Investment in TiO2 Manufacturing Joint Venture - Components of Net Distributions from LPC (Detail) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2015
Dec. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Investment In Joint Venture [Line Items]      
Net distributions $ 6.5 $ 10.6 $ 10.9
Louisiana Pigment Company, L.P.      
Investment In Joint Venture [Line Items]      
Distributions from LPC 48.2 48.0 70.7
Contributions to LPC (41.7) (37.4) (59.8)
Net distributions $ 6.5 $ 10.6 $ 10.9