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Income Taxes - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified

3 Months Ended

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2012

Jun. 30, 2011

Jun. 30, 2012

Jun. 30, 2011

Income Taxes [Line Items]

Effective income tax rate

34.10%

21.70%

27.50%

22.90%

Restructuring and other charges

$ 94,703

^[1]

$ 94,703

^[1]

Restructuring and other charges, net of tax

$ 73,590

[1]	The three-month and six-month periods ended June 30, 2012 include charges amounting to $94,703 ($73,590 after income taxes) in connection with our exit of the phosphorous flame retardants business.

- Definition

The charge against earnings in the period, comprised of costs incurred associated with an exit or disposal activity other than for a discontinued operations as defined under generally accepted accounting principles. Costs of such activities include those for one-time termination benefits, termination of an operating lease or other contract, consolidating or closing facilities, and relocating employees, and costs associated with an ongoing benefit arrangement, but excludes costs associated with the retirement of a long-lived asset.

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- Definition

A ratio calculated by dividing the reported amount of income tax expense attributable to continuing operations for the period by GAAP-basis pretax income from continuing operations.

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