Document and Entity Information |
Dec. 04, 2020 |
|---|---|
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Amendment Flag | true |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001494319 |
| Document Type | 8-K/A |
| Document Period End Date | Dec. 04, 2020 |
| Entity Registrant Name | Univar Solutions Inc. |
| Entity Incorporation State Country Code | DE |
| Entity File Number | 001-37443 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 26-1251958 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 3075 Highland Parkway |
| Entity Address, Address Line Two | Suite 200 |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Downers Grove |
| Entity Address, State or Province | IL |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 60515 |
| City Area Code | (331) |
| Local Phone Number | 777-6000 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre Commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre Commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Security 12b Title | Common Stock ($0.01 par value) |
| Trading Symbol | UNVR |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
| Amendment Description | Univar Solutions Inc. (the “Company”) is filing an amendment to its Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on December 10, 2020 (the “ Original Form 8-K ”), to (i) correct the effective date of the termination of the employment of Carl J. Lukach with the Company from January 31, 2021 to December 31, 2020; and (ii) provide information relating to Mr. Lukach’s continuing service with the Company. All other items in the Original Form 8-K remain the same. |