CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended			6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2012		Jun. 30, 2011	Jun. 30, 2012		Jun. 30, 2011
Net income	$ 41,238		$ 123,694	$ 153,652		$ 237,461
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax:
Foreign currency translation	(55,882)	[1]	22,559	(26,870)	[1]	96,536
Pension and postretirement benefits	12,203		378	18,242		4,623
Other	31		58	66		92
Total other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax	(43,648)		22,995	(8,562)		101,251
Comprehensive (loss) income	(2,410)		146,689	145,090		338,712
Comprehensive income attributable to non-controlling interests	(3,516)		(9,532)	(8,032)		(16,419)
Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to Albemarle Corporation	$ (5,926)		$ 137,157	$ 137,058		$ 322,293

[1] The three-month and six-month periods ended June 30, 2012 include a non-cash write-off of foreign currency translation adjustments of $12.3 million from Accumulated other comprehensive loss in connection with our exit of the phosphorous flame retardants business (see Note 13) in accordance with current accounting guidance.