Subsequent Events	9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2012
Subsequent Events [Abstract]
SUBSEQUENT EVENTS	*NOTE 16 – SUBSEQUENT EVENTS* On October 5, 2012, the Company submitted a preliminary, non-binding proposal to acquire all outstanding shares of TPC Group, Inc. common stock for an all-cash price of $44 to $46 per share. Our proposal is subject to certain conditions, including completion of our due diligence, obtaining all necessary internal approvals, and negotiation of definitive documentation. The Company expects to fund the potential acquisition with a combination of debt financing and a preferred equity investment in the Company by investment funds affiliated with Blackstone Capital Partners VI, L.P..

The entire disclosure for significant events or transactions that occurred after the balance sheet date through the date the financial statements were issued or the date the financial statements were available to be issued. Examples include: the sale of a capital stock issue, purchase of a business, settlement of litigation, catastrophic loss, significant foreign exchange rate changes, loans to insiders or affiliates, and transactions not in the ordinary course of business.

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