| Component: (Network and Table) | |
|---|---|
| Network | 040610 - Disclosure - Other Income (Expense) (Details) (http://www.quakerchem.com/role/OtherIncomeExpenseDetails) |
| Table | (Implied) |
| Reporting Entity [Axis] | 0000081362 (http://www.sec.gov/CIK) |
| Other Income and Expenses [Abstract] | Period [Axis] | ||
|---|---|---|---|
2016-01-01 - 2016-12-31 | 2015-01-01 - 2015-12-31 | 2014-01-01 - 2014-12-31 | |
Other Income and Expenses [Abstract] | |||
Non-Income Tax Refunds and Other Related Credits | |||
Change in Fair Value Estimate | |||
Gain on Revaluation of Existing Equity Interest in Step Purchase | |||
Income from Third Party License Fees | |||
Foreign Exchange Gains (Losses), Net | ( | ( | |
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets Held-for-use | |||
Gain on Fixed Asset Disposals, Net | |||
Other Nonoperating Income | |||
Other Nonoperating Expense | ( | ( | ( |
Other Income (Expense), Net | 1,810,000 | (69,000) | 767,000 |