CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011	Sep. 30, 2012		Sep. 30, 2011
Net income	$ 104,236	$ 122,958	$ 257,888		$ 360,419
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Foreign currency translation	29,165	(72,356)	2,295	[1]	24,180
Pension and postretirement benefits	10,030	4,282	28,272		8,905
Other	29	35	95		127
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	39,224	(68,039)	30,662		33,212
Comprehensive income	143,460	54,919	288,550		393,631
Comprehensive income attributable to non-controlling interests	(4,975)	(6,961)	(13,007)		(23,380)
Comprehensive income attributable to Albemarle Corporation	$ 138,485	$ 47,958	$ 275,543		$ 370,251

[1] The nine-month period ended September 30, 2012 includes 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.