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Accounts Receivable (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Sep. 30, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018
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Reserves for sales discounts |  |
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items] |  |
Reserves for sales discounts on products shipped under promotional programs | $ 16,807 | $ 18,123

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