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2416402 - Disclosure - Other Noncurrent Liabilities (Details)
(http://www.albemarle.com/role/OtherNoncurrentLiabilitiesDetails)
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Reporting Entity [Axis]0000915913 (http://www.sec.gov/CIK)
Other Liabilities, Noncurrent [Abstract]Period [Axis]
2016-12-31
2015-12-31
2014-12-31
Other Liabilities, Noncurrent [Abstract]
 
 
 
Liabilities related to uncertain tax positions
27,919,000 2
101,677,000 2
 
Executive deferred compensation plan obligation
22,037,000  
21,631,000  
 
Environmental liabilities
32,595,000 1
29,993,000 1
4,841,000  
Asset retirement obligations
36,296,000 1
37,230,000 1
 
Tax indemnification liability
38,255,000 4
0 4
 
Other
37,708,000 5
48,573,000 5
 
Total
194,810,000  
 
239,104,000 3
 
 
 
1: See Note 17, “Commitments and Contingencies.”
2: See Note 20, “Income Taxes.”
3: As of December 31, 2015, $20.2 million of Other noncurrent liabilities were classified as Liabilities held for sale in the consolidated balance sheets. See Note 3, “Divestitures,” for additional information.
4: Indemnification of certain income and non-income tax liabilities associated with the Chemetall Surface Treatment entities sold.
5: No individual component exceeds 5% of total liabilities.