Accounts Receivable Securitization Programs [Member] This element represents accounts receivable securitization programs entered into by the company. Accounts Receivable Securitization Program Asbestos-related liability, total amount accrued beginning in 1993 through 2013 before insurance recoveries Aggregate amount, before insurance recoveries, accrued to date since the entity's initial asbestos-related liability was established in 1993. Accrual for Asbestos Related liability, to Date Acquisition Related Charges This element represents charges related to acquisitions including fair value inventory adjustments required upon consolidation, restructuring costs related to headcount reductions at the newly purchased plants, financing costs which are not able to be capitalized and other transaction costs, including legal, accounting and other outside consultant expenses. Acquisition-related fair value inventory adjustments and restructuring, transaction and financing costs This element represents the charges recorded in other expenses for acquisition-related restructuring costs for headcount reductions at the newly purchased plants, financing costs which are not able to be capitalized and other transaction costs, including legal, accounting and other outside consultant expenses. Acquisition-related restructuring, transaction and financing costs Acquisition Related Charges, Other Expenses Acquisition-related fair value inventory adjustments Represents the fair value adjustment to inventory related to acquisitions during the period. Acquisition Related to Fair Value Inventory Adjustments Additional estimated period that result in an annual charge, if future comprehensive review of asbestos-related liabilities is not determined Represents the additional estimated period that result in an annual charge, if future comprehensive review of asbestos-related liabilities is not determined. Additional Estimated Period if Future Comprehensive Review of Asbestos Liabilities is Not Determined Represents interest charges from the early extinguishment of debt which may include the amount of gain (loss), the income tax effect and the per share amount of the aggregate gain (loss), net of the related income tax. Additional Interest Charges from Early Extinguishment of Debt Disclosure [Text Block] Additional Interest Charges from Early Extinguishment of Debt Aggregate Intrinsic Value Aggregate Intrinsic Value [Abstract] Aggregate Other Liabilities, Noncurrent Other non-current liabilities Aggregate carrying amount, as of the balance sheet date, of noncurrent obligations not separately disclosed in the balance sheet such as deferred taxes, pension benefits and non pension postretirement benefits. Amount Already Spent to Install Pollution Control Equipment Amount already spent to install pollution control equipment Represents the amount already spent to install pollution control equipment. Amendment Description Charge against earnings for asbestos related payments. Asbestos related charges Asbestos Related Costs Amendment Flag Asia Pacific Restructuring [Member] Asia Pacific Restructuring Represents the restructuring plan for Asia Pacific segment. This element represents the Asia Pacific segment of the entity. Asia Pacific Segment [Member] Asia Pacific Australia AUSTRALIA Total other assets Aggregate carrying amount, as of the balance sheet date, of noncurrent assets excluding property, plant and equipment. Assets Excluding Property, Plant and Equipment, Noncurrent Investments and other assets: Assets Excluding Property, Plant and Equipment, Noncurrent [Abstract] Australia Restructuring [Member] Represents the restructuring actions related to Australia. Australia Restructuring Represents details pertaining to BJC O-I Glass Pte. Ltd. BJC O-I Glass Pte. Ltd BJC O-I Glass Pte. Ltd [Member] Carrying values of the liability and equity components of 2015 Exchangeable Notes This element represents carrying values of the liability and equity components of exchangeable notes. Carrying Amount of Exchangeable Notes [Text Block] Carrying Amount of Receivables Sold Amount of receivables sold Represents the amount of receivables sold. Ceara Ceara [Member] This element represents the Ceara state. Represents the information pertaining to the change in accounting method for valuation of inventories. Change in Accounting Method for Inventory Valuation [Member] Change in accounting method for valuation of inventories Change in Benefit Obligations [Abstract] Change in benefit obligations: Represents the change method of valuation of U.S. inventories from lower of last-in, first-out (LIFO) cost or market to lower of cost or market on a first-in, first-out basis (FIFO). Change in Accounting Method for Inventory Change in Inventory Valuation Method [Member] Represents the change method of pension allocation. Change in Pension Allocation Change in Pension Allocation [Member] China Restructuring [Member] Plant closing in China Represents the restructuring actions related to China. The approximate aggregate number of plaintiffs and claimants settled, dismissed and otherwise disposed of, as of the balance sheet date. Claims Disposed of to Date Approximate number of claims disposed of to date Common stock distribution ratio Common Stock Distribution Ratio Represents the common stock shares distributed to the holders of vested restricted stock units. Current Fiscal Year End Date Award Type [Axis] Companhia Industrial De Vidros [Member] This element represents the Companhia Industrial de Vidros entity. Companhia Industrial de Vidros Condensed Financial Information for Subsidiary Guarantors and Non-Guarantors Disclosure [Text Block] Financial Information for Subsidiary Guarantors and Non-Guarantors This element represents the disclosure of the condensed financial statements (balance sheet, income statement and statement of cash flows), normally using the registrant (parent) as the sole domain member. If condensed consolidating financial statements are being presented, other domain members (in addition to parent) such as guarantor subsidiaries, non-guarantor subsidiaries, and the consolidation eliminations, will be included in order that the respective monetary amounts for each of the domains will aggregate to the respective amounts on the consolidated financial statements. The line items are the various captions used to compile the condensed financial statements. Using extensions, most, if not all, of the elements representing condensed financial statement captions will be the same as those used for the consolidated financial statements captions. Convertible Preferred Stock. Convertible Preferred Stock [Text Block] Convertible Preferred Stock This text block represents convertible preferred stock in the company. Cost of pollution control equipment Represents the cost of pollution control equipment, the entity has agreed to install as a part of the settlement. Cost of Pollution Control Equipment Coverage of Commodity Futures Contracts Coverage of commodity futures contracts (in MM BTUs) Aggregate commodity futures contracts for natural gas in amounts expressed in nonmonetary units. Damages equal to or greater than $100 million Represents the damages in claims by plaintiffs who specifically plead damages greater than 100 million dollars. Damages Greater than 100 Million Dollars [Member] Damages Greater than 15 Million but Less than 100 Million [Member] Damages in claims by plaintiffs who specifically plead damages greater than $15 million but less than $100 million. Damages greater than $15 million but less than $100 million Damages of 15 Million or Less [Member] Damages in claims by plaintiffs who specifically plead damages of $15 million or less. Damages of $15 million or less Damages Unspecified or Sufficient to Invoke Jurisdictional Minimum [Member] Damages in claims by plaintiffs who either do not specify the monetary damages sought, or in the case of court filings, claim an amount sufficient to invoke the jurisdictional minimum of the trial court. Damages unspecified or sufficient to invoke jurisdictional minimum Debt Instrument, Actual Percentage of Average Exchange Value This element represents the trading price of the notes as a percentage of the average exchange value. The actual percentage of the average exchange value is used to determine whether the notes become exchangeable into shares. Actual percentage of the average exchange value Document Period End Date Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate, Euro Currency The percentage points added to the Eurocurrency reference rate to compute the variable rate on the debt instrument. Interest rate margin, Eurocurrency Rate loans (as a percent) Debt Instrument, Contractual Coupon Interest Expense This element represents the portion of overall interest expense attributable to the stated interest rate on the face value of the debt. Contractual coupon interest Debt Instrument, Market Price Indicated Market Price (in dollars per share) This element represents the market price of a debt instrument at the balance sheet date. Debt Instrument, Percentage of Average Exchange Value Used to Determine Whether Exchangeable This element represents the percentage of the average exchange value below which the notes may become exchangeable into shares. The trading price of the notes must fall below this percentage for a specified period of time. Percentage of the average exchange value below which the notes may become exchangeable into shares Debt Instrument, Percentage of Exchange Price used to Determine Price Per Share that Must be Exceeded for Conversion This element represents the percentage of the exchange price used to calculate the minimum stock price which must be exceeded for the exchangeable notes to be exchanged by debt holders. Percentage of the exchange price used to determine the minimum stock price that must be exceeded for exchangeable notes to be exchanged Minimum stock price that must be exceeded for exchangeable notes to be exchanged (in dollars per share) Debt Instrument, Price Per Share that Must be Exceeded for Conversion This element represents the minimum stock price that must be exceeded for the exchangeable notes to be exchanged by debt holders. Debt Instrument, Principal Amount Denomination for Conversion into Common Stock This element represents the denomination of the principal amount of debt used to determine the number of shares that the debt can be converted into at the exchange rate. Exchangeable debt principal amount, basis for exchange, denominator Forward exchange contracts in various currencies Derivative, Notional Amount Deferred Returnable Packaging Costs Represents the carrying amount of deferred returnable packaging costs that are expected to be recognized as a charge against earnings in periods after one year or beyond the normal operating cycle, if longer. Deferred returnable packaging costs Operating and capital loss carryforwards expiring between 2014 and 2031 The tax effect as of the balance sheet date of the amount of future tax deductions arising from operating losses and capital losses which expire in a definite amount of time. Deferred Tax Assets, Operating and Capital Loss Carryforwards with Definite Life Entity [Domain] Deferred Tax Assets, Operating and Capital Loss Carryforwards with Indefinite Life Operating and capital loss carryforwards with indefinite life The tax effect as of the balance sheet date of the amount of future tax deductions arising from operating losses and capital losses which can be carried forward indefinitely. Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense Asbestos Related Liabilities Asbestos-related liabilities The tax effect as of the balance sheet date of the amount of estimated future tax deductions arising from liabilities related to asbestos. This element represents the deferred tax effect of foreign currency translation adjustments. Deferred Tax Effect for Translation Deferred Tax Effect for Translation [Member] The amount as of the balance sheet date of the estimated future tax effects attributable to investments in exchangeable notes debt securities. Deferred Tax Liabilities, Exchangeable Notes Exchangeable notes Deferred Taxes Included in Consolidated Balance Sheet [Abstract] Deferred taxes are included in the Consolidated Balance Sheets: Other assets This element represents the deferred taxes included in deposits, receivables and other assets in the consolidated balance sheets. Deferred Taxes Included in Deposits Receivables and Other Assets Deferred Taxes Included in Domestic and Foreign Income Taxes U. S. And foreign income taxes Represents the deferred taxes included in U. S. and foreign income taxes in the consolidated balance sheets. Deferred Taxes Included in Prepaid Expenses Prepaid expenses This element represents the deferred taxes included in prepaid expenses in the consolidated balance sheets. Defined Benefit Plan, Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Actuarial Loss, Net of Tax Actuarial loss This element represents the after tax amount of actuarial loss not yet recognized in net periodic plan cost. Items not yet recognized in pension expense and net postretirement benefit cost: Defined Benefit Plan, Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Net of Tax [Abstract] Defined Benefit Plan, Amortization [Abstract] Amortization: Net amortization Defined Benefit Plan, Amortization Net The aggregate amortization of gains or losses and prior service cost or credit recognized in net periodic benefit cost. Defined Benefit Plan, Other Other This element represents the change in fair value of the pension plan assets as a result of other items not defined in the taxonomy. Defined Benefit Plan, Plans with Benefit Obligations in Excess of Plan Assets Aggregate Accumulated Benefit Obligation Accumulated benefit obligation If aggregate disclosures are presented, the aggregate pension accumulated benefit obligation for pension plans with projected benefit obligations in excess of plan assets as of the measurement date of each statement of financial position presented. Special termination benefits The cost related to special termination benefits offered to and accepted by employees in connection with their termination of employment that are only offered for a short period of time. A situation involving termination benefits may also involve a curtailment. Defined Benefit Plan, Special Termination Benefits Cost Special termination Defined Benefit Plan Target Allocations Percentage Target allocation percentage Represents the description of target allocation percentages, or range of percentages, considering the major categories of plan assets as of the latest statement of financial position presented (on a weighted-average basis for employers with more than one plan) that are pertinent to an understanding of the plan investment policies and strategies. Defined Benefit Plan, Tenure Used for Computing Expected Long-term Rate of Return Tenure used for computing historical long-term rate of return assumption This element represents the tenure, in years, used for computing the long-term rate of return assumption. Discontinued operations; Discontinued Operation Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operation before Income Tax [Abstract] Disposal of Discontinued Operations Represents a business component that has been sold, disposed of or abandoned during the reporting period by the entity and includes the portion that is attributable to the noncontrolling interest. Disposal of Venezuelan operations Document and Entity Information Employee costs and asset impairments Employee Costs and Asset Impairments Amount charged against earnings in the period for incurred and estimated employee and asset impairment costs associated with exit from or disposal of business activities or restructurings pursuant to a duly authorized plan, excluding asset retirement obligations. Environmental remediation costs Environmental Remediation Expenses [Member] The charge against earnings in the period for known or estimated future costs arising from requirements to perform environmental remediation activities. Equity Earnings from Subsidiaries Equity earnings from subsidiaries that are eliminated when calculating the consolidated results of operations. Equity earnings from subsidiaries This element represents details pertaining to summary of balance sheet information of equity investments. Equity Method Investments, Balance Sheet Information [Table Text Block] Summary of balance sheet information of equity investments This element represents details pertaining to equity in earnings. Equity Method Investments, Earnings [Table Text Block] Equity in earnings Equity Method Investments, Income Statement Information [Table Text Block] Summary of income statement information of equity investments This element represents details pertaining to summary of income statement information of equity investments. Europe and South America Restructuring [Member] Europe and South America Represents the restructuring actions related to Europe and South America. Europe Restructuring [Member] Europe Represents the restructuring actions related to Europe. Europe Segment [Member] Europe This element represents the European segment of the entity. European Asset Optimization Program [Member] European Asset Optimization Represents the asset optimization program for European segment. European Asset Optimization program France FRANCE Facility Closing and Employee Relocation [Member] Employee costs related to a plant closing and the related relocation of business to other facilities Employee costs related to the closing of a facility and relocation associated with exit from or disposal of business activities or restructurings pursuant to a plan. Financial Information for Subsidiary Guarantors and Non-Guarantors Financial Information for Subsidiary Guarantors and Non-Guarantors [Line Items] Financial Information for Subsidiary Guarantors and Non Guarantors Foreign Currency Transaction, Gain (Loss) before Tax Venezuela The foreign currency transaction gain or loss (both realized and unrealized), as a result of parallel market transactions to exchange Venezuelan bolivars into U.S. dollars, included in determining net income for the reporting period. Recognized foreign currency exchange losses from parallel market transactions to exchange Venezuelan bolivars into U.S. dollars Future asbestos-related costs Future Asbestos, Costs Increase, in the period, in the accrual for estimated future asbestos-related costs. Charge for asbestos related costs Increase in accrual for estimated future asbestos-related costs Loss recognized on the revaluation of net monetary assets in Venezuela Gain (Loss) on Revaluation of Net Monetary Assets Represents the gain (loss) on revaluation of net monetary assets during the reporting period. Gain on China land compensation Gain on China land compensation Represents the gain on cash received as compensation for land. Gain on Land Compensation Headcount Reduction South America [Member] Headcount reductions primarily in the South America segment Employee costs related to headcount reductions, primarily in the South America segment. Provision (benefit) for income taxes was calculated based on the following components of earnings (loss) before income taxes: Income (Loss) before Income Taxes [Abstract] Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes Minority Interest after Income (Loss) from Equity Method Investments [Abstract] Continuing operations Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations before Income Taxes, Foreign Non-U.S. The portion of earnings (loss) from discontinued operations before income taxes that is attributable to foreign operations, which is defined as income (loss) generated from operations located outside the entity's country of domicile. The sum of the current income tax expense (benefit) and the deferred income tax expense (benefit) pertaining to pretax income (loss) for the entity. Total Income Tax Expense, Benefit Including Discontinued Operations Income Taxes Paid, Foreign The amount of cash paid during the current period to foreign authorities as taxes on income. Non-U.S. Income taxes paid in cash Increase (Decrease) Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss, Net of Tax Increase (Decrease) Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Net of Tax [Roll Forward] Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer Increase (Decrease) in Income Tax Expense (Benefit) [Abstract] Increase (decrease) in provision for income taxes due to: Entity Voluntary Filers Intangible Assets and Other Long-Lived Assets [Policy Text Block] Intangible Assets and Other Long-Lived Assets Describes an entity's accounting policies pertaining to the intangible assets and other long-lived assets. Entity Current Reporting Status Intercompany Interest Expense Net intercompany interest Intercompany interest expense that is eliminated when calculating the consolidated results of operations. Entity Filer Category Amount of interest expense recognized on the 2015 Exchangeable Notes This element represents amount of interest recognized on exchangeable notes. Interest Expense on Exchangeable Notes [Text Block] Entity Public Float Interest Paid Note Repurchase Premiums Interest paid note repurchase premiums The amount included in cash paid for interest during the current period representing note repurchase premiums. Entity Registrant Name Investments in and advances to subsidiaries Investments in and Advances to Subsidiaries The carrying amount as of the balance sheet date of investments in and advances to subsidiaries, which are eliminated for the purpose of consolidation. Entity Central Index Key Liability for Asbestos-Related Liabilities, Current Current portion of asbestos-related liabilities Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of asbestos-related liabilities that are due within one year (or one operating cycle if longer). Current portion of asbestos liability Liability for Asbestos-Related Liabilities, Noncurrent. Liability for Asbestos-Related Liabilities, Noncurrent Asbestos-related liabilities Obligations related to long-term debt and capital lease obligations. Total long-term debt Long Term Debt and Capital Lease Obligations Current and Noncurrent A table or schedule providing information pertaining to specific debt instruments or borrowings. It may include: (1) description of the debt arrangement; (2) identification of the lender or type of lender; (3) repayment terms; (4) weighted average interest rate; (5) carrying amount of funds borrowed and measures of the maximum and average amount outstanding during the period. Long-term Short-term Debt Instrument [Table] Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding Loss Contingency Charge Due to Unfavorable Ruling Charge created due to unfavorable ruling Represents the amount that will be created as charge on ruling given by court against the entity. Asbestos filings and the claims pending at the end of each listed year This element represents the approximate number of plaintiffs and claimants who had asbestos claims pending against the entity at the beginning of each listed year, the number of claims disposed of during that year, the year's filings and the claims pending at the end of each listed year. Loss Contingency Claims Quantities [Table Text Block] Loss Contingency, Compensatory Damages Assessed Against Other Defendants The value (monetary amount) of compensatory damages assessed by the jury in a legal matter. Compensatory damages assessed against defendants Change in Accounting Method Accounting Changes and Error Corrections [Text Block] Loss Contingency, Damages Assessed The value (monetary amount) of the award assessed by the jury against the reporting entity in a legal matter. Total amount awarded by jury against defendants This element represents the approximate number of asbestos claims of the plaintiffs and claimants which were disposed in the period. Disposed (in number of litigants) Loss Contingency, Dismissed Plaintiffs and Claimants Number Loss Contingency Increase in Refundable Due to Unfavorable Ruling Non-income tax refund Represents the increase in non-income taxes refundable on ruling given by court against the entity. Loss Contingency, New Claims Filed Plaintiffs and Claimants Number This element represents the approximate number of asbestos claims of the plaintiffs and claimants which were filed in the period. Filed (in number of litigants) Penalty amount Loss Contingency Penalty Amount Represents the penalty amount that the entity agreed to pay as a part of the settlement with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The approximate amount of plaintiffs and claimants in asbestos lawsuits and claims in which the entity is a named defendant. Pending at beginning of year (in number of litigants) Pending at end of year (in number of litigants) Loss Contingency Plaintiffs and Claimants, Number Approximate plaintiffs and claimants (in number of litigants) Punitive damages assessed against the Company Loss Contingency, Punitive Damages Assessed Against Entity The value (monetary amount) of punitive damages assessed by the jury in a legal matter. Deferred amounts payable The aggregate of deferred amounts payable over a number of years for disposed claims. Loss Contingency Settlement Deferred Amount Payable The average indemnity payment per disposed claim. Loss Contingency Settlement Per Claim Average indemnity payment per claim Mold Shop in South America [Member] Mold shop in South America Represents the entity's mold shop in South America. Italy ITALY Describes the nature of an entity's business, the major products or services it sells or provides and its principal markets, including the locations of those markets. If the entity operates in more than one business, the disclosure also indicates the relative importance of its operations in each business and the basis for the determination (for example, assets, revenues, or earnings). Disclosures about the nature of operations need not be quantified; relative importance could be conveyed by use of terms such as "predominately", "about equally", or "major and other". This element is also referred to as "Business Description". Nature of Operations [Policy Text Block] Nature of Operations Effect of a change in accounting method on manufacturing, shipping and delivery expenses Represents the amount of the effect of a change in accounting method on manufacturing, shipping and delivery expenses. New Accounting Pronouncement or Change in Accounting Principle Effect of Change in Cost of Goods and Services Sold Effect of change in accounting method New Accounting Pronouncements and Changes in Accounting Principles Effect of Change in Accounting Method [Abstract] Company's non-exchangeable debt borrowing rate (as a percent) Non Exchangeable Debt Borrowing Rate This element represents the non-exchangeable debt borrowing rate of the entity. Document Fiscal Year Focus Non-income Tax Assessment [Member] Non-income tax assessment Represents information pertaining to the non-income tax assessment from a foreign tax authority. Document Fiscal Period Focus Non-U.S. Non US [Member] Represents the specified foreign countries except US about which segment information is provided by the entity. This element represents the noncash portion of charges related to acquisitions including fair value inventory adjustments required upon consolidation, restructuring costs related to headcount reductions at the newly purchased plants, and other financing costs which are not able to be capitalized. Charges for acquisition-related costs Noncash Acquisition Related Charges North America Restructuring [Member] North America Represents the restructuring actions related to North America. North America Segment [Member] North America This element represents the North American segment of the entity. Entity by Location [Axis] Represents the number of non mesothelioma claims for which a motion to consolidate for trail was filed. Number of Non Mesothelioma Claims for which Motion to Consolidate for Trail was Filed Number of non mesothelioma claims for which a motion to consolidate for trail was filed Location [Domain] Approximate number of plaintiffs and claimants asbestos claims pending against the entity Number of Plaintiffs and Claimants Asbestos Claims Pending [Roll Forward] Number of plants acquired Number of Plants Acquired in Acquisition This element represents number of plants acquired in acquisition. Number of Stock-based Compensation Plans Number of non-qualified plans of the entity (in number of plans) This element represents the number of share based compensation plans of the entity. Number of Subsidiaries Guaranteeing Notes Number of subsidiaries that have guaranteed the notes The number of subsidiaries which have guaranteed the notes. Operations Countries in Number Number of countries in which the entity operates This element represents the number of countries in which the entity has its glass container operations. Other Comprehensive Income, Defined Benefit Plan before Translation and Tax Total This element represents the total change in plan assets and obligations recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income net of tax and before translation. Legal Entity [Axis] Loss due to settlement Represents the before tax amount of gain (loss) due to settlement in the benefit obligations, which was recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss). Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Gain (Loss) Due To Settlement before Tax Document Type Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Other Adjustments before Tax Other adjustments Represents the before tax amount of other adjustments in the benefit obligations, which was recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss). Other debt Other Debt [Member] This element represents other debt, which is not otherwise specified in the taxonomy. Other exit costs Represents information pertaining to other exit costs. Other Exit Costs [Member] The aggregate amount of other expense amounts, the components of which are not separately disclosed on the income statement. Other expense Other Expense. The carrying amount as of the balance sheet date of noncurrent assets not separately disclosed in the balance sheet such as equity investments, repair parts inventories, deposits and receivables. Other Noncurrent Assets Other non-current assets Other Other Plan Asset [Member] This element represents the entity's pension plan assets not elsewhere specified in the taxonomy. Accounts payable and accrued liabilities Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities, Current Represents the restructuring actions other than those specifically identified. Other Restructuring Actions [Member] Other Restructuring Actions Ownership percentage in Guarantor Subsidiaries Represents the entity's ownership percentage in Guarantor Subsidiaries. Ownership in Guarantor Subsidiaries Percent Payments for Asbestos-Related Liabilities Asbestos-related payments Payments for Asbestos-Related Liabilities. Capital expenditures, Discontinued The cash outflow associated with the acquisition of property, plant, and equipment for discontinued operations. Additions to property, plant and equipment - discontinued Payments to Acquire Property, Plant and Equipment, Discontinued Operations Percentage of Asbestos Plaintiffs Approximate Percentage Percentage of asbestos plaintiffs, approximate percentage The approximate percentage of all the asbestos-related plaintiffs and claimants for which the entity is a named defendant. Percentage of Asbestos Plaintiffs by Monetary Damages Sought [Table] This element may be used to capture percentage of asbestos plaintiffs claiming monetary damages. Percentage of Asbestos Plaintiffs Fewer than Percentage Percentage of asbestos plaintiffs, fewer than percentage Fewer than this percentage of all the asbestos-related plaintiffs and claimants for which the entity is a named defendant. Percentage of asbestos plaintiffs Percentage of Asbestos Plaintiffs [Line Items] Represents the period over which estimated amount will be remitted to another party in monthly installments. Period Over Which Estimated Amount will be Remitted in Monthly Installments Period over which deposit amount of tax assessment will be remitted in monthly installments Pernambuco Pernambuco [Member] This element represents the Pernambuco state. Post 2010 [Member] This element represents restricted shares granted to employees after 2010. Shares granted to employees after 2010 Post March, 2005 [Member] This element represents restricted shares granted to employees after March 21, 2005. Shares granted to employees after March 21, 2005 Prior March 2005 [Member] This element represents restricted shares granted to employees prior to March 22, 2005. Shares granted to employees prior to March 22, 2005 Proceeds from the termination of interest rate swaps designated as fair value hedges recorded as a reduction to interest expense during the period. Proceeds recognized and amortized for terminated interest rate swaps Proceeds from Derivative, Designated as Hedging Instrument, Recognized Issuance of common stock and other Proceeds from Issuance of Common Stock and Other The cash inflow from the additional capital contribution and other activities to the entity. The cash inflow from a borrowing, which has an initial term of repayment within one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer, that are related to the entity's discontinued operations during the reporting period. Decrease in short-term loans - discontinued Proceeds from Short-term Debt, Discontinued Operations European Accounts Receivable Securitization Program This element represents a receivables securitization program denominated in Euros, due in September 2016. Receivables Securitization Program Due Sept 2016 [Member] Represents the reduction in interest expense due to amortization of proceeds from terminated interest rate swaps. Reduction in Interest Expense Due to Amortization of Proceeds from Terminated Interest Rate Swaps Reduction in interest expense due to amortization of proceeds from terminated interest rate swaps Proceeds from the termination of interest rate swaps designated as fair value hedges recorded as a reduction to interest expense during the period. Reduction of Interest Expense Unamortized Proceeds from Derivative Designated as Hedging Instrument Reduction of interest expense, recognition of unamortized proceeds from terminated interest rate swaps Reportable Segment [Member] Reportable Segment Totals Represents the component of the entity for which there is an accounting requirement to report separate financial information on that component in the entity's financial statements during the reporting period. The aggregate of selling, administrative, research, development, engineering and other expenses not otherwise defined in the taxonomy, which was charged against revenue during the reporting period. Research, Engineering, Selling, Administrative and Other Research, engineering, selling, administrative and other Restricted Shares and Restricted Share Units Restricted Shares and Restricted Share Units [Member] Represents the Incremental common shares attributable to unvested restricted stock that were not included in diluted earnings per share (EPS) because to do so would increase EPS amounts or decrease loss per share amounts for the period presented. Restricted stock are shares of stock for which sale is contractually or governmentally restricted for a given period of time. It also includes Restricted stock units (RSUs) as awarded by a company to their employees as a form of incentive compensation. Estimated amount of restructuring accrual balance Represents the estimated amount of restructuring accrual balance. Restructuring Accrual Balance Estimate Amount Restructuring Reserve Pension Settlement Charges Transferred to Other Accounts Pension charges transferred to other accounts Represents the amount of pension settlement charges transferred to other accounts. Acquisition The amount of change in the restructuring reserve related to acquisitions not separately disclosed or provided for elsewhere in the Taxonomy. Restructuring Reserve Related Acquisition Retained corporate costs and other Retained Corporate Costs and Other Represents costs of certain activities not directly related to one of the regions or to glass manufacturing. Also includes certain headquarters administrative and facilities costs and certain incentive compensation and other benefit plan costs that are global in nature and are not allocable to the reportable segments. Rocky Mountain Bottle Company Rocky Mountain Bottle [Member] Represents details pertaining to Rocky Mountain Bottle Company, a glass container manufacturer. Sale of goods containing asbestos from 1948 to 1958 The approximate amount of previous sales of goods containing asbestos. Sales Revenue Asbestos Accounts Receivable, Net, Current Net trade receivables Schedule of Current and Deferred Income Taxes Provision [Table Text Block] Provision (benefit) for income taxes This block of text may be used to disclose all or parts of the required information for current and deferred income tax provisions. This element may be used to capture the disclosure of fair values of significant fixed rate obligations as on the balance sheet date. Schedule of Debt Instrument Fair Value [Text Block] Fair values of the Company's significant fixed rate debt obligations Schedule of Effect of Change on Consolidated Balance Sheet [Table Text Block] Effect of change on consolidated balance sheets Tabular disclosure of the adjustments to consolidated balance sheet, which are impacted by the change in accounting method. Schedule of Effect of Change on Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows [Table Text Block] Effect of change on consolidated cash flows Tabular disclosure of the adjustments to consolidated statement of cash flows, which are impacted by the change in accounting method. Effect of change on consolidated share owner's equity Tabular disclosure of the adjustments to consolidated share owner's equity, which are impacted by the change in accounting method. Schedule of Effect of Change on Share Owners Equity [Table Text Block] Schedule of Impact of Restatement on Segment Operating Profit [Table Text Block] Represents the impact of restatement due to change in accounting method on Segment Operating Profit. Impact of changes in accounting method on Segment Operating Profit Schedule of Income Taxes Paid (Received) in Cash [Table Text Block] Income taxes paid (received) in cash Tabular disclosure of the information pertaining to the income taxes paid (received). Information related to accounts receivable securitization program This element may be used to capture the information pertaining to receivables securitization program including the carrying values and the weighted average interest rate. Schedule of Receivables Securitization Program [Text Block] This element represents an Australian dollar term loan taken under the Secured Credit Agreement having a maturity date of May 19, 2016. Term Loan A Secured Term Loan A [Member] Secured Term Loan B [Member] This element represents the US dollar term loan taken under the Secured Credit Agreement having a maturity date of May 19, 2016. Term Loan B Trade accounts receivable Accounts Receivable, Gross, Current Term Loan C (81 million CAD at June 30, 2014) Secured Term Loan C [Member] This element represents a Canadian dollar term loan taken under the Secured Credit Agreement having a maturity date of May 19, 2016. Term Loan D (EUR85 million at June 30, 2014) Secured Term Loan D [Member] This element represents Euro term loan taken under the Secured Credit Agreement having a maturity date of May 19, 2016. Senior Debentures 75 Percent Due 2010 [Member] This element represents senior debentures at an interest rate of 7.5 percent due in 2010. Senior Debentures 7.50%, due 2010 Senior Debentures 7.80%, due 2018 Senior Debentures 78 Percent Due 2018 [Member] This element represents senior debentures at an interest rate of 7.8 percent due in 2018. 3.00% exchangeable senior notes due 2015 Senior Notes 3 Percent Exchangeable Due 2015 [Member] This element represents senior notes, exchangeable into common stock, at an interest rate of 3.00 percent due in 2015. Senior Notes 3.00%, Exchangeable, due 2015 Senior Notes 4875 Percent Due 2021 [Member] Senior Notes 4.875%, due 2021 (330 million EUR) This element represents euro denominated senior notes at an interest rate of 4.875 percent due in 2021. This element represents dollar denominated senior notes and euro denominated senior notes at an interest rate of 6.75 percent due in 2014. Senior Notes 6.75 Percent Due 2014 [Member] Senior Notes 6.75%, due 2014 Senior Notes 6.75 Percent Due 2020 [Member] This element represents euro denominated senior notes at an interest rate of 6.75 percent due in 2020. Senior Notes 6.75%, due 2020 (500 million EUR) Senior Notes 6.875%, due 2017 (300 million EUR) Senior Notes 6875 Percent Due 2017 [Member] This element represents euro denominated senior notes at an interest rate of 6.875 percent due in 2017. This element represents senior notes at an interest rate of 7.375 percent due on May 15, 2016. Senior Notes 7.375%, due 2016 Senior Notes 7.375 Percent Due 2016 [Member] Senior Notes 8.25 Percent Due 2013 [Member] This element represents senior notes at an interest rate of 8.25 percent due in 2013. 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Share-based Compensation, Percentage of Remaining Options Exercisable on Sixth Anniversary of Option Grant Date Percentage of remaining options which become exercisable on the sixth anniversary of the date of option grant This element represents restricted shares granted to directors after 2007. Shares granted to directors after 2007 Shares Granted to Directors after 2007 [Member] This element represents restricted shares granted to directors prior to 2008. Shares granted to directors prior to 2008 Shares Granted to Directors Prior 2008 [Member] Significant Change in Unrecognized Tax Benefits Period Period during which unrecognized tax benefits are reasonably possible of being settled as a result of audit settlements or statute expirations This element represents the period for which the entity does not anticipate any change in the total amount of unrecognized income tax benefits. This element represents the North American segment of the entity. South America Segment [Member] South America Represents the strategic footprint review of global profitability and manufacturing footprint undertaken by the entity. Strategic Footprint Review [Member] Strategic Footprint Review Subsidiaries [Abstract] Subsidiaries This element represents the number of subsidiaries. Subsidiaries, Number Number of subsidiaries Tata Chemical (Soda Ash) Partners Tata Chemical Soda Ash [Member] Represents details pertaining to Tata Chemical (Soda Ash) Partners, a soda ash supplier. Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Increases Resulting from Prior Period Tax Positions on Acquisitions The gross amount of increases in unrecognized tax benefits resulting from tax positions taken in prior period tax returns on acquisitions. Additions for tax positions of prior years on acquisitions Valuation Allowances and Reserves Foreign Currency Translation Foreign currency translation Represents the valuation and qualifying accounts that are primarily related to foreign currency translation. Additions Valuation and Qualifying Accounts and Reserves Additions [Abstract] Verrerie Du Languedoc SAS [Member] VDL Represents information pertaining to Verrerie du Languedoc SAS (VDL). Represents details pertaining to Vetrerie Meridionali SpA, a glass container manufacturer. Vetrerie Meridionali SpA [Member] Vetrerie Meridionali SpA Vetri Speciali SpA [Member] Represents details pertaining to Vetri Speciali SpA, a specialty glass manufacturer. Vetri Speciali SpA Weighted Average, Remaining Contractual Term, Years [Abstract] Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term (in years) The write-down of assets to net realizable value. 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