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Segment Information (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
 3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2014
Sep. 30, 2013
Sep. 30, 2014
Sep. 30, 2013
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]        
Revenue from external customers $ 364,504 $ 370,457 $ 1,105,002 $ 1,112,006
Operating income (loss) 36,094 49,127 94,424 134,884
Interest expense 4,016 4,048 11,866 12,317
Earnings before income taxes 32,078 45,079 82,558 122,567
Flavors & Fragrances [Member]
        
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]        
Revenue from external customers 206,474 216,076 618,555 641,387
Color [Member]
        
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]        
Revenue from external customers 121,856 118,209 376,050 361,966
Corporate and Other [Member]
        
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]        
Revenue from external customers 36,174 36,172 110,397 108,653
Operating Segments [Member]
        
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]        
Total Revenue 379,545 385,251 1,148,014 1,155,060
Operating Segments [Member] | Flavors & Fragrances [Member]
        
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]        
Total Revenue 215,502 225,002 645,073 667,469
Operating income (loss) 30,169 31,205 93,662 91,595
Interest expense 0 0 0 0
Earnings before income taxes 30,169 31,205 93,662 91,595
Operating Segments [Member] | Color [Member]
        
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]        
Total Revenue 127,842 124,057 392,406 378,870
Operating income (loss) 29,100 27,902 89,960 83,758
Interest expense 0 0 0 0
Earnings before income taxes 29,100 27,902 89,960 83,758
Operating Segments [Member] | Corporate and Other [Member]
        
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]        
Total Revenue 36,201 36,192 110,535 108,721
Operating income (loss) (23,175) (9,980) (89,198) (40,469)
Interest expense 4,016 4,048 11,866 12,317
Earnings before income taxes (27,191) (14,028) (101,064) (52,786)
Intersegment Revenue [Member]
        
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]        
Total Revenue 15,041 14,794 43,012 43,054
Intersegment Revenue [Member] | Flavors & Fragrances [Member]
        
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]        
Total Revenue 9,028 8,926 26,518 26,082
Intersegment Revenue [Member] | Color [Member]
        
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]        
Total Revenue 5,986 5,848 16,356 16,904
Intersegment Revenue [Member] | Corporate and Other [Member]
        
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]        
Total Revenue $ 27 $ 20 $ 138 $ 68