Consolidated Statements Of Comprehensive Income (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2013		Mar. 31, 2012
Net income	$ 89,516		$ 118,633
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax:
Foreign currency translation	(33,909)		29,012
Pension and postretirement benefits	(74)	[1]	(180)
Other	32		35
Total other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax	(33,951)		28,867
Comprehensive income	55,565		147,500
Comprehensive income attributable to non-controlling interests	(5,833)		(4,516)
Comprehensive income attributable to Albemarle Corporation	$ 49,732		$ 142,984

[1] Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income consist of amortization of prior service benefit. See Note 10, "Pension Plans and Other Postretirement Benefits."