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Commitments and Contingencies - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $) | 3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended |
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Jun. 30, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2011 | Dec. 31, 2010
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Potential revision on future environmental remediation costs before tax |  | $ 17,000,000 |  |  |
Estimated site remediation liabilities |  | 16,599,000 | 20,322,000 | 12,359,000 | 13,806,000
Exit of phosphorous flame retardants business | 8,700,000 | 0 | 8,700,000 | 0 |
Rental expenses related to capital and operating lease |  | 30,700,000 | 33,100,000 | 30,900,000 |
Asset retirement obligation relating to property plant and equipment |  | 16,900,000 | 16,500,000 |  |
Bergheim, Germany Site |  |  |  |  |
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Estimated site remediation liabilities |  | 7,300,000 |  |  |
Pledged land and housing facilities |  | $ 6,200,000 |  |  |

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