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Goodwill and Other Intangibles - Other Intangibles (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2011
Finite-lived Intangible Assets [Roll Forward] |  |  |  |  |
Gross Asset Value, Beginning Balance | $ 198,124 |  | $ 237,491 |  |
Acquisitions |  |  | 1,500 | [1] |
Exit of phosphorus flame retardants business |  |  | (44,137) | [2] |
Foreign currency translation adjustments and other | 2,294 |  | 3,270 |  |
Gross Asset Value, Ending Balance | 200,418 |  | 198,124 |  | 237,491
Accumulated Amortization, Beginning Balance | (103,660) |  | (107,210) |  |
Amortization | (8,066) |  | (10,723) |  | (13,100)
Exit of phosphorus flame retardants business |  |  | 16,753 | [2] |
Foreign currency translation adjustments and other | (489) |  | (2,480) |  |
Accumulated Amortization, Ending Balance | (112,215) |  | (103,660) |  | (107,210)
Net Book Value | 88,203 |  | 94,464 |  |
Customer Lists and Relationships |  |  |  |  |
Finite-lived Intangible Assets [Roll Forward] |  |  |  |  |
Gross Asset Value, Beginning Balance | 85,167 |  | 100,078 |  |
Exit of phosphorus flame retardants business |  |  | (16,189) | [2] |
Foreign currency translation adjustments and other | 1,259 |  | 1,278 |  |
Gross Asset Value, Ending Balance | 86,426 |  | 85,167 |  |
Accumulated Amortization, Beginning Balance | (31,484) |  | (30,281) |  |
Amortization | (4,332) |  | (4,499) |  |
Exit of phosphorus flame retardants business |  |  | 4,134 |  |
Foreign currency translation adjustments and other | (172) |  | (838) |  |
Accumulated Amortization, Ending Balance | (35,988) |  | (31,484) |  |
Net Book Value | 50,438 |  | 53,683 |  |
Trade Names |  |  |  |  |
Finite-lived Intangible Assets [Roll Forward] |  |  |  |  |
Gross Asset Value, Beginning Balance | 26,943 | [3] | 45,399 | [3] |
Exit of phosphorus flame retardants business |  |  | (19,441) | [2],[3] |
Foreign currency translation adjustments and other | (36) | [3] | 985 | [3] |
Gross Asset Value, Ending Balance | 26,907 | [3] | 26,943 | [3] |
Accumulated Amortization, Beginning Balance | (8,486) | [3] | (12,220) | [3] |
Amortization | (995) | [3] | (1,307) | [3] |
Exit of phosphorus flame retardants business |  |  | 5,791 | [3] |
Foreign currency translation adjustments and other | 511 | [3] | (750) | [3] |
Accumulated Amortization, Ending Balance | (8,970) | [3] | (8,486) | [3] |
Net Book Value | 17,937 | [3] | 18,457 | [3] |
Patents and Technology |  |  |  |  |
Finite-lived Intangible Assets [Roll Forward] |  |  |  |  |
Gross Asset Value, Beginning Balance | 47,876 |  | 45,973 |  |
Acquisitions |  |  | 1,500 | [1] |
Foreign currency translation adjustments and other | 867 |  | 403 |  |
Gross Asset Value, Ending Balance | 48,743 |  | 47,876 |  |
Accumulated Amortization, Beginning Balance | (38,778) |  | (35,212) |  |
Amortization | (797) |  | (3,176) |  |
Foreign currency translation adjustments and other | (779) |  | (390) |  |
Accumulated Amortization, Ending Balance | (40,354) |  | (38,778) |  |
Net Book Value | 8,389 |  | 9,098 |  |
Land Use Rights |  |  |  |  |
Finite-lived Intangible Assets [Roll Forward] |  |  |  |  |
Gross Asset Value, Beginning Balance | 6,203 |  | 8,098 |  |
Exit of phosphorus flame retardants business |  |  | (1,915) | [2] |
Foreign currency translation adjustments and other | 173 |  | 20 |  |
Gross Asset Value, Ending Balance | 6,376 |  | 6,203 |  |
Accumulated Amortization, Beginning Balance | (1,079) |  | (1,118) |  |
Amortization | (166) |  | (183) |  |
Exit of phosphorus flame retardants business |  |  | 236 |  |
Foreign currency translation adjustments and other | (23) |  | (14) |  |
Accumulated Amortization, Ending Balance | (1,268) |  | (1,079) |  |
Net Book Value | 5,108 |  | 5,124 |  |
Manufacturing Contracts and Supply/Service Agreements |  |  |  |  |
Finite-lived Intangible Assets [Roll Forward] |  |  |  |  |
Gross Asset Value, Beginning Balance | 8,523 |  | 13,782 |  |
Exit of phosphorus flame retardants business |  |  | (5,470) | [2] |
Foreign currency translation adjustments and other | (185) |  | 211 |  |
Gross Asset Value, Ending Balance | 8,338 |  | 8,523 |  |
Accumulated Amortization, Beginning Balance | (6,512) |  | (11,113) |  |
Amortization | (647) |  | (658) |  |
Exit of phosphorus flame retardants business |  |  | 5,470 |  |
Foreign currency translation adjustments and other | 185 |  | (211) |  |
Accumulated Amortization, Ending Balance | (6,974) |  | (6,512) |  |
Net Book Value | 1,364 |  | 2,011 |  |
Other |  |  |  |  |
Finite-lived Intangible Assets [Roll Forward] |  |  |  |  |
Gross Asset Value, Beginning Balance | 23,412 |  | 24,161 |  |
Exit of phosphorus flame retardants business |  |  | (1,122) | [2] |
Foreign currency translation adjustments and other | 216 |  | 373 |  |
Gross Asset Value, Ending Balance | 23,628 |  | 23,412 |  |
Accumulated Amortization, Beginning Balance | (17,321) |  | (17,266) |  |
Amortization | (1,129) |  | (900) |  |
Exit of phosphorus flame retardants business |  |  | 1,122 |  |
Foreign currency translation adjustments and other | (211) |  | (277) |  |
Accumulated Amortization, Ending Balance | (18,661) |  | (17,321) |  |
Net Book Value | $ 4,967 |  | $ 6,091 |  |
[1] | The increase of $1.5 million in Patents and Technology relates to our acquisition of certain patents in 2012 related to catalysts useful in the production of fuel products from renewable feedstocks.
[2] | In 2012 we reduced intangible assets by $44.1 million and related accumulated amortization by $16.8 million in connection with our exit of the phosphorus flame retardants business. See Note 19 “Special Items.”
[3] | Trade names include a gross carrying amount of $10.3 million for an indefinite-lived intangible asset.

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