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Feb. 20, 2020
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Document Type 8-K
Amendment Flag false
Document Period End Date Feb. 20, 2020
Entity File Number 001-37586
Entity Registrant Name INGEVITY CORPORATION
Entity Central Index Key 0001653477
Entity Tax Identification Number 47-4027764
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code DE
Entity Address, Address Line One 5255 Virginia Avenue
Entity Address, City or Town North Charleston
Entity Address, State or Province SC
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code 29406
City Area Code 843
Local Phone Number 740-2300
Written Communications false
Soliciting Material false
Pre-commencement Tender Offer false
Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer false
Title of 12(b) Security Common Stock ($0.01 par value)
Trading Symbol NGVT
Security Exchange Name NYSE
Entity Emerging Growth Company false