Restructuring and Other - Activity in Recorded Workforce Reduction Liabilities (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]
Beginning balance	$ 39,104
Workforce reduction charges	1,948	[1]
Payments	(30,858)
Amount reversed to income	(1,466)	[2]
Foreign currency translation	(556)
Ending balance	8,172
Less amounts reported in Accrued expenses	$ 8,172

[1] These workforce reduction charges are recorded in (Loss) income from discontinued operations (net of tax), in our consolidated statements of income and reflect charges for retention of certain employees associated with our antioxidant, ibuprofen and propofol businesses which were sold effective September 1, 2014.

[2] Amount reversed to income reflects adjustments based on actual timing and amount of final settlements.