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Long-Term Debt (Details Textual) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Long Term Debt (Additional Textual) [Abstract]
Maximum ratio of net debt to EBITDA	2.5
Minimum ratio of EBITDA to net interest	4.0
Weighted average rate of interest on borrowings	1.60%	3.40%
Payments of interest on long-term debt	$ 0.5	$ 1.8	$ 2.0
Net cash outflows in respect of refinancing costs	0	1.7	0
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Long-Term Debt (Textual) [Abstract]
Revolving credit facility term	5 years
Borrowing amount through revolving credit facility		100.0
Expiration date of facility		Dec. 14, 2016
Revolving Credit Facility [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Long-Term Debt (Textual) [Abstract]
Margin rate based on U.S. LIBOR		2.25%
Revolving Credit Facility [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Long-Term Debt (Textual) [Abstract]
Margin rate based on U.S. LIBOR		1.50%
NewMarket Corporation [Member]
Long-Term Debt (Textual) [Abstract]
Carrying simple interest per annum	1.00%
NewMarket Corporation [Member] | Promissory note [Member]
Long-Term Debt (Textual) [Abstract]
Promissory note issued		$ 15.0
Carrying simple interest per annum		1.00%
Number of repayment installment	3

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Maximum debt to earning before interest tax depreciation and amortization ratio.

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The stated principal amount of the debt instrument at time of issuance, which may vary from the carrying amount because of unamortized premium or discount.

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