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Operating Segments and Geographic Area Information - Net Sales to External Customers in Each of Segments (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2013 | Sep. 30, 2013 | Jun. 30, 2013 | Mar. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 | Sep. 30, 2012 | Jun. 30, 2012 | Mar. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2011
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Net sales | $ 639,635 | $ 591,196 | $ 576,842 | $ 586,597 | $ 632,677 | $ 604,368 | $ 625,494 | $ 656,615 | $ 2,394,270 | [1] | $ 2,519,154 | [1] | $ 2,651,667 | [1]
Performance Chemicals |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Net sales |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 1,392,664 |  | 1,451,247 |  | 1,534,804 |
Performance Chemicals | Fire Safety Solutions |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Net sales |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 620,972 |  | 665,293 |  | 780,541 |
Performance Chemicals | Specialty Chemicals |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Net sales |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 520,998 |  | 519,606 |  | 515,511 |
Performance Chemicals | Fine Chemistry Services |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Net sales |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 250,694 |  | 266,348 |  | 238,752 |
Catalyst Solutions |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Net sales |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 1,001,606 |  | 1,067,907 |  | 1,116,863 |
Catalyst Solutions | Refinery Catalyst Solutions |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Net sales |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 768,837 |  | 794,933 |  | 851,482 |
Catalyst Solutions | Performance Catalyst Solutions |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Net sales |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | $ 232,769 |  | $ 272,974 |  | $ 265,381 |
[1] | No sales in a foreign country exceed 10% of total net sales. Also, net sales are attributed to countries based upon shipments to final destination.

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