segment. Interest costs, expected return on assets, and the MTM adjustment for pension and OPEB plans actuarial gains and losses will be included in corporate expense and not allocated to segments. Management believes this change in expense allocation will better reflect the operating results of each business and is consistent with management’s review of the operating results of the segments. The following tables reflect for each business segment the retrospective application of this expense allocation change for each period presented.
	As discussed in Note 3, the former Coating Resins segment is reported as discontinued operations for all periods presented.
	Following is selected information in relation to our continuing operations for the periods indicated as revised for all periods presented in accordance with our business segment structure:
		Aerospace			Industrial			In Process			Additive			Total
		Materials			Materials			Separation			Technologies			Segments
	2013
	Net sales to external customers	$	960.8		$	316.3		$	382.7		$	275.2		$	1,935.00
	Intersegment net sales	1.5			—			—			0.3			1.8
	Total net sales	$	962.3		$	316.3		$	382.7		$	275.5		$	1,936.80
	Earnings from operations	$	177.6		$	19		$	86.5		$	39.6		$	322.7
	Percentage of sales	18.5		%	6		%	22.6		%	14.4		%	16.7		%
	Total assets	$	1,136.70		$	483.5		$	445		$	211.1		$	2,276.30
	Capital expenditures	$	144.8		$	4.9		$	109.8		$	12.4		$	271.9
	Depreciation and amortization	$	26		$	17.6		$	15.3		$	11.8		$	70.7
	2012
	Net sales to external customers	$	877.1		$	176.4		$	384.2		$	270.4		$	1,708.10
	Intersegment net sales	—			—			—			0.8			0.8
	Total net sales	$	877.1		$	176.4		$	384.2		$	271.2		$	1,708.90
	Earnings from operations	$	168.5		$	11.4		$	95.3		$	40.8		$	316
	Percentage of sales	19.2		%	6.5		%	24.8		%	15		%	18.5		%
	Total assets	$	1,014.60		$	520.4		$	369.1		$	206.8		$	2,110.90
	Capital expenditures	$	68.5		$	5.1		$	60.4		$	11.1		$	145.1
	Depreciation and amortization	$	26.3		$	8.4		$	16.9		$	13.6		$	65.2
	2011
	Net sales to external customers	$	722.6		$	66.6		$	339.5		$	287.2		$	1,415.90
	Intersegment net sales	—			—			—			0.9			0.9
	Total net sales	$	722.6		$	66.6		$	339.5		$	288.1		$	1,416.80
	Earnings from operations	$	124.9		$	11.9		$	73		$	41.9		$	251.7
	Percentage of sales	17.3		%	17.9		%	21.5		%	14.5		%	17.8		%
	Total assets	$	870.8		$	45.9		$	310.8		$	202.2		$	1,429.70
	Capital expenditures	$	34.5		$	1.5		$	17.6		$	16.1		$	69.7
	Depreciation and amortization	$	20		$	0.9		$	14.4		$	11.2		$	46.5
	The following table provides a reconciliation of selected segment information to corresponding amounts contained in our consolidated financial statements:
		2013			2012			2011
	Net sales:
	Net sales from segments	$	1,936.80		$	1,708.90		$	1,416.80
	Elimination of intersegment revenue	(1.8		)	(0.8		)	(0.9		)
	Total consolidated net sales	$	1,935.00		$	1,708.10		$	1,415.90
	Earnings from operations:
	Earnings from segments	$	322.7		$	316		$	251.7
	Corporate unallocated(1)	(13.3		)	(183.8		)	(143.9		)
	Total consolidated earnings from operations	$	309.4		$	132.2		$	107.8
	Total assets:
	Assets from segments	$	2,276.30		$	2,110.90		$	1,429.70
	Other assets(2)	404.2			1,813.30			2,113.80
	Total consolidated assets	$	2,680.50		$	3,924.20		$	3,543.50
	-1	For 2013, corporate and unallocated includes the following pre-tax charges: restructuring charges of $6.9 for 2013 initiatives within Industrial Materials and Aerospace Materials to reduce costs associated with the acquired Umeco business, charges of $3.0 for the write down of certain manufacturing assets in our Nagpur, India facility, charges of $1.2 for costs to divest the Umeco distribution product line, and benefits of $27.4 for net MTM adjustments of our pension and postretirement benefit plans (including the impact of inventory capitalization). For 2012, it includes the following net pre-tax charges: $55.5 for net MTM adjustments of our pension and postretirement benefit plans (including the impact of inventory capitalization); restructuring charges of $21.2 for personnel reductions in the Umeco business and across corporate functions to mitigate continuing costs following the anticipated sale of Coating Resins; charges of $16.7 for recognition in 2012 for the loss on the sale of the Stamford facility sale that occurred in 2011; charges of $8.4 related to costs incurred for the acquisition of Umeco; and accelerated depreciation of $2.5 for the sale-leaseback of our Stamford facility treated as a financing transaction. For 2011, it includes net pre-tax charges of $60.5 for net MTM adjustments of our pension and postretirement benefit plans (including the impact of inventory capitalization); $0.8 for restructuring charges, accelerated depreciation of $0.7 for the sale of our Stamford facility treated as a financing transaction, charges of $0.6 related to an adjustment to environmental accruals at a certain European site, and a gain on the sale of assets of a certain Latin American subsidiary for $3.3. Corporate and unallocated also included costs previously allocated to the operations of our discontinued Coating Resins segment of $12.2 for 2013, $66.5 for 2012 and $66.0 for 2011. It also included costs previously allocated to the operations of our discontinued Building Block Chemicals segment of $1.0 for 2011.
	-2	At December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, this includes cash and cash equivalents of $151.8, $179.3, and $415.8, respectively. At December 31, 2012, includes assets held for sale of $1,471.5; December 31, 2011 includes assets previously allocated to the Coatings business of $1,508.8.
	Operations by Geographic Areas: Net sales to unaffiliated customers presented below are based upon the sales destination, which is consistent with how we manage our businesses. U.S. exports included in net sales are based upon the sales destination and represent direct sales of U.S.-based entities to unaffiliated customers outside of the United States. Identifiable assets are those assets used in our operations in each geographic area. Unallocated assets are primarily cash and cash equivalents, miscellaneous receivables, construction in progress, deferred taxes and the fair values of derivatives.
		2013			2012			2011
	Net Sales:
	United States	$	865.2		$	795		$	686.2
	Other Americas	216.6			188.5			180.6
	Asia / Pacific	244.2			212.3			188.8
	Europe, Middle East and Africa	609			512.3			360.3
	Total consolidated net sales	$	1,935.00		$	1,708.10		$	1,415.90
	U.S. exports included in net sales above:
	Other Americas	$	106.9		$	83		$	82.8
	Asia / Pacific	42.7			33.7			40.7
	Europe, Middle East and Africa	99.2			103.9			84
Total U.S. exports included in consolidated net sales	$	248.8		$	220.6		$	207.5
Identifiable assets:
United States	$	1,050.20		$	1,054.70		$	853.5
Other Americas	123.7			121.9			135.6
Asia / Pacific	131.3			119.2			87.3
Europe, Middle East and Africa	472.8			418.1			69.2
Total identifiable assets	1,778.00			1,713.90			1,145.60
Equity in net assets of and advances to associated companies	1.3			1.7			—
Unallocated assets(1)	901.2			2,208.60			2,397.90
Total assets	$	2,680.50		$	3,924.20		$	3,543.50
-1	At December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, this includes cash and cash equivalents of $151.8, $179.3, and $415.8, respectively. At December 31, 2012, includes assets held for sale of $1,471.5; December 31, 2011 includes assets previously allocated to the Coatings business of $1,508.8.
Significant customer: Approximately 20%, 19% and 18% of our 2013, 2012 and 2011 net sales, respectively, were to Boeing and its subcontractors, of which 20%, 18%, and 17% related to our Aerospace Materials segment, and 0%, 1%, and 1% related to our Industrial Materials segment.

QUARTERLY_DATA

QUARTERLY DATA	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Quarterly Data	'
	QUARTERLY DATA (UNAUDITED)
	(Dollars in millions, except per share amounts)	1Q		2Q		3Q		4Q		Year(3)
	2013
	Net sales	$	477.4	$	513.8	$	463.9	$	479.9	$	1,935.00
	Gross profit(1)	138.6		187.3		150.6		175.3		651.9
	Net earnings attributable to Cytec Industries Inc.	35.6		34.6		43.8		59.4		173.5
	Earnings per common share attributable to Cytec Industries Inc.:
	Basic net earnings per share(2)	$	0.79	$	0.85	$	1.21	$	1.66	$	4.4
	Diluted net earnings per share(2)	$	0.78	$	0.83	$	1.19	$	1.62	$	4.31
	2012
	Net sales	$	378.1	$	404	$	455.4	$	470.7	$	1,708.10
	Gross profit(1)	113.8		134.5		138.6		118.3		505.2
	Net earnings attributable to Cytec Industries Inc.	49		40.6		58.4		26.8		174.9
	Earnings per common share attributable to Cytec Industries Inc.:
	Basic net earnings per share(2)	$	1.06	$	0.88	$	1.26	$	0.59	$	3.8
	Diluted net earnings per share(2)	$	1.06	$	0.86	$	1.24	$	0.58	$	3.74
	-1	Gross profit is derived by subtracting manufacturing cost of sales from net sales.
	-2	The sum of the quarters may not equal the full year basic and diluted net earnings per share since each period is calculated separately.

SCHEDULE_II_VALUATION_AND_QUAL

SCHEDULE II - VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts [Abstract]	'
Schedule II - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts	'
	SCHEDULE II – VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS
	Years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 (in millions)
	Description	Balance		Additions or				Other additions				Balance
		12/31/12		(deductions)				or (deductions)				12/31/13
				charged or
				(credited)
				to expenses
	Reserves deducted from related assets:
	Doubtful accounts receivable – continuing operations	$	4.7	$	1.5			$	(1.6	)	(1)	$	4.6
	Deferred tax asset valuation allowance	$	21	$	104.7		(2)	$	0.2			$	125.9
	Environmental accruals	$	68.1	$	4.3			$	(9.3	)	(3)	$	63.1
	-1	Principally bad debt write-offs and recoveries.
	-2	Increase due to capital loss on sale of coatings business.
	-3	Environmental remediation spending of $8.7, and unfavorable exchange impact of $0.6.
	Description	Balance		Additions or				Other additions				Balance
		12/31/11		(deductions)				or (deductions)				12/31/12
				charged or
				(credited)
				to expenses
	Reserves deducted from related assets:
	Doubtful accounts receivable – continuing operations	$	1.3	$	4.6			$	(1.2	)	(1)	$	4.7
	Deferred tax asset valuation allowance	$	21.2	$	(1.2	)		$	1		(2)	$	21
	Environmental accruals	$	69.4	$	1.6			$	(2.9	)	(3)	$	68.1
	-1	Principally bad debt write-offs and recoveries.
	-2	Valuation allowances inherited as part of Umeco acquisition.
	-3	Environmental remediation spending of $3.9, favorable exchange impact of $0.4, and acquired Umeco accruals of $0.7.
	Description	Balance		Additions or				Other additions				Balance
		12/31/10		(deductions)				or (deductions)				12/31/11
				charged or
				(credited)
				to expenses
	Reserves deducted from related assets:
	Doubtful accounts receivable – continuing operations	$	0.5	$	0.8			$	—			$	1.3
	Deferred tax asset valuation allowance	$	21.6	$	(0.4	)		$	—			$	21.2
	Environmental accruals	$	64.7	$	8.7			$	(4.0	)	(1)	$	69.4
	-1	Environmental remediation spending of $3.9 and unfavorable exchange impact of $0.1.

SUMMARY_OF_SIGNIFICANT_ACCOUNT1

SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Policies)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Accounting Policies [Abstract]	'
Nature of Business and Consolidation Policy	'
	A. Nature of Business and Consolidation Policy: We are a global specialty materials and chemicals company focused on developing, manufacturing and selling value-added products. Our products serve a diverse range of end markets including aerospace and industrial materials, mining and plastics. We use our technology and application development expertise to create chemical and material solutions that are formulated to perform specific and important functions for our customers. We operate on a global basis with 48% of our 2013 revenues in North America, 31% in Europe, Middle East, and Africa, 13% in Asia-Pacific and 8% in Latin America. We have manufacturing and research facilities located in 11 countries. The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Cytec Industries Inc. and our subsidiaries on a consolidated basis. The footnotes relate to continuing operations except where noted otherwise. Intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated. The equity method of accounting is used for investments in associated companies that we do not control, but for which we have the ability to exercise significant influence on operating and financial policy.
Inventories	'
	B. Inventories: Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market. We determine cost using the first-in, first-out method.
Currency Translation	'
	C. Currency Translation: Operations in our international subsidiaries are recorded in local currencies which are also the functional currencies for financial reporting purposes. The results of operations for our international subsidiaries are translated from local currencies into U.S. dollars (“USD”) using the average currency rate during each period which approximates the results that would be obtained using actual currency rates on the dates of individual transactions. Assets and liabilities are translated using currency rates at the end of the period with translation adjustments recorded in accumulated translation adjustments and recognized as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income (“OCI”). Gains and losses on foreign currency transactions, which represent the translation of transactions denominated in currencies other than the functional currency of the impacted legal entity, are recorded as incurred in Other (expense) income, net.
Depreciation	'
	D. Depreciation: Depreciation is provided on a straight line basis over the estimated useful lives of the assets. When these assets are retired or disposed of, the net book value of assets are removed from the consolidated balance sheet and the net gain or loss is included in the determination of earnings from operations. Effective January 1, 2012, we changed our method of depreciation for the majority of our North American fixed assets from straight line composite depreciation to straight line by individual asset. We believe that the straight line depreciation method for individual assets is preferable to the composite method because it is a more precise method of allocating historical cost and results in a consistent depreciation policy for all of our locations. In connection with this change, we also revised our estimates of useful lives. See Note 9 for further discussion regarding our changes in depreciation and the effective date of our changes. When depreciable assets under the straight line composite method were sold or otherwise retired from service, unless a major change in the composition of an asset class had occurred, their costs plus demolition costs less amounts realized on sale or salvage were charged or credited to the accumulated depreciation account.
	Expenditures for maintenance and repairs are charged to current operating expenses. Acquisitions, additions and betterments, either to provide necessary capacity, improve the efficiency of production units, modernize or replace older facilities or to install equipment for protection of the environment, are capitalized. We capitalize interest costs incurred during the period of construction of plants and equipment.
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets and Long-Lived Assets to be Disposed of	'
	E. Impairment of Long-Lived Assets and Long-Lived Assets to be Disposed Of: Long-lived assets are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset or asset group may not be recoverable. Recoverability of assets to be held and used is measured by a comparison of the carrying amount of the assets to the future undiscounted net cash flows expected to be generated by the assets. If such assets are considered to be impaired, the impairment to be recognized is measured by the amount by which the carrying amount of the assets exceeds the fair value of the assets and would be charged to income. Assets to be disposed of are reported at the lower of the carrying amount or fair value less the costs to sell.
Goodwill and Intangible Assets	'
	F. Goodwill and Intangible Assets: We have defined our reportable segments as our reporting units for our goodwill accounting. We test goodwill for impairment on an annual basis as of October 1st and more often if events occur or circumstances change that would likely reduce the fair value of a reporting unit to an amount below its carrying value. When necessary, we record charges for goodwill impairments for the amount by which the implied fair value of goodwill is less than its carrying value.
	We test our goodwill using either a qualitative or quantitative approach. Under the qualitative approach for a goodwill impairment test, we first assess qualitative factors to determine whether the existence of events or circumstances leads to a determination that it is more likely than not (i.e. – greater than 50% probability) that the fair value of the reporting unit is less than its carrying amount. If, after assessing the totality of the facts and circumstances, we determine it is not more likely than not that the fair value of the reporting unit is less than its carrying amount, then performing the two-step impairment test, described below, is unnecessary. If we determined otherwise, we would be required to perform the two-step goodwill impairment test. For our qualitative assessment of the reporting unit, we consider all relevant facts and circumstances, including the excess fair value from the most recent fair value calculation; circumstances that could cause significant changes to the most recent carrying value calculation; the overall financial performance of the reporting unit compared to previous projections; the estimated financial performance projected in the near and long term, such as Earnings before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization (“EBITDA”) and cash flows; industry and market conditions, including overall market-multiple metrics, competitive environment and demand for our products; overall macroeconomic conditions including our ability to access capital; and changes in management, key personnel or strategy for the reporting unit. More weight is placed on events or circumstances that most affect a reporting unit’s fair value or carrying amount of its net assets.
	If we decide to or are required to perform the two-step goodwill impairment test, we begin by comparing the reporting unit’s fair value to its carrying value. We initially use a market multiple approach (1A) to estimate a range of fair values by reporting unit, and then use a discounted cash flow approach (1B) if the market multiple approach indicates that a potential impairment might exist to refine and reaffirm the results of the first test. Due to the cyclical nature of our reporting units, market multiple values are determined utilizing a three-year average of EBITDA. The three-year period is comprised of the prior year, current year and one year of projected amounts. If the reporting unit’s estimated fair value at the low end of the range is close to, in our judgment, or below the reporting unit’s carrying value, we refine the calculation using discounted cash flows to calculate a point estimate of the reporting unit’s fair value, as opposed to a range. If the discounted cash flow approach yields a fair value estimate less than the reporting unit’s carrying value, we would proceed to step two of the impairment test which is used to measure the amount of the impairment loss. In the second step, the implied fair value of the reporting unit’s goodwill is determined by allocating the reporting unit’s fair value to all of its assets and liabilities other than goodwill in a manner similar to a purchase price allocation. The resulting implied fair value of the goodwill that results from the application of this second step would then be compared to the carrying amount of the goodwill and an impairment charge would be recorded for the difference.
	Intangible assets are amortized on a straight line basis over their respective estimated useful lives. Intangible assets with determinable useful lives are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset or asset group may not be recoverable. Recoverability of assets to be held and used is measured by a comparison of the carrying amount of the assets to the future undiscounted net cash flows expected to be generated by the assets. If such assets are considered to be impaired, the impairment to be recognized is measured by the amount by which the carrying amount of the assets exceeds the fair value of the assets and would be charged to income.
Cash and Cash Equivalents	'
	G. Cash and Cash Equivalents: Securities with maturities of three months or less when purchased are considered to be cash equivalents.
Financial Instruments	'
	H. Financial Instruments: Certain financial instruments are recorded at cost which approximates fair value such as cash and cash equivalents, receivables, certain other assets, accounts payable, and certain other liabilities. Fair values are determined through a combination of management estimates and information obtained from third parties using the latest available market data. Long-term debt is carried at amortized cost.
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities	'
	I. Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities: We use derivative instruments in accordance with our established policies to manage exposure to fluctuations in currency rates, interest rates, and, at times, certain commodity costs. We do not hold or issue derivative financial instruments for trading or speculative purposes. We enter into financial instrument transactions with either major financial institutions or highly-rated counterparties and make reasonable attempts to diversify transactions
	among counterparties, thereby limiting exposure to credit-related and performance-related risks.
	Foreign Currency Risk: We use currency forward contracts and have used cross currency swaps to manage our exposure to fluctuations in currency rates on third party and intercompany transactions denominated in currencies other than the functional currency of the legal entity. We hedge such exposures with currency forward contracts denominated in the same currency and with similar terms as the underlying exposure, and therefore, the instruments are effective at generating offsetting changes in the fair value or cash flows of the hedged item or transaction. All derivative contracts used to manage foreign currency risk are measured at fair value and reported as assets or liabilities on the balance sheet. Following the termination of our cross currency swaps in July 2012, we have not elected to apply hedge accounting. Changes in fair value are recorded in Other (expense) income, net.
Environmental and Other Contingent Liabilities	'
	J. Environmental and Other Contingent Liabilities: Accruals for environmental remediation, maintenance and operating costs directly related to remediation, and other contingent liabilities are recorded when it is probable that a liability has been incurred and the amount of the liability can be reasonably estimated. Accruals for environmental liabilities and other contingent liabilities are recorded as other liabilities with amounts expected to be paid out in the next twelve months classified as accrued expenses at undiscounted amounts.
Insurance/Self-Insurance	'
	Insurance/Self-Insurance
	It is our practice to conduct an analysis of our self-insured and insured contingent liabilities annually and whenever circumstances change significantly. Included in these liabilities are workers’ compensation, product liability and toxic tort claims.
	Probable insurance recoveries for past and future indemnity costs are recorded in other receivables, to the extent collection is reasonably assured within the next twelve months, and longer term receivables are included in other assets at our best estimate of the ultimate expected receipts at undiscounted amounts. Defense and processing costs are expensed as incurred. Probable insurance recoveries for defense and processing costs are recognized only as actual costs are incurred.
Asset Retirement Obligations	'
	Asset Retirement Obligations
	We recognize the fair value of the liability for an asset retirement obligation in the period in which it is incurred if a reasonable estimate of fair value can be made. The fair value of the liability is added to the carrying amount of the associated asset and this additional carrying amount is depreciated over the life of the asset. The liability is accreted at the end of each period through charges to operating expense. If the obligation is settled for other than the carrying amount of the liability we recognize a gain or loss on settlement.
Income Taxes	'
	K. Income Taxes: Income taxes are accounted for under the asset and liability method. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax basis and operating loss and tax credit carryforwards. A valuation allowance is provided when it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. We measure deferred tax assets and liabilities using 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 earnings in the period that includes the enactment date. If repatriation of the undistributed income of our international subsidiaries and associated companies is anticipated then income taxes are provided for such earnings. The undistributed earnings of all other foreign subsidiaries will be indefinitely reinvested in their operations.
	We recognize the tax benefit from an uncertain tax position only if it is more likely than not that the tax position will be sustained on examination by the taxing authorities, based on the technical merits of the position. The tax benefits recognized in the financial statements from such a position are measured based on the largest benefit that has a greater than fifty percent likelihood of being realized upon settlement with the tax authorities. We recognize interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits in income tax expense in the consolidated statements of income.
Postretirement Benefits	'
	L. Postretirement Benefits: Costs of postretirement benefits are recognized as employees render the services necessary to earn the related benefits. We recognize an asset or liability for the overfunded or underfunded status of postretirement plans that we sponsor. We measure plan assets and benefit obligations as of the date of the employer’s statement of financial position.
	During 2013, we changed our method of accounting for our continuing pension and other postemployment benefit (“OPEB”) plans, which consist of those plans that remained with Cytec following the divestiture of Coating Resins. Historically, we had recognized pension and OPEB actuarial gains and losses annually in our consolidated balance sheets in OCI, and then amortized these gains and losses each quarter in our consolidated statements of income. The expected return on assets component of pension expense had been calculated using a five-year smoothing of asset gains and losses. In addition, the gain or loss component of pension and OPEB expense had historically been based on amortization of actuarial gains and losses that exceeded 10 percent of the greater of plan assets or projected benefit obligations over the average future service period of active employees.
	Under the new method of accounting, referred to as mark-to-market (“MTM”), our pension and OPEB costs consist of two elements: 1) ongoing costs recognized quarterly, which are comprised of service and interest costs, expected returns on plan assets, and amortization of prior service costs/credits; and 2) MTM gains and losses recognized annually, in the fourth quarter of each year, resulting from changes in actuarial assumptions and the differences between actual and expected returns on plan assets and discount rates. Any interim remeasurements triggered by a curtailment, settlement, or significant plan changes are recognized as an MTM adjustment in the quarter in which such remeasurement event occurs. The new method has been retrospectively applied to the financial results of all periods presented.
	For additional information, see Note 14, “Employee Benefit Plans” and Note 15, “Change in Pension Accounting Method”.
Revenue Recognition	'
	M. Revenue Recognition: We recognize revenue when persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, the selling price is fixed or determinable, collection is reasonably assured and title and risk of loss has passed to our customers. Customer rebates are estimated and recognized as a reduction of sales as such rebates are being earned.
Stock-Based Compensation	'
	N. Stock-Based Compensation: We recognize our share-based compensation cost in an amount equal to the fair value of share-based payments and estimate a forfeiture rate for all share-based awards. We monitor share option exercise and employee termination patterns to estimate forfeiture rates within the valuation model.
Use of Estimates	'
	O. Use of Estimates: The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) requires management to make estimates and assumptions. These estimates or assumptions affect the reported amounts and disclosures. For example, estimates are used when accounting for allowance for doubtful accounts, inventory valuations, useful lives of tangible and intangible assets, recoverability of goodwill, accrued expenses, environmental and other contingent liabilities, pension and other postretirement benefits, income tax valuation allowances and assumptions utilized in determining share-based compensation. Actual results could differ from these estimates. Accounting estimates require the use of judgment regarding uncertain future events and their related effects and, accordingly, may change as additional information is obtained.
Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements	'
	P. Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements: In February 2013, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2013-02. This ASU requires us to present (either on the face of the statement where net income is presented or in the notes) the effects on the line items of net income of significant amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income–but only if the item reclassified is required under U.S. GAAP to be reclassified to net income in its entirety in the same reporting period. It also requires us to cross-reference to other disclosures currently required under U.S. GAAP for other reclassification items (that are not required under U.S. GAAP to be reclassified directly to net income in their entirety in the same reporting period). On January 1, 2013, we adopted the provisions of ASU No. 2013-02, which are reflected in these financial statements.
	In June 2011, the FASB issued ASU No. 2011-5, which requires entities to present items of net income and other comprehensive income either in a single continuous statement of comprehensive income or in two separate, but consecutive, statements of net income and other comprehensive income. This ASU eliminates the option to present the components of other comprehensive income as part of the statement of changes in stockholders’ equity. The amendments in this ASU do not change the items that must be reported in other comprehensive income or when an item of other comprehensive income must be reclassified to net income. ASU 2011-5 was subsequently amended by ASU No. 2011-12, which deferred the requirement for companies to present reclassification adjustments for each component of accumulated other comprehensive income in both other comprehensive income and net income on the face of the financial statements. On January 1, 2012, we adopted the effective portions of ASU No. 2011-5, which are reflected in these financial statements.
	In May 2011, the FASB issued ASU No. 2011-4. The amendments in this ASU generally represent clarifications of fair value measurement, but also include some instances where a particular principle or requirement for measuring fair value or disclosing information about fair value measurements has changed. This ASU results in common principles and requirements for measuring fair value and for disclosing information about fair value measurements. On January 1, 2012, we adopted these amendments on a prospective basis and there was no impact on our consolidated financial statements.
Reclassification, Policy [Policy Text Block]	'
	Q. Reclassifications: Certain amounts reported for prior years in the Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes have been reclassified to conform to the current year’s presentation. These changes primarily relate to the impact our method of accounting for our continuing pension and OPEB plans, as detailed in Note 15.

ACQUISITIONS_Tables

ACQUISITIONS (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Business Combinations [Abstract]	'
Estimated Fair Values of Assets Acquired and Liabilities	'
	The following table summarizes the final assigned fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed at the acquisition date.
	Cash	$	3
	Trade receivables	65.2
	Inventories	58.2
	Other current assets	25.5
	Plants, equipment and facilities	67.9
	Amortizable intangible assets	175.2
	Goodwill	186.7
	Deferred tax assets	1.2
	Other non-current assets	5.3
	Deferred tax liabilities	(52.1		)
	Other current and non-current liabilities	(112.3		)
	Total acquisition consideration allocation	$	423.8
Schedule of Estimated Fair Value of Intangible Assets	'
	Intangible assets include the following:
		Estimated			Remaining
		Fair Value			Useful Lives
					(Years)
	Customer relationships	$	141.9		16
	Technology—Structural Materials: Aerospace & Defense	$	14.3		21
	Technology—Structural Materials: Other industries	$	9.2		6
	Trademarks and trade names	$	9.8		8
Unaudited Pro Forma Consolidated Results of Operations	'
	The following table reflects the unaudited pro forma consolidated results of operations as if the acquisition had taken place on January 1, 2011:
	Years ended December 31,	2012			2011
	Net revenue	$	1,896.20		$	1,784.20
	Earnings from continuing operations	$	93.7		$	70
	Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations	$	2		$	1.43
Schedule of Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed	'
	The following table summarizes the final assigned fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed as of March 30, 2012:
	Inventories	$	1.1
	Other current assets	0.4
	Plants, equipment and facility	6.5
	Identifiable intangibles	1.2
	Goodwill	20.8
	Other, net	0.2
	Total purchase price	$	30.2

DISCONTINUED_OPERATIONS_AND_OT1

DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS AND OTHER DIVESTITURES (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract]	'
Summary of Activities in Consolidated Statements of Income for Discontinued Operations	'
	The following table displays summarized activity in our condensed consolidated statements of operations for discontinued operations during the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011.
	Years ended December 31,	2013									2012						2011
		Coatings			Distribution			Total			Coatings			Total			Coatings			BBC			Total
	Net sales	$	368		$	—		$	368		$	1,487.40		$	1,487.40		$	1,657.10		$	96.2		$	1,753.30
	Earnings from operations of discontinued businesses before income taxes(1)(3)	$	48.1		$	—		$	48.1		$	190.9		$	190.9		$	126.6		$	10		$	136.6
	Income tax expense on operations(2)(3)	(16.5		)	—			(16.5		)	(73.5		)	(73.5		)	(39.5		)	(2.1		)	(41.6		)
	Gain (loss) on sale of discontinued operations	17.9			(12.5		)	5.4			21.3			21.3			—			58.4			58.4
	Income tax expense on gain on sale	(34.8		)	—			(34.8		)	(12.7		)	(12.7		)	—			(21.9		)	(21.9		)
	Adjustment to fair value, less cost to sell	—			—			—			(27.5		)	(27.5		)	—			—			—
	Income tax benefit on adjustment	—			—			—			2.8			2.8			—			—			—
	Earnings from discontinued operations, net of tax	$	14.7		$	(12.5	)	$	2.2		$	101.3		$	101.3		$	87.1		$	44.4		$	131.5
	-1	Included in earnings of discontinued operations before income tax expenses for the year ended December 31, 2012 were expenses of $23.4 related to the Coating Resins sale process. For the years ending December 31, 2012 and 2011, includes net restructuring charges of $1.6 and $20.8, respectively, and environmental charges (credits) of $1.7 and ($4.5), respectively.
	-2	Income tax expense on discontinued operations for the year ended December 31, 2012 includes a $7.6 of tax expense on estimated unrepatriated earnings of international subsidiaries from the anticipated sale of Coating Resins.
	-3	The assets and liabilities of the Coating Resins Segment were reclassified to held-for-sale effective June 30, 2012. Accordingly, depreciation and amortization were no longer recorded on these assets beginning July 1, 2012.
Summary of Assets and Liabilities Held for Sale	'
	The following table displays a summary of the assets and liabilities held for sale as of December 31, 2012.
	December 31,	2012
	Assets
	Trade accounts receivable, net	$	192.5
	Inventories, net	195
	Other current assets	22.2
	Plants, equipment and facilities, net	432.7
	Acquisition intangibles, net	252.9
	Goodwill, net	323.1
	Other assets	53.1
		$	1,471.50
	Liabilities
	Accounts payable	$	164.5
	Accrued liabilities	100.8
	Pension and other postretirement benefits	88
	Deferred income taxes	51.8
	Other liabilities	59.1
		$	464.2
	Net assets held for sale	$	1,007.30

RESTRUCTURING_OF_OPERATIONS_Ta

RESTRUCTURING OF OPERATIONS (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]	'
Aggregate Pre-Tax Restructuring Charges (Credits) in Consolidated Statements of Income	'
	Aggregate pre-tax restructuring charges (credits) included in the consolidated statements of income were recorded by line item as follows:
		2013			2012			2011
	Manufacturing cost of sales	$	(0.2	)	$	3.5		$	0.9
	Selling and technical services	0.2			3.1			—
	Research and process development	—			0.5			—
	Administrative and general	4.1			14.1			(0.1		)
	Asset impairment charge	2.8			—			—
	Total	$	6.9		$	21.2		$	0.8
Components of Restructuring Initiatives	'
	Restructuring Initiatives:	2009			2010			2012			2013			Total
	Balance at December 31, 2010	$	1.5		$	1.5		$	—		$	—		$	3
	2011 charges (credits)	(0.3		)	1.1			—			—			0.8
	Non-cash items	—			—			—			—			—
	Cash payments	(1.0		)	(2.3		)	—			—			(3.3		)
	Currency translation adjustments	—			—			—			—			—
	Balance at December 31, 2011	$	0.2		$	0.3		$	—		$	—		$	0.5
	2012 charges (credits)	0.1			(0.2		)	21.3			—			21.2
	Non-cash items	—			—			(0.1		)	—			(0.1		)
	Cash payments	(0.2		)	(0.1		)	(8.3		)	—			(8.6		)
	Currency translation adjustments	—			—			0.3			—			0.3
	Balance at December 31, 2012	$	0.1		$	—		$	13.2		$	—		$	13.3
	2013 charges (credits)	(0.1		)	—			0.9			6.1			6.9
	Non-cash items(1)	—			—			—			(3.2		)	(3.2		)
	Cash payments	—			—			(9.2		)	(1.2		)	(10.4		)
	Currency translation adjustments	—			—			(0.1		)	0.1			—
	Balance at December 31, 2013	$	—		$	—		$	4.8		$	1.8		$	6.6
	-1	Includes a $2.8 charge for the write-off of plant assets at our manufacturing facility in Beelitz, Germany and accelerated depreciation of plant assets at our California sites.

SHAREBASED_COMPENSATION_Tables

SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]	'
Weighted Average Assumptions Used	'
	The weighted average assumptions for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 are noted in the following table:
			2013				2012			2011
	Expected life (years)		6.2				6.2			6.2
	Expected volatility		36.2		%		41.9		%	40		%
	Expected dividend yield		0.78		%		1.01		%	1.04		%
	Risk-free interest rate		1.86		%		2.11		%	3.36		%
	Weighted-average fair value per option		$	26.56			$	19.91		$	20.83
Summary of Stock Options and Stock-Settled SARS Activity	'
	A summary of stock options and stock-settled SARS activity for the year ended December 31, 2013 is presented below:
	Options and Stock-Settled SARS Activity:(1)	Number			Weighted				Weighted	Aggregate
		of Units			Average				Average	Intrinsic
					Exercise				Remaining	Value
					Price Per				Contractual
					Unit				Life (Years)
	Outstanding at January 1, 2013	2,672,730			$	46.22
	Granted	287,845			73.07
	Exercised	(903,140	)		46.2
	Forfeited	(108,389	)		51.42
	Outstanding at December 31, 2013	1,949,046			$	49.91			5.8	$	84.3
	Exercisable at December 31, 2013	1,342,784			$	44.91			4.7	$	64.8
	-1	Options and stock-settled SARS in the table above include awards to all recipients, including those who were part of discontinued businesses.
Summary of Non-Vested Stock and Non-Vested Stock Units	'
	A summary of non-vested stock and non-vested stock units for the year ended December 31, 2013 is presented below:
	Non-vested Stock and Stock Units:(1)	Number			Weighted
		of Units			Average
					Grant Date Fair
					Value Per Unit
	Nonvested at January 1, 2013	203,857			$	47.75
	Granted	47,894			71.48
	Vested	(51,201	)		37.61
	Forfeited	(26,788	)		50.51
	Nonvested at December 31, 2013	173,762			$	56.85
	-1	Non-vested stock and stock units in the table above include awards to all recipients, including those who are part of discontinued businesses.

EARNINGS_PER_SHARE_Tables

EARNINGS PER SHARE (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]	'
Computation of Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Common Share	'
	The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings per common share for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 (in thousands, except net earnings in millions and per share amounts):
	Years ended December 31,	2013			2012			2011
	Numerator:
	Earnings from continuing operations	$	171.7		$	75.7		$	57.5
	Earnings from discontinued operations, net of tax	1.8			99.2			128.4
	Net earnings attributable to Cytec Industries Inc.	$	173.5		$	174.9		$	185.9
	Denominator:
	Weighted average shares outstanding	39,419			46,034			48,449
	Effect of dilutive shares:
	Options and stock-settled SARS	654			623			466
	Non-vested shares and units	111			129			88
	Diluted average shares outstanding	40,184			46,786			49,003
	Basic earnings per common share:
	Earnings from continuing operations	$	4.36		$	1.64		$	1.19
	Earnings from discontinued operations	0.04			2.16			2.65
	Net earnings per common share attributable to Cytec Industries Inc.	$	4.4		$	3.8		$	3.84
	Diluted earnings per common share:
	Earnings from continuing operations	$	4.27		$	1.62		$	1.17
	Earnings from discontinued operations	0.04			2.12			2.62
	Net earnings per common share attributable to Cytec Industries Inc.	$	4.31		$	3.74		$	3.79
Anti-Dilutive Shares/Units	'
	The following table sets forth the anti-dilutive shares/units excluded from the above calculations because their inclusion would have had an anti-dilutive effect on earnings per share (in thousands):
	Years ended December 31,	2013		2012			2011
	Options	115		250			852
	Stock-settled SARS	—		—			1,138
	Non-vested shares and units	—		—			—
	Total	115		250			1,990

DERIVATIVE_FINANCIAL_INSTRUMEN1

DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND CERTAIN HEDGING ACTIVITIES (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Net Notional Amounts of Forward Contracts Outstanding	'
	At December 31, 2013 and 2012, the currency and net notional amounts of forward contracts outstanding translated into USD equivalent amounts were as follows:
	31-Dec-13		Buy
	Sell		U.S.				Euro				Chilean				Mexican				Pound				Norwegian		Malaysian		Thai		Japanese Yen		Colombian Peso
			Dollar								Peso				Peso				Sterling				Krone		Ringgit		Baht
	U.S. Dollar		—				$	100.8			$	18.2			$	17			$	4			$	2.8	$	2.7	$	1.5	$	1.4	$	1.4
	Pound Sterling		—				$	68.1			—				—				—				—		—		—		—		—
	Chinese Yuan		$	17.1			—				—				—				—				—		—		—		—		—
	Canadian Dollar		$	9			—				—				—				—				—		—		—		—		—
	Brazilian Real		$	6.6			—				—				—				—				—		—		—		—		—
	Australian Dollar		$	4			—				—				—				—				—		—		—		—		—
	Thai Baht		—				$	6.4			—				—				—				—		—		—		—		—
	Japanese Yen		—				$	1.6			—				—				—				—		—		—		—		—
	December 31, 2012		Buy
	Sell		U.S.				Euro				Canadian				Australian				Thai				Chilean		Mexican		Malaysian		Colombian		Pound		Norwegian
			Dollar								Dollar				Dollar				Baht				Peso		Peso		Ringgit		Peso		Sterling		Krone
	U.S. Dollar		—				$	73.3			$	66.9			—				$	8.7			$	20.2	$	17.3	$	3	$	1	$	0.1	—
	Euro		—				—				—				—				—				—		—		—		—		—		$	1.6
	Pound Sterling		—				$	152.9			—				$	46.6			$	15.5			—		—		—		—		—		—
	Chinese Yuan		$	20.3			—				—				—				—				—		—		—		—		—		—
	Brazilian Real		$	3.5			—				—				—				—				—		—		—		—		—		—
	Japanese Yen		$	0.3			$	7.7			—				—				—				—		—		—		—		—		—
Impact of Derivative Instruments on Consolidated Balance Sheets	'
	The following tables summarize the impact of derivative instruments on our consolidated balance sheets and consolidated statements of income:
		Asset Derivatives												Liability Derivatives
	Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:	31-Dec-13						31-Dec-12						31-Dec-13						31-Dec-12
		Balance Sheet		Fair				Balance Sheet		Fair				Balance Sheet		Fair				Balance Sheet		Fair
		Location		Value				Location		Value				Location		Value				Location		Value
	Foreign currency forwards	Other current assets		$	2.3			Other current assets		$	3.2			Accrued expenses		$	0.9			Accrued expenses		$	1.5
Summary of Derivative Hedges Gains (Losses) Recognized in Statement of Income	'
	The following tables summarize the amounts and locations of our hedging derivatives’ gains or (losses) recognized for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012:
			Amount of								Location of Gain		Amount of								Location of Gain or (Loss)		Amount of Gain
			Gain or								or (Loss)		Gain or								Recognized in		or (Loss)
			(Loss)								Recognized from		(Loss)								Income on		Recognized
			Recognized								Accumulated OCI		Reclassified								Derivative		in Income on
			in OCI on								into Income		from								(Ineffective		Derivative
			Derivative								(Effective		Accumulated								Portion and		(Ineffective
			(Effective								Portion)		OCI into								Amount		Portion
			Portion)										Income								Excluded from		and Amount
													(Effective								Effectiveness		Excluded from
													Portion)								Testing)		Effectiveness
																							Testing)
	Derivatives in net		Year ended										Year ended										Year ended
	investment hedging		December 31,										December 31,										December 31,
	relationships:
			2013				2012						2013				2012						2013		2012
	Cross currency swaps		$	—			$	7.8					$	—			$	—					$	—	$	—
Amount and Location of Gains (Losses) for Derivatives not Designated as Hedges	'
	The following table summarizes the amount and location of gains or (losses) recognized in income for our derivatives not designated as hedges for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012:
			Location of Gain or (Loss) Recognized in		Amount of Gain or (Loss)
			Income on Derivative		Recognized in
					Income on Derivative
	Derivatives not designated as				Year ended
	hedging instruments:				December 31,
					2013				2012
	Foreign currency forwards		Other (expense) income, net		$	9.3			$	0.2
Derivative Instruments Measured at Fair Value	'
	A summary of the fair value measurements for each major category of derivatives at December 31, 2013 is outlined in the table below:
	Description	Significant Other
		Observable
		Inputs (Level 2)
	Currency forwards	$	1.4

INVENTORIES_Tables

INVENTORIES (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Summary of Inventories	'
	Inventories consisted of the following:
	December 31,	2013		2012
	Finished goods	$	159.7	$	178
	Work in progress	10		12
	Raw materials and supplies	83.4		79.8
	Total inventories	$	253.1	$	269.8

PLANTS_EQUIPMENT_AND_FACILITIE1

PLANTS, EQUIPMENT AND FACILITIES (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Plants, Equipment and Facilities, at Cost	'
	December 31,	2013			2012
	Land and land improvements	$	30.1		$	25.2
	Buildings	192.4			188.9
	Machinery and equipment	880.7			795
	Construction in progress	463.9			301.3
	Plants, equipment and facilities, at cost	$	1,567.10		$	1,310.40
Summary of Depreciable Lives of Assets	'
	Following are the depreciable lives for our assets under the composite and straight line methods:
		Since 2012		Prior To 2012
	Category	Straight Line		Composite	Straight Line
		Depreciation		Depreciation	Depreciation
	Buildings	10-38 years		31 years	20-33 years
	Machinery and equipment	5-30 years		5-18 years	3-15 years

GOODWILL_AND_OTHER_ACQUISITION1

GOODWILL AND OTHER ACQUISITION INTANGIBLES (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Activity in Goodwill Balances for Each Segment	'
	Following are the changes in goodwill by segment.
		Aerospace Materials				Industrial Materials				In Process				Additive				Total
										Separation				Technologies
	Balance at December 31, 2011:	$	219.5			$	14.5			$	52.7			$	27.8			$	314.5
	Acquisitions	17				167.4				20.8				—				205.2
	Foreign currency translation adjustments	0.6				4.9				0.1				—				5.6
	Balance at December 31, 2012:	237.1				186.8				73.6				27.8				525.3
	Foreign currency translation adjustments	1.1				1.1				(4.7		)		—				(2.5		)
	Umeco acquisition adjustments	0.3				2				—				—				2.3
	Sale of the Industrial Materials distribution product line	—				(3.8		)		—				—				(3.8		)
	Balance at December 31, 2013:	$	238.5			$	186.1			$	68.9			$	27.8			$	521.3
Other Acquisition Intangibles	'
	Other acquisition intangibles consisted of the following major classes:
		Weighted		Gross								Accumulated								Net
		Average		Carrying Value								Amortization								Carrying Value
		Useful
		Life
		(years)
	December 31,	2013		2013				2012				2013				2012				2013		2012
	Technology-based	14.5		$	48.6			$	48.6			$	(23.8	)		$	(20.6	)		$	24.8	$	28
	Marketing-related	10.1		14.3				15.1				(6.5		)		(5.2		)		7.8		9.9
	Customer-related	15.8		156.2				163.9				(27.7		)		(18.1		)		128.5		145.8
	Total			$	219.1			$	227.6			$	(58.0	)		$	(43.9	)		$	161.1	$	183.7
Estimated Future Amortization Expense for Next Five Years	'
	Assuming no change in the gross carrying amount of acquisition intangibles and that the 2013 average exchange rates remain constant, the estimated future amortization expense for the next five years is as follows:
		2014				2015				2016				2017				2018
	Intangibles amortization expense	$	14.8			$	14.7			$	14.5			$	13.5			$	11.9

DEBT_Tables

DEBT (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Components Of Long-Term Debt	'
	Long-term debt, including the current portion, consisted of the following:
		December 31,
		2013						2012
		Face			Carrying			Face			Carrying
					Value						Value
	Five-year revolving credit line due June 2018	$	—		$	—		$	62		$	62
	4.6% notes due July 1, 2013	—			—			135.2			135.3
	6.0% notes due October 1, 2015	141.8			141.7			249.6			249.4
	8.95% notes due July 1, 2017	164.3			164.1			249.4			249
	3.5% notes due April 1, 2023	400			397.4			—			—
	Other	18.4			13.1			8.9			7.8
	Total debt	724.5			716.3			705.1			703.5
	Less: current portion	(0.1		)	(0.1		)	(136.0		)	(136.1		)
	Long-term debt	$	724.4		$	716.2		$	569.1		$	567.4
Maturities Of Long-Term Debt	'
	Maturities of long-term debt for the next five years and thereafter are as follows:
		2014			2015			2016			2017			2018		Thereafter		Total
	Long-term debt	$	0.1		$	142.1		$	0.1		$	164.3		$	—	$	417.9	$	724.5

ENVIRONMENTAL_CONTINGENCIES_AN1

ENVIRONMENTAL, CONTINGENCIES AND COMMITMENTS (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Summary of Changes in Asset Retirement Obligation	'
	A summary of the changes in the asset retirement obligation for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012 is presented below:
	Asset retirement obligation at December 31, 2011	$	20.7
	Liabilities incurred	—
	Liabilities settled	(1.5		)
	Accretion expense	1
	Revision in estimated cash flows	(4.4		)
	Currency exchange	0.1
	Asset retirement obligation at December 31, 2012	$	15.9
	Liabilities incurred	2.5
	Liabilities settled	(0.5		)
	Accretion expense	1
	Revision in estimated cash flows	(1.7		)
	Currency exchange	0.1
	Asset retirement obligation at December 31, 2013	$	17.3
Number of Claimants Involved in Asbestos Claims	'
	The following table presents information about asbestos claims activity:
	Years ended December 31,	2013			2012
	Number of claimants at beginning of period	8,000			8,000
	Number of claimants associated with claims closed during period	(100	)		(100	)
	Number of claimants associated with claims opened during period	200			100
	Number of claimants at end of period	8,100			8,000
Estimated Future Minimum Rental Expenses	'
	Estimated future minimum rental expenses under property and equipment leases that have initial or remaining noncancelable lease terms in excess of one year as of December 31, 2013 are:
	Year	Operating				Capital		Total
		Leases				Lease		Leases
	2014	$	8.4			$	2.9	$	11.3
	2015	7.1				3		10.1
	2016	5.8				3.1		8.9
	2017	4.9				3.3		8.2
	2018	2.6				2.5		5.1
	Thereafter	2.8				—		2.8
	Total minimum lease payments	$	31.6			$	14.8	$	46.4

INCOME_TAXES_Tables

INCOME TAXES (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Income Tax Provision Based On Earnings From Continuing Operations Before Income Taxes	'
	The income tax provision is based on earnings from continuing operations before income taxes:
	Years ended December 31,		2013				2012				2011
	U.S.		$	169.1			$	26.1			$	6.8
	Non-U.S.		74.9				77.1				61
	Total		$	244			$	103.2			$	67.8
Components Of Income Tax Provision	'
	The components of the income tax provision are as follows:
	Years ended December 31,		2013				2012				2011
	Current:
	U.S. Federal		$	26.6			$	32.4			$	(4.6	)
	Non-U.S.		21.7				32.8				23.6
	Other, principally state		0.5				1.9				1.2
			$	48.8			$	67.1			$	20.2
	Deferred:
	U.S. Federal		$	25.1			$	(24.1	)		$	6.4
	Non-U.S.		(3.5		)		(14.2		)		(16.4		)
	Other, principally state		1.9				(1.3		)		0.1
			$	23.5			$	(39.6	)		$	(9.9	)
	Total income tax provision		$	72.3			$	27.5			$	10.3
Reconciliation Of Effective Tax Rate To The U.S. Federal Income Tax Rate	'
	A reconciliation of our effective tax rate to the U.S. federal income tax rate is as follows:
	Years ended December 31,		2013			2012			2011
	Federal income tax rate		35	%		35	%		35	%
	Research and development credit		(0.8	)%		—	%		(2.2	)%
	Income subject to other than the federal income tax rate		(1.1	)%		(10.5	)%		(13.9	)%
	Tax expense on unrepatriated earnings of international subsidiaries		(2.0	)%		7.3	%		—	%
	Change in tax rates		(1.5	)%		0.5	%		(3.0	)%
	State taxes, net of federal benefits		1.8	%		1.1	%		(0.3	)%
	Valuation allowance		0.6	%		0.2	%		(2.1	)%
	Tax law change		(1.1	)%		—	%		—	%
	Favorable resolution of prior year audits		—	%		(8.6	)%		—	%
	Other charges, net		(1.3	)%		1.6	%		1.7	%
	Effective tax rate		29.6	%		26.6	%		15.2	%
Deferred Tax Asset And Liabilities	'
	The temporary differences that give rise to a significant portion of deferred tax assets and liabilities are as follows:
	December 31,	2013				2012
	Deferred tax assets:
	Allowance for bad debts	$	0.3			$	0.5
	Self insurance accruals	16.6				17.9
	Operating accruals	9.7				10.2
	Environmental accruals	22.2				25.9
	Pension and postretirement benefit liabilities	57.9				103.9
	Employee benefit accruals	28.8				36
	Tax credit carry forwards	60.1				44.9
	Net operating losses	20.2				19.7
	Inventory	8.5				2.6
	Capital loss carryforward	104.9				—
	Other	1.7				—
	Gross deferred tax assets	$	330.9			$	261.6
	Valuation allowance	(125.9		)		(21.0		)
	Total net deferred tax assets	$	205			$	240.6
	Deferred tax liabilities:
	Plants, equipment and facilities	(59.3		)		(97.8		)
	Insurance receivables	(7.4		)		(7.5		)
	Intangibles	(111.8		)		(150.4		)
	Other	(0.9		)		(9.1		)
	Gross deferred tax liabilities	$	(179.4	)		$	(264.8	)
	Net deferred tax assets/(liabilities)	$	25.6			$	(24.2	)
Roll-Forward Of Unrecognized Tax Benefits	'
	Set forth below is the tabular roll-forward of our 2013 and 2012 unrecognized tax benefits from uncertain tax positions:
		2013				2012
	Balance as of beginning of the year:	$	19.7			$	26.3
	Increase due to Umeco Acquisition	0.8				11.1
	Increase due to tax positions related to current periods	2.9				1.2
	Increase due to tax positions related to prior periods	0.9				0.2
	Decrease due to tax positions related to prior periods	(3.0		)		(15.6		)
	Decrease due to lapse of Statute of Limitations	(0.4		)		(2.3		)
	Settlements	(3.9		)		(1.6		)
	Foreign exchange	(0.3		)		0.4
	Balance as of the end of the year:	$	16.7			$	19.7

EMPLOYEE_BENEFIT_PLANS_Tables

EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Summary of Components of Net Periodic Benefit Cost	'
		Pension Plans											Postretirement Plans
		2013				2012				2011			2013			2012			2011
	Net periodic costs:
	Service cost	$	5.2			$	6			$	5.1		$	1.2		$	1.1		$	1
	Interest cost	39.7				41.5				42.3			7			8.4			11.9
	Expected return on plan assets	(54.5		)		(51.6		)		(48.2		)	(1.6		)	(1.7		)	(2.6		)
	Amortization of prior service cost	0.2				0.4				0.1			(3.4		)	(4.4		)	(9.6		)
	Curtailment/settlement	(2.9		)		(3.8		)		(2.6		)	(6.0		)	—			(1.4		)
	Mark-to-market adjustment	(25.0		)		60.9				37.6			(14.9		)	(12.9		)	30.3
	Net periodic (credit) expense	$	(37.3	)		$	53.4			$	34.3		$	(17.7	)	$	(9.5	)	$	29.6
	Weighted-average assumptions used to determine net periodic costs, during the year:
	Discount rate	4		%		4.7		%		5.4		%	3.5		%	4.3		%	5		%
	Expected return on plan assets	6		%		6.6		%		7.2		%	6.25		%	6.75		%	7		%
	Rate of compensation increase	2.5%-5.0%				2.5%-4.5%				2.5%-4.5%			—			—			—
	Weighted-average assumptions used to determine benefit obligations, end of the year:
	Discount rate	4.8		%		4		%		4.7		%	4.5		%	3.5		%	4.3		%
	Rate of compensation increase	2.5%-5.0%				2.5%-4.5%				2.5%-4.5%			—			—			—
Changes in Benefit Obligations and Change in Plan Assets	'
		Pension Plans											Postretirement Plans
		2013				2012				2011			2013			2012			2011
	Change in benefit obligation:
	Benefit obligation at January 1,	$	1,016.60			$	864.6			$	797.3		$	200.8		$	219.9		$	233.8
	Service cost	5.2				6				5.1			1.2			1.1			1
	Interest cost	39.7				41.5				42.3			7			8.4			11.9
	Amendments(2)	0.4				—				2.2			1.3			1.5			(34.7		)
	Translation difference	1				5.2				(1.4		)	(0.6		)	0.2			(0.1		)
	Actuarial (gains) losses	(75.2		)		104.4				62.3			(13.4		)	(12.0		)	28.5
	Participant contributions	0.3				0.2				0.1			3.6			3.5			4.2
	Benefits paid	(42.0		)		(41.0		)		(38.8		)	(17.3		)	(20.2		)	(24.3		)
	Acquisitions/divestitures	2.7				42.9				—			—			—			—
	Curtailments/settlements(1)	(1.3		)		(7.2		)		(4.5		)	—			(1.6		)	(0.4		)
	Benefit obligation at December 31,	$	947.4			$	1,016.60			$	864.6		$	182.6		$	200.8		$	219.9
	Accumulated benefit obligation at December 31,	$	933.2			$	1,005.10			$	853.1		—			—			—
	Change in plan assets:
	Fair value of plan assets at January 1,	$	905			$	765.7			$	677.2		$	28.4		$	28.8		$	37.7
	Actual return on plan assets	4.4				95.4				72.7			3.1			2.8			0.2
	Company contributions	71.8				37.8				55.7			8			13.5			11
	Participant contributions	0.3				0.2				0.1			3.6			3.5			4.2
	Translation difference	1				5.1				(1.1		)	—			—			—
	Acquisitions/divestitures	0.8				42.7				—			—			—			—
	Curtailments/settlements(1)	—				(0.9		)		(0.1		)	—			—			—
	Benefits paid	(42.0		)		(41.0		)		(38.8		)	(17.3		)	(20.2		)	(24.3		)
	Fair value of plan assets at December 31,	$	941.3			$	905			$	765.7		$	25.8		$	28.4		$	28.8
	-1	Represents various curtailments and settlements. In the second quarter of 2013, we had a curtailment gain of $7.7 related to the sale of Coating Resins, which is included in Net (loss) gain on sale of discontinued operations, net of tax in the consolidated statements of income. In the fourth quarter of 2013, we recognized a curtailment gain of $1.2 related to certain bargaining employees transitioning to a defined contribution plan. During 2012 we had a curtailment loss of $0.7 associated primarily with the pending sale of Coating Resins, which is included in Earnings from operations of discontinued businesses, net of tax in the consolidated statements of income. During the first quarter of 2011, we had a curtailment gain of $1.0 resulting from the sale of the Building Block Chemicals segment, which is included in Net (loss) gain on sale of discontinued operations, net of tax in the consolidated statements of income.
	-2	Significant amendments were made to our U.S. postretirement medical plan in 2011. Major amendments include changes to the prescription drug benefit plan for Medicare-eligible retirees, in which benefits are to be delivered through an Employer Group Waiver Plan (“EGWP”) and a commercial wrap plan instead of through an individually designed commercial plan only. Changes were also made to other retiree medical programs with respect to cost sharing elements, such as participant premiums.
Changes in Plan Assets and Benefit Obligation Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income	'
		Pension Plans											Postretirement Plans
		2013				2012				2011			2013			2012			2011
	Funded status, end of year:
	Fair value of plan assets	$	941.3			$	905			$	765.7		$	25.8		$	28.4		$	28.8
	Benefit obligations	(947.4		)		(1,016.6		)		(864.6		)	(182.6		)	(200.8		)	(219.9		)
	Funded status	$	(6.1	)		$	(111.6	)		$	(98.9	)	$	(156.8	)	$	(172.4	)	$	(191.1	)
	Amounts recognized in the consolidated balance sheets consist of:
	Noncurrent assets	$	43.8			$	3.6			$	—		$	—		$	—		$	—
	Current liabilities	(1.9		)		(2.1		)		(2.2		)	(9.6		)	(10.0		)	(10.9		)
	Noncurrent liabilities	(48.0		)		(113.1		)		(96.7		)	(147.2		)	(162.4		)	(180.2		)
	Total amounts recognized	$	(6.1	)		$	(111.6	)		$	(98.9	)	$	(156.8	)	$	(172.4	)	$	(191.1	)
	Amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income consist of:
	Prior service costs (credits)	$	1.7			$	1.6			$	2.6		$	(20.1	)	$	(29.3	)	$	(35.2	)
	Changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (AOCI) consist of:
	AOCI, beginning of year	$	1.6			$	2.6			$	0.5		$	(29.3	)	$	(35.2	)	$	(11.1	)
	Current year prior service costs/(credits)	0.4				0.1				2.2			1.3			1.5			(34.7		)
	Curtailments/settlements	(0.1		)		(0.7		)		—			4.5			—			1
	Amortization:
	Amortization of prior service (costs)/credits	(0.2		)		(0.4		)		(0.1		)	3.4			4.4			9.6
	AOCI, end of year	$	1.7			$	1.6			$	2.6		$	(20.1	)	$	(29.3	)	$	(35.2	)
	Estimated amortization to be recognized in AOCI in 2014 consist of:
	Prior service costs/(credits)	0.2											(3.1		)
Change in Assumed Healthcare Cost Trend Rates	'
	A 1.0% change in assumed healthcare cost trend rates would have the following effect:
		2013								2012
		1% Increase				1% Decrease				1% Increase			1% Decrease
	Approximate effect on the total of service and interest cost components of other postretirement benefit costs	$	0.5			$	(0.5	)		$	0.6		$	(0.6	)
	Approximate effect on accumulated postretirement benefit obligation	$	14.1			$	(12.6	)		$	13.4		$	(12.1	)
Plans with Accumulated Benefit Obligation in Excess of Plan Assets	'
	The following information is presented for those plans with an accumulated benefit obligation in excess of plan assets:
		U.S. Plans								Non-U.S. Plans						Total
	December 31,	2013				2012				2013			2012			2013			2012
	Projected benefit obligation	$	—			$	(860.8	)		$	(122.9	)	$	(75.6	)	$	(122.9	)	$	(936.4	)
	Accumulated benefit obligation	$	—			$	(854.9	)		$	(119.3	)	$	(70.2	)	$	(119.3	)	$	(925.1	)
	Fair value of plan assets	$	—			$	762.2			$	101.7		$	59.1		$	101.7		$	821.3
Actual and Target Allocation by Asset Category	'
		Postretirement Plans
		Target			Percentage of Plan
		Allocation			Assets at Year End
	Asset category	2014			2013			2012
	Equity securities	40	%		42	%		40	%
	Fixed income	60	%		58	%		60	%
	Total	100	%		100	%		100	%
Fair Value of Pension Plan Assets by Assets Category	'
	The fair values of the pension assets at December 31, 2013 and 2012, by asset category, are as follows:
		Fair Value Measurements at December 31, 2013
	Asset category	Total				Quoted Prices in				Significant			Significant
						Active Markets				Observable			Unobservable
						for Identical				Inputs			Inputs
						Assets				(Level 2)			(Level 3)
						(Level 1)
	Cash and cash equivalents	$	86			$	86			$	—		$	—
	Equity securities:
	U.S. equity funds(1)	168.6				157.9				10.7			—
	International equity funds(2)	63.6				2.6				61			—
	Fixed income funds(3)	610.4				247.4				363			—
	Real estate fund	1.3				—				—			1.3
	Insurance assets	11.4				—				—			11.4
	Total	$	941.3			$	493.9			$	434.7		$	12.7
		Fair Value Measurements at December 31, 2012
	Asset category	Total				Quoted Prices in				Significant			Significant
						Active Markets				Observable			Unobservable
						for Identical				Inputs			Inputs
						Assets				(Level 2)			(Level 3)
						(Level 1)
	Cash and cash equivalents	$	12.3			$	12.3			$	—		$	—
	Equity securities:
	Company stock	81.5				81.5				—			—
	U.S. equity funds(1)	114.5				103.7				10.8			—
	International equity funds(2)	53.4				—				53.4			—
	Fixed income funds(3)	632.8				214.9				417.9			—
	Real estate fund	1.6				—				—			1.6
	Insurance assets	8.9				—				—			8.9
	Total	$	905			$	412.4			$	482.1		$	10.5
	-1	Funds which invest in a diversified portfolio of publicly traded U.S. common stocks of large-cap, medium-cap, and small-cap companies. There are no restrictions on these investments.
	-2	Funds which invest in a diversified portfolio of publicly traded common stock of non-U.S. companies, primarily in Europe. There are no restrictions on these investments.
	-3	Funds which invest in a diversified portfolio of publicly traded government bonds and corporate bonds, approximately 36% and 64%, respectively, as of December 31, 2013, and approximately 38% and 62%, respectively, as of December 31, 2012. There are no restrictions on these investments.
Fair Value Measurement of Plan Assets Using Significant Unobservable Inputs	'
	Fair value measurements of plan assets at December 31, 2013, using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3), are as follows:
		Total				Insurance				Real Estate
						Assets				Fund
	Balance, beginning of year	$	10.5			$	8.9			$	1.6
	Actual return on assets:
	Assets held at end of year	0.6				0.5				0.1
	Assets sold during the year	(0.4		)		0				(0.4		)
	Purchases, sales and settlements	0.3				0.3				—
	Transfers in/(out)	1.7				1.7				—
	Balance, end of year	$	12.7			$	11.4			$	1.3
Fair Values of Postretirement Plan Assets by Asset Category	'
	The fair values of the postretirement plan assets at December 31, 2013 and 2012, by asset category, are as follows:
		Fair Value Measurements at December 31, 2013
	Asset category	Total				Quoted Prices in				Significant			Significant
						Active Markets				Observable			Unobservable
						for Identical				Inputs			Inputs
						Assets (Level 1)				(Level 2)			(Level 3)
	Cash and cash equivalents	$	1.9			$	1.9			$	—		$	—
	Equity funds(1)	10.8				10.8				—			—
	Fixed income funds(2)	13.1				13.1				—			—
	Total	$	25.8			$	25.8			$	—		$	—
		Fair Value Measurements at December 31, 2012
	Asset category	Total				Quoted Prices in				Significant			Significant
						Active Markets				Observable			Unobservable
						for Identical				Inputs			Inputs
						Assets (Level 1)				(Level 2)			(Level 3)
	Cash and cash equivalents	$	3.7			$	3.7			$	—		$	—
	Equity funds(1)	11.5				11.5				—			—
	Fixed income funds(2)	13.2				13.2				—			—
	Total	$	28.4			$	28.4			$	—		$	—
	-1	Investments in publicly traded funds: 100% invested in an S&P 500 index fund as of December 31, 2013 and 2012.
	-2	A publicly traded mutual fund that invests in a diversified portfolio of investment grade fixed income securities, with government, corporate and mortgage securities. The fund has a dollar weighted maturity between 3 and 10 years.
Expected Employer Contributions	'
	The following table reflects expected 2014 cash flows for the pension and postretirement benefit plans:
	Expected employer contributions	Pension				Postretirement
		Plans				Plans
	U.S. Plans	$	1.8			$	9.6
	Non-U.S. Plans	$	4.5			$	0.2
Expected Benefit Payments	'
	The following table reflects total benefits expected to be paid from the U.S. plans and the non-U.S. plans and/or our assets:
		U.S. Plans								Non-U.S. Plans
	Expected benefit payments	Pension				Postretirement				Pension			Postretirement
		Plans				Plans				Plans			Plans
	2014	$	40.8			$	14			$	5.3		$	0.2
	2015	42.5				14.2				6			0.2
	2016	44.3				14.3				5.8			0.2
	2017	45.9				14.4				6			0.3
	2018	47.5				14.3				6.3			0.3
	2019-2023	257.2				66				37.7			1.8
Amounts Expensed Related to Plans	'
	Amounts expensed related to these plans are as follows:
	Years ended December 31,	2013				2012				2011
	U.S.
	Savings Plan	$	18.9			$	19.6			$	20.5
	Non-U.S.
	Others	$	3.7			$	2.9			$	2.4
Non U.S. Plans	'
Actual and Target Allocation by Asset Category	'
		Non-U.S. Pension Plans
		Target			Percentage of Plan
		Allocation			Assets at Year End
	Asset category	2014			2013			2012
	Equity securities	20	%		49	%		45	%
	Fixed income	75	%		39	%		44	%
	Cash and other	5	%		12	%		11	%
	Total	100	%		100	%		100	%
U.S. Plans	'
Actual and Target Allocation by Asset Category	'
	The asset allocation for our U.S. and non-U.S. pension plans and postretirement plans at the end of 2013 and 2012, and the target allocation for 2014, by asset category, are as follows:
		U.S. Pension Plans
		Target			Percentage of Plan
		Allocation			Assets at Year End
	Asset category	2014			2013			2012
	Equity securities	20	%		20	%		24	%
	Fixed income	80	%		80	%		76	%
	Total	100	%		100	%		100	%

Tables

(Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013										Dec. 31, 2012									Dec. 31, 2011
Accounting Changes and Error Corrections [Abstract]	'										'									'
Schedule of New Accounting Pronouncements and Changes in Accounting Principles	'										'									'
	Unaudited Consolidated Statement of Income										Unaudited Consolidated Statement of Income									Unaudited Consolidated Statement of Income
		Year ended December 31, 2013										Year ended December 31, 2012									Year ended December 31, 2011
		Previous			Effect of							As Previously			Effect of						As Previously			Effect of
		Accounting Method			Accounting			As				Reported			Accounting Change			Revised			Reported			Accounting Change			Revised
					Change			Reported			Manufacturing cost of sales	$	1,181.50		$	21.4		$	1,202.90	Manufacturing cost of sales	$	992.2		$	35.8		$	1,028.00
	Manufacturing cost of sales	$	1,329.30		$	(46.2	)	$	1,283.10
											Selling and technical services	147.8			5.5			153.3		Selling and technical services	127.2			5.4			132.6
	Selling and technical services	155.2			(8.6		)	146.6
											Research and process development	52.9			1.1			54		Research and process development	45			2.5			47.5
	Research and process development	53.3			(4.3		)	49
											Administrative and general	136.6			3.4			140		Administrative and general	96.1			4			100.1
	Administrative and general	132.9			(6.4		)	126.5
											Earnings from operations	163.6			(31.4		)	132.2		Earnings from operations	155.5			(47.7		)	107.8
	Earnings from operations	243.9			65.5			309.4
											Other (expense) income, net	(1.7		)	3.2			1.5		Other (expense) income, net	(5.1		)	1.2			(3.9		)
	Other (expense) income, net	(8.7		)	1.3			(7.4		)
											Earnings from continuing operations before income taxes	131.4			(28.2		)	103.2		Earnings from continuing operations before income taxes	114.3			(46.5		)	67.8
	Earnings from continuing operations before income taxes	177.2			66.8			244
											Income tax provision	37.3			(9.8		)	27.5		Income tax provision	28.3			(18.0		)	10.3
	Income tax provision	46.7			25.6			72.3
											Earnings from continuing operations	94.1			(18.4		)	75.7		Earnings from continuing operations	86			(28.5		)	57.5
	Earnings from continuing operations	130.5			41.2			171.7
											Earnings from discontinued operations, net of tax	96			5.3			101.3		Earnings from discontinued operations, net of tax	124.9			6.6			131.5
	Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax	(2.1		)	4.3			2.2
											Net earnings	190.1			(13.1		)	177		Net earnings	210.9			(21.9		)	189
	Net earnings	128.4			45.5			173.9
											Net earnings attributable to Cytec Industries Inc.	188			(13.1		)	174.9		Net earnings attributable to Cytec Industries Inc.	207.8			(21.9		)	185.9
	Net earnings attributable to Cytec Industries Inc.	128			45.5			173.5
											Comprehensive income	$	191		$	(8.2	)	$	182.8	Comprehensive income	$	158.9		$	2.2		$	161.1
	Comprehensive income	$	119.5		$	(5.8	)	$	113.7
											Comprehensive income attributable to Cytec Industries Inc.	189.4			(8.2		)	181.2		Comprehensive income attributable to Cytec Industries Inc.	155.7			2.2			157.9
	Comprehensive income attributable to Cytec Industries Inc.	119.3			(5.8		)	113.5
											Basic earnings per common share									Basic earnings per common share
	Basic earnings (loss) per common share										Continuing operations	$	2.04		$	(0.40	)	$	1.64	Continuing operations	$	1.78		$	(0.59	)	$	1.19
	Continuing operations	$	3.31		$	1.05		$	4.36
											Discontinued operations (net of noncontrolling interests)	2.04			0.12			2.16		Discontinued operations (net of noncontrolling interests)	2.51			0.14			2.65
	Discontinued operations (net of noncontrolling interests)	(0.06		)	0.1			0.04
												$	4.08		$	(0.28	)	$	3.8		$	4.29		$	(0.45	)	$	3.84
		$	3.25		$	1.15		$	4.4
											Diluted earnings per common share									Diluted earnings per common share
	Diluted earnings (loss) per common share										Continuing operations	$	2.01		$	(0.39	)	$	1.62	Continuing operations	$	1.75		$	(0.58	)	$	1.17
	Continuing operations	$	3.25		$	1.02		$	4.27
											Discontinued operations (net of noncontrolling interests)	2.01			0.11			2.12		Discontinued operations (net of noncontrolling interests)	2.49			0.13			2.62
	Discontinued operations (net of noncontrolling interests)	(0.06		)	0.1			0.04
												$	4.02		$	(0.28	)	$	3.74		$	4.24		$	(0.45	)	$	3.79
		$	3.19		$	1.12		$	4.31
											Earnings from operations for the year ended December 31, 2012, includes charges of $55.5 for MTM adjustments, consisting of the 2012 fourth quarter MTM adjustment and the portion deferred in inventory from the fourth quarter 2011 MTM adjustment.									Earnings from operations for the year ended December 31, 2011, includes net charges of $60.5 for MTM adjustments, consisting of the fourth quarter of 2011 MTM adjustment, the portion of our fourth quarter of 2010 MTM adjustment that was deferred in inventory at the end of 2010, and an MTM adjustment triggered by the sale of our former Building Block Chemicals business in 2011.
	Earnings from operations for the year ended December 31, 2013, includes a net benefit of $27.4 for MTM adjustments, consisting of the fourth quarter 2013 MTM adjustment, the portion deferred in inventory from the fourth quarter 2012 MTM adjustment, and the remeasurement of two of our U.S. plans triggered by the curtailment of the plans resulting from the Coatings business divestiture on April 3, 2013.

COMPREHENSIVE_INCOME_Tables

COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Disclosure Comprehensive Income Loss Components Of Comprehensive Income Loss [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	'
	The following table presents changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (“AOCI”) by component for the year ended December 31, 2013:
		Year ended December 31, 2013
		Accumulated Pension Liabilities				Cumulative Translation Adjustments			Total
	Balance, beginning of period	$	(7.8	)		$	163.5		$	155.7
	Other comprehensive income before reclassifications	(1.0		)		(19.7		)	(20.7		)
	Amounts reclassified from AOCI	17.4				(56.7		)	(39.3		)
	Net current period OCI	16.4				(76.4		)	(60.0		)
	Balance, end of period	$	8.6			$	87.1		$	95.7
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income	'
	The following table presents a summary of reclassification adjustments out of AOCI for the year ended December 31, 2013:
	Details of AOCI components		Amount Reclassified from AOCI				Affected line item in the statement where net income is presented
	Amortization of prior service costs/credits		$	(3.2	)		(1)
	Curtailment impact on prior service costs/credits		0.1				Other (expense) income, net
			(3.1		)		Total before tax
			1.2				Tax expense
			$	(1.9	)		Net of tax
	Amortization related to discontinued plans		0.5				Earnings from operations of discontinued businesses, net of tax
	Impact from sale of Coating Resins		18.8				Net (loss) gain on sale of discontinued operations, net of tax
	Total pension related		$	17.4
	Cumulative translation adjustments:
	Impact from sale of Coating Resins and the Industrial Materials distribution product line		$	(56.7	)		Net (loss) gain on sale of discontinued operations, net of tax
	-1	These accumulated other comprehensive income components are included in the computation of net periodic pension cost, and allocated to various line items on the consolidated statements of income, primarily manufacturing cost of sales. See Note 14, “Employee Benefit Plans,” for additional information on net periodic pension cost.

ACCRUED_EXPENSES_Tables

ACCRUED EXPENSES (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Disclosure Accrued Expenses Schedule Of Accrued Expenses [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Accrued Expenses	'
	Accrued expenses include the following:
	December 31,	2013		2012
	Employee benefits	$	38.1	$	52.9
	Pension and other postretirement employee benefits	11.5		12.1
	Salaries and wages	16.5		17.2
	Taxes other than income taxes	5.2		8.9
	Environmental	11.9		9.7
	Interest, excluding interest on uncertain tax positions	13		18
	Restructuring costs	5.2		9.6
	Customer rebates	4.6		4.1
	Insurance related accruals	3.7		4
	Tax indemnification liability	16.3		—
	Capital investments	10.7		—
	Indemnity liability	5.7		—
	Transaction costs	—		11.5
	All other	36		29.4
	Total	$	178.4	$	177.4

COMMON_STOCK_AND_PREFERRED_STO1

COMMON STOCK AND PREFERRED STOCK (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Equity [Abstract]	'
Summary of Changes in Common Stock Issued and Treasury Stock	'
	A summary of changes in common stock issued and treasury stock is presented below.
		Common Stock	Treasury Stock
	Balance at December 31, 2010	49,445,350	767
	Purchase of treasury stock	—	4,280,000
	Issuance pursuant to stock option and stock-SARS plan	122,983	(178,352	)
	Awards of restricted stock	—	(12,384	)
	Issuance of deferred shares	17,865	(12,671	)
	Balance at December 31, 2011	49,586,198	4,077,360
	Purchase of treasury stock	—	1,455,111
	Issuance pursuant to stock option and stock-SARS plan	32,663	(842,746	)
	Awards of restricted stock	—	(10,683	)
	Issuance of deferred shares	—	(6,342	)
	Balance at December 31, 2012	49,618,861	4,672,700
	Purchase of treasury stock	—	10,174,755
	Issuance pursuant to stock option and stock-SARS plan	106,891	(598,326	)
	Awards of restricted stock	—	(10,395	)
	Issuance of deferred shares	—	(17,360	)
	Balance at December 31, 2013	49,725,752	14,221,374

OPERATIONS_BY_SEGMENT_AND_GEOG1

OPERATIONS BY SEGMENT AND GEOGRAPHIC AREAS AND IDENTIFIABLE ASSETS (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Segment Reporting [Abstract]	'
Selected Information in Relation to Continuing Operations	'
	Following is selected information in relation to our continuing operations for the periods indicated as revised for all periods presented in accordance with our business segment structure:
		Aerospace			Industrial			In Process			Additive			Total
		Materials			Materials			Separation			Technologies			Segments
	2013
	Net sales to external customers	$	960.8		$	316.3		$	382.7		$	275.2		$	1,935.00
	Intersegment net sales	1.5			—			—			0.3			1.8
	Total net sales	$	962.3		$	316.3		$	382.7		$	275.5		$	1,936.80
	Earnings from operations	$	177.6		$	19		$	86.5		$	39.6		$	322.7
	Percentage of sales	18.5		%	6		%	22.6		%	14.4		%	16.7		%
	Total assets	$	1,136.70		$	483.5		$	445		$	211.1		$	2,276.30
	Capital expenditures	$	144.8		$	4.9		$	109.8		$	12.4		$	271.9
	Depreciation and amortization	$	26		$	17.6		$	15.3		$	11.8		$	70.7
	2012
	Net sales to external customers	$	877.1		$	176.4		$	384.2		$	270.4		$	1,708.10
	Intersegment net sales	—			—			—			0.8			0.8
	Total net sales	$	877.1		$	176.4		$	384.2		$	271.2		$	1,708.90
	Earnings from operations	$	168.5		$	11.4		$	95.3		$	40.8		$	316
	Percentage of sales	19.2		%	6.5		%	24.8		%	15		%	18.5		%
	Total assets	$	1,014.60		$	520.4		$	369.1		$	206.8		$	2,110.90
	Capital expenditures	$	68.5		$	5.1		$	60.4		$	11.1		$	145.1
	Depreciation and amortization	$	26.3		$	8.4		$	16.9		$	13.6		$	65.2
	2011
	Net sales to external customers	$	722.6		$	66.6		$	339.5		$	287.2		$	1,415.90
	Intersegment net sales	—			—			—			0.9			0.9
	Total net sales	$	722.6		$	66.6		$	339.5		$	288.1		$	1,416.80
	Earnings from operations	$	124.9		$	11.9		$	73		$	41.9		$	251.7
	Percentage of sales	17.3		%	17.9		%	21.5		%	14.5		%	17.8		%
	Total assets	$	870.8		$	45.9		$	310.8		$	202.2		$	1,429.70
	Capital expenditures	$	34.5		$	1.5		$	17.6		$	16.1		$	69.7
	Depreciation and amortization	$	20		$	0.9		$	14.4		$	11.2		$	46.5
Reconciliation of Selected Segment Information to Corresponding Amounts Contained in Consolidated Financial Statements	'
	The following table provides a reconciliation of selected segment information to corresponding amounts contained in our consolidated financial statements:
		2013			2012			2011
	Net sales:
	Net sales from segments	$	1,936.80		$	1,708.90		$	1,416.80
	Elimination of intersegment revenue	(1.8		)	(0.8		)	(0.9		)
	Total consolidated net sales	$	1,935.00		$	1,708.10		$	1,415.90
	Earnings from operations:
	Earnings from segments	$	322.7		$	316		$	251.7
	Corporate unallocated(1)	(13.3		)	(183.8		)	(143.9		)
	Total consolidated earnings from operations	$	309.4		$	132.2		$	107.8
	Total assets:
	Assets from segments	$	2,276.30		$	2,110.90		$	1,429.70
	Other assets(2)	404.2			1,813.30			2,113.80
	Total consolidated assets	$	2,680.50		$	3,924.20		$	3,543.50
	-1	For 2013, corporate and unallocated includes the following pre-tax charges: restructuring charges of $6.9 for 2013 initiatives within Industrial Materials and Aerospace Materials to reduce costs associated with the acquired Umeco business, charges of $3.0 for the write down of certain manufacturing assets in our Nagpur, India facility, charges of $1.2 for costs to divest the Umeco distribution product line, and benefits of $27.4 for net MTM adjustments of our pension and postretirement benefit plans (including the impact of inventory capitalization). For 2012, it includes the following net pre-tax charges: $55.5 for net MTM adjustments of our pension and postretirement benefit plans (including the impact of inventory capitalization); restructuring charges of $21.2 for personnel reductions in the Umeco business and across corporate functions to mitigate continuing costs following the anticipated sale of Coating Resins; charges of $16.7 for recognition in 2012 for the loss on the sale of the Stamford facility sale that occurred in 2011; charges of $8.4 related to costs incurred for the acquisition of Umeco; and accelerated depreciation of $2.5 for the sale-leaseback of our Stamford facility treated as a financing transaction. For 2011, it includes net pre-tax charges of $60.5 for net MTM adjustments of our pension and postretirement benefit plans (including the impact of inventory capitalization); $0.8 for restructuring charges, accelerated depreciation of $0.7 for the sale of our Stamford facility treated as a financing transaction, charges of $0.6 related to an adjustment to environmental accruals at a certain European site, and a gain on the sale of assets of a certain Latin American subsidiary for $3.3. Corporate and unallocated also included costs previously allocated to the operations of our discontinued Coating Resins segment of $12.2 for 2013, $66.5 for 2012 and $66.0 for 2011. It also included costs previously allocated to the operations of our discontinued Building Block Chemicals segment of $1.0 for 2011.
	-2	At December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, this includes cash and cash equivalents of $151.8, $179.3, and $415.8, respectively. At December 31, 2012, includes assets held for sale of $1,471.5; December 31, 2011 includes assets previously allocated to the Coatings business of $1,508.8.
Operations by Geographic Areas	'
	Unallocated assets are primarily cash and cash equivalents, miscellaneous receivables, construction in progress, deferred taxes and the fair values of derivatives.
		2013			2012			2011
	Net Sales:
	United States	$	865.2		$	795		$	686.2
	Other Americas	216.6			188.5			180.6
	Asia / Pacific	244.2			212.3			188.8
	Europe, Middle East and Africa	609			512.3			360.3
	Total consolidated net sales	$	1,935.00		$	1,708.10		$	1,415.90
	U.S. exports included in net sales above:
	Other Americas	$	106.9		$	83		$	82.8
	Asia / Pacific	42.7			33.7			40.7
	Europe, Middle East and Africa	99.2			103.9			84
	Total U.S. exports included in consolidated net sales	$	248.8		$	220.6		$	207.5
	Identifiable assets:
	United States	$	1,050.20		$	1,054.70		$	853.5
	Other Americas	123.7			121.9			135.6
	Asia / Pacific	131.3			119.2			87.3
	Europe, Middle East and Africa	472.8			418.1			69.2
	Total identifiable assets	1,778.00			1,713.90			1,145.60
	Equity in net assets of and advances to associated companies	1.3			1.7			—
	Unallocated assets(1)	901.2			2,208.60			2,397.90
	Total assets	$	2,680.50		$	3,924.20		$	3,543.50
	-1	At December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, this includes cash and cash equivalents of $151.8, $179.3, and $415.8, respectively. At December 31, 2012, includes assets held for sale of $1,471.5; December 31, 2011 includes assets previously allocated to the Coatings business of $1,508.8.

QUARTERLY_DATA_Tables

QUARTERLY DATA (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Quarterly Data	'
	QUARTERLY DATA (UNAUDITED)
	(Dollars in millions, except per share amounts)	1Q		2Q		3Q		4Q		Year(3)
	2013
	Net sales	$	477.4	$	513.8	$	463.9	$	479.9	$	1,935.00
	Gross profit(1)	138.6		187.3		150.6		175.3		651.9
	Net earnings attributable to Cytec Industries Inc.	35.6		34.6		43.8		59.4		173.5
	Earnings per common share attributable to Cytec Industries Inc.:
	Basic net earnings per share(2)	$	0.79	$	0.85	$	1.21	$	1.66	$	4.4
	Diluted net earnings per share(2)	$	0.78	$	0.83	$	1.19	$	1.62	$	4.31
	2012
	Net sales	$	378.1	$	404	$	455.4	$	470.7	$	1,708.10
	Gross profit(1)	113.8		134.5		138.6		118.3		505.2
	Net earnings attributable to Cytec Industries Inc.	49		40.6		58.4		26.8		174.9
	Earnings per common share attributable to Cytec Industries Inc.:
	Basic net earnings per share(2)	$	1.06	$	0.88	$	1.26	$	0.59	$	3.8
	Diluted net earnings per share(2)	$	1.06	$	0.86	$	1.24	$	0.58	$	3.74
	-1	Gross profit is derived by subtracting manufacturing cost of sales from net sales.
	-2	The sum of the quarters may not equal the full year basic and diluted net earnings per share since each period is calculated separately.

SUMMARY_OF_SIGNIFICANT_ACCOUNT2

SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Narrative) (Detail)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
	Country
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]	'
Number of countries manufacturing and research facilities located	11
Goodwill impairment qualitative factors	'greater than 50% probability
Tax benefit recognized	'greater than fifty percent
North America	'
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]	'
Percentage of revenues	48.00%
Europe, Middle East And Africa	'
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]	'
Percentage of revenues	31.00%
Asia-Pacific	'
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]	'
Percentage of revenues	13.00%
Latin America	'
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]	'
Percentage of revenues	8.00%

ACQUISITIONS_Narrative_Detail

ACQUISITIONS (Narrative) (Detail) (USD $)

3 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

1 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

0 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

In Millions, unless otherwise specified

Dec. 31, 2013

Sep. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2013

Mar. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Sep. 30, 2012

Jun. 30, 2012

Mar. 30, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Jul. 20, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Jul. 20, 2012

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2012

Mar. 30, 2012

Industrial Materials

Industrial Materials

Industrial Materials

Aerospace Materials

Aerospace Materials

Aerospace Materials

Umeco

Umeco

Umeco

Umeco Plc

Legacy Umeco

Legacy Umeco

Legacy Umeco

Star Orechem

Industrial Materials

Aerospace Materials

Business Acquisition [Line Items]

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Business Combination, Consideration Transferred

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$169.10

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$423.80

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170

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Revolving credit facility

400

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400

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Net sales

479.9

463.9

513.8

477.4

470.7

455.4

404

378.1

1,935

1,708.10

1,415.90

316.3

176.4

66.6

960.8

877.1

722.6

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150

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'

124.7

25.3

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Goodwill

521.3

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'

525.3

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'

521.3

525.3

314.5

186.1

186.8

14.5

238.5

237.1

219.5

186.7

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20.8

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The estimated amount of goodwill deductible for tax purposes

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179.6

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5.6

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4.9

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107.8

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177.6

168.5

124.9

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Business combination, acquisition related costs

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ACQUISITIONS_Estimated_Fair_Va

ACQUISITIONS (Estimated Fair Values of Assets Acquired and Liabilities) (Detail) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Jul. 20, 2012
In Millions, unless otherwise specified				Umeco
Business Acquisition [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Cash	'	'	'	$3
Trade receivables	'	'	'	65.2
Inventories	'	'	'	58.2
Other current assets	'	'	'	25.5
Plants, equipment and facilities	'	'	'	67.9
Amortizable intangible assets	'	'	'	175.2
Goodwill	521.3	525.3	314.5	186.7
Deferred tax assets	'	'	'	1.2
Other non-current assets	'	'	'	5.3
Deferred tax liabilities	'	'	'	-52.1
Other current and non-current liabilities	'	'	'	-112.3
Total acquisition consideration allocation	'	'	'	($423.80)

ACQUISITIONS_Schedule_of_Estim

ACQUISITIONS (Schedule of Estimated Fair Value of Intangible Assets) (Detail) (USD $)	0 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jul. 20, 2012
Customer Relationships	'
Schedule Of Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'
Estimated Fair Value	$141.90
Remaining Useful Lives (Years)	'16 years
Technology - Structural Materials: Aerospace And Defense	'
Schedule Of Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'
Estimated Fair Value	14.3
Remaining Useful Lives (Years)	'21 years
Technology - Structural Materials: Other Industries	'
Schedule Of Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'
Estimated Fair Value	9.2
Remaining Useful Lives (Years)	'6 years
Trademarks And Trade Names	'
Schedule Of Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'
Estimated Fair Value	$9.80
Remaining Useful Lives (Years)	'8 years

ACQUISITIONS_Unaudited_Pro_For

ACQUISITIONS (Unaudited Pro Forma Consolidated Results of Operations) (Detail) (Umeco, USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Umeco	'	'
Business Acquisition [Line Items]	'	'
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Revenue	$1,896.20	$1,784.20
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Net Income (Loss)	$93.70	$70
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Earnings Per Share, Diluted	$2	$1.43

ACQUISITIONS_Schedule_of_Ident

ACQUISITIONS (Schedule of Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed) (Detail) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Mar. 30, 2012
In Millions, unless otherwise specified				Star Orechem
Business Acquisition [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Inventories	'	'	'	$1.10
Other current assets	'	'	'	0.4
Plants, equipment and facility	'	'	'	6.5
Identifiable intangibles	'	'	'	1.2
Goodwill	521.3	525.3	314.5	20.8
Other non-current assets	'	'	'	0.2
Total purchase price	'	'	'	$30.20

DISCONTINUED_OPERATIONS_AND_OT2

DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS AND OTHER DIVESTITURES (Narrative) (Detail) (USD $)

12 Months Ended

0 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

0 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

0 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

In Millions, unless otherwise specified

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Jul. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2012

Jul. 31, 2012

Apr. 03, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Feb. 28, 2011

Feb. 28, 2011

Jul. 12, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

PSA Product Line

PSA Product Line

PSA Product Line

Previously Owned Coating Resins

Previously Owned Coating Resins

Cash

Promissory Note

Industrial Materials Distribution

Industrial Materials Distribution

Working Capital

Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]

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$1,015

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$160.70

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Liabilities of Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation

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118

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Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operations, Transaction Value of Business Disposition

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16.1

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Sale Leaseback Transaction, Gross Proceeds

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11

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Expected proceed from divestiture of business

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105

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175.7

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Discontinued operations, consideration of sale of assets and liabilities

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15

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Debt Instrument, Maturity Date

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6.6

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Net realized consideration

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169.1

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Facility leaseback period, years

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21.5

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$3.30

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DISCONTINUED_OPERATIONS_AND_OT3

DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS AND OTHER DIVESTITURES (Summary of Activities in Consolidated Statements of Income for Discontinued Operations) (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]	'	'	'
Net sales	$368	$1,487.40	$1,753.30
Earnings from operations of discontinued businesses before income taxes	48.1	190.9	136.6
Income tax expense on operations	-16.5	-73.5	-41.6
Gain on sale of discontinued operations	5.4	21.3	58.4
Income tax expense on gain on sale	-34.8	-12.7	-21.9
Adjust to fair value, less cost to sell	0	-27.5	0
Income tax benefit on adjustment	0	2.8	0
Earnings from discontinued operations, net of tax	2.2	101.3	131.5
Previously Owned Coating Resins	'	'	'
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]	'	'	'
Net sales	368	1,487.40	1,657.10
Earnings from operations of discontinued businesses before income taxes	48.1	190.9	126.6
Income tax expense on operations	-16.5	-73.5	-39.5
Gain on sale of discontinued operations	17.9	21.3	0
Income tax expense on gain on sale	-34.8	-12.7	0
Adjust to fair value, less cost to sell	0	-27.5	0
Income tax benefit on adjustment	0	2.8	0
Earnings from discontinued operations, net of tax	14.7	101.3	87.1
Industrial Materials Distribution	'	'	'
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]	'	'	'
Net sales	0	'	'
Earnings from operations of discontinued businesses before income taxes	0	'	'
Income tax expense on operations	0	'	'
Gain on sale of discontinued operations	-12.5	'	'
Income tax expense on gain on sale	0	'	'
Adjust to fair value, less cost to sell	0	'	'
Income tax benefit on adjustment	0	'	'
Earnings from discontinued operations, net of tax	-12.5	'	'
Previously Owned Building Block Chemicals	'	'	'
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]	'	'	'
Net sales	'	'	96.2
Earnings from operations of discontinued businesses before income taxes	'	'	10
Income tax expense on operations	'	'	-2.1
Gain on sale of discontinued operations	'	'	58.4
Income tax expense on gain on sale	'	'	-21.9
Adjust to fair value, less cost to sell	'	'	0
Income tax benefit on adjustment	'	'	0
Earnings from discontinued operations, net of tax	'	'	$44.40

DISCONTINUED_OPERATIONS_AND_OT4

DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS AND OTHER DIVESTITURES (Summary of Activities in Consolidated Statements of Income for Discontinued Operations) (Parenthetical) (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract]	'	'
Costs related to Coating Resins sale process	$23.40	'
Net restructuring charges	1.6	20.8
Environmental liability increase	1.7	-4.5
Tax expense on estimated un-repatriated earnings from anticipated sale of Coating Resins	$7.60	'

DISCONTINUED_OPERATIONS_AND_OT5

DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS AND OTHER DIVESTITURES (Summary of Assets and Liabilities Held for Sale) (Detail) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2012
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract]	'
Trade accounts receivable, net	$192.50
Inventories, net	195
Other current assets	22.2
Plants, equipment and facilities, net	432.7
Acquisition intangibles, net	252.9
Goodwill, net	323.1
Other assets	53.1
Assets	1,471.50
Accounts payable	164.5
Accrued liabilities	100.8
Pension and other postretirement benefits	88
Deferred income taxes	51.8
Other liabilities	59.1
Liabilities	464.2
Net assets held for sale	$1,007.30

RESTRUCTURING_OF_OPERATIONS_Na

RESTRUCTURING OF OPERATIONS (Narrative) (Detail) (USD $)

12 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

1 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

In Millions, unless otherwise specified

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2010

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2010

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2010

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2010

31-May-10

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2010

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2010

2013 Restructuring Initiatives

2013 Restructuring Initiatives

2013 Restructuring Initiatives

2013 Restructuring Initiatives

2013 Restructuring Initiatives

2013 Restructuring Initiatives

2012 Restructuring Initiatives

2012 Restructuring Initiatives

2012 Restructuring Initiatives

2012 Restructuring Initiatives

2012 Restructuring Initiatives

2012 Restructuring Initiatives

2010 Restructuring Initiatives

2010 Restructuring Initiatives

2010 Restructuring Initiatives

2010 Restructuring Initiatives

2010 Restructuring Initiatives

2010 Restructuring Initiatives

2010 Restructuring Initiatives

2010 Restructuring Initiatives

2009 Restructuring Initiatives

2009 Restructuring Initiatives

2009 Restructuring Initiatives

2009 Restructuring Initiatives

Industrial Materials

Aerospace Materials

Aerospace Materials and Industrial Materials [Member]

Corporate Functions [Member]

Mt. Pleasant, Tennessee Facility

Mt. Pleasant, Tennessee Facility

Mt. Pleasant, Tennessee Facility

Mt. Pleasant, Tennessee Facility

Employees

Employees

Employees

Employees

In-Process Separation Segment

In-Process Separation Segment

In-Process Separation Segment

In-Process Separation Segment

Employees

Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Number of positions eliminated

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

55

120

'

'

'

'

28

171

'

'

'

'

10

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Restructuring Charges

$6.90

$21.20

$0.80

'

$6.10

$0

$0

'

$4.50

$1.60

$0.90

$21.30

$0

'

$6.60

$14.70

$0

($0.20)

$1.10

'

'

'

'

$5.50

($0.10)

$0.10

($0.30)

'

Restructuring Reserve

6.6

13.3

0.5

3

1.8

0

0

0

'

'

4.8

13.2

0

0

'

'

0

0

0.3

1.5

'

'

'

'

0

0.1

0.2

1.5

Severance cost

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0.4

'

'

'

'

Write-down of manufacturing assets

5.8

0

0

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

1.7

'

'

'

'

Additional costs

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

3.4

'

'

'

'

Restructuring charge, adjustment related to restructuring initiatives

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

($0.90)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$0.20

($1.10)

'

'

'

'

'

RESTRUCTURING_OF_OPERATIONS_Ag

RESTRUCTURING OF OPERATIONS (Aggregate Pre-Tax Restructuring Charges) (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]	'	'	'
Restructuring charges (credits)	$6.90	$21.20	$0.80
Manufacturing Cost Of Sales	'	'	'
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]	'	'	'
Restructuring charges (credits)	-0.2	3.5	0.9
Selling And Technical Services	'	'	'
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]	'	'	'
Restructuring charges (credits)	0.2	3.1	0
Research And Process Development	'	'	'
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]	'	'	'
Restructuring charges (credits)	0	0.5	0
Administrative And General	'	'	'
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]	'	'	'
Restructuring charges (credits)	4.1	14.1	-0.1
Asset Impairment Expense	'	'	'
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]	'	'	'
Restructuring charges (credits)	$2.80	$0	$0

RESTRUCTURING_OF_OPERATIONS_Co

RESTRUCTURING OF OPERATIONS (Components of Restructuring Initiatives) (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Restructuring reserve, beginning balance	$13.30	$0.50	$3
Restructuring charges (credits)	6.9	21.2	0.8
Non-cash items	-3.2	0.1	0
Cash payments	-10.4	-8.6	-3.3
Currency translation adjustments	0	0.3	0
Restructuring reserve, ending balance	6.6	13.3	0.5
Restructuring and Related Costs, Accelerated Depreciation and Asset Write-Offs	2.8	'	'
2009	'	'	'
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Restructuring reserve, beginning balance	0.1	0.2	1.5
Restructuring charges (credits)	-0.1	0.1	-0.3
Non-cash items	0	0	0
Cash payments	0	-0.2	-1
Currency translation adjustments	0	0	0
Restructuring reserve, ending balance	0	0.1	0.2
2010	'	'	'
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Restructuring reserve, beginning balance	0	0.3	1.5
Restructuring charges (credits)	0	-0.2	1.1
Non-cash items	0	0	0
Cash payments	0	-0.1	-2.3
Currency translation adjustments	0	0	0
Restructuring reserve, ending balance	0	0	0.3
2012	'	'	'
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Restructuring reserve, beginning balance	13.2	0	0
Restructuring charges (credits)	0.9	21.3	0
Non-cash items	0	0.1	0
Cash payments	-9.2	-8.3	0
Currency translation adjustments	-0.1	0.3	0
Restructuring reserve, ending balance	4.8	13.2	0
2013	'	'	'
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Restructuring reserve, beginning balance	0	0	0
Restructuring charges (credits)	6.1	0	0
Non-cash items	-3.2	0	0
Cash payments	-1.2	0	0
Currency translation adjustments	0.1	0	0
Restructuring reserve, ending balance	$1.80	$0	$0

SHAREBASED_COMPENSATION_Narrat

SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION (Narrative) (Detail) (USD $)

12 Months Ended

0 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Jun. 30, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Non-Vested Stock and Non-Vested Stock Units

Non-Vested Stock and Non-Vested Stock Units

Non-Vested Stock and Non-Vested Stock Units

1993 Plan

1993 Plan

Stock Options And Stock-Settled SARS

Stock Options And Stock-Settled SARS

Stock Options And Stock-Settled SARS

Cash-Settled SARS

Cash-Settled SARS

Cash-Settled SARS

Non-Vested Stock Units

Non Vested Stock [Member] [Domain]

Accounted for as Liability Awards

Accounted for as Liability Awards

Accounted for as Liability Awards

Equity Awards

Directors

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Shares reserved for issuance for all outstanding share-based compensation grants

'

'

'

'

'

'

2,300,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Shares reserved for issuance

'

'

'

'

'

'

4,800,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Stock awards granted

287,845

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Weighted-average grant-date fair value

$26.56

$19.91

$20.83

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Compensation cost recognized

'

'

'

$3.50

$3.40

$2.40

'

'

$7.70

$7.60

$6.90

$0.90

$1.20

($1.20)

'

'

'

'

'

'

Total intrinsic value of stock options and stock-settled SARS exercised

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

27.5

26.3

7.9

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Total fair value of stock options and stock-settled SARS vested

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

7.7

6.6

6.8

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Total unrecognized compensation cost

'

'

'

2.6

'

'

'

'

4.8

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Weighted-average period to recognize total unrecognized compensation cost (years)

'

'

'

'1 year 9 months 18 days

'

'

'

'

'1 year 3 months 18 days

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Vesting period for majority of awards (years)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'3 years

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Tax benefits realized

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

9.7

8

2.7

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Cash received from stock options exercised

23.5

28

8.1

'

'

'

'

'

23.5

28

8.1

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Intrinsic value and cash used to settle exercises of cash-settled SARS

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

1.4

0.8

0.1

'

'

'

'

'

'

Liability related to cash-settled SARS

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

1.2

1.7

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Non-vested stock and stock units grants

47,894

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

37,499

10,395

'

'

'

'

Number of directors who were granted non-vested stock

'

'

'

9

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Granted, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Per Unit

$71.48

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Compensation cost related to all share-based compensation arrangements

'

'

'

'

'

'

0.5

0.4

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Employment relationship termination period

'2 years

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Additional paid-in capital representing excess tax benefits available to absorb potential future tax deficiencies

'

'

'

'

'

'

81.7

77.2

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Recorded liability reclassification between equity award and liability awards

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

2.9

'

'

2.3

Reclassification of previously recognized expense out of additional paid in capital

'

3.7

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

1.7

'

'

'

Additional reclassification expenses recognized

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

1.2

'

'

'

Stock Option Grant Component Percentage Of Market Price

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

100.00%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Share Based Compensation Awards Contractual Lives

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'10 years

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures in Period

108,389

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

88,611

'

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeited in Period

26,788

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

25,015

'

StockBasedCompensationNetOfLiabilityAward

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$0

$4.10

'

SHAREBASED_COMPENSATION_Weight

SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION (Weighted Average Assumptions Used) (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]	'	'	'
Expected life (years)	'6 years 2 months 12 days	'6 years 2 months 12 days	'6 years 2 months 12 days
Expected volatility	36.20%	41.90%	40.00%
Expected dividend yield	0.78%	1.01%	1.04%
Risk-free interest rate	1.86%	2.11%	3.36%
Weighted-average fair value per option	$26.56	$19.91	$20.83

SHAREBASED_COMPENSATION_Summar

SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION (Summary Of Stock Options And Stock-Settled SARS Activity) (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding [Roll Forward]	'
Number of Units, Outstanding at January 1, 2013	2,672,730
Number of Units, Granted	287,845
Number of Units, Exercised	-903,140
Number of Units, Forfeited	-108,389
Number of Units, Outstanding at December 31, 2013	1,949,046
Number of Units, Exercisable at December 31, 2013	1,342,784
Weighted Average Exercise Price Per Unit, Outstanding at January 1, 2013	$46.22
Weighted Average Exercise Price Per Unit, Granted	$73.07
Weighted Average Exercise Price Per Unit, Exercised	$46.20
Weighted Average Exercise Price Per Unit, Forfeited	$51.42
Weighted Average Exercise Price Per Unit, Outstanding at December 31, 2013	$49.91
Weighted Average Exercise Price Per Unit, Exercisable at December 31, 2013	$44.91
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (Years), Outstanding at December 31, 2012	'5 years 9 months 18 days
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (Years), Exercisable	'4 years 8 months 12 days
Aggregate Intrinsic Value, Outstanding at December 31, 2013	$84.30
Aggregate Intrinsic Value, Exercisable at December 31, 2013	$64.80

SHAREBASED_COMPENSATION_Summar1

SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION (Summary of Non-Vested Stock and Non-Vested Stock Units) (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Nonvested, Number of Shares [Roll Forward]	'
Nonvested at January 1, 2013, Number of Units	203,857
Granted, Number of Units	47,894
Vested, Number of Units	-51,201
Forfeited, Number of Units	-26,788
Nonvested at December 31, 2013, Number of Units	173,762
Nonvested at December 31, 2013, Number of Units	173,762
Nonvested at January 1, 2013, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Per Unit	$47.75
Granted, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Per Unit	$71.48
Vested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Per Unit	$37.61
Forfeited, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Per Unit	$50.51
Nonvested at December 31, 2013, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Per Unit	$56.85

EARNINGS_PER_SHARE_Computation

EARNINGS PER SHARE (Computation of Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Common Share) (Detail) (USD $)

3 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

In Millions, except Share data in Thousands, unless otherwise specified

Dec. 31, 2013

Sep. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2013

Mar. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Sep. 30, 2012

Jun. 30, 2012

Mar. 30, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Numerator:

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Earnings from continuing operations

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$171.70

$75.70

$57.50

Earnings from discontinued operations, net of tax

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

1.8

99.2

128.4

Net earnings attributable to Cytec Industries Inc.

$59.40

$43.80

$34.60

$35.60

$26.80

$58.40

$40.60

$49

$173.50

$174.90

$185.90

Denominator:

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Weighted average shares outstanding

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

39,419

46,034

48,449

Diluted average shares outstanding

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

40,184

46,786

49,003

Basic earnings per common share:

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Basic EPS from continuing operations (in usd per share)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$4.36

$1.64

$1.19

Basic EPS from discontinued operations (in usd per share)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$0.04

$2.16

$2.65

Net earnings per common share attributable to Cytec Industries Inc.

$1.66

[1]

$1.21

[1]

$0.85

[1]

$0.79

[1]

$0.59

[1]

$1.26

[1]

$0.88

[1]

$1.06

[1]

$4.40

[1]

$3.80

[1]

$3.84

Diluted earnings per common share:

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Diluted EPS from continuing operations (in usd per share)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$4.27

$1.62

$1.17

Diluted EPS from discontinued operations (in usd per share)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$0.04

$2.12

$2.62

Net earnings per common share attributable to Cytec Industries Inc.

$1.62

[1]

$1.19

[1]

$0.83

[1]

$0.78

[1]

$0.58

[1]

$1.24

[1]

$0.86

[1]

$1.06

[1]

$4.31

[1]

$3.74

[1]

$3.79

Options And Stock Settled Sars Activity

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Denominator:

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Effect of dilutive shares:

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

654

623

466

Non Vested Stock And Stock Units

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Denominator:

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Effect of dilutive shares:

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

111

129

88

[1]

The sum of the quarters may not equal the full year basic and diluted net earnings per share since each period is calculated separately.

EARNINGS_PER_SHARE_AntiDilutiv

EARNINGS PER SHARE (Anti-Dilutive Shares/Units) (Detail)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]	'	'	'
Non-vested shares and units	115,000	250,000	1,990,000
Stock Options	'	'	'
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]	'	'	'
Non-vested shares and units	115,000	250,000	852,000
Stock-Settled SARS	'	'	'
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]	'	'	'
Non-vested shares and units	0	0	1,138,000
Non-Vested Shares/Units	'	'	'
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]	'	'	'
Non-vested shares and units	0	0	0

DERIVATIVE_FINANCIAL_INSTRUMEN2

DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND CERTAIN HEDGING ACTIVITIES (Narrative) (Detail) (USD $)	1 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jul. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
				Attributed To Exposure In Forward Selling/Purchase Of Euros	Forward Contracts	Forward Contracts
Derivative [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Net contractual amounts of forward contracts	'	$262.60	$186.50	$76.10	'	'
Net favorable fair values of currency contracts	'	'	'	'	1.4	1.7
Final Cash payment for settlement of swaps	$1.80	'	'	'	'	'

DERIVATIVE_FINANCIAL_INSTRUMEN3

DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND CERTAIN HEDGING ACTIVITIES (Schedule of Net Notional Amounts of Forward Contracts Outstanding) (Detail) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
United States Dollar Buy Contract | United States Dollar Sell Contract	'	'
Derivative [Line Items]	'	'
Derivative, Notional Amount	$0	$0
United States Dollar Buy Contract | Euro Sell Contract	'	'
Derivative [Line Items]	'	'
Derivative, Notional Amount	'	0
United States Dollar Buy Contract | Pound Sterling Sell Contract	'	'
Derivative [Line Items]	'	'
Derivative, Notional Amount	0	0
United States Dollar Buy Contract | Chinese Yuan Sell Contract [Member]	'	'
Derivative [Line Items]	'	'
Derivative, Notional Amount	17.1	20.3
United States Dollar Buy Contract | Canadian Dollar Sell Contract [Member] [Member]	'	'
Derivative [Line Items]	'	'
Derivative, Notional Amount	9	'
United States Dollar Buy Contract | Brazilian Real Sell Contract	'	'
Derivative [Line Items]	'	'
Derivative, Notional Amount	6.6	3.5
United States Dollar Buy Contract | Australian Dollar Sell Contract	'	'
Derivative [Line Items]	'	'
Derivative, Notional Amount	4	'
United States Dollar Buy Contract | Thai Baht Sell Contract	'	'
Derivative [Line Items]	'	'
Derivative, Notional Amount	0	'
United States Dollar Buy Contract | Japanese Yen Sell Contract	'	'
Derivative [Line Items]	'	'
Derivative, Notional Amount	0	0.3
Euro Buy Contract | United States Dollar Sell Contract	'	'
Derivative [Line Items]	'	'
Derivative, Notional Amount	100.8	73.3
Euro Buy Contract | Euro Sell Contract	'	'
Derivative [Line Items]	'	'
Derivative, Notional Amount	'	0
Euro Buy Contract | Pound Sterling Sell Contract	'	'
Derivative [Line Items]	'	'
Derivative, Notional Amount	68.1	152.9
Euro Buy Contract | Chinese Yuan Sell Contract [Member]	'	'
Derivative [Line Items]	'	'
Derivative, Notional Amount	0	0
Euro Buy Contract | Canadian Dollar Sell Contract [Member] [Member]	'	'
Derivative [Line Items]	'	'
Derivative, Notional Amount	0	'
Euro Buy Contract | Brazilian Real Sell Contract	'	'
Derivative [Line Items]	'	'
Derivative, Notional Amount	0	0
Euro Buy Contract | Australian Dollar Sell Contract	'	'
Derivative [Line Items]	'	'
Derivative, Notional Amount	0	'
Euro Buy Contract | Thai Baht Sell Contract	'	'
Derivative [Line Items]	'	'
Derivative, Notional Amount	6.4	'
Euro Buy Contract | Japanese Yen Sell Contract	'	'
Derivative [Line Items]	'	'
Derivative, Notional Amount	1.6	7.7
Canadian Dollar Buy Contract [Member] | United States Dollar Sell Contract	'	'
Derivative [Line Items]	'	'
Derivative, Notional Amount	'	66.9
Canadian Dollar Buy Contract [Member] | Euro Sell Contract	'	'
Derivative [Line Items]	'	'
Derivative, Notional Amount	'	0
Canadian Dollar Buy Contract [Member] | Pound Sterling Sell Contract	'	'
Derivative [Line Items]	'	'
Derivative, Notional Amount	'	0
Canadian Dollar Buy Contract [Member] | Chinese Yuan Sell Contract [Member]	'	'
Derivative [Line Items]	'	'
Derivative, Notional Amount	'	0
Canadian Dollar Buy Contract [Member] | Brazilian Real Sell Contract	'	'
Derivative [Line Items]	'	'
Derivative, Notional Amount	'	0
Canadian Dollar Buy Contract [Member] | Japanese Yen Sell Contract	'	'
Derivative [Line Items]	'	'
Derivative, Notional Amount	'	0
Australian Dollar Buy Contract | United States Dollar Sell Contract	'	'
Derivative [Line Items]	'	'
Derivative, Notional Amount	'	0
Australian Dollar Buy Contract | Euro Sell Contract	'	'
Derivative [Line Items]	'	'
Derivative, Notional Amount	'	0
Australian Dollar Buy Contract | Pound Sterling Sell Contract	'	'
Derivative [Line Items]	'	'
Derivative, Notional Amount	'	46.6
Australian Dollar Buy Contract | Chinese Yuan Sell Contract [Member]	'	'
Derivative [Line Items]	'	'
Derivative, Notional Amount	'	0
Australian Dollar Buy Contract | Brazilian Real Sell Contract	'	'
Derivative [Line Items]	'	'
Derivative, Notional Amount	'	0
Australian Dollar Buy Contract | Japanese Yen Sell Contract	'	'
Derivative [Line Items]	'	'
Derivative, Notional Amount	'	0
Chilean Peso Buy Contract | United States Dollar Sell Contract	'	'
Derivative [Line Items]	'	'
Derivative, Notional Amount	18.2	20.2
Chilean Peso Buy Contract | Euro Sell Contract	'	'
Derivative [Line Items]	'	'
Derivative, Notional Amount	'	0
Chilean Peso Buy Contract | Pound Sterling Sell Contract	'	'
Derivative [Line Items]	'	'
Derivative, Notional Amount	0	0
Chilean Peso Buy Contract | Chinese Yuan Sell Contract [Member]	'	'
Derivative [Line Items]	'	'
Derivative, Notional Amount	0	0
Chilean Peso Buy Contract | Canadian Dollar Sell Contract [Member] [Member]	'	'
Derivative [Line Items]	'	'
Derivative, Notional Amount	0	'
Chilean Peso Buy Contract | Brazilian Real Sell Contract	'	'
Derivative [Line Items]	'	'
Derivative, Notional Amount	0	0
Chilean Peso Buy Contract | Australian Dollar Sell Contract	'	'
Derivative [Line Items]	'	'
Derivative, Notional Amount	0	'
Chilean Peso Buy Contract | Thai Baht Sell Contract	'	'
Derivative [Line Items]	'	'
Derivative, Notional Amount	0	'
Chilean Peso Buy Contract | Japanese Yen Sell Contract	'	'
Derivative [Line Items]	'	'
Derivative, Notional Amount	0	0
Mexican Peso Buy Contract | United States Dollar Sell Contract	'	'
Derivative [Line Items]	'	'
Derivative, Notional Amount	17	17.3
Mexican Peso Buy Contract | Euro Sell Contract	'	'
Derivative [Line Items]	'	'
Derivative, Notional Amount	'	0
Mexican Peso Buy Contract | Pound Sterling Sell Contract	'	'
Derivative [Line Items]	'	'
Derivative, Notional Amount	0	0
Mexican Peso Buy Contract | Chinese Yuan Sell Contract [Member]	'	'
Derivative [Line Items]	'	'
Derivative, Notional Amount	0	0
Mexican Peso Buy Contract | Canadian Dollar Sell Contract [Member] [Member]	'	'
Derivative [Line Items]	'	'
Derivative, Notional Amount	0	'
Mexican Peso Buy Contract | Brazilian Real Sell Contract	'	'
Derivative [Line Items]	'	'
Derivative, Notional Amount	0	0
Mexican Peso Buy Contract | Australian Dollar Sell Contract	'	'
Derivative [Line Items]	'	'
Derivative, Notional Amount	0	'
Mexican Peso Buy Contract | Thai Baht Sell Contract	'	'
Derivative [Line Items]	'	'
Derivative, Notional Amount	0	'
Mexican Peso Buy Contract | Japanese Yen Sell Contract	'	'
Derivative [Line Items]	'	'
Derivative, Notional Amount	0	0
Malaysian Ringgit Buy Contract | United States Dollar Sell Contract	'	'
Derivative [Line Items]	'	'
Derivative, Notional Amount	2.7	3
Malaysian Ringgit Buy Contract | Euro Sell Contract	'	'
Derivative [Line Items]	'	'
Derivative, Notional Amount	'	0
Malaysian Ringgit Buy Contract | Pound Sterling Sell Contract	'	'
Derivative [Line Items]	'	'
Derivative, Notional Amount	0	0
Malaysian Ringgit Buy Contract | Chinese Yuan Sell Contract [Member]	'	'
Derivative [Line Items]	'	'
Derivative, Notional Amount	0	0
Malaysian Ringgit Buy Contract | Canadian Dollar Sell Contract [Member] [Member]	'	'
Derivative [Line Items]	'	'
Derivative, Notional Amount	0	'
Malaysian Ringgit Buy Contract | Brazilian Real Sell Contract	'	'
Derivative [Line Items]	'	'
Derivative, Notional Amount	0	0
Malaysian Ringgit Buy Contract | Australian Dollar Sell Contract	'	'
Derivative [Line Items]	'	'
Derivative, Notional Amount	0	'
Malaysian Ringgit Buy Contract | Thai Baht Sell Contract	'	'
Derivative [Line Items]	'	'
Derivative, Notional Amount	0	'
Malaysian Ringgit Buy Contract | Japanese Yen Sell Contract	'	'
Derivative [Line Items]	'	'
Derivative, Notional Amount	0	0
Colombian Peso Buy Contract | United States Dollar Sell Contract	'	'
Derivative [Line Items]	'	'
Derivative, Notional Amount	1.4	1
Colombian Peso Buy Contract | Euro Sell Contract	'	'
Derivative [Line Items]	'	'
Derivative, Notional Amount	'	0
Colombian Peso Buy Contract | Pound Sterling Sell Contract	'	'
Derivative [Line Items]	'	'
Derivative, Notional Amount	0	0
Colombian Peso Buy Contract | Chinese Yuan Sell Contract [Member]	'	'
Derivative [Line Items]	'	'
Derivative, Notional Amount	0	0
Colombian Peso Buy Contract | Canadian Dollar Sell Contract [Member] [Member]	'	'
Derivative [Line Items]	'	'
Derivative, Notional Amount	0	'
Colombian Peso Buy Contract | Brazilian Real Sell Contract	'	'
Derivative [Line Items]	'	'
Derivative, Notional Amount	0	0
Colombian Peso Buy Contract | Australian Dollar Sell Contract	'	'
Derivative [Line Items]	'	'
Derivative, Notional Amount	0	'
Colombian Peso Buy Contract | Thai Baht Sell Contract	'	'
Derivative [Line Items]	'	'
Derivative, Notional Amount	0	'
Colombian Peso Buy Contract | Japanese Yen Sell Contract	'	'
Derivative [Line Items]	'	'
Derivative, Notional Amount	0	0
Pound Sterling Buy Contract | United States Dollar Sell Contract	'	'
Derivative [Line Items]	'	'
Derivative, Notional Amount	4	0.1
Pound Sterling Buy Contract | Euro Sell Contract	'	'
Derivative [Line Items]	'	'
Derivative, Notional Amount	'	0
Pound Sterling Buy Contract | Pound Sterling Sell Contract	'	'
Derivative [Line Items]	'	'
Derivative, Notional Amount	0	0
Pound Sterling Buy Contract | Chinese Yuan Sell Contract [Member]	'	'
Derivative [Line Items]	'	'
Derivative, Notional Amount	0	0
Pound Sterling Buy Contract | Canadian Dollar Sell Contract [Member] [Member]	'	'
Derivative [Line Items]	'	'
Derivative, Notional Amount	0	'
Pound Sterling Buy Contract | Brazilian Real Sell Contract	'	'
Derivative [Line Items]	'	'
Derivative, Notional Amount	0	0
Pound Sterling Buy Contract | Australian Dollar Sell Contract	'	'
Derivative [Line Items]	'	'
Derivative, Notional Amount	0	'
Pound Sterling Buy Contract | Thai Baht Sell Contract	'	'
Derivative [Line Items]	'	'
Derivative, Notional Amount	0	'
Pound Sterling Buy Contract | Japanese Yen Sell Contract	'	'
Derivative [Line Items]	'	'
Derivative, Notional Amount	0	0
Norwegian Krone Buy Contract | United States Dollar Sell Contract	'	'
Derivative [Line Items]	'	'
Derivative, Notional Amount	2.8	0
Norwegian Krone Buy Contract | Euro Sell Contract	'	'
Derivative [Line Items]	'	'
Derivative, Notional Amount	'	1.6
Norwegian Krone Buy Contract | Pound Sterling Sell Contract	'	'
Derivative [Line Items]	'	'
Derivative, Notional Amount	0	0
Norwegian Krone Buy Contract | Chinese Yuan Sell Contract [Member]	'	'
Derivative [Line Items]	'	'
Derivative, Notional Amount	0	0
Norwegian Krone Buy Contract | Canadian Dollar Sell Contract [Member] [Member]	'	'
Derivative [Line Items]	'	'
Derivative, Notional Amount	0	'
Norwegian Krone Buy Contract | Brazilian Real Sell Contract	'	'
Derivative [Line Items]	'	'
Derivative, Notional Amount	0	0
Norwegian Krone Buy Contract | Australian Dollar Sell Contract	'	'
Derivative [Line Items]	'	'
Derivative, Notional Amount	0	'
Norwegian Krone Buy Contract | Thai Baht Sell Contract	'	'
Derivative [Line Items]	'	'
Derivative, Notional Amount	0	'
Norwegian Krone Buy Contract | Japanese Yen Sell Contract	'	'
Derivative [Line Items]	'	'
Derivative, Notional Amount	0	0
Thai Baht Buy Contract | United States Dollar Sell Contract	'	'
Derivative [Line Items]	'	'
Derivative, Notional Amount	1.5	8.7
Thai Baht Buy Contract | Euro Sell Contract	'	'
Derivative [Line Items]	'	'
Derivative, Notional Amount	'	0
Thai Baht Buy Contract | Pound Sterling Sell Contract	'	'
Derivative [Line Items]	'	'
Derivative, Notional Amount	0	15.5
Thai Baht Buy Contract | Chinese Yuan Sell Contract [Member]	'	'
Derivative [Line Items]	'	'
Derivative, Notional Amount	0	0
Thai Baht Buy Contract | Canadian Dollar Sell Contract [Member] [Member]	'	'
Derivative [Line Items]	'	'
Derivative, Notional Amount	0	'
Thai Baht Buy Contract | Brazilian Real Sell Contract	'	'
Derivative [Line Items]	'	'
Derivative, Notional Amount	0	0
Thai Baht Buy Contract | Australian Dollar Sell Contract	'	'
Derivative [Line Items]	'	'
Derivative, Notional Amount	0	'
Thai Baht Buy Contract | Thai Baht Sell Contract	'	'
Derivative [Line Items]	'	'
Derivative, Notional Amount	0	'
Thai Baht Buy Contract | Japanese Yen Sell Contract	'	'
Derivative [Line Items]	'	'
Derivative, Notional Amount	0	0
Japanese Yen Buy Contract | United States Dollar Sell Contract	'	'
Derivative [Line Items]	'	'
Derivative, Notional Amount	1.4	'
Japanese Yen Buy Contract | Pound Sterling Sell Contract	'	'
Derivative [Line Items]	'	'
Derivative, Notional Amount	0	'
Japanese Yen Buy Contract | Chinese Yuan Sell Contract [Member]	'	'
Derivative [Line Items]	'	'
Derivative, Notional Amount	0	'
Japanese Yen Buy Contract | Canadian Dollar Sell Contract [Member] [Member]	'	'
Derivative [Line Items]	'	'
Derivative, Notional Amount	0	'
Japanese Yen Buy Contract | Brazilian Real Sell Contract	'	'
Derivative [Line Items]	'	'
Derivative, Notional Amount	0	'
Japanese Yen Buy Contract | Australian Dollar Sell Contract	'	'
Derivative [Line Items]	'	'
Derivative, Notional Amount	0	'
Japanese Yen Buy Contract | Thai Baht Sell Contract	'	'
Derivative [Line Items]	'	'
Derivative, Notional Amount	0	'
Japanese Yen Buy Contract | Japanese Yen Sell Contract	'	'
Derivative [Line Items]	'	'
Derivative, Notional Amount	$0	'

DERIVATIVE_FINANCIAL_INSTRUMEN4

DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND CERTAIN HEDGING ACTIVITIES (Impact of Derivative Instruments on Consolidated Balance Sheets) (Detail) (Not Designated As Hedging Instrument, Foreign Currency Forwards, USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Accrued Expenses	'	'
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]	'	'
Total Liability Derivatives	$0.90	$1.50
Other Current Assets	'	'
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]	'	'
Total Asset Derivatives	$2.30	$3.20

DERIVATIVE_FINANCIAL_INSTRUMEN5

DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND CERTAIN HEDGING ACTIVITIES (Summary of Derivative Hedges Gains (Losses) Recognized in Statement of Income) (Detail) (Derivatives in Net Investment Hedging Relationships, Cross Currency Swaps, USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Derivatives in Net Investment Hedging Relationships | Cross Currency Swaps	'	'
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]	'	'
Amount of Gain or (Loss) Recognized in Income on Derivative (Ineffective Portion and Amount Excluded from Effectiveness Testing)	$0	$7.80
Amount of Gain or (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Income (Effective Portion)	0	0
Amount of Gain or (Loss) Recognized in OCI on Derivative (Effective Portion)	$0	$0

DERIVATIVE_FINANCIAL_INSTRUMEN6

DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND CERTAIN HEDGING ACTIVITIES (Amount and Location of Gains (Losses) for Derivatives not Designated as Hedges) (Detail) (Not Designated As Hedging Instrument, Other (Expense) Income Net, Foreign Currency Forwards, USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Not Designated As Hedging Instrument | Other (Expense) Income Net | Foreign Currency Forwards	'	'
Derivative [Line Items]	'	'
Amount of Gain or (Loss) Recognized in Income on Derivative	$9.30	$0.20

DERIVATIVE_FINANCIAL_INSTRUMEN7

DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND CERTAIN HEDGING ACTIVITIES (Summary Of Fair Value Measurements For Major Category Of Derivatives) (Detail) (Currency Forwards, USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Currency Forwards	'
Derivative [Line Items]	'
Fair value measurements for derivative financial instruments	$1.40

INVENTORIES_Summary_of_Invento

INVENTORIES (Summary of Inventories) (Detail) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'
Finished goods	$159.70	$178
Work in progress	10	12
Raw materials and supplies	83.4	79.8
Total inventories	$253.10	$269.80

PLANTS_EQUIPMENT_AND_FACILITIE2

PLANTS, EQUIPMENT AND FACILITIES (Narrative) (Detail) (USD $)

12 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2011

Depreciable Assets

Depreciable Assets

Depreciable Assets

Depreciable Assets

Depreciable Assets

Depreciable Assets

Depreciable Assets

Depreciable Assets

U.S. and Canada

Composite Depreciation

Minimum

Minimum

Minimum

Minimum

Maximum

Maximum

Maximum

Maximum

U.S. and Canada

Equipment

Equipment

Buildings

Buildings

Equipment

Equipment

Buildings

Buildings

Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Estimated useful life

'

'

'5 years

'5 years

'10 years

'10 years

'30 years

'30 years

'38 years

'38 years

'

'

Increase in depreciation expense, before taxes

$4.40

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Increase in depreciation expense, after taxes

2.9

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Decrease in Earnings Per Share, Basic

($0.06)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Decrease in Earnings Per Share, Diluted

($0.06)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Composite depreciation rates

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

4.70%

'

Gross cost of the assets depreciated

1,310.40

1,567.10

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

854.1

Non-current assets held for sale

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$189

PLANTS_EQUIPMENT_AND_FACILITIE3

PLANTS, EQUIPMENT AND FACILITIES (Schedule Of Plants, Equipment And Facilities, At Cost) (Detail) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'	'
Plants, equipment and facilities, at cost	$1,567.10	$1,310.40
Land and land improvements	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'	'
Plants, equipment and facilities, at cost	30.1	25.2
Buildings	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'	'
Plants, equipment and facilities, at cost	192.4	188.9
Machinery and equipment	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'	'
Plants, equipment and facilities, at cost	880.7	795
Construction in progress	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'	'
Plants, equipment and facilities, at cost	$463.90	$301.30

PLANTS_EQUIPMENT_AND_FACILITIE4

PLANTS, EQUIPMENT AND FACILITIES (Summary Of Depreciable Lives Of Assets) (Detail)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Buildings

Buildings

Buildings

Machinery and equipment

Machinery and equipment

Machinery and equipment

Machinery and equipment

Depreciable Assets

Depreciable Assets

Depreciable Assets

Depreciable Assets

Depreciable Assets

Depreciable Assets

Depreciable Assets

Depreciable Assets

Composite Depreciation

Minimum

Maximum

Minimum

Minimum

Maximum

Maximum

Equipment

Equipment

Equipment

Equipment

Buildings

Buildings

Buildings

Buildings

Straight Line Depreciation

Straight Line Depreciation

Composite Depreciation

Straight Line Depreciation

Composite Depreciation

Straight Line Depreciation

Minimum

Minimum

Maximum

Maximum

Minimum

Minimum

Maximum

Maximum

Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Depreciable lives of assets

'31 years

'20 years

'33 years

'5 years

'3 years

'18 years

'15 years

'5 years

'5 years

'30 years

'30 years

'10 years

'10 years

'38 years

'38 years

GOODWILL_AND_OTHER_ACQUISITION2

GOODWILL AND OTHER ACQUISITION INTANGIBLES (Narrative) (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Goodwill [Line Items]	'	'	'
Discontinued Operation, Gain (Loss) on Disposal of Discontinued Operation, Net of Tax	($29.40)	($16.10)	$36.50
Amortization of acquisition intangibles	14.6	9	3.2
Industrial Materials Distribution	'	'	'
Goodwill [Line Items]	'	'	'
Discontinued Operation, Gain (Loss) on Disposal of Discontinued Operation, Net of Tax	$12.50	'	'

GOODWILL_AND_OTHER_ACQUISITION3

GOODWILL AND OTHER ACQUISITION INTANGIBLES (Activity in Goodwill Balances for Each Segment) (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Goodwill [Roll Forward]	'	'
Beginning Balance	$525.30	$314.50
Acquisitions	'	205.2
Foreign currency translation adjustments	-2.5	5.6
Umeco acquisition adjustments	2.3	'
Sale of the Industrial Materials distribution product line	-3.8	'
Ending Balance	521.3	525.3
Aerospace Materials	'	'
Goodwill [Roll Forward]	'	'
Beginning Balance	237.1	219.5
Acquisitions	'	17
Foreign currency translation adjustments	1.1	0.6
Umeco acquisition adjustments	0.3	'
Sale of the Industrial Materials distribution product line	0	'
Ending Balance	238.5	237.1
Industrial Materials	'	'
Goodwill [Roll Forward]	'	'
Beginning Balance	186.8	14.5
Acquisitions	'	167.4
Foreign currency translation adjustments	1.1	4.9
Umeco acquisition adjustments	2	'
Sale of the Industrial Materials distribution product line	-3.8	'
Ending Balance	186.1	186.8
In-Process Separation	'	'
Goodwill [Roll Forward]	'	'
Beginning Balance	73.6	52.7
Acquisitions	'	20.8
Foreign currency translation adjustments	-4.7	0.1
Sale of the Industrial Materials distribution product line	0	'
Ending Balance	68.9	73.6
Additive Technologies	'	'
Goodwill [Roll Forward]	'	'
Beginning Balance	27.8	27.8
Acquisitions	'	0
Sale of the Industrial Materials distribution product line	0	'
Ending Balance	$27.80	$27.80

GOODWILL_AND_OTHER_ACQUISITION4

GOODWILL AND OTHER ACQUISITION INTANGIBLES (Other Acquisition Intangibles) (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'
Gross Carrying Value	$219.10	$227.60
Accumulated Amortization	-58	-43.9
Net Carrying Value	161.1	183.7
Technology-Based	'	'
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'
Weighted Average Useful Life (years)	'14 years 6 months	'
Gross Carrying Value	48.6	48.6
Accumulated Amortization	-23.8	-20.6
Net Carrying Value	24.8	28
Marketing-Related	'	'
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'
Weighted Average Useful Life (years)	'10 years 1 month 6 days	'
Gross Carrying Value	14.3	15.1
Accumulated Amortization	-6.5	-5.2
Net Carrying Value	7.8	9.9
Customer-Related	'	'
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'
Weighted Average Useful Life (years)	'15 years 9 months 18 days	'
Gross Carrying Value	156.2	163.9
Accumulated Amortization	-27.7	-18.1
Net Carrying Value	$128.50	$145.80

GOODWILL_AND_OTHER_ACQUISITION5

GOODWILL AND OTHER ACQUISITION INTANGIBLES (Estimated Future Amortization Expense for Next Five Years) (Detail) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]	'
2014, Intangibles Amortization Expense	$14.80
2015, Intangibles Amortization Expense	14.7
2016, Intangibles Amortization Expense	14.5
2017, Intangibles Amortization Expense	13.5
2018, Intangibles Amortization Expense	$11.90

DEBT_Narrative_Detail

DEBT (Narrative) (Detail) (USD $)

12 Months Ended

0 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

In Millions, unless otherwise specified

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Mar. 12, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Jun. 30, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

4.6% Notes Due July 1, 2013

4.6% Notes Due July 1, 2013

6.0% Notes Due October 1, 2015

6.0% Notes Due October 1, 2015

8.95% Notes Due July 1, 2017

8.95% Notes Due July 1, 2017

3.5% Percent Notes Due April 1, 2023

3.5% Percent Notes Due April 1, 2023

Revolving Credit Facility

Revolving Credit Facility

Non-U.S. Others

Non-U.S. Others

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Proceeds from long-term debt

$634.10

$318.10

$0

'

'

'

'

'

'

$400

'

'

'

'

'

Interest rate of debt instrument, percentage

'

'

'

4.60%

'

6.00%

'

8.95%

'

'

3.50%

'

'

'

'

Loss on early extinguishment of debt

39.4

0.2

0.3

'

0.3

'

0.1

'

0.2

'

'

'

'

'

'

Extinguishment of Debt, Amount

'

'

'

135.2

5.5

107.8

0.4

85.1

0.6

'

'

'

'

'

'

Proceeds from Debt, Net of Issuance Costs

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

394.6

'

'

'

'

'

Repayments of Debt

'

'

'

136.8

5.9

121.1

0.5

108.3

0.8

'

'

'

'

'

'

Debt Instrument, Increase, Accrued Interest

'

'

'

1.5

'

3.1

'

1.8

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Revolving Credit Facility Maximum Borrowing Capacity

400

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

400

'

'

Revolving Credit Facility, Swing Line

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

25

'

'

Potential Extended Revolving Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

500

'

'

Proceeds from Lines of Credit

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

170

'

'

'

Long-term Debt, Fair Value

731.2

787.9

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Line of Credit Facility, Current Borrowing Capacity

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

400

7.3

36.6

Line of Credit Facility, Amount Outstanding

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

0.5

4.4

Debt, Weighted Average Interest Rate

5.30%

6.20%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Short-term Debt, Weighted Average Interest Rate

0.00%

0.80%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Interest Expense, Long-term Debt

44.6

43.5

42.4

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Investment Income, Interest

1.4

3.8

4.6

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Interest Paid, Capitalized

$21.60

$11.80

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

DEBT_Components_of_LongTerm_De

DEBT (Components of Long-Term Debt) (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'
Long-term Debt, Face Value	$724.40	$569.10
Long-term Debt, Carrying Value	716.2	567.4
Five-Year Revolving Credit Line Due June Two Thousand And Eighteen [Member]	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'
Long-term Debt, Face	0	'
Long-term Debt, Carrying Value	0	'
Five-Year Revolving Credit Line Due June 2016	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'
Long-term Debt, Face	'	62
Long-term Debt, Carrying Value	'	62
Maturity date of debt instrument	1-Jun-16	'
4.6% Notes Due July 1, 2013	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'
Long-term Debt, Face	0	135.2
Long-term Debt, Carrying Value	0	135.3
Interest rate of debt instrument, percentage	4.60%	'
Maturity date of debt instrument	1-Jul-13	'
6.0% Notes Due October 1, 2015	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'
Long-term Debt, Face	141.8	249.6
Long-term Debt, Carrying Value	141.7	249.4
Interest rate of debt instrument, percentage	6.00%	'
Maturity date of debt instrument	1-Oct-15	'
8.95% Notes Due July 1, 2017	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'
Long-term Debt, Face	164.3	249.4
Long-term Debt, Carrying Value	164.1	249
Interest rate of debt instrument, percentage	8.95%	'
Maturity date of debt instrument	1-Jul-17	'
3.5% Percent Notes Due April 1, 2023	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'
Long-term Debt, Face	400	0
Long-term Debt, Carrying Value	397.4	0
Interest rate of debt instrument, percentage	3.50%	'
Other	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'
Long-term Debt, Face	18.4	8.9
Long-term Debt, Carrying Value	13.1	7.8
Debt	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'
Long-term Debt, Face	724.5	705.1
Long-term Debt, Carrying Value	716.3	703.5
Less: Current Portion	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'
Long-term Debt, Face	-0.1	-136
Long-term Debt, Carrying Value	($0.10)	($136.10)

DEBT_Maturities_of_LongTerm_De

DEBT (Maturities of Long-Term Debt) (Detail) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]	'
2014	$0.10
2015	142.1
2016	0.1
2017	164.3
2018	0
Thereafter	417.9
Total	$724.50

ENVIRONMENTAL_CONTINGENCIES_AN2

ENVIRONMENTAL, CONTINGENCIES AND COMMITMENTS (Narrative) (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Environment Matters And Other Contingencies [Line Items]	'	'	'
Asset Retirement Obligations Number Of Sites	24	'	'
Accrued Environmental Loss Contingencies, Current	$11.90	$9.70	'
Other Contingencies	'	'	'
Environment Matters And Other Contingencies [Line Items]	'	'	'
Contingent liabilities, other	46.9	49.8	'
Insurance Settlements Receivable	20	20.7	'
Other Contingencies | Asbestos Issue	'	'	'
Environment Matters And Other Contingencies [Line Items]	'	'	'
Contingent liabilities, other	37.9	39.3	'
Insurance Settlements Receivable	19.6	20.4	'
Increase Decrease In Contingent Liabilities	'	2.1	'
Increase Decrease In Loss Contingency Related Receivable Carrying Value	'	1	'
Recovery Of Future Indemnity Costs	48.00%	'	'
Other Contingencies | Lead Pigment	'	'	'
Environment Matters And Other Contingencies [Line Items]	'	'	'
Loss Contingency, Number of Years in Which Company Was Named Defendant in Cases	'20 years	'	'
Loss Contingency, Number of Cases in Which Company Was Named Defendant	50	'	'
Loss Contingency, Number of Cases Outstanding	8	'	'
Number Of Cases In Which Company Was Named Defendant	7	'	'
Number of Plaintiffs in Lawsuit	172	'	'
Loss Contingency Number of Claimants	164	'	'
Estimated Litigation Liability	0	'	'
Percentage Of Defense Costs Incurred	50.00%	'	'
Other Commitments	'	'	'
Environment Matters And Other Contingencies [Line Items]	'	'	'
Operating Leases, Rent Expense, Net	8.3	10.9	7.4
Capital Lease Obligations	'	7.6	'
Long-term Contract for Sale of Specialty Materials, Term (5 years or more)	'5 years	'	'
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation	28.7	'	'
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due in Next Twelve Months	23.4	'	'
Letters of Credit Outstanding, Amount	19.2	'	'
Guarantor Obligations, Maximum Exposure, Undiscounted	25	'	'
Credit to offset OVAM guaratee	5	'	'
Environmental Matters	'	'	'
Environment Matters And Other Contingencies [Line Items]	'	'	'
Accrual for Environmental Loss Contingencies	63.1	68.1	'
Accrued Environmental Loss Contingencies, Current	11.9	9.7	'
Accrued Environmental Loss Contingencies, Noncurrent	51.2	58.4	'
Payments for Environmental Liabilities	8.7	3.9	3.9
Accrual for Environmental Loss Contingencies, Period Increase (Decrease)	4.3	'	'
Canada | Environmental Matters	'	'	'
Environment Matters And Other Contingencies [Line Items]	'	'	'
Accrual for Environmental Loss Contingencies, Period Increase (Decrease)	2.2	'	'
United States | Environmental Matters	'	'	'
Environment Matters And Other Contingencies [Line Items]	'	'	'
Accrual for Environmental Loss Contingencies, Period Increase (Decrease)	$2.10	'	'

ENVIRONMENTAL_CONTINGENCIES_AN3

ENVIRONMENTAL, CONTINGENCIES AND COMMITMENTS (Summary of Changes in Asset Retirement Obligation) (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Asset Retirement Obligation, Roll Forward Analysis [Roll Forward]	'	'
Beginning balance	$15.90	$20.70
Liabilities incurred	2.5	0
Liabilities settled	-0.5	-1.5
Accretion expense	1	1
Revision in estimated cash flows	-1.7	-4.4
Currency exchange	0.1	0.1
Ending balance	$17.30	$15.90

ENVIRONMENTAL_CONTINGENCIES_AN4

ENVIRONMENTAL, CONTINGENCIES AND COMMITMENTS (Number of Claimants Involved in Asbestos Claims) (Detail) (Asbestos Issue)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
	Person	Person
Asbestos Issue	'	'
Asbestos Claimants Rollforward [Roll Forward]	'	'
Number of claimants at beginning of period	8,000	8,000
Number of claimants associated with claims closed during period	-100	-100
Number of claimants associated with claims opened during period	200	100
Number of claimants at end of period	8,100	8,000

ENVIRONMENTAL_CONTINGENCIES_AN5

ENVIRONMENTAL, CONTINGENCIES AND COMMITMENTS (Estimated Future Minimum Rental Expenses) (Detail) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]	'
2014, Operating Leases	$8.40
2015, Operating Leases	7.1
2016, Operating Leases	5.8
2017, Operating Leases	4.9
2018, Operating Leases	2.6
Thereafter, Operating Leases	2.8
Total minimum lease payments, Operating Leases	31.6
2014, Capital Lease	2.9
2015, Capital Lease	3
2016, Capital Lease	3.1
2017, Capital Lease	3.3
2018, Capital Lease	2.5
Thereafter, Capital Lease	0
Total minimum lease payments	14.8
2014, Total Leases	11.3
2015, Total Leases	10.1
2016, Total Leases	8.9
2017, Total Leases	8.2
2018, Total Leases	5.1
Thereafter, Total Leases	2.8
Total Leases	$46.40

INCOME_TAXES_Narrative_Detail

INCOME TAXES (Narrative) (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Income Taxes [Line Items]	'	'	'
Income taxes paid	$172.90	$71	$53
Income tax expense due to repatriation	1.5	3.1	'
Undistributed earnings of international subsidiaries	624.6	'	'
Valuation allowance	125.9	21	'
Increase (Decrease) in valuation allowance	104.9	-0.2	'
Unrecognized tax benefit	16.7	19.7	26.3
Unrecognized tax benefit that would impact effective tax rate if recognized	15.4	16.5	'
Liability for payment of interest	1.7	2	'
Decrease in liability from current year activity and foreign exchanges	0.3	'	'
Tax refund	'	1.3	'
Recorded tax liability	'	4.5	'
Reduction in tax expense	'	8.5	'
Non-U.S.	'	'	'
Income Taxes [Line Items]	'	'	'
Income taxes paid	37.5	37.9	25.3
Net operating loss carryforwards	39.8	'	'
Operating loss carryforward subject to expiration	11.4	'	'
Operating loss carryforward not subject to expiration	28.4	'	'
U.S.	'	'	'
Income Taxes [Line Items]	'	'	'
Tax credit carryforwards	52.3	'	'
State	'	'	'
Income Taxes [Line Items]	'	'	'
Tax credit carryforwards	12	'	'
Tax credit carryforwards not subject to expiration	8.7	'	'
Net operating loss carryforwards	146.7	'	'
Foreign Net Operating Losses And Other Foreign Deferred Tax Assets	'	'	'
Income Taxes [Line Items]	'	'	'
Increase (Decrease) in valuation allowance	'	2.9	'
Foreign Net Operating Losses And Other Foreign Deferred Tax Assets | Umeco	'	'	'
Income Taxes [Line Items]	'	'	'
Increase (Decrease) in valuation allowance	'	1	'
U.S. State Tax Attributes	'	'	'
Income Taxes [Line Items]	'	'	'
Valuation allowance	120.4	18.1	'
Increase (Decrease) in valuation allowance	-2.5	-3.1	'
Foreign Net Operating Losses	'	'	'
Income Taxes [Line Items]	'	'	'
Valuation allowance	5.5	2.9	'
Increase (Decrease) in valuation allowance	2.5	'	'
Previously Owned Coating Resins	'	'	'
Income Taxes [Line Items]	'	'	'
Increase (Decrease) in valuation allowance	$104.90	'	'

INCOME_TAXES_Income_Tax_Provis

INCOME TAXES (Income Tax Provision Based on Earnings from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes) (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'	'
U.S.	$169.10	$26.10	$6.80
Non-U.S.	74.9	77.1	61
Earnings from continuing operations before income taxes	$244	$103.20	$67.80

INCOME_TAXES_Components_of_Inc

INCOME TAXES (Components of Income Tax Provision) (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Current:	'	'	'
U.S. Federal	$26.60	$32.40	($4.60)
Non-U.S.	21.7	32.8	23.6
Other, principally state	0.5	1.9	1.2
Current, Total	48.8	67.1	20.2
Deferred:	'	'	'
U.S. Federal	25.1	-24.1	6.4
Non-U.S.	-3.5	-14.2	-16.4
Other, principally state	1.9	-1.3	0.1
Deferred, Total	23.5	-39.6	-9.9
Total income tax provision	$72.30	$27.50	$10.30

INCOME_TAXES_Reconciliation_of

INCOME TAXES (Reconciliation of Effective Tax Rate to U.S. Federal Income Tax Rate) (Detail)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'	'
Federal income tax rate	35.00%	35.00%	35.00%
Research and development credit	-0.80%	0.00%	-2.20%
Income subject to other than the federal income tax rate	-1.10%	-10.50%	-13.90%
Tax expense on unrepatriated earnings of international subsidiaries	-2.00%	7.30%	0.00%
Change in tax rates	-1.50%	0.50%	-3.00%
State taxes, net of federal benefits	1.80%	1.10%	-0.30%
Valuation allowance	0.60%	0.20%	-2.10%
Tax law change	-1.10%	0.00%	0.00%
Favorable resolution of prior year audits	0.00%	-8.60%	0.00%
Other charges, net	-1.30%	1.60%	1.70%
Effective tax rate	29.60%	26.60%	15.20%

INCOME_TAXES_Deferred_Tax_Asse

INCOME TAXES (Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities) (Detail) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Deferred tax assets:	'	'
Allowance for bad debts	$0.30	$0.50
Self insurance accruals	16.6	17.9
Operating accruals	9.7	10.2
Environmental accruals	22.2	25.9
Pension and postretirement benefit liabilities	57.9	103.9
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Compensation and Benefits, Employee Benefits	28.8	36
Tax credit carry forwards	60.1	44.9
Net operating losses	20.2	19.7
Inventory	8.5	2.6
Capital loss carryforward	104.9	0
Other	1.7	0
Gross deferred tax assets	330.9	261.6
Valuation allowance	-125.9	-21
Total net deferred tax assets	205	240.6
Deferred tax liabilities:	'	'
Plants, equipment and facilities	-59.3	-97.8
Insurance receivables	-7.4	-7.5
Intangibles	-111.8	-150.4
Other	-0.9	-9.1
Gross deferred tax liabilities	-179.4	-264.8
Net deferred tax assets/(liabilities)	$25.60	($24.20)

INCOME_TAXES_RollForward_of_Un

INCOME TAXES (Roll-Forward of Unrecognized Tax Benefits) (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Unrecognized Tax Benefit Rollforward [Roll Forward]	'	'
Balance as of beginning of the year:	$19.70	$26.30
Increase due to Umeco Acquisition	0.8	11.1
Increase due to tax positions related to current periods	2.9	1.2
Increase due to tax positions related to prior periods	0.9	0.2
Decrease due to tax positions related to prior periods	-3	-15.6
Decrease due to lapse of Statute of Limitations	-0.4	-2.3
Settlements	-3.9	-1.6
Foreign exchange	-0.3	0.4
Balance as of the end of the year:	$16.70	$19.70

EMPLOYEE_BENEFIT_PLANS_Narrati

EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS (Narrative) (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Healthcare cost trend rate assumed for next year	7.50%	'	'	'
Rate to which the cost trend rate is assumed to decline (the ultimate trend rate)	5.00%	'	'	'
Target allocation percentage of long term investment	95.00%	'	'	'
Target allocation percentage of short term investment	5.00%	'	'	'
Corporate Bonds	'	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Percentage Of Investment In Diversified Portfolio	64.00%	62.00%	'	'
Traded Government Bonds	'	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Percentage Of Investment In Diversified Portfolio	36.00%	38.00%	'	'
U.S. Pension Plans	'	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Expected return on plan assets	6.00%	6.75%	'	'
U.S. Pension Plans | Equity Securities	'	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Historical long-term asset mix examined, minimum	20.00%	'	'	'
Historical long-term asset mix examined maximum	30.00%	'	'	'
Historical long-term average return, minimum	7.00%	'	'	'
Historical long-term average return, maximum	9.00%	'	'	'
Expected return on plan assets	9.00%	9.00%	'	'
Target allocation percentage of securities	20.00%	'	'	'
Assumed allocation percentage of asset	30.00%	40.00%	'	'
U.S. Pension Plans | Debt Securities	'	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Historical long-term asset mix examined, minimum	70.00%	'	'	'
Historical long-term asset mix examined maximum	80.00%	'	'	'
Historical long-term average return, minimum	4.00%	'	'	'
Historical long-term average return, maximum	6.00%	'	'	'
Expected return on plan assets	4.70%	5.25%	'	'
Target allocation percentage of securities	80.00%	'	'	'
Assumed allocation percentage of asset	70.00%	60.00%	'	'
U.S. Pension And Postretirement Plan	'	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	$809.80	$790.60	'	'
Postretirement Plans	'	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Expected return on plan assets	6.25%	6.75%	7.00%	'
Medicare Part D subsidies	0	0.7	1.2	'
Fair value of plan assets	$25.80	$28.40	$28.80	$37.70
Postretirement Plans | Equity Securities	'	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Target allocation percentage of securities	40.00%	50.00%	'	'
Postretirement Plans | Debt Securities	'	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Target allocation percentage of securities	60.00%	50.00%	'	'
Non-U.S. Pension Plans	'	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Expected return on plan assets	5.00%	'	'	'
Non-U.S. Pension Plans | Equity Securities	'	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Target allocations of securities, minimum	30.00%	'	'	'
Target allocations of securities, maximum	50.00%	'	'	'
Expected return on plan assets	5.80%	'	'	'
Assumed allocation percentage of asset	56.00%	'	'	'
Non-U.S. Pension Plans | Debt Securities	'	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Target allocations of securities, minimum	40.00%	'	'	'
Target allocations of securities, maximum	60.00%	'	'	'
Expected return on plan assets	4.00%	'	'	'
Target allocation percentage of securities	75.00%	'	'	'
Assumed allocation percentage of asset	44.00%	'	'	'
Non-U.S. Pension Plans | Other Investment	'	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Target allocations of securities, minimum	0.00%	'	'	'
Target allocations of securities, maximum	15.00%	'	'	'
Private Equity Funds, Domestic	'	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Percentage Of Investment In Public Traded Funds	100.00%	'	'	'
Minimum	'	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Plan asset investment period	'5 years	'	'	'
Maximum	'	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Plan asset investment period	'10 years	'	'	'

EMPLOYEE_BENEFIT_PLANS_Summary

EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS (Summary Of Components Of Net Periodic Benefit Cost) (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Pension Plans	'	'	'
Net periodic costs:	'	'	'
Service cost	$5.20	$6	$5.10
Interest cost	39.7	41.5	42.3
Expected return on plan assets	-54.5	-51.6	-48.2
Amortization of prior service cost	0.2	0.4	0.1
Curtailment/settlement	-2.9	-3.8	-2.6
Mark-to-market adjustment	-25	60.9	37.6
Net periodic (credit) expense	-37.3	53.4	34.3
Weighted-average assumptions used to determine net periodic costs, during the year:	'	'	'
Discount rate	4.00%	4.70%	5.40%
Expected return on plan assets	6.00%	6.60%	7.20%
Weighted-average assumptions used to determine benefit obligations, end of the year:	'	'	'
Discount rate	4.80%	4.00%	4.70%
Pension Plans | Minimum	'	'	'
Weighted-average assumptions used to determine net periodic costs, during the year:	'	'	'
Rate of compensation increase	2.50%	2.50%	2.50%
Weighted-average assumptions used to determine benefit obligations, end of the year:	'	'	'
Rate of compensation increase	2.50%	2.50%	2.50%
Pension Plans | Maximum	'	'	'
Weighted-average assumptions used to determine net periodic costs, during the year:	'	'	'
Rate of compensation increase	5.00%	4.50%	4.50%
Weighted-average assumptions used to determine benefit obligations, end of the year:	'	'	'
Rate of compensation increase	5.00%	4.50%	4.50%
Postretirement Plans	'	'	'
Net periodic costs:	'	'	'
Service cost	1.2	1.1	1
Interest cost	7	8.4	11.9
Expected return on plan assets	-1.6	-1.7	-2.6
Amortization of prior service cost	-3.4	-4.4	-9.6
Curtailment/settlement	-6	0	-1.4
Mark-to-market adjustment	-14.9	-12.9	30.3
Net periodic (credit) expense	($17.70)	($9.50)	$29.60
Weighted-average assumptions used to determine net periodic costs, during the year:	'	'	'
Discount rate	3.50%	4.30%	5.00%
Expected return on plan assets	6.25%	6.75%	7.00%
Weighted-average assumptions used to determine benefit obligations, end of the year:	'	'	'
Discount rate	4.50%	3.50%	4.30%
Postretirement Plans | Minimum	'	'	'
Weighted-average assumptions used to determine net periodic costs, during the year:	'	'	'
Rate of compensation increase	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%
Weighted-average assumptions used to determine benefit obligations, end of the year:	'	'	'
Rate of compensation increase	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%

EMPLOYEE_BENEFIT_PLANS_Changes

EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS (Changes In Benefit Obligations And Change In Plan Assets) (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Pension Plans	'	'	'
Change in benefit obligation:	'	'	'
Benefit obligation at January 1,	$1,016.60	$864.60	$797.30
Service cost	5.2	6	5.1
Interest cost	39.7	41.5	42.3
Amendments(2)	0.4	0	2.2
Translation difference	1	5.2	-1.4
Actuarial (gains) losses	-75.2	104.4	62.3
Participant contributions	0.3	0.2	0.1
Benefits paid	-42	-41	-38.8
Acquisitions/divestitures	2.7	42.9	0
Curtailments/settlements(1)	-1.3	-7.2	-4.5
Benefit obligation at December 31,	947.4	1,016.60	864.6
Accumulated benefit obligation at December 31,	933.2	1,005.10	853.1
Change in plan assets:	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets at January 1,	905	765.7	677.2
Actual return on plan assets	4.4	95.4	72.7
Company contributions	71.8	37.8	55.7
Participant contributions	-0.3	-0.2	-0.1
Translation difference	1	5.1	-1.1
Acquisitions/divestitures	0.8	42.7	0
Curtailments/settlements(1)	0	0.9	0.1
Benefits paid	-42	-41	-38.8
Fair value of plan assets at December 31,	941.3	905	765.7
Postretirement Plans	'	'	'
Change in benefit obligation:	'	'	'
Benefit obligation at January 1,	200.8	219.9	233.8
Service cost	1.2	1.1	1
Interest cost	7	8.4	11.9
Amendments(2)	1.3	1.5	-34.7
Translation difference	-0.6	0.2	-0.1
Actuarial (gains) losses	-13.4	-12	28.5
Participant contributions	3.6	3.5	4.2
Benefits paid	-17.3	-20.2	-24.3
Acquisitions/divestitures	0	0	0
Curtailments/settlements(1)	0	-1.6	-0.4
Benefit obligation at December 31,	182.6	200.8	219.9
Accumulated benefit obligation at December 31,	0	0	0
Change in plan assets:	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets at January 1,	28.4	28.8	37.7
Actual return on plan assets	3.1	2.8	0.2
Company contributions	8	13.5	11
Participant contributions	-3.6	-3.5	-4.2
Translation difference	0	0	0
Acquisitions/divestitures	0	0	0
Curtailments/settlements(1)	0	0	0
Benefits paid	-17.3	-20.2	-24.3
Fair value of plan assets at December 31,	$25.80	$28.40	$28.80

EMPLOYEE_BENEFIT_PLANS_Changes1

EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS (Changes In Benefit Obligations And Change In Plan Assets) (Parenthetical) (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended			12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2012
Defined Benefit Pension Plans and Defined Benefit Postretirement Plans Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Curtailment loss gain (loss)	$1.20	$7.70	$1	($0.70)

EMPLOYEE_BENEFIT_PLANS_Changes2

EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS (Changes In Plan Assets And Benefit Obligations Recognized In Other Comprehensive Income) (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Pension Plans, Postretirement and Other Employee Benefits [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Current liabilities	($11.50)	($12.10)	'	'
Noncurrent liabilities	-195.2	-275.5	'	'
Pension Plans	'	'	'	'
Pension Plans, Postretirement and Other Employee Benefits [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	941.3	905	765.7	677.2
Benefit obligations	-947.4	-1,016.60	-864.6	-797.3
Funded status	-6.1	-111.6	-98.9	'
Noncurrent assets	43.8	3.6	0	'
Current liabilities	-1.9	-2.1	-2.2	'
Noncurrent liabilities	-48	-113.1	-96.7	'
Total amounts recognized	-6.1	-111.6	-98.9	'
Prior service costs (credits)	1.7	1.6	2.6	'
Total	1.7	1.6	2.6	'
AOCI, beginning of year	1.6	2.6	0.5	'
Current year prior service costs/(credits)	0.4	0.1	2.2	'
Curtailments/settlements	-0.1	-0.7	0	'
Amortization of prior service (costs)/credits	-0.2	-0.4	-0.1	'
AOCI, end of year	1.7	1.6	2.6	'
Estimated amortization to be recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income, Prior service cost/(credit)	0.2	'	'	'
Postretirement Plans	'	'	'	'
Pension Plans, Postretirement and Other Employee Benefits [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	25.8	28.4	28.8	37.7
Benefit obligations	-182.6	-200.8	-219.9	-233.8
Funded status	-156.8	-172.4	-191.1	'
Noncurrent assets	0	0	0	'
Current liabilities	-9.6	-10	-10.9	'
Noncurrent liabilities	-147.2	-162.4	-180.2	'
Total amounts recognized	-156.8	-172.4	-191.1	'
Prior service costs (credits)	-20.1	-29.3	-35.2	'
Total	-20.1	-29.3	-35.2	'
AOCI, beginning of year	-29.3	-35.2	-11.1	'
Current year prior service costs/(credits)	1.3	1.5	-34.7	'
Curtailments/settlements	4.5	0	1	'
Amortization of prior service (costs)/credits	3.4	4.4	9.6	'
AOCI, end of year	-20.1	-29.3	-35.2	'
Estimated amortization to be recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income, Prior service cost/(credit)	($3.10)	'	'	'

EMPLOYEE_BENEFIT_PLANS_Change_

EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS (Change In Assumed Healthcare Cost Trend Rates) (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Defined Benefit Pension Plans and Defined Benefit Postretirement Plans Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'
1% Increase, Approximate effect on the total of service and interest cost components of other postretirement benefit costs	$0.50	$0.60
1% Increase, Approximate effect on accumulated postretirement benefit obligation	14.1	13.4
1% Decrease, Approximate effect on the total of service and interest cost components of other postretirement benefit costs	-0.5	-0.6
1% Decrease, Approximate effect on accumulated postretirement benefit obligation	($12.60)	($12.10)

EMPLOYEE_BENEFIT_PLANS_Plans_W

EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS (Plans With Accumulated Benefit Obligation In Excess Of Plan Assets) (Detail) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Pension Plans, Postretirement and Other Employee Benefits [Line Items]	'	'
Projected benefit obligation	($122.90)	($936.40)
Accumulated benefit obligation	-119.3	-925.1
Fair value of plan assets	101.7	821.3
U.S. Pension Plans	'	'
Pension Plans, Postretirement and Other Employee Benefits [Line Items]	'	'
Projected benefit obligation	0	-860.8
Accumulated benefit obligation	0	-854.9
Fair value of plan assets	0	762.2
Non-U.S. Pension Plans	'	'
Pension Plans, Postretirement and Other Employee Benefits [Line Items]	'	'
Projected benefit obligation	-122.9	-75.6
Accumulated benefit obligation	-119.3	-70.2
Fair value of plan assets	$101.70	$59.10

EMPLOYEE_BENEFIT_PLANS_Actual_

EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS (Actual And Target Allocation By Asset Category) (Detail)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
U.S. Pension Plans	'	'
Pension Plans, Postretirement and Other Employee Benefits [Line Items]	'	'
Target Allocation 2014, Total	100.00%	'
Percentage of Plan Assets, Cash and other	100.00%	100.00%
U.S. Pension Plans | Equity Securities	'	'
Pension Plans, Postretirement and Other Employee Benefits [Line Items]	'	'
Target Allocation, Equity Securities	20.00%	'
Target allocation 2014 percentage of securities	20.00%	'
Percentage of Plan Assets, Cash and other	20.00%	24.00%
U.S. Pension Plans | Fixed Income Securities	'	'
Pension Plans, Postretirement and Other Employee Benefits [Line Items]	'	'
Target allocation 2014 percentage of securities	80.00%	'
Target Allocation, Fixed Income	80.00%	'
Percentage of Plan Assets, Cash and other	80.00%	76.00%
Non-U.S. Pension Plans	'	'
Pension Plans, Postretirement and Other Employee Benefits [Line Items]	'	'
Target Allocation 2014, Total	100.00%	'
Percentage of Plan Assets, Cash and other	100.00%	100.00%
Non-U.S. Pension Plans | Equity Securities	'	'
Pension Plans, Postretirement and Other Employee Benefits [Line Items]	'	'
Target Allocation, Equity Securities	20.00%	'
Percentage of Plan Assets, Cash and other	49.00%	45.00%
Non-U.S. Pension Plans | Fixed Income Securities	'	'
Pension Plans, Postretirement and Other Employee Benefits [Line Items]	'	'
Target allocation 2014 percentage of securities	75.00%	'
Percentage of Plan Assets, Cash and other	39.00%	44.00%
Non-U.S. Pension Plans | Cash And Other	'	'
Pension Plans, Postretirement and Other Employee Benefits [Line Items]	'	'
Target allocation 2014 percentage of securities	5.00%	'
Percentage of Plan Assets, Cash and other	12.00%	11.00%
Postretirement Plans	'	'
Pension Plans, Postretirement and Other Employee Benefits [Line Items]	'	'
Target Allocation 2014, Total	100.00%	'
Percentage of Plan Assets, Cash and other	100.00%	100.00%
Postretirement Plans | Equity Securities	'	'
Pension Plans, Postretirement and Other Employee Benefits [Line Items]	'	'
Target Allocation, Equity Securities	40.00%	'
Target allocation 2014 percentage of securities	40.00%	50.00%
Percentage of Plan Assets, Cash and other	42.00%	40.00%
Postretirement Plans | Fixed Income Securities	'	'
Pension Plans, Postretirement and Other Employee Benefits [Line Items]	'	'
Target allocation 2014 percentage of securities	60.00%	50.00%
Percentage of Plan Assets, Cash and other	58.00%	60.00%

EMPLOYEE_BENEFIT_PLANS_Fair_Va

EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS (Fair Values Of The Pension Assets By Asset Category (Details) (USD $)

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$905

$765.70

$677.20

$86

$12.30

$610.40

$632.80

$1.30

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$8.90

$81.50

$168.60

$114.50

$63.60

$53.40

$412.40

$86

$12.30

$247.40

$214.90

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$81.50

$157.90

$103.70

$2.60

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$482.10

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$363

$417.90

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$61

$53.40

$12.70

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$1.30

$1.60

$11.40

$8.90

$0

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$0

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EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS (Fair Value Measurement Of Plan Assets Using Significant Unobservable Inputs) (Detail) (Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3), USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Fair Value of Plan Assets [Roll Forward]	'
Fair value of plan assets at January 1,	$10.50
Assets held at end of year	0.6
Assets sold during the year	-0.4
Purchases, sales and settlements	0.3
Transfers in/(out)	1.7
Fair value of plan assets at December 31,	12.7
Insurance Assets	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Fair Value of Plan Assets [Roll Forward]	'
Fair value of plan assets at January 1,	8.9
Assets held at end of year	0.5
Assets sold during the year	0
Purchases, sales and settlements	0.3
Transfers in/(out)	1.7
Fair value of plan assets at December 31,	11.4
Real Estate Fund	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Fair Value of Plan Assets [Roll Forward]	'
Fair value of plan assets at January 1,	1.6
Assets held at end of year	0.1
Assets sold during the year	-0.4
Purchases, sales and settlements	0
Transfers in/(out)	0
Fair value of plan assets at December 31,	$1.30

EMPLOYEE_BENEFIT_PLANS_Fair_Va2

EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS (Fair Value Of Postretirement Plan Assets By Asset Category) (Detail) (USD $)

12 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

In Millions, unless otherwise specified

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2010

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

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Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Minimum

Maximum

Postretirement Plans

Postretirement Plans

Postretirement Plans

Postretirement Plans

S&P 500 Index Fund

Cash And Cash Equivalents

Cash And Cash Equivalents

U.S. Equity Funds

U.S. Equity Funds

Fixed Income Funds

Fixed Income Funds

Quoted Prices In Active Markets For Identical Assets (Level 1)

Quoted Prices In Active Markets For Identical Assets (Level 1)

Quoted Prices In Active Markets For Identical Assets (Level 1)

Quoted Prices In Active Markets For Identical Assets (Level 1)

Quoted Prices In Active Markets For Identical Assets (Level 1)

Quoted Prices In Active Markets For Identical Assets (Level 1)

Quoted Prices In Active Markets For Identical Assets (Level 1)

Quoted Prices In Active Markets For Identical Assets (Level 1)

Significant Observable Inputs (Level 2)

Significant Observable Inputs (Level 2)

Significant Observable Inputs (Level 2)

Significant Observable Inputs (Level 2)

Significant Observable Inputs (Level 2)

Significant Observable Inputs (Level 2)

Significant Observable Inputs (Level 2)

Significant Observable Inputs (Level 2)

Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)

Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)

Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)

Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)

Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)

Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)

Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)

Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)

Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)

Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)

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Postretirement Plans

Postretirement Plans

Postretirement Plans

Postretirement Plans

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Fixed Income Funds

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Postretirement Plans

Postretirement Plans

Postretirement Plans

Postretirement Plans

Postretirement Plans

Postretirement Plans

Postretirement Plans

Postretirement Plans

Postretirement Plans

Postretirement Plans

Postretirement Plans

Postretirement Plans

Postretirement Plans

Postretirement Plans

Postretirement Plans

Postretirement Plans

Postretirement Plans

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EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS (Expected Employer Contributions) (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013
Pension Plans | U.S. Plans	'
Pension Plans, Postretirement and Other Employee Benefits [Line Items]	'
Expected Employer Contributions	$1.80
Pension Plans | Non-U.S. Plans	'
Pension Plans, Postretirement and Other Employee Benefits [Line Items]	'
Expected Employer Contributions	4.5
Postretirement Benefit Plan | U.S. Plans	'
Pension Plans, Postretirement and Other Employee Benefits [Line Items]	'
Expected Employer Contributions	9.6
Postretirement Benefit Plan | Non-U.S. Plans	'
Pension Plans, Postretirement and Other Employee Benefits [Line Items]	'
Expected Employer Contributions	$0.20

EMPLOYEE_BENEFIT_PLANS_Expecte1

EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS (Expected Benefit Payments) (Detail) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
U.S. Pension Plans	'
2014	$40.80
2015	42.5
2016	44.3
2017	45.9
2018	47.5
2019-2023	257.2
U.S. Postretirement Plans	'
2014	14
2015	14.2
2016	14.3
2017	14.4
2018	14.3
2019-2023	66
Non-U.S. Pension Plans	'
2014	5.3
2015	6
2016	5.8
2017	6
2018	6.3
2019-2023	37.7
Non-U.S. Postretirement Plans	'
2014	0.2
2015	0.2
2016	0.2
2017	0.3
2018	0.3
2019-2023	$1.80

EMPLOYEE_BENEFIT_PLANS_Amounts

EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS (Amounts Expensed Related To Plans) (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Postretirement Health Care Plans [Line Items]	'	'	'
Amount expensed related to plans	($47.20)	$43.10	$66
U.S. Savings Plan	'	'	'
Postretirement Health Care Plans [Line Items]	'	'	'
Amount expensed related to plans	18.9	19.6	20.5
Non-U.S. Others	'	'	'
Postretirement Health Care Plans [Line Items]	'	'	'
Amount expensed related to plans	$3.70	$2.90	$2.40

CHANGE_IN_PENSION_ACCOUNTING_M1

CHANGE IN PENSION ACCOUNTING METHOD Narrative (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010	Dec. 31, 2010	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
In Millions, unless otherwise specified					Effect Of Change [Member]	Mark-to-market adjustment [Member]	Mark-to-market adjustment [Member]	Mark-to-market adjustment [Member]
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Cumulative Effect on Retained Earnings, Net of Tax	($1,572.80)	($1,419.20)	'	'	$187.20	'	'	'
Accumulated other comprehensive income	95.7	155.7	'	'	-191.8	'	'	'
Total equity	1,181.90	1,803	1,700.10	1,741.50	-4.6	'	'	'
Inventories	253.1	269.8	'	'	8	'	'	'
Deferred income taxes	32.1	38.4	'	'	2.8	'	'	'
Current assets held for sale	0	-409.7	'	'	0.6	'	'	'
Actuarial (gains) losses	'	'	'	'	'	$27.40	$55.50	$60.50
Number of Defined Benefit Plans Remeasured	'	'	'	'	'	2	'	'

Effects_of_Change_in_Accountin

Effects of Change in Accounting Method for Current and Prior Periods (Details) (USD $)

3 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified

Dec. 31, 2013

Sep. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2013

Mar. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Sep. 30, 2012

Jun. 30, 2012

Mar. 30, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

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Manufacturing cost of sales

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$1,202.90

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Selling and technical services

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132.6

Research and process development

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47.5

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100.1

Earnings from operations

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107.8

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-3.9

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67.8

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10.3

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75.7

57.5

Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest

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Net earnings attributable to Cytec Industries Inc.

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43.8

34.6

35.6

26.8

58.4

40.6

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185.9

Comprehensive income

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161.1

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157.9

Earnings Per Share, Basic [Abstract]

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$2.65

Basic earnings per common share (in dollars per share)

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[1]

$0.59

[1]

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[1]

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[1]

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[1]

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[1]

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[1]

$3.84

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$2.62

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$1.62

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[1]

$0.58

[1]

$1.24

[1]

$0.86

[1]

$1.06

[1]

$4.31

[1]

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1,181.50

992.2

Selling and technical services

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155.2

147.8

127.2

Research and process development

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52.9

45

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136.6

96.1

Earnings from operations

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163.6

155.5

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114.3

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28.3

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207.8

Comprehensive income

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191

158.9

Comprehensive income attributable to Cytec Industries Inc.

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155.7

Earnings Per Share, Basic [Abstract]

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Basic earnings per common share (in dollars per share)

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Earnings Per Share, Diluted [Abstract]

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Diluted earnings per common share (in dollars per share)

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Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest

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6.6

Net earnings

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Net earnings attributable to Cytec Industries Inc.

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Comprehensive income

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2.2

Comprehensive income attributable to Cytec Industries Inc.

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Earnings Per Share, Basic [Abstract]

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Discontinued operations (net of noncontrolling interests)

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$0.14

Basic earnings per common share (in dollars per share)

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($0.28)

($0.45)

Earnings Per Share, Diluted [Abstract]

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($0.58)

Discontinued operations (net of noncontrolling interests)

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$0.11

$0.13

Diluted earnings per common share (in dollars per share)

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$1.12

($0.28)

($0.45)

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COMPREHENSIVE_INCOME_Changes_i

COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (Changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) AOCI) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (loss) [Roll Forward]	'
Balance, beginning of period	$155.70
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications	-20.7
Amounts reclassified from AOCI	-39.3
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax, excluding portion attributable to noncontrolling interest	-60
Balance, end of period	95.7
Accumulated Pension Liabilities	'
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (loss) [Roll Forward]	'
Balance, beginning of period	-7.8
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications	-1
Amounts reclassified from AOCI	17.4
Net current period OCI	16.4
Balance, end of period	8.6
Cumulative Translation Adjustments	'
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (loss) [Roll Forward]	'
Balance, beginning of period	163.5
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications	-19.7
Amounts reclassified from AOCI	-56.7
Net current period OCI	-76.4
Balance, end of period	$87.10

COMPREHENSIVE_INCOME_Reclassif

COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (Reclassification of adjustments) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]	'	'	'
Income tax provision	$72.30	$27.50	$10.30
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest	-171.7	-75.7	-57.5
Earnings from operations of discontinued businesses, net of tax	-31.6	-117.4	-95
Discontinued Operation, Gain (Loss) on Disposal of Discontinued Operation, Net of Tax	-29.4	-16.1	36.5
Amounts reclassified from AOCI	-39.3	'	'
Accumulated Pension Liabilities	'	'	'
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]	'	'	'
Amounts reclassified from AOCI	17.4	'	'
Accumulated Pension Liabilities | Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income	'	'	'
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]	'	'	'
Amortization of prior service (costs)/credits	-3.2	'	'
Curtailment Impact on Prior Service Costs (Credits)	0.1	'	'
Reclassification from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Current Period, before Tax	-3.1	'	'
Income tax provision	1.2	'	'
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest	-1.9	'	'
Earnings from operations of discontinued businesses, net of tax	0.5	'	'
Discontinued Operation, Gain (Loss) on Disposal of Discontinued Operation, Net of Tax	18.8	'	'
Amounts reclassified from AOCI	-17.4	'	'
Cumulative Translation Adjustments	'	'	'
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]	'	'	'
Amounts reclassified from AOCI	-56.7	'	'
Cumulative Translation Adjustments | Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income	'	'	'
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]	'	'	'
Discontinued Operation, Gain (Loss) on Disposal of Discontinued Operation, Net of Tax	($56.70)	'	'

ACCRUED_EXPENSES_Schedule_Of_A

ACCRUED EXPENSES (Schedule Of Accrued Expenses) (Detail) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Disclosure Accrued Expenses Schedule Of Accrued Expenses [Abstract]	'	'
Employee benefits	$38.10	$52.90
Pension and other postretirement employee benefits	11.5	12.1
Salaries and wages	16.5	17.2
Taxes other than income taxes	5.2	8.9
Environmental	11.9	9.7
Interest, excluding interest on uncertain tax positions	13	18
Restructuring costs	5.2	9.6
Customer rebates	4.6	4.1
Insurance related accruals	3.7	4
Tax indemnification liability	16.3	0
Capital investments	10.7	0
Indemnity liability	5.7	0
Transaction costs	0	11.5
All other	36	29.4
Total	$178.40	$177.40

COMMON_STOCK_AND_PREFERRED_STO2

COMMON STOCK AND PREFERRED STOCK (Narrative) (Detail) (USD $)

3 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified

Dec. 31, 2013

Sep. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2013

Mar. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Sep. 30, 2012

Jun. 30, 2012

Mar. 30, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Sep. 30, 2011

Jun. 30, 2011

Mar. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Mar. 31, 2014

Subsequent Event

Class of Stock [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Declared

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$0.13

Common stock, shares authorized

150,000,000

'

'

'

150,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

150,000,000

150,000,000

'

'

Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)

$0.01

'

'

'

$0.01

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$0.01

$0.01

'

'

Common stock, shares outstanding

35,504,378

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

35,504,378

'

'

'

Dividends per common share declared and paid

$0.13

$0.13

$0.13

$0.13

$0.13

$0.13

$0.13

$0.13

$0.13

$0.13

$0.13

$0.13

$0.50

$0.50

$0.50

'

Cash dividends paid

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$19.70

$22.90

$24.30

'

Dividends declared, date

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

30-Jan-14

'

'

'

Dividends payable, date

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

25-Feb-14

'

'

'

Dividends payable, date of record

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

10-Feb-14

'

'

'

Stock repurchased during period, shares

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

10,174,755

1,455,111

4,280,000

'

Stock repurchased during period, value

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

750.1

99.9

196.1

'

Stock Repurchase Program, Remaining Authorized Repurchase Amount

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$0

'

'

'

COMMON_STOCK_AND_PREFERRED_STO3

COMMON STOCK AND PREFERRED STOCK (Summary Of Changes In Common Stock Issued And Treasury Stock) (Detail)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Common and Treasury Stock Rollforward [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Purchase of treasury stock	10,174,755	1,455,111	4,280,000
Common Stock	'	'	'
Common and Treasury Stock Rollforward [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Balance at beginning of year	49,618,861	49,586,198	49,445,350
Purchase of treasury stock	0	0	0
Issuance pursuant to stock option and stock-SARS plan	-106,891	-32,663	-122,983
Awards of restricted stock	0	0	0
Issuance of deferred shares	0	0	-17,865
Balance at end of year	49,725,752	49,618,861	49,586,198
Treasury Stock	'	'	'
Common and Treasury Stock Rollforward [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Balance at beginning of year	4,672,700	4,077,360	767
Purchase of treasury stock	10,174,755	1,455,111	4,280,000
Issuance pursuant to stock option and stock-SARS plan	-598,326	-842,746	-178,352
Awards of restricted stock	-10,395	-10,683	-12,384
Issuance of deferred shares	-17,360	-6,342	-12,671
Balance at end of year	14,221,374	4,672,700	4,077,360

OPERATIONS_BY_SEGMENT_AND_GEOG2

OPERATIONS BY SEGMENT AND GEOGRAPHIC AREAS AND IDENTIFIABLE ASSETS (Selected Information In Relation To Continuing Operations) (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Sep. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2012	Mar. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
									segment
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Number of Reportable Segments	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	4	'	'
Net sales	$479.90	$463.90	$513.80	$477.40	$470.70	$455.40	$404	$378.10	$1,935	$1,708.10	$1,415.90
Revenue from Related Parties	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-1.8	-0.8	-0.9
Earnings from operations	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	309.4	132.2	107.8
Total Assets	2,680.50	'	'	'	3,924.20	'	'	'	2,680.50	3,924.20	3,543.50
Aerospace Materials	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Net sales	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	960.8	877.1	722.6
Revenue from Related Parties	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	1.5	0	0
Total net sales	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	962.3	877.1	722.6
Earnings from operations	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	177.6	168.5	124.9
Percentage of sales	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	18.50%	19.20%	17.30%
Total Assets	1,136.70	'	'	'	1,014.60	'	'	'	1,136.70	1,014.60	870.8
Capital expenditures	144.8	'	'	'	68.5	'	'	'	144.8	68.5	34.5
Depreciation and amortization	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	26	26.3	20
Industrial Materials	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Net sales	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	316.3	176.4	66.6
Revenue from Related Parties	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	0	0	0
Total net sales	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	316.3	176.4	66.6
Earnings from operations	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	19	11.4	11.9
Percentage of sales	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	6.00%	6.50%	17.90%
Total Assets	483.5	'	'	'	520.4	'	'	'	483.5	520.4	45.9
Capital expenditures	4.9	'	'	'	5.1	'	'	'	4.9	5.1	1.5
Depreciation and amortization	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	17.6	8.4	0.9
In-Process Separation	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Net sales	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	382.7	384.2	339.5
Revenue from Related Parties	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	0	0	0
Total net sales	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	382.7	384.2	339.5
Earnings from operations	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	86.5	95.3	73
Percentage of sales	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	22.60%	24.80%	21.50%
Total Assets	445	'	'	'	369.1	'	'	'	445	369.1	310.8
Capital expenditures	109.8	'	'	'	60.4	'	'	'	109.8	60.4	17.6
Depreciation and amortization	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	15.3	16.9	14.4
Additive Technologies	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Net sales	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	275.2	270.4	287.2
Revenue from Related Parties	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	0.3	0.8	0.9
Total net sales	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	275.5	271.2	288.1
Earnings from operations	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	39.6	40.8	41.9
Percentage of sales	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	14.40%	15.00%	14.50%
Total Assets	211.1	'	'	'	206.8	'	'	'	211.1	206.8	202.2
Capital expenditures	12.4	'	'	'	11.1	'	'	'	12.4	11.1	16.1
Depreciation and amortization	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	11.8	13.6	11.2
Operating Segments	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Net sales	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	1,935	1,708.10	1,415.90
Revenue from Related Parties	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	1.8	0.8	0.9
Total net sales	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	1,936.80	1,708.90	1,416.80
Earnings from operations	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	322.7	316	251.7
Percentage of sales	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	16.70%	18.50%	17.80%
Total Assets	2,276.30	'	'	'	2,110.90	'	'	'	2,276.30	2,110.90	1,429.70
Capital expenditures	271.9	'	'	'	145.1	'	'	'	271.9	145.1	69.7
Depreciation and amortization	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	$70.70	$65.20	$46.50

Reconciliation_Of_Selected_Seg

(Reconciliation Of Selected Segment Information To Corresponding Amounts Contained In Consolidated Financial Statements) (Detail) (USD $)

3 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

In Millions, unless otherwise specified

Dec. 31, 2013

Sep. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2013

Mar. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Sep. 30, 2012

Jun. 30, 2012

Mar. 30, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2010

Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Elimination of intersegment revenue

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$1.80

$0.80

$0.90

'

Total consolidated net sales

479.9

463.9

513.8

477.4

470.7

455.4

404

378.1

1,935

1,708.10

1,415.90

'

Total consolidated earnings from operations

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

309.4

132.2

107.8

'

Total consolidated assets

2,680.50

'

'

'

3,924.20

'

'

'

2,680.50

3,924.20

3,543.50

'

Other assets

404.2

'

'

'

1,813.30

'

'

'

404.2

1,813.30

2,113.80

'

Restructuring charges

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

6.9

21.2

0.8

'

Asset impairment charge

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

5.8

0

0

'

Gains (losses) on sale of assets pre-tax

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

16.7

-3.3

'

Cash and cash equivalents

151.8

'

'

'

179.3

'

'

'

151.8

179.3

415.8

383.3

Previously Owned Coating Resins

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Assets held for sale

'

'

'

'

1,471.50

'

'

'

'

1,471.50

1,508.80

'

Umeco

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Total consolidated net sales

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

150

'

'

Total consolidated earnings from operations

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

1

'

'

Operating Segments

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Net sales from segments

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

1,936.80

1,708.90

1,416.80

'

Elimination of intersegment revenue

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-1.8

-0.8

-0.9

'

Total consolidated net sales

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

1,935

1,708.10

1,415.90

'

Total consolidated earnings from operations

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

322.7

316

251.7

'

Total consolidated assets

2,276.30

'

'

'

2,110.90

'

'

'

2,276.30

2,110.90

1,429.70

'

Corporate Unallocated

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Total consolidated earnings from operations

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-13.3

-183.8

-143.9

'

Restructuring charges

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

6.9

21.2

0.8

'

Change in Pension Accounting, Pre-Tax Benefit

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

27.4

55.5

60.5

'

Gains (losses) on sale of assets pre-tax

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

16.7

-3.3

'

Accelerated depreciation

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

2.5

0.7

'

Decrease in environmental related accruals

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0.6

'

Corporate Unallocated | Previously Owned Coating Resins

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Costs allocated to operations

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

12.2

66.5

66

'

Corporate Unallocated | Previously Owned Building Block Chemicals

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Costs allocated to operations

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

1

'

Corporate Unallocated | Star Orechem

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Asset impairment charge

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

3

'

'

'

Corporate Unallocated | Umeco

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Costs to divest Umeco distribution product line

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

1.2

'

'

'

Costs incurred for acquisition

'

'

'

'

8.4

'

'

'

'

8.4

'

'

Other Assets

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Cash and cash equivalents

$151.80

'

'

'

$179.30

'

'

'

$151.80

$179.30

$415.80

'

OPERATIONS_BY_SEGMENT_AND_GEOG3

OPERATIONS BY SEGMENT AND GEOGRAPHIC AREAS AND IDENTIFIABLE ASSETS (Operations By Geographic Areas) (Detail) (USD $)

3 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

In Millions, unless otherwise specified

Dec. 31, 2013

Sep. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2013

Mar. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Sep. 30, 2012

Jun. 30, 2012

Mar. 30, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2010

Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Net sales

$479.90

$463.90

$513.80

$477.40

$470.70

$455.40

$404

$378.10

$1,935

$1,708.10

$1,415.90

'

U.S. exports included in net sales above

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

248.8

220.6

207.5

'

Total Identifiable Assets

1,778

'

'

'

1,713.90

'

'

'

1,778

1,713.90

1,145.60

'

Equity in net assets of and advances to associated companies

1.3

'

'

'

1.7

'

'

'

1.3

1.7

0

'

Total Assets

2,680.50

'

'

'

3,924.20

'

'

'

2,680.50

3,924.20

3,543.50

'

Cash and cash equivalents

151.8

'

'

'

179.3

'

'

'

151.8

179.3

415.8

383.3

Other Assets

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Cash and cash equivalents

151.8

'

'

'

179.3

'

'

'

151.8

179.3

415.8

'

Previously Owned Coating Resins

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Assets Held-for-sale, at Carrying Value

'

'

'

'

1,471.50

'

'

'

'

1,471.50

1,508.80

'

United States

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Net sales

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

865.2

795

686.2

'

Total Identifiable Assets

1,050.20

'

'

'

1,054.70

'

'

'

1,050.20

1,054.70

853.5

'

Other Americas

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Net sales

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

216.6

188.5

180.6

'

U.S. exports included in net sales above

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

106.9

83

82.8

'

Total Identifiable Assets

123.7

'

'

'

121.9

'

'

'

123.7

121.9

135.6

'

Asia / Pacific

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Net sales

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

244.2

212.3

188.8

'

U.S. exports included in net sales above

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

42.7

33.7

40.7

'

Total Identifiable Assets

131.3

'

'

'

119.2

'

'

'

131.3

119.2

87.3

'

Europe, Middle East And Africa

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Net sales

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

609

512.3

360.3

'

U.S. exports included in net sales above

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

99.2

103.9

84

'

Total Identifiable Assets

472.8

'

'

'

418.1

'

'

'

472.8

418.1

69.2

'

Unallocated Assets

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Total Assets

$901.20

'

'

'

$2,208.60

'

'

'

$901.20

$2,208.60

$2,397.90

'

OPERATIONS_BY_SEGMENT_AND_GEOG4

OPERATIONS BY SEGMENT AND GEOGRAPHIC AREAS AND IDENTIFIABLE ASSETS (Significant Customer) (Details) (Sales Revenue, Goods, Net, Boeing)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'
Concentration Risk, Percentage	20.00%	19.00%	18.00%
Aerospace Materials	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'
Concentration Risk, Percentage	20.00%	18.00%	17.00%
Industrial Materials	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'
Concentration Risk, Percentage	0.00%	1.00%	1.00%

QUARTERLY_DATA_Schedule_Of_Qua

QUARTERLY DATA (Schedule Of Quarterly Data) (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended																12 Months Ended
In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013		Sep. 30, 2013		Jun. 30, 2013		Mar. 31, 2013		Dec. 31, 2012		Sep. 30, 2012		Jun. 30, 2012		Mar. 30, 2012		Dec. 31, 2013		Dec. 31, 2012		Dec. 31, 2011
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]	'		'		'		'		'		'		'		'		'		'		'
Net sales	$479.90		$463.90		$513.80		$477.40		$470.70		$455.40		$404		$378.10		$1,935		$1,708.10		$1,415.90
Gross profit	175.3	[1]	150.6	[1]	187.3	[1]	138.6	[1]	118.3	[1]	138.6	[1]	134.5	[1]	113.8	[1]	651.9	[1]	505.2	[1]	'
Net earnings attributable to Cytec Industries Inc.	$59.40		$43.80		$34.60		$35.60		$26.80		$58.40		$40.60		$49		$173.50		$174.90		$185.90
Earnings per common share attributable to Cytec Industries Inc.:	'		'		'		'		'		'		'		'		'		'		'
Basic earnings per common share (in dollars per share)	$1.66	[2]	$1.21	[2]	$0.85	[2]	$0.79	[2]	$0.59	[2]	$1.26	[2]	$0.88	[2]	$1.06	[2]	$4.40	[2]	$3.80	[2]	$3.84
Diluted earnings per common share (in dollars per share)	$1.62	[2]	$1.19	[2]	$0.83	[2]	$0.78	[2]	$0.58	[2]	$1.24	[2]	$0.86	[2]	$1.06	[2]	$4.31	[2]	$3.74	[2]	$3.79
[1]	Gross profit is derived by subtracting manufacturing cost of sales from net sales.
[2]	The sum of the quarters may not equal the full year basic and diluted net earnings per share since each period is calculated separately.

SCHEDULE_II_VALUATION_AND_QUAL1

SCHEDULE II - VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013		Dec. 31, 2012		Dec. 31, 2011		Dec. 31, 2009
Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward]	'		'		'		'
Environmental accruals, remediation spending	$8.70		$3.90		$3.90		'
Environmental accruals, currency exchange	-0.6		0.4		-0.1		'
Deferred Tax Asset Valuation Allowance	'		'		'		'
Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward]	'		'		'		'
Beginning Balance	21		21.2		'		21.6
Additions or (deductions) charged or (credited) to expenses	104.7	[1]	-1.2		-0.4		'
Other additions or (deductions)	0.2		1	[2]	0		'
Ending Balance	125.9		21		21.2		21.6
Environmental Accruals	'		'		'		'
Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward]	'		'		'		'
Beginning Balance	68.1		69.4	[3]	'		64.7	[3]
Additions or (deductions) charged or (credited) to expenses	4.3		1.6		8.7	[3]	'
Other additions or (deductions)	-9.3	[4]	-2.9	[3]	-4	[3]	'
Ending Balance	63.1		68.1		69.4	[3]	64.7	[3]
Umeco	'		'		'		'
Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward]	'		'		'		'
Environmental accruals, currency exchange	'		0.7		'		'
Continuing Operations | Doubtful Accounts Receivable	'		'		'		'
Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward]	'		'		'		'
Beginning Balance	4.7		1.3		'		0.5
Additions or (deductions) charged or (credited) to expenses	1.5		4.6		0.8		'
Other additions or (deductions)	-1.6	[5]	-1.2	[5]	0		'
Ending Balance	$4.60		$4.70		$1.30		$0.50
[1]	Increase due to capital loss on sale of coatings business.
[2]	Environmental remediation spending of $3.9, favorable exchange impact of $0.4, and acquired Umeco accruals of $0.7.
[3]	Environmental remediation spending of $3.9 and unfavorable exchange impact of $0.1.
[4]	Environmental remediation spending of $8.7, and unfavorable exchange impact of $0.6.
[5]	Principally bad debt write-offs and recoveries.