Schedule II Valuation and Qualifying Accounts

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

Schedule II - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts [Abstract]

Schedule II - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts

BALCHEM CORPORATION

Valuation and Qualifying Accounts

Years Ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010

(In thousands)

Description	Balance at Beginning of Year		Additions Charged (Credited) to Costs and Expenses			Deductions				Balance at End of Year
Year ended December 31, 2012
Allowance for doubtful accounts	$	58	$	57		$	-			$	115
Inventory reserve		132		142			(38	)	(a)		236
Year ended December 31, 2011
Allowance for doubtful accounts	$	122	$	(17	)	$	(47	)	(a)	$	58
Inventory reserve		159		64			(91	)	(a)		132
Year ended December 31, 2010
Allowance for doubtful accounts	$	357	$	(235	)	$	-			$	122
Inventory reserve		799		279			(919	)	(a)		159

(a) represents write-offs.