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Document And Entity Information - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
Document And Entity Information - USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2011	Feb. 13, 2012	Jun. 30, 2011
Document And Entity Information [Abstract]
Entity Registrant Name	INTERNATIONAL FLAVORS & FRAGRANCES INC
Entity Central Index Key	0000051253
Document Type	10-K
Document Period End Date	Dec. 31, 2011
Amendment Flag	false
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2011
Document Fiscal Period Focus	FY
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-31
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		80,927,390
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	Yes
Entity Voluntary Filers	No
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Public Float			$ 5,192,991,749

Consolidated Statement Of Income And Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010	Dec. 31, 2009
Consolidated Statement Of Income And Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net sales	$ 2,788,018	$ 2,622,862	$ 2,326,158
Cost of goods sold	1,683,362	1,530,260	1,391,913
Research and development expenses	219,781	218,772	184,771
Selling and administrative expenses	443,974	447,392	390,885
Restructuring and other charges, net	13,172	10,077	18,301
Interest expense	44,639	48,709	61,818
Other expense, net	9,544	8,059	1,921
Total cost and expense	2,414,472	2,263,269	2,049,609
Income before taxes	373,546	359,593	276,549
Taxes on income	106,680	96,036	81,023
Net income	266,866	263,557	195,526
Other comprehensive income:
Foreign currency translation adjustments	(36,581)	(6,220)	81,240
Gains (losses) on derivatives qualifying as hedges	8,420	(1,442)	1,091
Pension and postretirement liability adjustment	(71,797)	3,285	(28,200)
Comprehensive income	$ 166,908	$ 259,180	$ 249,657
Net income per share - basic	$ 3.30	$ 3.29	$ 2.48
Net income per share - diluted	$ 3.26	$ 3.26	$ 2.46

Consolidated Balance Sheet - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 88,279	$ 131,332
Receivables:
Trade	476,031	458,128
Allowance for doubtful accounts	(3,685)	(6,324)
Inventories	544,439	531,675
Deferred income taxes	54,054	74,160
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	158,102	136,224
Total Current Assets	1,317,220	1,325,195
Property, plant and equipment, net	608,065	538,118
Goodwill	665,582	665,582
Other intangible assets, net	42,763	48,834
Deferred income taxes	152,118	122,800
Other assets	179,833	171,926
Total Assets	2,965,581	2,872,455
Current Liabilities:
Bank borrowings, overdrafts and current portion of long-term debt	116,688	133,899
Accounts payable	208,759	200,153
Dividends payable	25,086	21,657
Restructuring and other charges	10,198	3,977
Other current liabilities	203,835	301,265
Total Current Liabilities	564,566	660,951
Other Liabilities:
Long-term debt	778,248	787,668
Deferred gains	47,855	50,917
Retirement liabilities	315,633	221,985
Other liabilities	151,872	147,779
Total Other Liabilities	1,293,608	1,208,349
Commitments and Contingencies (Note 16)
Shareholders' Equity:
Common stock $0.125 par value; authorized 500,000,000 shares; issued 115,761,840 shares as of December 31, 2011 and 2010; and outstanding 80,921,208 and 80,210,365 shares as of December 31, 2011 and 2010	14,470	14,470
Capital in excess of par value	128,631	123,809
Retained earnings	2,692,893	2,519,706
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income:
Cumulative translation adjustment	(111,409)	(74,826)
Accumulated gains (losses) on derivatives qualifying as hedges	4,237	(4,183)
Pension and postretirement liability adjustment	(268,137)	(196,342)
Stockholders' equity before treasury stock and noncontrolling interest	2,460,685	2,382,634
Treasury stock, at cost - 34,840,632 and 35,551,475 shares as of December 31, 2011 and 2010	(1,356,273)	(1,383,212)
Total Shareholders' Equity	1,104,412	999,422
Noncontrolling interest	2,995	3,733
Total Shareholders' Equity including noncontrolling interest	1,107,407	1,003,155
Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity	$ 2,965,581	$ 2,872,455

Consolidated Balance Sheet (Parenthetical) - $ / shares	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Consolidated Balance Sheet [Abstract]
Common stock, par value	$ 0.125	$ 0.125
Common stock, shares authorized	500,000,000	500,000,000
Common stock, shares issued	115,761,840	115,761,840
Common stock, shares outstanding	80,921,208	80,210,365
Treasury stock, shares at cost	34,840,632	35,551,475

Consolidated Statement Of Cash Flows - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010	Dec. 31, 2009
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income	$ 266,866	$ 263,557	$ 195,526
Adjustments to reconcile to net cash provided by operating activities
Depreciation and amortization	75,327	79,242	78,525
Deferred income taxes	25,357	(13,301)	(17,354)
Gain on disposal of assets	(3,184)	(3,681)	(2,324)
Stock-based compensation	20,547	18,382	17,449
Pension settlement/curtailment	3,583
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Trade receivables	(35,697)	(12,143)	(27,380)
Inventories	(25,199)	(86,250)	47,090
Accounts payable	12,252	39,973	43,780
Accruals for incentive compensation	(49,964)	45,709	7,719
Other current payables and accrued expenses	(63,602)	31,135	5,177
Changes in other assets	(22,428)	(49,786)	(61,375)
Changes in other liabilities	(14,668)	2,299	4,804
Net cash provided by operating activities	189,190	315,136	291,637
Cash flows from investing activities:
Additions to property, plant and equipment	(127,457)	(106,301)	(66,819)
Proceeds from disposal of assets	705	1,657	1,784
Maturity / termination of net investment hedges	(2,475)	1,719	(13,604)
Purchase of insurance contracts	(1,936)	(3,858)	(2,249)
Net cash used in investing activities	(131,163)	(106,783)	(80,888)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Cash dividends paid to shareholders	(90,250)	(81,181)	(78,841)
Net change in revolving credit facility borrowings and overdrafts	92,662	(103,190)	(37,292)
Repayments of long-term debt	(123,708)		(201,102)
Proceeds from issuance of stock under stock plans	14,656	26,224	7,010
Excess tax benefits on stock-based payments	5,933	1,403
Purchase of treasury stock			(1,967)
Net cash used in financing activities	(100,707)	(156,744)	(312,192)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	(373)	(412)	3,111
Net change in cash and cash equivalents	(43,053)	51,197	(98,332)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year	131,332	80,135	178,467
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year	88,279	131,332	80,135
Cash paid for:
Interest	54,310	54,087	70,847
Taxes	87,785	70,807	$ 58,055
Noncash investing activities:
Accrued property, plant and equipment	$ 24,050	$ 1,378

Consolidated Statement Of Shareholders' Equity - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Common Stock [Member]	Capital In Excess Of Par Value [Member]	Retained Earnings [Member]	Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income [Member]	Treasury Stock [Member]	Noncontrolling Interest [Member]	Total
Balance, Shares at Dec. 31, 2008					(37,100,778)
Balance at Dec. 31, 2008	$ 14,470	$ 106,073	$ 2,222,641	$ (325,105)	$ (1,444,968)	$ 7,531
Net income			195,526			(4,624)	$ 195,526
Cumulative translation adjustments				81,240			81,240
Gains (losses) on derivatives qualifying as hedges				1,091			1,091
Pension liability and postretirement adjustment; net of tax				(28,200)			(28,200)
Cash dividends declared			(78,962)
Stock options/SSAR's, value		(1,294)			$ 8,098
Stock options/SSAR's, shares					207,435
Reacquired shares, value					$ (1,967)
Reacquired shares, shares					(75,000)
Vested restricted stock units and awards, value		(13,026)			$ 9,190
Vested restricted stock units and awards, shares					236,462
Stock based compensation, value		18,621			$ 5,575
Stock based compensation, shares					127,434
Balance, Shares at Dec. 31, 2009					(36,604,447)
Balance at Dec. 31, 2009	14,470	110,374	2,339,205	(270,974)	$ (1,424,072)	2,907
Net income			263,557			826	263,557
Cumulative translation adjustments				(6,220)			(6,220)
Gains (losses) on derivatives qualifying as hedges				(1,442)			(1,442)
Pension liability and postretirement adjustment; net of tax				3,285			$ 3,285
Cash dividends declared			(83,056)
Stock options/SSAR's, value		(333)			$ 30,461
Stock options/SSAR's, shares					779,317
Vested restricted stock units and awards, value		(11,544)			$ 4,337
Vested restricted stock units and awards, shares					111,484
Stock based compensation, value		13,844			$ 6,062
Stock based compensation, shares					162,171
Other		11,468
Balance, Shares at Dec. 31, 2010					(35,551,475)		(35,551,475)
Balance at Dec. 31, 2010	14,470	123,809	2,519,706	(275,351)	$ (1,383,212)	3,733	$ 1,003,155
Net income			266,866			(738)	266,866
Cumulative translation adjustments				(36,581)			(36,581)
Gains (losses) on derivatives qualifying as hedges				8,420			8,420
Pension liability and postretirement adjustment; net of tax				(71,797)			$ (71,797)
Cash dividends declared			(93,679)
Stock options/SSAR's, value		517			$ 15,018
Stock options/SSAR's, shares					385,405
Vested restricted stock units and awards, value		(16,284)			$ 7,449
Vested restricted stock units and awards, shares					190,813
Stock based compensation, value		20,589			$ 4,472
Stock based compensation, shares					134,625
Balance, Shares at Dec. 31, 2011					(34,840,632)		(34,840,632)
Balance at Dec. 31, 2011	$ 14,470	$ 128,631	$ 2,692,893	$ (375,309)	$ (1,356,273)	$ 2,995	$ 1,107,407

Consolidated Statement Of Shareholders' Equity (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010	Dec. 31, 2009
Consolidated Statement Of Shareholders' Equity [Abstract]
Cash dividends declared, per share	$ 1.16	$ 1.04	$ 1.00
Tax effect of pension liability and postretirement adjustment	$ 33,171	$ 2,429	$ 8,876

Nature Of Operations And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2011

Nature Of Operations And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Nature Of Operations And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies

NOTE 1.

NATURE OF OPERATIONS AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Nature of Operations International Flavors & Fragrances Inc., and its subsidiaries (the "Registrant", "IFF", "the Company", "we", "us" and "our") is a leading creator and manufacturer of flavor and fragrance compounds used to impart or improve flavor or fragrance in a wide variety of consumer products. Its products are sold principally to manufacturers of perfumes and cosmetics, hair and other personal care products, soaps and detergents, cleaning products, dairy, meat and other processed foods, beverages, snacks and savory foods, sweet and baked goods, and pharmaceutical and oral care products.

Fiscal Year End The Company has historically operated on a 52/53 week fiscal year ending on the Friday closest to the last day of the year. For ease of presentation, December 31 is used consistently throughout the financial statements and notes to represent the period-end date. All periods presented were 52 week periods.

Use of Estimates The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts and accompanying disclosures. These estimates are based on management's best knowledge of current events and actions the Company may undertake in the future. Actual results may ultimately differ from estimates.

Principles of Consolidation The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. and those of its subsidiaries. Significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated. To the extent a subsidiary is not wholly-owned, any related noncontrolling interest is included as a separate component of Shareholders' Equity. Any applicable expense (income) attributable to the noncontrolling interest is included in Other expense, net in the accompanying Consolidated Statement of Income and Comprehensive Income due to its immateriality and, as such, is not presented separately.

Revenue Recognition The Company recognizes revenue when the earnings process is complete. This generally occurs when (i) products are shipped to the customer in accordance with the terms of sale, (ii) title and risk of loss have been transferred and (iii) collection is reasonably assured. Sales are reduced, at the time revenue is recognized, by accruing for applicable discounts, rebates and sales allowances based on historical experience. Related accruals are included in Other current liabilities in the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheet.

Foreign Currency Translation The Company translates the assets and liabilities of non-U.S. subsidiaries into U.S. dollars at year-end exchange rates. Income and expense items are translated at average exchange rates during the year. Cumulative translation adjustments are shown as a separate component of Shareholders' Equity.

Research and Development Research and development ("R&D") expenses relate to the development of new and improved flavors or fragrances, technical product support and compliance with governmental regulation. All research and development costs are expensed as incurred and are presented net of applicable R&D credits.

Cash Equivalents Cash equivalents include highly liquid investments with maturities of three months or less at date of purchase.

Inventories Inventories are stated at the lower of cost (on a weighted average basis) or market. Our inventories consisted of the following:


	December 31,
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)	2011		2010
Raw materials	$	248,050	$	270,191
Work in process		6,992		6,211
Finished goods		289,397		255,273

Total	$	544,439	$	531,675

Property, Plant and Equipment Property, plant and equipment are recorded at cost. Depreciation is calculated on a straight-line basis, principally over the following estimated useful lives: buildings and improvements, 10 to 40 years; machinery and equipment, 3 to 10 years; information technology hardware and software, 3 to 7 years; and leasehold improvements which are included in buildings and improvements, the estimated life of the improvements or the remaining term of the lease, whichever is shorter.

The Company reviews long-lived assets for impairment when events or changes in business conditions indicate that their full carrying value may not be recovered. An estimate of undiscounted future cash flows produced by an asset or group of assets is compared to the carrying value to determine whether impairment exists. If assets are determined to be impaired, the loss is measured based on an estimate of fair value using various valuation techniques, including a discounted estimate of future cash flows.

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets Goodwill represents the difference between the total purchase price and the fair value of identifiable assets and liabilities acquired in business acquisitions.

In the fourth quarter of fiscal 2011, the Company early adopted ASU No. 2011-8 "Intangibles — Goodwill and Other (Topic 350): Testing Goodwill for Impairment." The Company conducts a goodwill qualitative assessment as of November 30th on an annual basis or more frequently when significant change in circumstances that would be considered a triggering event indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. The goodwill impairment qualitative assessment requires us to perform an assessment for each reporting unit to determine if it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount. The Company identified two reporting units, the Flavors reporting unit and the Fragrances reporting unit. These reporting units were determined based on the level at which the performance is measured and reviewed. The qualitative assessment considers various factors for each reporting unit, including the macroeconomic environment, industry and market specific conditions, financial performance, cost impacts, and issues or events specific to the reporting unit. If it is determined that it is more likely than not the carrying amount exceeds the fair value of a reporting unit, the Company performs a "step one" goodwill impairment test. The Company completed its annual qualitative assessment as of November 30, 2011, which indicated no impairment of goodwill, as it was determined it is more likely than not that the fair values exceed the carrying values of each of our reporting units.

Other intangible assets include patents, trademarks and other intellectual property valued at acquisition, and amortized on a straight-line basis over periods ranging from 6 to 20 years.

Income Taxes The Company accounts for taxes under the asset and liability method. Under this method, deferred income taxes are recognized for temporary differences between the financial statement and tax return bases of assets and liabilities, based on enacted tax rates and other provisions of the tax law. The effect of a change in tax laws or rates on deferred tax assets and liabilities is recognized in income in the period in which such change is enacted. Future tax benefits are recognized to the extent that realization of such benefits is more likely than not, and a valuation allowance is established for any portion of a deferred tax asset that management believes may not be realized.

The Company recognizes uncertain tax positions that it has taken or expects to take on a tax return. Pursuant to the accounting requirements, we first determine whether a tax authority would "more likely than not" sustain our tax position if it were to audit the position with full knowledge of all the relevant facts and other information. For those tax positions that meet this threshold, we measure the amount of tax benefit based on the largest amount of tax benefit that we have a greater than 50% chance of realizing in a final settlement with the relevant authority. Those tax positions failing to qualify for initial recognition are recognized in the first interim period in which they meet the more likely than not standard, or are resolved through negotiation or litigation with the taxing authority, or upon expiration of the statute of limitations. We maintain a cumulative risk portfolio relating to all of our uncertainties in income taxes in order to perform this analysis, but the evaluation of our tax positions requires significant judgment and estimation in part because, in certain cases, tax law is subject to varied interpretation, and whether a tax position will ultimately be sustained may be uncertain.

The Company regularly repatriates a portion of current year earnings from select non–U.S. subsidiaries. No provision is made for additional taxes on undistributed earnings of subsidiary companies that are intended and planned to be indefinitely invested in such subsidiaries. We intend to, and have plans to, reinvest these earnings indefinitely in our foreign subsidiaries to fund local operations and/or capital projects.

Interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits are recognized as a component of income tax expense

Retirement Benefits Current service costs of retirement plans and postretirement health care and life insurance benefits are accrued currently. Prior service costs resulting from plan improvements are amortized over periods ranging from 10 to 20 years.

Financial Instruments Derivative financial instruments are used to manage interest and foreign currency exposures. The gain or loss on the hedging instrument is recorded in earnings at the same time as the transaction being hedged is recorded in earnings. The associated asset or liability related to the open hedge instrument is recorded in Prepaid expenses and other current assets or Other current liabilities, as applicable.

The Company records all derivative instruments on the balance sheet at fair value. Changes in a derivative's fair value are recognized in earnings unless specific hedge criteria are met. If the derivative is designated as a fair value hedge, the changes in the fair value of the derivative and of the hedged item attributable to the hedged risk are recognized in the Consolidated Statement of Income and Comprehensive Income. If the derivative is designated as a cash flow hedge, the effective portions of changes in the fair value of the derivative are recorded in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (AOCI) in the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheet and are subsequently recognized in the Consolidated Statement of Income and Comprehensive Income when the hedged item affects earnings. Ineffective portions of changes in the fair value of cash flow hedges, if any, are recognized as a charge or credit to earnings.

Software Costs The Company capitalizes direct internal and external development costs for certain significant projects associated with internal-use software and amortizes these costs over 7 years. Neither preliminary evaluation costs nor costs associated with the software after implementation are capitalized. Costs related to projects that are not significant are expensed as incurred.

Shipping and Handling Costs Net sales include shipping and handling charges billed to customers. Cost of goods sold includes all costs incurred in connection with shipping and handling.

Net Income Per Share Net income per share is based on the weighted average number of shares outstanding. A reconciliation of shares used in the computations of basic and diluted net income per share is as follows:


	Number of Shares
(SHARES IN THOUSANDS)	2011		2010		2009
Basic		80,456		79,495		78,403
Assumed dilution under stock plans		1,011		945		691

Diluted		81,467		80,440		79,094

Stock options and stock settled appreciation rights ("SSAR's") to purchase 78,000, none and 283,000 shares were outstanding at December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009, respectively, but not included in the computation of diluted net income per share because the exercise prices were greater than the average market price of the common shares in the respective years; therefore, would be anti-dilutive.

The Company has issued shares of Purchased Restricted Stock ("PRS") which contain nonforfeitable rights to dividends and thus are considered participating securities which are required to be included in the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share pursuant to the two-class method. The two-class method was not presented since the difference between basic and diluted net income per share for both common shareholders and PRS shareholders was approximately $0.01 per share for each year and the number of PRS outstanding as of December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009 was immaterial (approximately 0.6% of the total number of common shares outstanding). Net income allocated to such PRS during 2011, 2010 and 2009 was approximately $1.7 million, $1.7 million and $1.3 million, respectively.

Stock-Based Compensation Compensation cost of all share-based awards is measured at fair value on the date of grant and recognized over the service period for which awards are expected to vest. The cost of such share-based awards is principally recognized on a straight-line attribution basis over their respective vesting periods, net of estimated forfeitures.

New Accounting Standards

In June 2011, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued revised guidance on the presentation of comprehensive income. This revised guidance eliminates the option to present the components of Other comprehensive income ("OCI") as part of the Consolidated Statement of Shareholder's Equity and provides two alternatives for presenting the components of net income and OCI, either: (i) in a single continuous statement of comprehensive income or (ii) in two separate but consecutive financial statements, consisting of an income statement followed by a separate statement of comprehensive income. Additionally, items that are reclassified from OCI to net income must be presented on the face of the financial statements. Retrospective application will be required and is effective for the Company as of the beginning of 2012. In December 2011, the FASB deferred the reclassification requirement of this guidance indefinitely. The application of this revised guidance is not expected to have a significant impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements, but will result in a change in the presentation of the Company's consolidated statements of income and equity.

In September 2011, the FASB issued authoritative guidance allowing entities the option of first performing a qualitative assessment to determine whether or not it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount. If it is determined that it is more likely than not that the fair value exceeds the carrying amount, an entity does not have to perform step one of the goodwill impairment testing. This new guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning on or after December 15, 2011 with early adoption permitted. The Company has early adopted this guidance when performing its annual goodwill impairment testing during the fourth quarter 2011. See Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets above. Adoption of this guidance did not have an impact on the Company's consolidated financial position or results of operations

Reclassifications and Revisions Certain reclassifications have been made to the prior years' financial statements to conform to the 2011 presentation.

The prior years' Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows has been revised to reflect adjustments to Changes in other assets and Changes in other liabilities to properly exclude certain non-cash activity on a gross basis. As a result, $4.1 million and $24.4 million were reclassified from Changes in other assets to Changes in other liabilities in the statement of cash flows for the years ended December 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively. The Company also reclassified amounts from Stock-based compensation to Changes in other liabilities for the portion that will be settled in cash. $3.6 million and $2.2 million were reclassified from Stock-based compensation to Changes in other liabilities in the Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows for the years ended December 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively. There were no changes to the balance sheet, cash flows from operations, net income or shareholders' equity as a result of these revisions in the respective periods.

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Restructuring And Other Charges

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2011

Restructuring And Other Charges [Abstract]

Restructuring And Other Charges

NOTE 2. RESTRUCTURING AND OTHER CHARGES

Restructuring and other charges primarily consist of separation costs for employees including severance, outplacement and other benefit costs.

Performance Improvement Plan

In 2009, the Company provided another $6.6 million for severance and related costs associated with the elimination of approximately 70 additional positions globally offset by a $2.5 million reduction in previously recorded provisions due to lower estimated benefit costs on severance paid as well as fewer position eliminations requiring severance.

European Rationalization Plan

In 2009, as part of the rationalization of our European Fragrance manufacturing footprint, the Company decided to close its Fragrances compounding facility in Drogheda, Ireland as well as the partial closure of its Fragrance Ingredients plant in Haverhill, United Kingdom. The Company recorded $12.2 million of severance costs and $1.0 million of accelerated depreciation on certain related assets and other restructuring related costs. In addition, as part of the continued focus to optimize our European operations, the Flavors segment recorded a provision for severance costs of $1.0 million.

The Company completed its negotiations with the Drogheda, Ireland employee representatives regarding separation benefits related to the closure of the Company's compounding facility at that location during the third quarter 2010. Based upon the period-end estimates regarding the separation agreements, the Company increased its provision for severance costs by $4.4 million in 2010. The remaining $5.7 million of the restructuring charges in 2010 was mainly due to accelerated depreciation and other restructuring related costs pertaining to the rationalization of our Fragrances and Ingredients operations in Europe. The Company ceased its operations at the Drogheda plant as of September 30, 2010.

During the second quarter 2011, the Company executed a partial settlement of its pension obligations with the former employees of the Drogheda facility. As a result, we recorded a charge of $3.9 million related to the European rationalization plan to cover settlements and special termination benefits. This settlement was funded primarily through pension plan investment trust assets.

The Company also reversed $1.2 million of employee-related liabilities in 2011 due to certain employees accepting other roles within the Company, offset by $0.6 million of additional costs incurred.

Strategic Initiative

In December 2011, the Company recorded a charge to cover a restructuring initiative which involved a reduction in workforce primarily related to a realignment of responsibilities in our Fragrances business unit. It entailed the redeployment of creative resources in emerging markets and resulted in the elimination of 72 positions, across Fragrances, Flavors and Corporate functions. As a result, the Company recorded a provision for severance costs of $9.8 million to Restructuring and other charges, net in our 2011 Consolidated Statement of Income and Comprehensive Income.

In the aggregate for 2011, we have recorded expenses of $34.1 million relating to the European rationalization plan and $9.8 million for the Strategic Initiative, of which $37.6 million was recorded to Restructuring and other charges, net and $6.3 million recorded to Cost of goods sold, R&D expenses and Selling and administrative expenses. We do not anticipate any further expenses related to the European rationalization plan.

Reorganization Plan

In 2008, as part of our business transformation initiative to enable us to better leverage our global SAP software platform, we implemented a plan to centralize transaction processing in a global shared services structure that resulted in the elimination of 127 positions globally largely in the finance area. This initiative was completed in 2009, resulting in payments and other costs of approximately $13.0 million.

Movements in related accruals during 2009, 2010 and 2011 are as follows:


(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)	Employee- Related			Pension			Asset - Related and Other			Total
Balance January 1, 2009	$	14,755		$	—		$	66		$	14,821
Additional charges (reversals), net		17,263			—			1,038			18,301
Non-cash charges		—			—			(1,104	)		(1,104	)
Payments and other costs		(13,104	)		—			—			(13,104	)

Balance December 31, 2009		18,914			—			—			18,914
Additional charges (reversals), net		4,370			—			5,707			10,077
Non-cash charges		—			—			(4,409	)		(4,409	)
Payments and other costs		(19,307	)		—			(1,298	)		(20,605	)

Balance December 31, 2010		3,977			—			—			3,977
Additional charges (reversals), net		8,677			3,877			618			13,172
Non-cash charges		—			(3,139	)		—			(3,139	)
Payments and other costs		(1,880	)		(738	)		(618	)		(3,236	)

Balance December 31, 2011⁽¹⁾	$	10,774		$	—		$	—		$	10,774

(1)	$0.6 million of the remaining employee-related liability is classified in Other liabilities as of December 31, 2011 in the Consolidated Balance Sheet.

- Definition

The entire disclosure for restructuring and related activities. Description of restructuring activities such as exit and disposal activities, include facts and circumstances leading to the plan, the expected plan completion date, the major types of costs associated with the plan activities, total expected costs, the accrual balance at the end of the period, and the periods over which the remaining accrual will be settled.

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Property, Plant And Equipment, Net

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2011

Property, Plant And Equipment, Net [Abstract]

Property, Plant And Equipment, Net

NOTE 3. PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, NET

PP&E consists of the following amounts:


Asset Type (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)	December 31,
Asset Type (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)	2011			2010
Land	$	26,468		$	26,450
Buildings and Improvements		305,766			286,780
Machinery and Equipment		717,626			694,842
Information Technology		242,501			231,934
Construction In Process		139,733			104,877

		1,432,094			1,344,883
Accumulated Depreciation		(824,029	)		(806,765	)

	$	608,065		$	538,118

- Definition

The entire disclosure for long-lived, physical assets that are used in the normal conduct of business to produce goods and services and not intended for resale. Examples include land, buildings, machinery and equipment, and other types of furniture and equipment including, but not limited to, office equipment, furniture and fixtures, and computer equipment and software. This disclosure may include property plant and equipment accounting policies and methodology, a schedule of property, plant and equipment gross, additions, deletions, transfers and other changes, depreciation, depletion and amortization expense, net, accumulated depreciation, depletion and amortization expense and useful lives, income statement disclosures, assets held for sale and public utility disclosures.

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Goodwill And Other Intangible Assets, Net

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2011

Goodwill And Other Intangible Assets, Net [Abstract]

Goodwill And Other Intangible Assets, Net

NOTE 4. GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS, NET

Goodwill by reportable segment for both 2011 and 2010 is as follows:


(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)	Amount
Flavors	$	319,479
Fragrances		346,103

Total	$	665,582

Trademark and other intangible assets consist of the following amounts:


	December 31,
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)	2011		2010
Gross carrying value⁽¹⁾	$	165,406	$	165,406
Accumulated amortization		122,643		116,572

Total	$	42,763	$	48,834

(1)	Includes patents, trademarks and other intellectual property, valued at acquisition.

Amortization expense for the years ended December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009 was $6.1 million. Estimated annual amortization is $6.1 million for years 2012 and 2013 and $4.7 million for 2014 through 2016.

- Definition

The entire disclosure for the aggregate amount of goodwill and a description of intangible assets, which may include (a) for amortizable intangible assets (also referred to as finite-lived intangible assets), the carrying amount, the amount of any significant residual value, and the weighted-average amortization period, (b) for intangible assets not subject to amortization (also referred to as indefinite-lived intangible assets), the carrying amount, and (c) the amount of research and development assets acquired and written off in the period, including the line item in the income statement in which the amounts written off are aggregated, if not readily apparent from the income statement. Also discloses (a) for amortizable intangibles assets in total and by major class, the gross carrying amount and accumulated amortization, the total amortization expense for the period, and the estimated aggregate amortization expense for each of the five succeeding fiscal years, (b) for intangible assets not subject to amortization the carrying amount in total and by major class, and (c) for goodwill, in total and for each reportable segment, the changes in the carrying amount of goodwill during the period (including the aggregate amount of goodwill acquired, the aggregate amount of impairment losses recognized, and the amount of goodwill included in the gain (loss) on disposal of a reporting unit). If any part of goodwill has not been allocated to a reportable segment, discloses the unallocated amount and the reasons for not allocating. For each impairment loss recognized related to an intangible asset (excluding goodwill), discloses: (a) a description of the impaired intangible asset and the facts and circumstances leading to the impairment, (b) the amount of the impairment loss and the method for determining fair value, (c) the caption in the income statement or the statement of activities in which the impairment loss is aggregated, and (d) the segment in which the impaired intangible asset is reported. For each goodwill impairment loss recognized, discloses: (a) a description of the facts and circumstances leading to the impairment, (b) the amount of the impairment loss and the method of determining the fair value of the associated reporting unit, and (c) if a recognized impairment loss is an estimate not finalized and the reasons why the estimate is not final. May also disclose the nature and amount of any significant adjustments made to a previous estimate of an impairment loss.

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Other Assets

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2011

Other Assets [Abstract]

Other Assets

NOTE 5. OTHER ASSETS

Other assets consist of the following amounts:


	December 31,
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)	2011		2010
Overfunded pension plans	$	67,518	$	66,274
Cash surrender value of life insurance contracts		56,177		54,046
Other		56,138		51,606

Total	$	179,833	$	171,926

Other Current Liabilities

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2011

Other Current Liabilities [Abstract]

Other Current Liabilities

NOTE 6. OTHER CURRENT LIABILITIES

Other current liabilities consist of the following amounts:


	December 31,
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)	2011		2010
Accrued payrolls and bonuses	$	42,229	$	95,135
VAT payable		21,744		18,311
Interest payable		14,822		17,550
Current pension and other postretirement benefit obligation		12,852		12,881
Accrued insurance (including workers' compensation)		7,806		19,688
Other		104,382		137,700

Total	$	203,835	$	301,265

Sale And Leaseback Transactions	12 Months Ended
Sale And Leaseback Transactions	Dec. 31, 2011
Sale And Leaseback Transactions [Abstract]
Sale And Leaseback Transactions	NOTE 7. SALE AND LEASEBACK TRANSACTIONS In connection with the disposition of certain real estate in prior years, we entered into long-term operating leases covering the facilities disposed of. The leases are classified as operating leases and the gains realized on these leases have been deferred and are being credited to income over the initial lease term. Such deferred gains totaled $51 million and $54 million at December 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively, of which $48 million and $51 million, respectively, are reflected in the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheet under the caption Deferred gains, with the remainder included as a component of Other current liabilities.

- Definition

The entire disclosure for sale leaseback transactions. Includes the elements of a transaction involving the sale of property to another party and the lease of the property back to the seller.

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Borrowings

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2011

Borrowings [Abstract]

Borrowings

NOTE 8. BORROWINGS

Debt consists of the following at December 31:


(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)	Rate		Maturities	2011			2010
Senior notes — 2007		6.40%	2017-27	$	500,000		$	500,000
Senior notes — 2006		6.10%	2013-16		225,000			325,000
Credit facilities		1.77%	2016		157,483			61,260
Bank overdrafts and other		2.02%	2012		1,488			136
Japanese Yen note					—			22,274
Deferred realized gains on interest rate swaps					10,965			12,897

					894,936			921,567
Less: Current portion of long-term debt					(116,688	)		(133,899	)

				$	778,248		$	787,668

Commercial paper issued by the Company generally has terms of 30 days or less. There were no outstanding commercial paper borrowings at December 31, 2011 or 2010.

In 2005, IFF, including certain subsidiaries, entered into a revolving credit agreement (the "Facility") with certain banks. The Facility provided for a five-year U.S. $350 million ("Tranche A") and Euro 400 million ("Tranche B") multi-currency revolving credit facility. As permitted by the Facility, in 2007, the termination dates were extended until November 23, 2012. As the Facility was a multi-year revolving credit agreement, we classified the portion we expected to have outstanding longer than 12 months as long-term debt. At December 31, 2010, approximately $50 million of revolver borrowings on the Tranche B was classified as long-term debt, and the remaining $11 million was classified as current portion of long-term debt.

On November 9, 2011, IFF, including certain subsidiaries, entered into a revolving credit agreement with Citibank, N.A., as administrative agent and the other lenders, agents, arrangers and bookrunners to replace the Facility. The Credit Agreement provides for a revolving loan facility in an aggregate amount up to an equivalent of $942 million (the "New Facility"). There are three tranches under the New Facility. The Tranche A facility is available to all of the borrowers other than IFF Spain in U.S. dollars, euros, Swiss francs, Japanese yen and British sterling in an aggregate amount up to an equivalent of $458 million and contains sublimits of $25 million for letters of credit and $50 million for swing line borrowings. The Tranche B facility is available to all of the borrowers in euros, Swiss francs, Japanese yen and British sterling in an aggregate amount up to an equivalent of $354 million and contains sublimits of €25 million for letters of credit and €50 million for swing line borrowings. The Tranche C facility is available to all of the borrowers in euros only in an aggregate amount up to €100,505,400. The New Facility will be available for general corporate purposes of each borrower and its subsidiaries. The obligations under the New Facility are unsecured and the Company has guaranteed the obligations of each other borrower under the New Facility. The New Facility will mature on November 9, 2016, but may be extended for up to two additional one-year periods at the Company's request, subject to the agreement of the lenders having commitments representing more than 50% of the aggregate commitments of all lenders under the New Facility. Borrowings under the New Facility bear interest at an annual rate of LIBOR plus a margin, currently 125 bps, linked to our credit rating. We pay a commitment fee on the aggregate unused commitments; such fee is not material. The New Facility contains various affirmative and negative covenants, including the requirement for us to maintain, at the end of each fiscal quarter, a ratio of net debt for borrowed money to adjusted EBITDA (Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization) in respect of the previous 12-month period of not more than 3.25 to 1. As of December 31, 2011, we were in compliance with all covenants under this New Facility. We had $157 million outstanding under New Facility as of December 31, 2011, with $785 million still available for additional borrowings. As the New Facility is a multi-year revolving credit agreement, we classify as long-term debt the portion that we have the intent and ability to maintain outstanding longer than 12 months. At December 31, 2011, $42 million of revolver borrowings was classified as long-term debt, and the remaining $115 million was classified as current portion of long-term debt. The Company did not have any letters of credit outstanding under the facility as of December 31, 2011.

Credit facility borrowings and bank overdrafts were outstanding in several countries and averaged $90 million in 2011 and $47 million in 2010. The highest levels were $163 million in 2011, $81 million in 2010, and $116 million in 2009. The 2011 weighted average interest rate of these borrowings, based on balances outstanding at the end of each month, was 0.8% and the average rate on balances outstanding at December 31, 2011 was 0.7%. These rates compare with 0.5% and 0.4%, respectively, in 2010, and 2.7% and 1.4%, respectively, in 2009.

On September 27, 2007, the Company issued $500 million of Senior Unsecured Notes ("Senior Notes — 2007") in four series under the Note Purchase Agreement ("NPA"): (i) $250 million in aggregate principal amount of 6.25% Series A Senior Notes due September 27, 2017, (ii) $100 million in aggregate principal amount of 6.35% Series B Notes due September 27, 2019, (iii) $50 million in aggregate principal amount of 6.50% Series C Notes due September 27, 2022, and (iv) $100 million in aggregate principal amount of 6.79% Series D Notes due September 27, 2027. Proceeds of the offering were used primarily to fund an accelerated repurchase of IFF stock.

In 2006, the Company issued $375 million of Senior Unsecured Notes ("Senior Notes — 2006") in four series under another NPA: (i) $50 million in aggregate principal amount of 5.89% Series A Senior Notes due July 12, 2009, (ii) $100 million in aggregate principal amount of 5.96% Series B Notes due July 12, 2011, (iii) $100 million in aggregate principal amount of 6.05% Series C Notes due July 12, 2013, and (iv) $125 million in aggregate principal amount of 6.14% Series D Notes due July 12, 2016. Proceeds of the offering were used primarily to repay commercial paper borrowings used to fund our maturing debt. In July 2009 we repaid $50 million in principal in the first series under the Senior Notes — 2006 that became due. On July 12, 2011, the Company made a $100 million debt repayment related to the maturity of our Senior Notes — 2006, which was funded primarily through existing cash balances with the remainder coming from our existing credit facility.

On November 21, 2011 the Company repaid the remaining balance of our ¥1.8 billion Japanese Yen Note for $23.7 million, financed primarily from the New Facility.

Maturities on debt outstanding at December 31, 2011 are: 2012, $117 million; 2013, $100 million; 2016, $167 million and 2017 and thereafter, $500 million. There is no debt maturing in 2014 and 2015.

The estimated fair value at December 31, 2011 of our Senior Notes — 2007 and Senior Notes — 2006 was approximately $617 million and $250 million, respectively, and is discussed in further detail in Note 14.

During the third quarter of 2010, the Company entered into two new interest rate swap agreements effectively converting the fixed rate on a portion of our long-term Senior note borrowings to a variable short-term rate based on the LIBOR plus an interest markup.

In March 2008, the Company realized an $18 million gain on the termination of an interest rate swap, which has been deferred and is being amortized as a reduction to interest expense over the remaining term of the related debt. The balance of this deferred gain was $11 million at December 31, 2011.

In 2002, the Company entered into certain interest rate swap agreements effectively converting the fixed rate on our long-term Japanese Yen borrowings to a variable short-term rate based on the Japanese Yen TIBOR rate plus a markup. These swaps were designated as qualified fair value hedges. Prior to 2006 we amended the swaps and the counterparty paid us amounts aggregating $4 million, including accrued interest. Such gains have been deferred and are being amortized over the remaining term of the debt. In November 2008, the portion of these swaps related to the ¥13.3 billion Yen notes refinanced expired.

- Definition

The entire disclosure for information about short-term and long-term debt arrangements, which includes amounts of borrowings under each line of credit, note payable, commercial paper issue, bonds indenture, debenture issue, own-share lending arrangements and any other contractual agreement to repay funds, and about the underlying arrangements, rationale for a classification as long-term, including repayment terms, interest rates, collateral provided, restrictions on use of assets and activities, whether or not in compliance with debt covenants, and other matters important to users of the financial statements, such as the effects of refinancing and noncompliance with debt covenants.

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Income Taxes

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2011

Income Taxes [Abstract]

Income Taxes

NOTE 9. INCOME TAXES

Earnings before income taxes consisted of the following:


(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)	2011			2010			2009
U.S. loss before taxes	$	(5,854	)	$	(82,112	)	$	(80,345	)
Foreign income before taxes		379,400			441,705			356,894

Total income before taxes	$	373,546		$	359,593		$	276,549

The income tax provision consisted of the following:


(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)	2011		2010			2009
Current
Federal	$	2,386	$	5,379		$	3,829
State and local		15		507			413
Foreign		78,922		103,451			94,135

		81,323		109,337			98,377

Deferred
Federal		11,088		(22,423	)		(14,181	)
State and local		5,996		2,868			7,209
Foreign		8,273		6,254			(10,382	)

		25,357		(13,301	)		(17,354	)

Total income taxes	$	106,680	$	96,036		$	81,023

A reconciliation between the U.S. federal statutory income tax rate to our actual effective tax rate is as follows:


	2011			2010			2009
Statutory tax rate		35.0	%		35.0	%		35.0	%
Difference in effective tax rate on foreign earnings and remittances		(10.0	)		(9.5	)		(11.6	)
Unrecognized tax benefit, net of reversals		1.8			1.4			3.2
State and local taxes		1.5			0.8			2.2
Other, net		0.3			(1.0	)		0.5	⁽¹⁾

Effective tax rate		28.6	%		26.7	%		29.3	%

(1)	The 2009 results include $6 million of tax expense due to the recognition of out-of-period tax adjustments arising from periods 2006 and prior.

Our effective tax rate reflects the benefit from having significant operations outside the U.S. that are taxed at rates that are lower than the U.S. federal rate of 35%. The 2011 and 2010 effective tax rates were also favorably impacted by the reversals of liabilities for uncertain tax positions of $5 million and $6 million, respectively, principally due to statutory expiry and effective settlement.

The deferred tax assets consist of the following amounts:


	December 31,
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)	2011			2010
ASSETS
Employee and retiree benefits	$	132,210		$	126,009
Credit and net operating loss carryforwards		210,886			190,690
Property, plant and equipment, net		5,015			4,152
Trademarks and other		87,911			96,373
Amortizable R&D expenses		23,571			22,278
Other, net		18,729			27,690

Gross deferred tax assets		478,322			467,192
Valuation allowance		(290,879	)		(288,182	)

Total net deferred tax assets	$	187,443		$	179,010

A reconciliation of the beginning and ending amount of unrecognized tax benefits is as follows:


(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)	2011			2010			2009
Balance of unrecognized tax benefits at beginning of year	$	63,928		$	64,673		$	57,616
Gross amount of increases in unrecognized tax benefits as a result of positions taken during a prior year		118			2			—
Gross amount of decreases in unrecognized tax benefits as a result of positions taken during a prior year		(50	)		—			(26	)
Gross amount of increases in unrecognized tax benefits as a result of positions taken during the current year		8,300			4,706			8,827
The amounts of decreases in unrecognized benefits relating to settlements with taxing authorities		(2,960	)		(4,945	)		(509	)
Reduction in unrecognized tax benefits due to the lapse of applicable statute of limitation		(1,721	)		(508	)		(1,235	)

Balance of unrecognized tax benefits at end of year	$	67,615		$	63,928		$	64,673

At December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009, there are $65.9 million, $63.9 million, and $62.5 million, respectively, of unrecognized tax benefits recorded to Other liabilities and $1.7 million and $2.2 million in 2011 and 2009, respectively, recorded to Other current liabilities. If these unrecognized tax benefits were recognized, the annual effective tax rate would be affected.

For the years ended December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009 the Company recognized $2.0 million, $1.0 million and $2.0 million, respectively, in interest and penalties. At December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009, we had accrued $12.8 million, $11.0 million and $10.0 million, respectively, of interest and penalties classified as Other liabilities.

Net operating loss carryforwards were $175 million and $168 million at December 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively. If unused, $6 million will expire between 2012 and 2031. The remainder, totaling $169 million, may be carried forward indefinitely. Tax credit carryforwards were $36 million and $23 million at December 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010, respectively. If unused, the credit carryforwards will expire between 2012 and 2031.

The U.S. consolidated group has historically generated taxable income after the inclusion of foreign dividends. As such, the Company is not in a federal net operating loss position. This tax posture allows IFF and its U.S. subsidiaries to realize tax benefits from the reversal of temporary differences and the utilization of its federal tax credits before the expiration of the applicable carryforward periods.

The majority of states in the U.S. where IFF and its subsidiaries file income tax returns allow a 100% foreign dividend exclusion, effectively converting the domestic companies' reversing temporary differences into net operating losses. As there is significant doubt with respect to realizability of these net operating losses, we have established a full valuation allowance against these deferred tax assets.

The Company has not factored any future trends, other than inflation, in its U.S. taxable income projections. The corresponding U.S. federal taxable income is sufficient to realize $182.6 million in deferred tax assets as of December 31, 2011.

Of the $211 million deferred tax asset for net operating loss carryforwards and credits at December 31, 2011, we consider it unlikely that a portion of the tax benefit will be realized. Accordingly, a valuation allowance of $169 million of net operating loss carryforwards and $7 million of tax credits has been established against these deferred tax assets, respectively. In addition, due to realizability concerns, we established a valuation allowance against certain other net deferred tax assets of $115 million.

Tax benefits credited to Shareholders' equity totaled $2 million and $3 million for 2011 and 2010, respectively, associated with stock option exercises and PRS dividends.

U.S. income taxes and foreign withholding taxes associated with the repatriation of earnings of its foreign subsidiaries were not provided on a cumulative total of $924 million of undistributed earnings of foreign subsidiaries. We intend to, and have plans to, reinvest these earnings indefinitely in our foreign subsidiaries to fund local operations and/or capital projects. It is not practicable to estimate the unrecognized deferred tax liability on these undistributed earnings.

The Company has ongoing income tax audits and legal proceedings which are at various stages of administrative or judicial review, of which the material items are discussed below. In addition, the Company has other ongoing tax audits and legal proceedings that relate to direct and indirect taxes, such as transfer pricing, value-added taxes, sales and use and property taxes, which are discussed in Note 16.

The most significant income tax disputes in which it is currently involved relate to ongoing tax assessments and uncertain tax positions within its European operations. More specifically, the Company is disputing various income tax assessments imposed by the Spanish tax authorities against the Company's Spanish subsidiaries and the judicial process may take a number of years. As a result of a tax audit for the 2002-2003 fiscal years, the Spanish tax authorities challenged certain tax positions taken in the Spanish subsidiaries' tax returns and imposed an assessment of Euro 23.1 million ($29.9 million), which the Company has appealed with the National Appellate Court. During the fourth quarter of 2011, as a result of a tax audit for the 2004-2006 fiscal years, the Spanish tax authorities issued a tax assessment of Euro 61.6 million ($79.6 million). This assessment challenged the same tax positions identified in the prior assessment. The Company has filed an appeal with respect to this subsequent assessment. In order to proceed with these appeals, as of December 31, 2011, the Company is required to and has posted bank guarantees of Euro 30.9 million ($39.9 million) and, in January 2012, posted another bank guarantee of Euro 61.6 million ($79.6 million).

In January 2012, the Spanish tax authorities notified the Company of their intent to audit the 2007-2010 income tax returns of our Spanish subsidiaries. The tax positions that have previously been challenged by the Spanish tax authorities were consistently taken in our Spanish subsidiaries' tax returns from 2002 through the end of 2011. Consequently, the Company anticipates that it will receive an assessment for matters similar to those under appeal, for the fiscal years 2007-2011. It is difficult to anticipate the amount of any future assessment as changes in the Spanish tax legislation permit companies to assert additional defenses for fiscal years commencing in 2007. The Company continues to dispute the pending tax assessments and intends to dispute any future tax assessment that challenges these same tax positions. However, in accordance with ASC 740 "Income Taxes," as of December 31, 2011, the Company has recorded a provision for uncertain tax positions of $49.6 million associated with the Spanish income tax cases.

In addition to the above, the Company is also a party to four dividend withholding tax controversies in Spain which are at different stages of administrative and judicial review, spanning fiscal years 1995-2001, in the aggregate amount of Euro 18.1 million ($23.4 million). In order to proceed with these appeals, as of December 31, 2011, the Company is required to and has posted bank guarantees of Euro 17.0 million ($21.9 million). The Company expects that two of these cases aggregating Euro 12.3 million ($15.9 million) will be decided during the first half of 2012. If the aforementioned tax assessments are ultimately resolved against the Company, the resulting increase in its liability for uncertain tax positions could have a material impact on the Company's results of operations and cash flows in a particular period.

The Company's aggregate provisions for uncertain tax positions with interest and penalties, including those relating to the challenged tax positions in Spain, is $80.4 million. Future events or changes in facts or circumstances could require it to further adjust its liability for unrecognized tax positions and additional interest and penalties which could significantly increase the total amount that would be due if the Company does not ultimately prevail. If the Spanish tax assessments, or any other tax assessments, are ultimately resolved against the Company, the resulting increase in its provision for uncertain tax positions could have a material impact on its results of operations and cash flows in a particular period.

In addition, we have several other tax audits in process and have open tax years with various taxing jurisdictions that range primarily from 2002 to 2010. Based on currently available information, we do not believe the ultimate outcome of these tax audits and other tax positions related to open tax years, when finalized, will have a material impact on our financial position, reported results or liquidity.

- Definition

The entire disclosure for income taxes. Disclosures may include net deferred tax liability or asset recognized in an enterprise's statement of financial position, net change during the year in the total valuation allowance, approximate tax effect of each type of temporary difference and carryforward that gives rise to a significant portion of deferred tax liabilities and deferred tax assets, utilization of a tax carryback, and tax uncertainties information.

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Shareholders' Equity	12 Months Ended
Shareholders' Equity	Dec. 31, 2011
Shareholders' Equity [Abstract]
Shareholders' Equity	NOTE 10. SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY On March 9, 2000, we adopted a shareholder protection rights agreement (the "Rights Agreement") and declared a dividend of one right on each share of common stock outstanding on March 24, 2000 or issued thereafter. The Rights Agreement expired in March 2010. Cash dividends declared per share were $1.16, $1.04 and $1.00 in 2011, 2010 and 2009, respectively. The Consolidated Balance Sheet reflects $25.1 million of dividends payable at December 31, 2011. This amount relates to a cash dividend of $0.31 per share declared in December 2011 and paid in January 2012. Dividends declared, but not paid at December 31, 2010 and 2009 were $21.7 million ($0.27 per share) and $19.8 million ($0.25 per share), respectively.

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The entire disclosure for shareholders' equity, comprised of portions attributable to the parent entity and noncontrolling interest, if any, including other comprehensive income (as applicable). Including, but not limited to: (1) balances of common stock, preferred stock, additional paid-in capital, other capital and retained earnings; (2) accumulated balance for each classification of other comprehensive income and total amount of comprehensive income; (3) amount and nature of changes in separate accounts, including the number of shares authorized and outstanding, number of shares issued upon exercise and conversion, and for other comprehensive income, the adjustments for reclassifications to net income; (4) rights and privileges of each class of stock authorized; (5) basis of treasury stock, if other than cost, and amounts paid and accounting treatment for treasury stock purchased significantly in excess of market; (6) dividends paid or payable per share and in the aggregate for each class of stock for each period presented; (7) dividend restrictions and accumulated preferred dividends in arrears (in aggregate and per share amount); (8) retained earnings appropriations or restrictions, such as dividend restrictions; (9) impact of change in accounting principle, initial adoption of new accounting principle and correction of an error in previously issued financial statements; (10) shares held in trust for Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP); (11) deferred compensation related to issuance of capital stock; (12) note received for issuance of stock; (13) unamortized discount on shares; (14) description, terms, and number of warrants or rights outstanding; (15) shares under subscription and subscription receivables, effective date of new retained earnings after quasi-reorganization and deficit eliminated by quasi-reorganization and, for a period of at least ten years after the effective date, the point in time from which the new retained dates; and (16) retroactive effective of subsequent change in capital structure.

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Stock Compensation Plans

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2011

Stock Compensation Plans [Abstract]

Stock Compensation Plans

NOTE 11. STOCK COMPENSATION PLANS

We have various equity plans under which our officers, senior management, other key employees and directors may be granted options to purchase IFF common stock or other forms of stock-based awards. Beginning in 2004, we granted Restricted Stock Units ("RSU's") as the principal element of our equity compensation for all eligible U.S. based employees and a majority of eligible overseas employees. Vesting of the RSU's is solely time based; the vesting period is primarily three years from date of grant. For a small group of employees, primarily overseas, we granted stock options prior to 2008.

The cost of all employee stock-based awards are principally recognized on a straight-line attribution basis over their respective vesting periods, net of estimated forfeitures. Total stock-based compensation expense included in our Consolidated Statement of Income was as follows:


	December 31,
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)	2011			2010			2009
Equity-based awards	$	20,547		$	18,382		$	17,449
Liability-based awards		3,044			3,619			2,203

Total stock-based compensation		23,591			22,001			19,652
Less tax benefit		(7,730	)		(8,028	)		(7,102	)

Total stock-based compensation, net of tax	$	15,861		$	13,973		$	12,550

The shareholders of the Company approved the Company's 2010 Stock Award and Incentive Plan (the "2010 Plan") at the Annual Meeting of Shareholders held on April 27, 2010. The 2010 Plan was approved by the Company's Board of Directors (the "Board") on February 2, 2010, subject to shareholder approval. The 2010 Plan replaces the Company's 2000 Stock Award and Incentive Plan and the 2000 Supplemental Stock Award Plan (the "2000 Plans") and will provide the source for future deferrals of cash into deferred stock under the Company's Deferred Compensation Plan (with the Deferred Compensation Plan being deemed a subplan under the 2010 Plan for the sole purpose of funding deferrals under the IFF Share Fund).

Under the 2010 Plan, a total of 2,749,669 shares are authorized for issuance, including 749,669 shares remaining available under a previous plan that were rolled into the 2010 Plan. At December 31, 2011, 2,518,548 shares were subject to outstanding awards and 1,984,627 shares remained available for future awards under all of the Company's equity award plans, including the 2010 Plan (excluding shares not yet issued under open cycles of the Company's Long-Term Incentive Plan).

The Company offers a Long-Term Incentive Plan ("LTIP") for senior management. The targeted payout is 50% cash and 50% IFF stock at the end of the three-year cycle and provides for segmentation in which one-fourth of the award vests during each twelve-month period, with the final one-fourth segment vesting over the full three-year period. These awards are earned based on the achievement of defined EPS targets and our performance ranking of total shareholder return as a percentile of the S&P 500. When the award is granted, 50% of the target dollar value of the award is converted to a number of "notional" shares based on the closing price at the beginning of the cycle. For those shares whose payout is based on shareholder return as a percentile of the S&P 500, compensation expense is recognized using a graded-vesting attribution method, while compensation expense for the remainder of the performance shares (e.g., EPS targets) is recognized on a straight-line basis over the vesting period based on the probable outcome of the performance condition. The 2007-2009 cycle concluded at the end of 2009 and an aggregate 53,378 shares of our common stock were issued in February 2010.

On February 1, 2010, the Compensation Committee of the Company's Board of Directors approved a one-year supplemental performance metric for the Company's LTIP 2008-2010 cycle which was based on improvement in operating profit margin measured over the fiscal year 2010 period as compared to 2009. The 2008-2010 cycle concluded at the end of 2010 and an aggregate 78,072 shares of our common stock were issued in March 2011. The 2009-2011 cycle concluded at the end of 2011 and an aggregate 128,293 shares of our common stock will be issued in March 2012.

In 2006, our Board approved the Equity Choice Program (the "Program") for senior management. This program continues under the 2010 Plan. Eligible employees can choose from among three equity alternatives and will be granted such equity awards up to certain dollar awards depending on the participant's grade level. A participant may choose among (1) SSAR's, (2) RSU's or (3) PRS.

SSAR's and Stock Options

SSAR's granted become exercisable on the third anniversary of the grant date and have a maximum term of seven years. Stock options granted vest in periods ranging from one to three years and have a maximum term of ten years. We granted 77,864, 196,652 and 236,986 SSAR's during 2011, 2010 and 2009, respectively. No stock options were granted in 2011, 2010 and 2009.

We use the Binomial lattice-pricing model as our valuation model for estimating the fair value of options granted. In applying the Binomial model, we utilize historical information to estimate expected term and post-vesting terminations within the model. The expected term of an option is based on historical employee exercise behavior, vesting terms and a contractual life of primarily ten years for options and seven years for SSAR's. The risk-free interest rate for periods within the expected term of the award is based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of grant. Expected volatility is based on an average of implied and historical volatility of the price of our common stock over the calculated expected term. We anticipate paying cash dividends in the future and therefore use an expected dividend yield in the valuation model; the cash dividend in effect at the time of grant was employed in this calculation.

Principal assumptions used in applying the Binomial model in 2011, 2010 and 2009 were:


	2011		2010		2009
Weighted average fair value of SSAR's granted during the period	$	11.47	$	10.41	$	7.08
Assumptions:
Risk-free interest rate		1.7%		2.2%		2.5%
Expected volatility		23.2%		29.8%		30.9%
Expected dividend yield		2.1%		2.2%		3.2%
Expected life, in years		5		5		5
Termination rate		0.99%		1.09%		0.91%
Exercise multiple		1.43		1.38		1.46

SSAR's and Stock options activity were as follows:


(SHARE AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS)	Shares Subject to SSAR's/ Options			Weighted Average Exercise Price		SSAR's/ Options Exercisable
Balance at December 31, 2010		1,440		$	37.46		883
Granted		78		$	62.13
Exercised		(428	)	$	37.46

Balance at December 31, 2011		1,090		$	39.16		627

The weighted average exercise price of our SSAR's and options exercisable at December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009 were $36.86, $36.14 and $34.20, respectively. The following tables summarize information concerning currently outstanding and exercisable SSAR's and options.

SSAR's and options outstanding at December 31, 2011 were as follows:


Price Range	Number Outstanding (in thousands)		Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (in years)		Weighted Average Exercise Price		Aggregate Intrinsic Value (in thousands)
$26 – $30		287		3.6	$	30.14
$31 – $35		224		1.1	$	33.05
$36 – $40		100		3.3	$	36.85
$41 – $50		330		4.6	$	43.79
$51 – $55		71		4.7	$	51.44
$56 – $65		78		6.4	$	62.13

		1,090			$	39.16	$	14,453

SSAR's and stock options exercisable as of December 31, 2011 were as follows:


Price Range	Number Exercisable (in thousands)		Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (in years)		Weighted Average Exercise Price		Aggregate Intrinsic Value (in thousands)
$26 – $30		131		1.1	$	29.73
$31 – $35		224		1.2	$	33.05
$36 – $40		65		2.6	$	37.27
$41 – $50		136		3.3	$	42.18
$51 – $55		71		4.7	$	51.44

		627			$	36.86	$	9,760

The total intrinsic value of options/SSAR's exercised during 2011, 2010 and 2009 totaled $10 million, $14 million and $1 million, respectively.

As of December 31, 2011, there was $1.5 million of total unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested SSAR awards granted; such cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 1.6 years.

Restricted Stock Units

We have granted RSU's to eligible employees and directors. Such RSU's are subject to forfeiture if certain employment conditions are not met. RSU's principally vest 100% at the end of three years and contain no performance criteria provisions. An RSU's fair value is calculated based on the market price of our stock at date of grant, with an adjustment to reflect the fact that such awards do not participate in dividend rights. The aggregate fair value is amortized to expense ratably over the vesting period.

RSU activity was as follows:


(SHARE AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS)	Number of Shares			Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Per Share
Balance at December 31, 2010		867		$	37.43
Granted		219		$	59.80
Vested		(267	)	$	42.58
Forfeited		(37	)	$	42.39

Balance at December 31, 2011		782		$	44.91

The total fair value of RSU's which vested during the year ended December 31, 2011 was $16.5 million.

As of December 31, 2011, there was $11.6 million of total unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested RSU awards granted under the equity incentive plans; such cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 1.7 years.

Purchased Restricted Stock

PRS provides for eligible employees to purchase restricted shares of IFF stock at 50% of the fair market value on the grant date of the award. The shares generally vest on the third anniversary of the grant date, are subject to continued employment and other specified conditions and pay dividends if and when paid by us. Holders of PRS have, in most instances, all of the rights of stockholders, except that they may not sell, assign, pledge or otherwise encumber such shares. RSU's provide no such rights. We issued 174,212 shares of PRS in 2011 for an aggregate purchase price of $5.4 million covering 87,106 purchased shares, 213,714 shares of PRS in 2010 for $4.8 million covering 106,857 purchased shares and 218,134 shares in 2009 for $3 million covering 109,067 purchased shares.

PRS activity was as follows:


(SHARE AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS)	Number of Shares			Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Per Share
Balance at December 31, 2010		525		$	19.32
Granted		174		$	31.07
Vested		(202	)	$	20.28

Balance at December 31, 2011		497		$	23.03

The total fair value of PRS's which vested during the year ended December 31, 2011 was $7.9 million.

As of December 31, 2011, there was $4.3 million of total unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested PRS awards granted under the equity incentive plans; such cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 1.8 years.

Liability Awards

We have granted Cash RSU's to eligible employees that are paid out 100% in cash upon vesting. Such RSU's are subject to forfeiture if certain employment conditions are not met. Cash RSU's principally vest 100% at the end of three years and contain no performance criteria provisions. A Cash RSU's fair value is calculated based on the market price of our stock at date of our closing period and is accounted for as a liability award. The aggregate fair value is amortized to expense ratably over the vesting period.

Cash RSU activity was as follows:


(SHARE AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS)	Cash RSUs			Weighted Average Fair Value Per Share
Balance at December 31, 2010		162		$	55.59
Granted		40		$	52.42
Vested		(45	)	$	62.74
Cancelled		(3	)	$	56.91

Balance at December 31, 2011		154		$	52.42

The total fair value of Cash RSU's which vested during the year ended December 31, 2011 was $2.8 million.

As of December 31, 2011, there was $2.4 million of total unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested Cash RSU awards granted under the equity incentive plans; such cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 1.6 years. The aggregate compensation cost will be adjusted based on changes in the Company's stock price.

- Definition

The entire disclosure for compensation-related costs for equity-based compensation, which may include disclosure of policies, compensation plan details, allocation of equity compensation, incentive distributions, equity-based arrangements to obtain goods and services, deferred compensation arrangements, employee stock ownership plan details and employee stock purchase plan details.

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Segment Information

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2011

Segment Information [Abstract]

Segment Information

NOTE 12. SEGMENT INFORMATION

We are organized into two operating segments, Flavors and Fragrances; these segments align with the internal structure used to manage these businesses. Flavor compounds are sold to the food and beverage industries for use in consumer products such as prepared foods, beverages, dairy, food and Sweet products. Fragrances is comprised of three fragrance categories: functional fragrances, including fragrance compounds for personal care (e.g., soaps) and household products (e.g., detergents and cleaning agents); fine fragrance and beauty care, including perfumes, colognes and toiletries; and ingredients, consisting of synthetic and natural ingredients that can be combined with other materials to create unique functional and fine fragrance compounds. Major fragrance customers include the cosmetics industry, including perfume and toiletries manufacturers, and the household products industry, including manufacturers of soaps, detergents, fabric care, household cleaners and air fresheners.

We evaluate the performance of these operating segments based on Adjusted operating profit before Restructuring and certain non-recurring adjustments, Interest expense, Other expense, net and Taxes on income. The Global expense caption represents corporate and headquarters-related expenses which include legal, finance, human resources and other administrative expenses that are not allocated to individual business units. Unallocated assets are principally cash and cash equivalents and other corporate and headquarters-related assets.

Our reportable segment information follows:


	Year Ended December 31,
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)	2011		2010		2009
Net sales
Flavors	$	1,347,340	$	1,203,274	$	1,081,488
Fragrances		1,440,678		1,419,588		1,244,670

Consolidated	$	2,788,018	$	2,622,862	$	2,326,158


	Year Ended December 31, 2011
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)	Adjusted Operating Profit			Restructuring and Other Costs			Mane Patent Litigation Settlement			Operating Profit			Interest Expense			Other Expense, net			Income Before Taxes
Income before taxes
Flavors	$	284,246		$	(1,475	)	$	(33,495	)	$	249,276
Fragrances		226,560			(11,224	)		—			215,336
Global expenses		(36,410	)		(473	)		—			(36,883	)

Consolidated										$	427,729		$	(44,639	)	$	(9,544	)	$	373,546


	Year Ended December 31, 2010
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)	Adjusted Operating Profit			Restructuring and Other Costs						Operating Profit			Interest Expense			Other Expense, net			Income Before Taxes
Income before taxes
Flavors	$	242,528		$	—		$	—		$	242,528
Fragrances		244,966			(10,077	)		—			234,889
Global expenses		(61,056	)		—			—			(61,056	)

Consolidated										$	416,361		$	(48,709	)	$	(8,059	)	$	359,593


	Year Ended December 31, 2009
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)	Adjusted Operating Profit			Restructuring and Other Costs			Employee Separation Costs			Operating Profit			Interest Expense			Other Expense, net			Income Before Taxes
Income before taxes
Flavors	$	208,966		$	(637	)	$	—		$	208,329
Fragrances		188,561			(18,046	)		—			170,515
Global expenses		(32,618	)		382			(6,320	)		(38,556	)

Consolidated										$	340,288		$	(61,818	)	$	(1,921	)	$	276,549

The 2010 and 2009 tables above have been conformed to the 2011 presentation.


	December 31,
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)	2011		2010
Segment assets
Flavors	$	1,327,279	$	1,273,126
Fragrances		1,512,511		1,449,001
Global assets		125,791		150,328

Consolidated	$	2,965,581	$	2,872,455

We had one customer that accounted for more than 10% of our consolidated net sales in each year for all periods presented and related net sales were $297 million, $273 million and $251 million in 2011, 2010 and 2009, respectively. The majority of these sales were in the Fragrances operating segment.

Total long-lived assets consist of net property, plant and equipment and amounted to $608 million and $538 million at December 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively. Of this total $163 million and $158 million was located in the United States at December 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively, and $89 million and $82 million were located in the Netherlands at December 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively.


	Capital Expenditures						Depreciation and Amortization
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)	2011		2010		2009		2011		2010		2009
Flavors	$	69,675	$	46,776	$	23,463	$	31,140	$	31,634	$	29,874
Fragrances		50,454		53,969		40,122		41,941		45,713		46,410
Unallocated assets		7,328		5,556		3,234		2,246		1,895		2,241

Consolidated	$	127,457	$	106,301	$	66,819	$	75,327	$	79,242	$	78,525


	Net Sales by Geographic Area
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)	2011		2010		2009
Europe, Africa and Middle East	$	956,977	$	896,647	$	807,709
Greater Asia		744,810		676,838		574,765
North America		678,763		651,057		600,116
Latin America		407,468		398,320		343,568

Consolidated	$	2,788,018	$	2,622,862	$	2,326,158

Net sales are attributed to individual regions based upon the destination of product delivery. Net sales related to the U.S. for the years ended December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009 were $644 million, $618 million and $568 million, respectively. Net sales attributed to all foreign countries in total for the years ended December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009 were $2,144 million, $2,005 million and $1,758 million, respectively. No non-U.S. country had net sales in any period presented greater than 7% of total consolidated net sales.

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Employee Benefits

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2011

Employee Benefits [Abstract]

Employee Benefits

NOTE 13. EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

We have pension and/or other retirement benefit plans covering approximately one-third of active employees. In 2007 the Company amended its U.S. qualified and non-qualified pension plans under which accrual of future benefits was suspended for all participants that did not meet the rule of 70 (age plus years of service equal to at least 70 at December 31, 2007). Pension benefits are generally based on years of service and on compensation during the final years of employment. Plan assets consist primarily of equity securities and corporate and government fixed income securities. Substantially all pension benefit costs are funded as accrued; such funding is limited, where applicable, to amounts deductible for income tax purposes. Certain other retirement benefits are provided by general corporate assets.

We sponsor a qualified defined contribution plan covering substantially all U.S. employees. Under this plan, we match 100% of participants' contributions up to 4% of compensation and 75% of participants' contributions from over 4% to 8%. Employees that are still eligible to accrue benefits under the defined benefit plan are limited to a 50% match up to 6% of the participants' compensation.

In addition to pension benefits, certain health care and life insurance benefits are provided to qualifying United States employees upon retirement from IFF. Such coverage is provided through insurance plans with premiums based on benefits paid. We do not generally provide health care or life insurance coverage for retired employees of foreign subsidiaries; such benefits are provided in most foreign countries by government-sponsored plans, and the cost of these programs is not significant to us.

We offer a non-qualified Deferred Compensation Plan (DCP) for certain key employees and non-employee directors. Eligible employees and non-employee directors may elect to defer receipt of salary, incentive payments and Board of Directors' fees into participant directed investments, which are generally invested by the Company in individual variable life insurance contracts we own that are designed to informally fund savings plans of this nature. The cash surrender value of life insurance is based on the net asset values of the underlying funds available to plan participants. At December 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010, the Consolidated Balance Sheet reflects liabilities of $27.0 million and $27.0 million, respectively, related to the DCP in Other liabilities and $12.0 million and $11.5 million, respectively, included in Capital in excess of par value related to the portion of the DCP that will be paid out in IFF shares.

The total cash surrender value of life insurance contracts the Company owns in relation to the DCP and post-retirement life insurance benefits amounted to $56.2 million and $54.0 million at December 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively, and are recorded in Other assets in the Consolidated Balance Sheet.

The plan assets and benefit obligations of our defined benefit pension plans are measured at December 31 of each year.


	U.S. Plans									Non-U.S. Plans
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)	2011			2010			2009			2011			2010			2009
Components of net periodic benefit cost
Service cost for benefits earned	$	3,602		$	3,781		$	4,080		$	10,560		$	9,804		$	8,678
Interest cost on projected benefit obligation		24,373			24,191			23,685			34,033			32,954			30,978
Expected return on plan assets		(25,070	)		(24,146	)		(24,616	)		(45,386	)		(41,569	)		(40,589	)
Net amortization and deferrals		11,888			7,441			6,413			5,360			5,214			3,004
Settlement and curtailment		444			—			—			3,139			182			440
Special termination benefits		—			—			—			738			178			—

Net periodic benefit cost		15,237			11,267			9,562			8,444			6,763			2,511
Defined contribution and other retirement plans		6,550			7,169			6,255			4,113			4,459			4,135

Total expense	$	21,787		$	18,436		$	15,817		$	12,557		$	11,222		$	6,646

Changes in plan assets and benefit obligations recognized in OCI
Net actuarial loss	$	77,924		$	10,891					$	32,218		$	5,026
Recognized actuarial loss		(11,441	)		(6,951	)					(8,352	)		(5,254	)
Prior service cost		(891	)		(490	)					(191	)		(142	)
Recognized prior service cost		—			—						(147	)		—
Currency translation adjustment		—			—						355			(5,191	)

Total recognized in OCI (before tax effects)	$	65,592		$	3,450					$	23,883		$	(5,561	)

During the second quarter 2011, we settled a portion of the Ireland pension plan as discussed in Note 2. As a result, we recorded a settlement charge and a special termination benefit charge of $3.9 million to recognize a portion of the unrecognized loss related to those employees who have accepted the settlement and for additional benefits credited to those participants accepting a settlement. This settlement was funded primarily through pension plan investment trust assets.

In connection with negotiations completed during the second quarter 2011, we have amended the pension plan for one of our North American Ingredients plants. We recorded a curtailment charge of $0.4 million during the second quarter 2011 to recognize a portion of the unrecognized prior service costs associated with the years of service no longer expected to be rendered and credited as service under the plan.


	Postretirement Benefits
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)	2011			2010			2009
Components of net periodic benefit cost
Service cost for benefits earned	$	1,178		$	1,378		$	1,644
Interest cost on projected benefit obligation		5,861			6,468			6,166
Net amortization and deferrals		(2,552	)		(2,232	)		(2,012	)

Expense	$	4,487		$	5,614		$	5,798


Changes in plan assets and benefit obligations recognized in OCI
Net actuarial loss (gain)	$	16,909		$	(5,426	)
Recognized actuarial loss		(2,167	)		(2,487	)
Recognized prior service credit		4,719			4,719

Total recognized in OCI (before tax effects)	$	19,461		$	(3,194	)

The amounts expected to be recognized in net periodic cost in 2012 are:


(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)	U.S. Plans		Non-U.S. Plans		Postretirement Benefits
Actuarial loss recognition	$	19,280	$	6,282	$	3,277
Prior service cost recognition		370		133		(4,721	)


Weighted-average actuarial assumption used to determine expense	U.S. Plans						Non-U.S. Plans
	2011		2010		2009		2011		2010		2009
Discount rate		5.60%		6.10%		6.00%		5.37%		5.66%		6.11%
Expected return on plan assets		7.75%		7.75%		8.25%		6.55%		6.63%		6.76%
Rate of compensation increase		3.25%		3.25%		3.50%		2.66%		3.00%		2.56%

Changes in the postretirement benefit obligation and plan assets, as applicable, are detailed in the following table:


	U.S. Plans						Non-U.S. Plans						Postretirement Benefits
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)	2011			2010			2011			2010			2011			2010
Benefit obligation at beginning of year	$	440,646		$	406,901		$	625,052		$	621,259		$	108,710		$	110,512
Service cost for benefits earned		3,602			3,781			10,560			9,804			1,178			1,378
Interest cost on projected benefit obligation		24,373			24,191			34,033			32,954			5,861			6,468
Actuarial loss (gain)		78,026			28,018			43,067			16,432			16,909			(5,426	)
Plan amendments		—			—			(191	)		—			—			—
Adjustments for expense/tax contained in service cost		—			—			(2,382	)		(2,153	)		—			—
Plan participants' contributions		—			—			2,523			2,256			1,015			944
Benefits paid		(23,349	)		(22,245	)		(28,923	)		(26,549	)		(4,954	)		(5,166	)
Curtailments / settlements		—			—			(11,290	)		(3,325	)		—			—
Special termination benefits		—			—			738			178			—			—
Translation adjustments		—			—			(2,956	)		(25,804	)		—			—

Benefit obligation at end of year	$	523,298		$	440,646		$	670,231		$	625,052		$	128,719		$	108,710

Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year	$	347,084		$	304,890		$	671,559		$	660,176
Actual return on plan assets		25,172			41,273			53,853			48,553
Employer contributions		23,235			23,166			18,817			17,827
Participants' contributions		—			—			2,523			2,256
Benefits paid		(23,349	)		(22,245	)		(28,923	)		(26,549	)
Settlements		—			—			(11,290	)		(1,056	)
Translation adjustments		—			—			(4,173	)		(29,648	)

Fair value of plan assets at end of year	$	372,142		$	347,084		$	702,366		$	671,559

Funded status at end of year	$	(151,156	)	$	(93,562	)	$	32,135		$	46,507


	U.S. Plans						Non-U.S. Plans
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)	2011			2010			2011			2010
Amounts recognized in the balance sheet:
Other assets	$	—		$	—		$	67,518		$	66,274
Other current liabilities		(3,615	)		(3,291	)		(631	)		(608	)
Retirement liabilities		(147,541	)		(90,271	)		(34,752	)		(19,159	)

Net amount recognized	$	(151,156	)	$	(93,562	)	$	32,135		$	46,507


	U.S. Plans				Non-U.S. Plans					Postretirement Benefits
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)	2011		2010		2011			2010		2011			2010
Amounts recognized in AOCI consist of:
Net actuarial loss	$	196,398	$	129,916	$	179,512		$	155,305	$	44,959		$	30,217
Prior service cost (credit)		1,156		2,045		(307	)		17		(24,440	)		(29,159	)

Total AOCI (before tax effects)	$	197,554	$	131,961	$	179,205		$	155,322	$	20,519		$	1,058


	U.S. Plans						Non-U.S. Plans
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)	2011			2010			2011			2010
Accumulated Benefit Obligation — end of year	$	516,747		$	435,123		$	644,548		$	598,025

Information for Pension Plans with an ABO in excess of Plan Assets:
Projected benefit obligation	$	523,298		$	440,646		$	39,664		$	23,840
Accumulated benefit obligation		516,747			435,123			38,470			21,852
Fair value of plan assets		372,142			347,084			16,520			4,073

Weighted-average assumptions used to determine obligations at December 31
Discount rate		4.70	%		5.60	%		4.71	%		5.37	%
Rate of compensation increase		3.25	%		3.25	%		2.88	%		2.66	%


(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)	U.S. Plans		Non-U.S. Plans		Postretirement Benefits
Estimated Future Benefit Payments
2012		25,378		28,943		5,867
2013		26,527		28,331		6,380
2014		27,778		28,195		6,905
2015		29,110		29,344		7,359
2016		30,027		29,808		7,800
2017-2021		165,668		167,266		44,959

Contributions
Required Company Contributions in the Following Year (2012)	$	3,699	$	17,402	$	5,867

We consider a number of factors in determining and selecting assumptions for the overall expected long-term rate of return on plan assets. We consider the historical long-term return experience of our assets, the current and expected allocation of our plan assets and expected long-term rates of return. We derive these expected long-term rates of return with the assistance of our investment advisors. We base our expected allocation of plan assets on a diversified portfolio consisting of domestic and international equity securities, fixed income, real estate and alternative asset classes. The asset allocation is monitored on an ongoing basis.

We consider a variety of factors in determining and selecting our assumptions for the discount rate at December 31. For the U.S. plans, the discount rate was based on the internal rate of return for a portfolio of Moody's Aaa, Aa and Merrill Lynch AAA-AA high quality bonds with maturities that are consistent with the projected future benefit payment obligations of the plan. The rate of compensation increase for all plans and the medical cost trend rate for the applicable U.S. plans are based on plan experience.


	U.S. Plans						Non-U.S. Plans
	2011			2010			2011			2010
Percentage of assets invested in:
Cash and cash equivalents		2	%		1	%		1	%		4	%
Equities		50	%		64	%		22	%		30	%
Fixed income		48	%		35	%		59	%		55	%
Property		0	%		0	%		10	%		11	%
Alternative and other investments		0	%		0	%		8	%		0	%

With respect to the U.S. plans, the expected return on plan assets was determined based on an asset allocation model using the current target allocation, real rates of return by asset class and an anticipated inflation rate. In late 2011 the Company changed its target investment allocation to 50% equity securities and 50% fixed income securities from 60% – 65% in equity securities and 35% – 40% in fixed income securities in order to reduce funded status volatility.

The expected annual rate of return for the non-U.S. plans employs a similar set of criteria adapted for local investments, inflation rates and in certain cases specific government requirements. The target asset allocation, for the non-U.S. plans, consists of approximately: 55% – 60% in fixed income securities; 20% – 25% in equity securities; 5% – 10% in real estate; and 5% – 10% in alternative investments.

The following tables present our plan assets for the U.S. and non-U.S. plans using the fair value hierarchy as of December 31, 2011 and 2010. Our plans' assets were accounted for at fair value and are classified in their entirety based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. Our assessment of the significance of a particular input to the fair value measurement requires judgment, and may affect the valuation of fair value assets and their placement within the fair value hierarchy levels. For more information on a description of the fair value hierarchy, see Note 14.


	U.S. Plans for the year ended December 31, 2011
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
*Cash Equivalents*	$	—	$	6,125	$	—	$	6,125
*Equity Securities*
U.S. Common Stock		40,045		—		—		40,045
Balanced Funds		—		7,631		—		7,631
Pooled Funds		—		136,634		—		136,634
*Fixed Income Securities*
Government & Government Agency Bonds		—		76,095		—		76,095
Corporate Bonds		—		93,062		—		93,062
Municipal Bonds		—		8,283		—		8,283
Asset Backed Securities		—		1,982		—		1,982

Total	$	40,045	$	329,812	$	—	$	369,857

Receivables							$	2,285

Total							$	372,142


	U.S. Plans for the year ended December 31, 2010
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
*Cash Equivalents*	$	—	$	3,642	$	—	$	3,642
*Equity Securities*
U.S. Common Stock		38,890		—		—		38,890
Balanced Funds		—		7,693		—		7,693
Pooled Funds		—		175,898		—		175,898
*Fixed Income Securities*
Government & Government Agency Bonds		—		58,814		—		58,814
Corporate Bonds		—		52,794		—		52,794
Municipal Bonds		—		5,605		—		5,605
Asset Backed Securities		—		1,982		—		1,982

Total	$	38,890	$	306,428	$	—	$	345,318

Receivables							$	1,766

Total							$	347,084


	Non-U.S. Plans for the year ended December 31, 2011
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
*Cash*	$	8,479	$	—	$	—	$	8,479
*Equity Securities*
U.S. Large Cap		26,683		—		—		26,683
Non-U.S. Large Cap		107,964		—		—		107,964
Non-U.S. Mid Cap		3,116		—		—		3,116
Non-U.S. Small Cap		455		—		—		455
Emerging Markets		14,265		—		—		14,265
*Fixed Income Securities*
U.S. Treasuries/Government Bonds		74		—		—		74
U.S. Corporate Bonds		5		—		—		5
Non-U.S. Treasuries/Government Bonds		199,266		35,308		—		234,574
Non-U.S. Corporate Bonds		52,174		109,013		—		161,187
Non-U.S. Mortgage-Backed Securities		—		—		—		—
Non-U.S. Asset-Backed Securities		—		11,734		—		11,734
Non-U.S. Other Fixed Income		—		8,664		—		8,664
*Alternative Types of Investments*
Insurance Contracts		—		320		—		320
Hedge Funds						54,036		54,036
Private Equity		—		—		1		1
*Real Estate*
Non-U.S. Real Estate		—		69,284		1,525		70,809

Total	$	412,481	$	234,323	$	55,562	$	702,366


	Non-U.S. Plans for the year ended December 31, 2010
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
*Cash*	$	24,345	$	—	$	—	$	24,345
*Equity Securities*
U.S. Large Cap		26,404		—		—		26,404
Non-U.S. Large Cap		150,103		—		—		150,103
Non-U.S. Mid Cap		6,040		—		—		6,040
Non-U.S. Small Cap		2,223		—		—		2,223
Emerging Markets		15,182		—		—		15,182
*Fixed Income Securities*
U.S. Treasuries/Government Bonds		104		—		—		104
U.S. Corporate Bonds		—		8,286		—		8,286
Non-U.S. Treasuries/Government Bonds		170,188		—		—		170,188
Non-U.S. Corporate Bonds		72,957		87,731		—		160,688
Non-U.S. Mortgage-Backed Securities		—		—		—		—
Non-U.S. Asset-Backed Securities		—		8,280		—		8,280
Non-U.S. Other Fixed Income		—		23,559		—		23,559
*Alternative Types of Investments*
Insurance Contracts		—		316		—		316
Derivative Financial Instruments		—		3,086		—		3,086
Private Equity		—		—		1		1
*Real Estate*
Non-U.S. Real Estate		—		71,537		1,217		72,754

Total	$	467,546	$	202,795	$	1,218	$	671,559

Cash and cash equivalents are primarily held in registered money market funds which are valued using a market approach based on the quoted market prices of identical instruments. Other cash and cash equivalents are valued daily by the fund using a market approach with inputs that include quoted market prices for similar instruments.

Equity securities are primarily valued using a market approach based on the quoted market prices of identical instruments. Pooled funds are typically common or collective trusts valued at their net asset values (NAVs).

Fixed income securities are primarily valued using a market approach with inputs that include broker quotes and benchmark yields.

Derivative instruments are valued by the custodian using closing market swap curves and market derived inputs.

Real estate values are primarily based on valuation of the underlying investments, which include inputs such as cost, discounted future cash flows, independent appraisals and market comparable data.

Hedge funds are valued based on valuation of the underlying securities and instruments within the funds. Quoted market prices are used when available and NAVs are used for unquoted securities within the funds.

The following table presents a reconciliation of Level 3 non-U.S. plan assets held during the year ended December 31, 2011:


	Non-U.S. Plans
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)	Real Estate		Private Equity		Hedge Funds		Total
Ending balance as of December 31, 2010	$	1,217	$	1	$	—	$	1,218
Actual return on plan assets		308		—		9,513		9,821
Purchases, sales and settlements		—		—		44,523		44,523

Ending balance as of December 31, 2011	$	1,525	$	1	$	54,036	$	55,562

The following weighted average assumptions were used to determine our postretirement benefit expense and obligation for the years ended December 31:


	Expense						Liability
	2011			2010			2011			2010
Discount rate		5.50	%		6.10	%		4.60	%		5.50	%
Current medical cost trend rate		8.00	%		9.00	%		7.00	%		8.00	%
Ultimate medical cost trend rate		4.75	%		4.75	%		4.75	%		4.75	%
Medical cost trend rate decreases to ultimate rate in year		2016			2016			2021			2016


	Sensitivity of Disclosures to Changes in Selected Assumptions
	25 BP Decrease in Discount Rate				25 BP Decrease in Discount Rate		25 BP Decrease in Long-Term Rate of Return
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)	Change in PBO		Change in ABO		Change in pension expense		Change in pension expense
U.S. Pension Plans	$	12,563	$	12,301	$	679	$	828
Non-U.S. Pension Plans	$	28,023	$	25,930	$	2,140	$	1,743
Postretirement Benefit Plan		N/A	$	3,774	$	183		N/A

The effect of a 1% increase in the medical cost trend rate would increase the accumulated postretirement benefit obligation and the annual postretirement expense by approximately $8.1 million and $0.4 million, respectively; a 1% decrease in the rate would decrease the obligation and expense by approximately $7.4 million and $0.4 million, respectively.

We contributed $23.2 million and $18.8 million to our qualified U.S. pension plans and non-U.S. pension plans in 2011. We made $3.2 million in benefit payments with respect to our non-qualified U.S. pension plan. In addition, $5.0 million of contributions were made with respect to our other postretirement plans.

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Financial Instruments

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2011

Financial Instruments [Abstract]

Financial Instruments

NOTE 14. FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

Fair Value

Accounting guidance on fair value measurements specifies a hierarchy of valuation techniques based on whether the inputs to those valuation techniques are observable or unobservable. Observable inputs reflect market data obtained from independent sources, while unobservable inputs reflect our market assumptions. These two types of inputs create the following fair value hierarchy:

Level 1 — Quoted prices for identical instruments in active markets.

Level 2 — Quoted prices for similar instruments in active markets; quoted prices for identical or similar instruments in markets that are not active; and model-derived valuations in which all significant inputs and significant value drivers are observable in active markets.

Level 3 — Valuations derived from valuation techniques in which one or more significant inputs or significant value drivers are unobservable.

This hierarchy requires us to use observable market data, when available, and to minimize the use of unobservable inputs when determining fair value. We determine the fair value of structured liabilities (where performance is linked to structured interest rates, inflation or currency risks) using the London InterBank Offer Rate ("LIBOR") swap curve and forward interest and exchange rates at period end. Such instruments are classified as Level 2 based on the observability of significant inputs to the model. We do not have any instruments classified as Level 1 or Level 3, other than those included in pension asset trusts included in Note 13.

These valuations take into consideration our credit risk and our counterparties' credit risk. The estimated change in the fair value of these instruments due to such changes in our own credit risk (or instrument-specific credit risk) was immaterial as of December 31, 2011.

The amounts recorded in the balance sheet (carrying amount) and the estimated fair values of financial instruments at December 31 consisted of the following:


	2011				2010
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)	Carrying Amount		Fair Value		Carrying Amount		Fair Value
Cash and cash equivalents⁽¹⁾	$	88,279	$	88,279	$	131,332	$	131,332
Credit facilities and bank overdrafts⁽²⁾		158,971		158,971		61,396		61,396
Japanese yen note⁽³⁾		—		—		22,274		22,274
Long-term debt:⁽⁴⁾
Senior notes — 2007		500,000		617,000		500,000		585,000
Senior notes — 2006		225,000		250,000		325,000		357,000

The following methods and assumptions were used to estimate the fair value of each class of financial instruments for which it is practicable to estimate that value:

(1)	The carrying amount of cash and cash equivalents approximates fair value due to the short maturity of those instruments.

(2)	The carrying amount of our credit facilities and bank overdrafts approximates fair value as the interest rate is based on current market rates as well as the short maturity of those instruments.

(3)	The carrying amount of the Japanese yen note approximates fair value due to its short maturity.

(4)	The fair value of our long-term debt was calculated using discounted cash flows applying current interest rates and current credit spreads based on our own credit risk.

Derivatives

We periodically enter into foreign currency forward contracts with the objective of reducing exposure to cash flow volatility associated with our intercompany loans, foreign currency receivables and payables and anticipated purchases of certain raw materials used in operations. These contracts generally involve the exchange of one currency for a second currency at a future date, have maturities not exceeding twelve months and are with counterparties which are major international financial institutions.

In 2003, we executed a 10-year Yen — U.S. dollar currency swap related to the monthly sale and purchase of products between the U.S. and Japan which has been designated as a cash flow hedge.

In 2005, we entered into an interest rate swap agreement effectively converting the fixed rate on our long-term Japanese Yen borrowings to a variable short-term rate based on the Tokyo InterBank Offering Rate ("TIBOR") plus an interest markup. This swap was designated as a fair value hedge. This swap matured during the year ended December 31, 2011.

In February 2009, we paid $16 million to close out the $300 million U.S. dollar LIBOR to European InterBank Offer Rate ("EURIBOR") interest rate swap. As this swap was designated as a net investment hedge, $12 million of the loss was deferred in AOCI where it will remain until the Euro net investment is divested and $4 million was included as a component of interest expense during the year ended December 31, 2009.

In May 2009, we entered into a forward currency contract which qualified as a net investment hedge, in order to protect a portion of our net European investment from foreign currency risk. We recognized a $1.6 million loss during the year ended December 31, 2009, which was deferred as a component of AOCI. The ineffective portion of this net investment hedge was not material. This forward currency contract matured before the end of the second quarter of 2009. Upon its maturity, we entered into an intercompany loan payable in the amount of 40 million Euros in order to protect a portion of our net European investment from foreign currency risk. This intercompany loan was designated as a net investment hedge and experienced no ineffectiveness while outstanding. We recognized a $3.1 million loss during the year ended December 31, 2009, which was deferred as a component of AOCI.

During the year ended December 31, 2010, we entered into multiple forward currency contracts which qualified as net investment hedges, in order to mitigate a portion of our net European investments from foreign currency risk. The effective portions of net investment hedges are recorded in Other comprehensive income ("OCI") as a component of "Foreign currency translation adjustments" in the accompanying Consolidated Statement of Income. Realized gains/(losses) are deferred in AOCI where they will remain until the net investments in our European subsidiaries are divested. Six of these forward currency contracts matured during the year ended December 31, 2010. The remaining outstanding foreign currency forward contacts have remaining maturities of less than one year. Beginning in December 2010, the Company no longer designates these contracts as net investment hedges. Changes due to differences in the exchange rates for these contracts were recorded in earnings effective December 2010.

During the third quarter of 2010, we entered into two interest rate swap agreements effectively converting the fixed rate on a portion of our long-term borrowings to a variable short-term rate based on the LIBOR plus an interest markup. These swaps are designated as fair value hedges. Any amounts recognized in interest expense have been immaterial for the year ended December 31, 2011.

During the year ended December 31, 2011, we entered into multiple forward currency contracts which qualified as net investment hedges, in order to mitigate a portion of our net European investments from foreign currency risk. The effective portions of net investment hedges are recorded in OCI as a component of Foreign currency translation adjustments in the accompanying Consolidated Statement of Income. Realized gains/(losses) are deferred in AOCI where they will remain until the net investments in our European subsidiaries are divested. Eight of these forward currency contracts matured during the year ended December 31, 2011. The outstanding forward currency contacts have remaining maturities of less than one year.

During the year ended December 31, 2011 and the second half of 2010, we entered into several forward currency contracts which qualified as cash flow hedges. The objective of these hedges is to protect against the currency risk associated with forecasted U.S. dollar (USD) denominated raw material purchases made by Euro (EUR) functional currency entities which result from changes in the EUR/USD exchange rate. The effective portions of cash flow hedges are recorded in OCI as a component of Gains/(losses) on derivatives qualifying as hedges in the accompanying Consolidated Statement of Income. Realized gains/(losses) in AOCI related to cash flow hedges of raw material purchases are recognized as a component of Cost of goods sold in the accompanying Consolidated Statement of Income in the same period as the related costs are recognized.

The following table shows the notional amount of the Company's derivative instruments outstanding as of December 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010:


(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)	December 31, 2011		December 31, 2010
Forward currency contracts	$	147,078	$	104,108
Interest rate swaps	$	100,000	$	122,274

The following tables show the Company's derivative instruments measured at fair value (Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy) as reflected in the Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010 (in thousands):


	December 31, 2011
	Fair Value of Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments			Fair Value of Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments			Total Fair Value
Derivative assets^(a)
Foreign currency contracts	$	9,333		$	5,473		$	14,806
Interest rate swaps		286			—			286

	$	9,619		$	5,473		$	15,092

Derivative liabilities^(b)
Foreign currency contracts	$	(3,368	)	$	(2,054	)	$	(5,422	)


	December 31, 2010
	Fair Value of Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments		Fair Value of Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments		Total Fair Value
Derivative assets^(a)
Foreign currency contracts	$	2,984	$	1,491	$	4,475
Interest rate swaps		112		—		112

	$	3,096	$	1,491	$	4,587

Derivative liabilities^(b)
Foreign currency contracts	$	7,086	$	9,276	$	16,362
Interest rate swaps		348		—		348

	$	7,434	$	9,276	$	16,710

(a)	Derivative assets are recorded to Prepaid expenses and other current assets in the Consolidated Balance Sheet.

(b)	Derivative liabilities are recorded as Other current liabilities in the Consolidated Balance Sheet.

The following table shows the effect of the Company's derivative instruments which were not designated as hedging instruments in the Consolidated Statement of Income for the years ended December 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010 (in thousands):


Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments under ASC 815	Amount of Gain or (Loss) For the years ended December 31,					Location of Gain or (Loss) Recognized in Income on Derivative
	2011			2010
Foreign currency contract	$	(2,451	)	$	8,233		Other expense, net

Most of these net gains (losses) offset any recognized gains (losses) arising from the revaluation of the related intercompany loans during the same respective periods.

The following table shows the effect of the Company's derivative instruments designated as cash flow and net investment hedging instruments in the Consolidated Statement of Income for the years ended December 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010 (in thousands):


	Amount of Gain or (Loss) Recognized in OCI on Derivative (Effective Portion)					Location of Gain or (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Income (Effective Portion)		Amount of Gain or (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Income (Effective Portion)
	For the years ended December 31,							For the years ended December 31,
	2011		2010					2011			2010
Derivatives in Cash Flow Hedging Relationships:
Cross currency swap⁽¹⁾	$	1,206	$	(539	)		Other expense, net	$	(2,467	)	$	(1,593	)
Forward currency contract		7,179		(894	)		Cost of goods sold		(5,156	)		(216	)

Derivatives in Net Investment Hedging Relationships:
Forward currency contract		265		(3,788	)		N/A		—			—

Total	$	8,650	$	(5,221	)			$	(7,623	)	$	(1,809	)

(1)	Ten year swap executed in 2003.

The ineffective portion of the above noted cash flow hedges was not material for the years ended December 31, 2011 and 2010. The ineffective portion of the net investment hedges was not material for the years ended December 31, 2011 and 2010.

The Company expects approximately $1.8 million (net of tax), of derivative gains included in AOCI at December 31, 2011, based on current market rates, will be reclassified into earnings within the next 12 months. The majority of this amount will vary due to fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates.

Concentrations Of Credit Risk	12 Months Ended
Concentrations Of Credit Risk	Dec. 31, 2011
Concentrations Of Credit Risk [Abstract]
Concentrations Of Credit Risk	NOTE 15. CONCENTRATIONS OF CREDIT RISK The Company does not have significant concentrations of risk in financial instruments. Temporary investments are made in a well-diversified portfolio of high-quality, liquid obligations of government, corporate and financial institutions. There are also limited concentrations of credit risk with respect to trade receivables because the Company has a large number of customers who are spread across many industries and geographic regions. The Company's larger customers are each spread across many sub-categories of its segments and geographical regions.

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The entire disclosure for any concentrations existing at the date of the financial statements that make an entity vulnerable to a reasonably possible, near-term, severe impact. This disclosure informs financial statement users about the general nature of the risk associated with the concentration, and may indicate the percentage of concentration risk as of the balance sheet date.

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Commitments And Contingencies	12 Months Ended
Commitments And Contingencies	Dec. 31, 2011
Commitments And Contingencies [Abstract]
Commitments And Contingencies	NOTE 16. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES Lease Commitments Minimum rental payments under non-cancelable operating leases are $26.4 million in 2012, $24.1 million in 2013, $20.9 million in 2014, $18.5 million in 2015 and from 2016 and thereafter through 2030, the aggregate lease obligations are $165.5 million. The corresponding rental expense amounted to $30.8 million, $29.0 million and $30.0 million in 2011, 2010 and 2009, respectively. None of our leases contain escalation clauses and they do not require capital improvement funding. Guarantees and Letters of Credit The Company has various bank guarantees and letters of credit which are available for use regarding governmental requirements associated with pending litigation in various jurisdictions and to support its ongoing business operations. At December 31, 2011, we had total bank guarantees and standby letters of credit of approximately $110 million with various financial institutions. Of this amount, Euro 47.9 million ($61.8 million) in bank guarantees are related to governmental requirements on income tax disputes in Spain, as discussed in further detail in Note 9. In addition to those income tax disputes in Spain, there were other income tax and indirect tax cases in Brazil, covering diverse issues from fiscal years 1998-2011. In order to appeal the assessments in these cases, the Company is required to and has provided bank guarantees of approximately $13 million as of December 31, 2011. There were no material amounts utilized under the standby letters of credit as of December 31, 2011. Subsequent to December 31, 2011, the Company posted another bank guarantee in the amount of Euro 61.6 million ($79.6 million) related to governmental requirements on income tax disputes in Spain, as discussed in further detail in Note 9. In order to challenge the assessments in these cases in Brazil, the Company has been required to and has separately pledged assets, principally property, plant and equipment to cover assessments in the amount of approximately $20 million as of December 31, 2011. Lines of Credit The Company has various lines of credit which are available to support its ongoing business operations. At December 31, 2011, we had available lines of credit (in addition to the New Facility as discussed in Note 8) of approximately $80 million with various financial institutions. There were no material amounts drawn down pursuant to these lines of credit as of December 31, 2011. Litigation The Company assesses contingencies related to litigation and/or other matters to determine the degree of probability and range of possible loss. A loss contingency is accrued in the Company's consolidated financial statements if it is probable that a liability has been incurred and the amount of the loss can be reasonably estimated. Because litigation is inherently unpredictable and unfavorable resolutions could occur, assessing contingencies is highly sensitive and requires judgments about future events. On at least a quarterly basis, the Company reviews contingencies related to litigation to determine the adequacy of accruals. The amount of ultimate loss may differ from these estimates and further events may require the Company to increase or decrease the amounts it has accrued on any matter. It is possible that cash flows or results of operations could be materially affected, by the unfavorable or favorable resolution of one or more of these contingencies. Periodically, we assess our insurance coverage for all known claims, where applicable, taking into account aggregate coverage by occurrence, limits of coverage, self-insured retentions and deductibles, historical claims experience and claims experience with our insurance carriers. The liabilities are recorded at management's best estimate of the probable outcome of the lawsuits and claims, taking into consideration the facts and circumstances of the individual matters as well as past experience on similar matters. At each balance sheet date, the key issues that management assesses are whether it is probable that a loss as to asserted or unasserted claims has been incurred and if so, whether the amount of loss can be reasonably estimated. We record the expected liability with respect to claims in Other liabilities and expected recoveries from our insurance carriers in Other assets. We recognize a receivable when we believe that realization of the insurance receivable is probable under the terms of the insurance policies and our payment experience to date. *Patent Claims* In May 2006, Mane Fils S.A. filed a complaint against the Company in the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey alleging that the Company infringed U.S. Patent Nos. 5,725,856 and 5,843,466 that relate to a cooling additive in food and beverage products. The complaint was subsequently amended to also assert claims for violations of the Lanham Act, tortious interference and unfair competition. The Company answered both the original complaint and the amended complaint by denying liability and asserting that both patents were invalid and various other defenses. In connection with the claims, the plaintiff sought (i) monetary damages, (ii) punitive damages, (iii) injunctive relief (with respect to the patent claims) and (iv) fees, costs and interest. As previously disclosed, the parties were engaged in settlement discussions. On December 29, 2011, the Company settled all patent and non-patent claims. Pursuant to the terms of the settlement agreement, the Company paid Mane a one-time payment of approximately $40 million and recorded a charge of $33.5 million to administrative expenses. In addition, the Company agreed to cease making or selling Cooler 1 products and to ensure that the Monomenthyl Succinate (MMS) content of its Cooler 2^® products going forward is at a level that has been agreed upon by both parties. *Environmental* Over the past 20 years, various federal and state authorities and private parties have claimed that the Company is a Potentially Responsible Party ("PRP") as a generator of waste materials for alleged pollution at a number of waste sites operated by third parties located principally in New Jersey and have sought to recover costs incurred and to be incurred to clean up the sites. The Company has been identified as a PRP at ten facilities operated by third parties at which investigation and/or remediation activities may be ongoing. The Company analyzes its liability on at least a quarterly basis. The Company accrues for environmental liabilities when they are probable and estimable. The Company estimates its share of the total future cost for these sites to be less than $5 million. While joint and several liability is authorized under federal and state environmental laws, the Company believes the amounts it has paid and anticipates paying in the future for clean-up costs and damages at all sites are not and will not have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, results of operations or liquidity. This assessment is based upon, among other things, the involvement of other PRPs at most sites, the status of the proceedings, including various settlement agreements and consent decrees, the extended time period over which payments will likely be made and an agreement reached in July 1994 with three of the Company's liability insurers pursuant to which defense costs and indemnity amounts payable by the Company in respect of the sites will be shared by the insurers up to an agreed amount. There can be no assurance, however, that future events will not require us to materially increase the amounts we anticipate paying for clean-up costs and damages at these sites. Other Contingencies We also have contingencies in various jurisdictions in which we operate pertaining to such items as value added taxes and other indirect taxes, customs and duties and sales and use taxes, the most significant existing in Brazil. The Company has and will continue to defend the underlying positions under dispute; however, in order to pursue its defenses in Brazil, the Company is required to, and has provided, bank guarantees and pledged assets in the amount of $33 million. The Company has recorded provisions only in those cases where the loss is both probable and estimable. The Company cannot reasonably estimate a range of possible loss for the vast majority of the Brazilian matters due to the extended period of time to proceed through the judicial process given the fact that the vast majority of the underlying positions under dispute had either no or favorable rulings to date.

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Valuation And Qualifying Accounts And Reserves

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2011

Valuation And Qualifying Accounts And Reserves [Abstract]

Valuation And Qualifying Accounts And Reserves

INTERNATIONAL FLAVORS & FRAGRANCES INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

SCHEDULE II — VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS AND RESERVES

(IN THOUSANDS)


	For the Year Ended December 31, 2011
	Balance at beginning of period		Additions (deductions) charged to costs and expenses			Accounts written off			Translation adjustments			Balance at end of period
Allowance for doubtful accounts	$	6,324	$	(518	)	$	(1,219	)	$	(902	)	$	3,685
Valuation allowance on credit and operating loss carryforwards and other net deferred tax assets		288,182		8,743			—			(6,046	)		290,879

	$	294,506	$	8,225		$	(1,219	)	$	(6,948	)	$	294,564


	For the Year Ended December 31, 2010
	Balance at beginning of period		Additions (deductions) charged to costs and expenses			Accounts written off			Translation adjustments			Balance at end of period
Allowance for doubtful accounts	$	10,263	$	(1,352	)	$	(2,716	)	$	129		$	6,324
Valuation allowance on credit and operating loss carryforwards and other net deferred tax assets		212,705		91,632			—			(16,155	)		288,182

	$	222,968	$	90,280		$	(2,716	)	$	(16,026	)	$	294,506


	For the Year Ended December 31, 2009
	Balance at beginning of period		Additions (deductions) charged to costs and expenses			Accounts written off			Translation adjustments			Balance at end of period
Allowance for doubtful accounts	$	11,156	$	2,928		$	(4,853	)	$	1,032		$	10,263
Valuation allowance on credit and operating loss carryforwards and other net deferred tax assets		178,921		31,651			—			2,133			212,705

	$	190,077	$	34,579		$	(4,853	)	$	3,165		$	222,968

Nature Of Operations And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies (Policy)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2011

Nature Of Operations And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Nature Of Operations

Fiscal Year End

Use Of Estimates

Principles Of Consolidation

Revenue Recognition

Foreign Currency Translation

Research And Development

Cash Equivalents

Cash Equivalents Cash equivalents include highly liquid investments with maturities of three months or less at date of purchase.

Inventories

Inventories Inventories are stated at the lower of cost (on a weighted average basis) or market. Our inventories consisted of the following:


	December 31,
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)	2011		2010
Raw materials	$	248,050	$	270,191
Work in process		6,992		6,211
Finished goods		289,397		255,273

Total	$	544,439	$	531,675

Property, Plant And Equipment

Goodwill And Other Intangible Assets

Other intangible assets include patents, trademarks and other intellectual property valued at acquisition, and amortized on a straight-line basis over periods ranging from 6 to 20 years.

Income Taxes

Interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits are recognized as a component of income tax expense

Retirement Benefits

Financial Instruments

Software Costs

Shipping And Handling Costs

Shipping and Handling Costs Net sales include shipping and handling charges billed to customers. Cost of goods sold includes all costs incurred in connection with shipping and handling.

Net Income Per Share


	Number of Shares
(SHARES IN THOUSANDS)	2011		2010		2009
Basic		80,456		79,495		78,403
Assumed dilution under stock plans		1,011		945		691

Diluted		81,467		80,440		79,094

Stock-Based Compensation

Reclassifications And Revisions

Reclassifications and Revisions Certain reclassifications have been made to the prior years' financial statements to conform to the 2011 presentation.

Nature Of Operations And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2011

Nature Of Operations And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Schedule Of Inventory


	December 31,
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)	2011		2010
Raw materials	$	248,050	$	270,191
Work in process		6,992		6,211
Finished goods		289,397		255,273

Total	$	544,439	$	531,675

Reconciliation Of Shares Used In Computations Of Basic And Diluted Net Income Per Share


	Number of Shares
(SHARES IN THOUSANDS)	2011		2010		2009
Basic		80,456		79,495		78,403
Assumed dilution under stock plans		1,011		945		691

Diluted		81,467		80,440		79,094

Restructuring And Other Charges (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2011

Restructuring And Other Charges [Abstract]

Movements In Restructuring And Related Accruals


(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)	Employee- Related			Pension			Asset - Related and Other			Total
Balance January 1, 2009	$	14,755		$	—		$	66		$	14,821
Additional charges (reversals), net		17,263			—			1,038			18,301
Non-cash charges		—			—			(1,104	)		(1,104	)
Payments and other costs		(13,104	)		—			—			(13,104	)

Balance December 31, 2009		18,914			—			—			18,914
Additional charges (reversals), net		4,370			—			5,707			10,077
Non-cash charges		—			—			(4,409	)		(4,409	)
Payments and other costs		(19,307	)		—			(1,298	)		(20,605	)

Balance December 31, 2010		3,977			—			—			3,977
Additional charges (reversals), net		8,677			3,877			618			13,172
Non-cash charges		—			(3,139	)		—			(3,139	)
Payments and other costs		(1,880	)		(738	)		(618	)		(3,236	)

Balance December 31, 2011⁽¹⁾	$	10,774		$	—		$	—		$	10,774

(1)	$0.6 million of the remaining employee-related liability is classified in Other liabilities as of December 31, 2011 in the Consolidated Balance Sheet.

Property, Plant And Equipment, Net (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2011

Property, Plant And Equipment, Net [Abstract]

Schedule Of Property, Plant And Equipment


Asset Type (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)	December 31,
Asset Type (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)	2011			2010
Land	$	26,468		$	26,450
Buildings and Improvements		305,766			286,780
Machinery and Equipment		717,626			694,842
Information Technology		242,501			231,934
Construction In Process		139,733			104,877

		1,432,094			1,344,883
Accumulated Depreciation		(824,029	)		(806,765	)

	$	608,065		$	538,118

Goodwill And Other Intangible Assets, Net (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2011

Goodwill And Other Intangible Assets, Net [Abstract]

Schedule Of Goodwill By Operating Segment


(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)	Amount
Flavors	$	319,479
Fragrances		346,103

Total	$	665,582

Trademark And Other Intangible Assets


	December 31,
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)	2011		2010
Gross carrying value⁽¹⁾	$	165,406	$	165,406
Accumulated amortization		122,643		116,572

Total	$	42,763	$	48,834

(1)	Includes patents, trademarks and other intellectual property, valued at acquisition.

- Definition

Tabular disclosure of goodwill by reportable segment and in total. Disclosure details may include, but are not limited to, the carrying amount of goodwill, goodwill acquired during the year, goodwill impairment losses recognized, goodwill written-off due to the sale of a business unit, goodwill not yet allocated, and any other changes to goodwill.

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Other Assets (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2011

Other Assets [Abstract]

Schedule Of Other Assets


	December 31,
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)	2011		2010
Overfunded pension plans	$	67,518	$	66,274
Cash surrender value of life insurance contracts		56,177		54,046
Other		56,138		51,606

Total	$	179,833	$	171,926

Other Current Liabilities (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2011

Other Current Liabilities [Abstract]

Schedule Of Other Current Liabilities


	December 31,
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)	2011		2010
Accrued payrolls and bonuses	$	42,229	$	95,135
VAT payable		21,744		18,311
Interest payable		14,822		17,550
Current pension and other postretirement benefit obligation		12,852		12,881
Accrued insurance (including workers' compensation)		7,806		19,688
Other		104,382		137,700

Total	$	203,835	$	301,265

Borrowings (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2011

Borrowings [Abstract]

Components Of Debt


(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)	Rate		Maturities	2011			2010
Senior notes — 2007		6.40%	2017-27	$	500,000		$	500,000
Senior notes — 2006		6.10%	2013-16		225,000			325,000
Credit facilities		1.77%	2016		157,483			61,260
Bank overdrafts and other		2.02%	2012		1,488			136
Japanese Yen note					—			22,274
Deferred realized gains on interest rate swaps					10,965			12,897

					894,936			921,567
Less: Current portion of long-term debt					(116,688	)		(133,899	)

				$	778,248		$	787,668

Income Taxes (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2011

Income Taxes [Abstract]

Schedule Of Earnings Before Income Taxes


(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)	2011			2010			2009
U.S. loss before taxes	$	(5,854	)	$	(82,112	)	$	(80,345	)
Foreign income before taxes		379,400			441,705			356,894

Total income before taxes	$	373,546		$	359,593		$	276,549

Schedule Of Income Tax Provision


(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)	2011		2010			2009
Current
Federal	$	2,386	$	5,379		$	3,829
State and local		15		507			413
Foreign		78,922		103,451			94,135

		81,323		109,337			98,377

Deferred
Federal		11,088		(22,423	)		(14,181	)
State and local		5,996		2,868			7,209
Foreign		8,273		6,254			(10,382	)

		25,357		(13,301	)		(17,354	)

Total income taxes	$	106,680	$	96,036		$	81,023

Schedule Of Reconciliation Between U.S. Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate To Actual Effective Tax Rate


	2011			2010			2009
Statutory tax rate		35.0	%		35.0	%		35.0	%
Difference in effective tax rate on foreign earnings and remittances		(10.0	)		(9.5	)		(11.6	)
Unrecognized tax benefit, net of reversals		1.8			1.4			3.2
State and local taxes		1.5			0.8			2.2
Other, net		0.3			(1.0	)		0.5	⁽¹⁾

Effective tax rate		28.6	%		26.7	%		29.3	%

(1)	The 2009 results include $6 million of tax expense due to the recognition of out-of-period tax adjustments arising from periods 2006 and prior.

Schedule Of Deferred Tax Assets And Liabilities


	December 31,
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)	2011			2010
ASSETS
Employee and retiree benefits	$	132,210		$	126,009
Credit and net operating loss carryforwards		210,886			190,690
Property, plant and equipment, net		5,015			4,152
Trademarks and other		87,911			96,373
Amortizable R&D expenses		23,571			22,278
Other, net		18,729			27,690

Gross deferred tax assets		478,322			467,192
Valuation allowance		(290,879	)		(288,182	)

Total net deferred tax assets	$	187,443		$	179,010

Reconciliation Of Beginning And Ending Amount Of Unrecognized Tax Benefits


(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)	2011			2010			2009
Balance of unrecognized tax benefits at beginning of year	$	63,928		$	64,673		$	57,616
Gross amount of increases in unrecognized tax benefits as a result of positions taken during a prior year		118			2			—
Gross amount of decreases in unrecognized tax benefits as a result of positions taken during a prior year		(50	)		—			(26	)
Gross amount of increases in unrecognized tax benefits as a result of positions taken during the current year		8,300			4,706			8,827
The amounts of decreases in unrecognized benefits relating to settlements with taxing authorities		(2,960	)		(4,945	)		(509	)
Reduction in unrecognized tax benefits due to the lapse of applicable statute of limitation		(1,721	)		(508	)		(1,235	)

Balance of unrecognized tax benefits at end of year	$	67,615		$	63,928		$	64,673

- Definition

Tabular disclosure of tax positions taken in the tax returns filed or to be filed for which it is more likely than not that the tax position will not be sustained upon examination by taxing authorities (i.e., uncertain tax positions) and other types of income tax contingencies, including: (1) the policy on classification of interest and penalties; (2) a tabular reconciliation of the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits at the beginning and end of the period; the total amount(s) of: (3) unrecognized tax benefits that, if recognized, would affect the effective tax rate, and (4) interest and penalties recognized in each of the income statement and balance sheet; (5) for positions for which it is reasonably possible that the total amounts unrecognized will significantly change within 12 months of the reporting date the: (i) nature of the uncertainty, (ii) nature of the event that could occur that would cause the change, and (iii) an estimate of the range of the reasonably possible change or a statement that an estimate of the range cannot be made; and (6) a description of tax years that remain subject to examination by major tax jurisdictions.

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Stock Compensation Plans (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2011

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]

Stock-Based Compensation Expense Included In Consolidated Statement Of Income


	December 31,
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)	2011			2010			2009
Equity-based awards	$	20,547		$	18,382		$	17,449
Liability-based awards		3,044			3,619			2,203

Total stock-based compensation		23,591			22,001			19,652
Less tax benefit		(7,730	)		(8,028	)		(7,102	)

Total stock-based compensation, net of tax	$	15,861		$	13,973		$	12,550

Principal Assumptions For SSAR's Granted Fair Value


	2011		2010		2009
Weighted average fair value of SSAR's granted during the period	$	11.47	$	10.41	$	7.08
Assumptions:
Risk-free interest rate		1.7%		2.2%		2.5%
Expected volatility		23.2%		29.8%		30.9%
Expected dividend yield		2.1%		2.2%		3.2%
Expected life, in years		5		5		5
Termination rate		0.99%		1.09%		0.91%
Exercise multiple		1.43		1.38		1.46

SSAR's And Stock Option Activity


(SHARE AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS)	Shares Subject to SSAR's/ Options			Weighted Average Exercise Price		SSAR's/ Options Exercisable
Balance at December 31, 2010		1,440		$	37.46		883
Granted		78		$	62.13
Exercised		(428	)	$	37.46

Balance at December 31, 2011		1,090		$	39.16		627

SSAR's And Stock Option Outstanding


Price Range	Number Outstanding (in thousands)		Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (in years)		Weighted Average Exercise Price		Aggregate Intrinsic Value (in thousands)
$26 – $30		287		3.6	$	30.14
$31 – $35		224		1.1	$	33.05
$36 – $40		100		3.3	$	36.85
$41 – $50		330		4.6	$	43.79
$51 – $55		71		4.7	$	51.44
$56 – $65		78		6.4	$	62.13

		1,090			$	39.16	$	14,453

SSAR's And Stock Option Exercisable


Price Range	Number Exercisable (in thousands)		Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (in years)		Weighted Average Exercise Price		Aggregate Intrinsic Value (in thousands)
$26 – $30		131		1.1	$	29.73
$31 – $35		224		1.2	$	33.05
$36 – $40		65		2.6	$	37.27
$41 – $50		136		3.3	$	42.18
$51 – $55		71		4.7	$	51.44

		627			$	36.86	$	9,760

RSU's [Member]

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]

RSU, PRS And Cash RSU Activity


(SHARE AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS)	Number of Shares			Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Per Share
Balance at December 31, 2010		867		$	37.43
Granted		219		$	59.80
Vested		(267	)	$	42.58
Forfeited		(37	)	$	42.39

Balance at December 31, 2011		782		$	44.91

PRS [Member]

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]

RSU, PRS And Cash RSU Activity


(SHARE AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS)	Number of Shares			Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Per Share
Balance at December 31, 2010		525		$	19.32
Granted		174		$	31.07
Vested		(202	)	$	20.28

Balance at December 31, 2011		497		$	23.03

Cash RSU's [Member]

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]

RSU, PRS And Cash RSU Activity


(SHARE AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS)	Cash RSUs			Weighted Average Fair Value Per Share
Balance at December 31, 2010		162		$	55.59
Granted		40		$	52.42
Vested		(45	)	$	62.74
Cancelled		(3	)	$	56.91

Balance at December 31, 2011		154		$	52.42

Segment Information (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2011

Segment Information [Abstract]

Reportable Segment Information


	Year Ended December 31,
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)	2011		2010		2009
Net sales
Flavors	$	1,347,340	$	1,203,274	$	1,081,488
Fragrances		1,440,678		1,419,588		1,244,670

Consolidated	$	2,788,018	$	2,622,862	$	2,326,158


	Year Ended December 31, 2011
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)	Adjusted Operating Profit			Restructuring and Other Costs			Mane Patent Litigation Settlement			Operating Profit			Interest Expense			Other Expense, net			Income Before Taxes
Income before taxes
Flavors	$	284,246		$	(1,475	)	$	(33,495	)	$	249,276
Fragrances		226,560			(11,224	)		—			215,336
Global expenses		(36,410	)		(473	)		—			(36,883	)

Consolidated										$	427,729		$	(44,639	)	$	(9,544	)	$	373,546


	Year Ended December 31, 2010
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)	Adjusted Operating Profit			Restructuring and Other Costs						Operating Profit			Interest Expense			Other Expense, net			Income Before Taxes
Income before taxes
Flavors	$	242,528		$	—		$	—		$	242,528
Fragrances		244,966			(10,077	)		—			234,889
Global expenses		(61,056	)		—			—			(61,056	)

Consolidated										$	416,361		$	(48,709	)	$	(8,059	)	$	359,593


	Year Ended December 31, 2009
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)	Adjusted Operating Profit			Restructuring and Other Costs			Employee Separation Costs			Operating Profit			Interest Expense			Other Expense, net			Income Before Taxes
Income before taxes
Flavors	$	208,966		$	(637	)	$	—		$	208,329
Fragrances		188,561			(18,046	)		—			170,515
Global expenses		(32,618	)		382			(6,320	)		(38,556	)

Consolidated										$	340,288		$	(61,818	)	$	(1,921	)	$	276,549

The 2010 and 2009 tables above have been conformed to the 2011 presentation.


	December 31,
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)	2011		2010
Segment assets
Flavors	$	1,327,279	$	1,273,126
Fragrances		1,512,511		1,449,001
Global assets		125,791		150,328

Consolidated	$	2,965,581	$	2,872,455

Capital Expenditure And Depreciation And Amortization By Segment


	Capital Expenditures						Depreciation and Amortization
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)	2011		2010		2009		2011		2010		2009
Flavors	$	69,675	$	46,776	$	23,463	$	31,140	$	31,634	$	29,874
Fragrances		50,454		53,969		40,122		41,941		45,713		46,410
Unallocated assets		7,328		5,556		3,234		2,246		1,895		2,241

Consolidated	$	127,457	$	106,301	$	66,819	$	75,327	$	79,242	$	78,525

Revenue From External Customers By Geographical Areas


	Net Sales by Geographic Area
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)	2011		2010		2009
Europe, Africa and Middle East	$	956,977	$	896,647	$	807,709
Greater Asia		744,810		676,838		574,765
North America		678,763		651,057		600,116
Latin America		407,468		398,320		343,568

Consolidated	$	2,788,018	$	2,622,862	$	2,326,158

- Definition

Tabular disclosure of the profit or loss and total assets for each reportable segment. An entity discloses certain information on each reportable segment if the amounts (a) are included in the measure of segment profit or loss reviewed by the chief operating decision maker or (b) are otherwise regularly provided to the chief operating decision maker, even if not included in that measure of segment profit or loss.

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Employee Benefits (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2011

Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]

Plan Assets And Benefit Obligations Of Defined Benefit Pension Plans


	U.S. Plans									Non-U.S. Plans
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)	2011			2010			2009			2011			2010			2009
Components of net periodic benefit cost
Service cost for benefits earned	$	3,602		$	3,781		$	4,080		$	10,560		$	9,804		$	8,678
Interest cost on projected benefit obligation		24,373			24,191			23,685			34,033			32,954			30,978
Expected return on plan assets		(25,070	)		(24,146	)		(24,616	)		(45,386	)		(41,569	)		(40,589	)
Net amortization and deferrals		11,888			7,441			6,413			5,360			5,214			3,004
Settlement and curtailment		444			—			—			3,139			182			440
Special termination benefits		—			—			—			738			178			—

Net periodic benefit cost		15,237			11,267			9,562			8,444			6,763			2,511
Defined contribution and other retirement plans		6,550			7,169			6,255			4,113			4,459			4,135

Total expense	$	21,787		$	18,436		$	15,817		$	12,557		$	11,222		$	6,646

Changes in plan assets and benefit obligations recognized in OCI
Net actuarial loss	$	77,924		$	10,891					$	32,218		$	5,026
Recognized actuarial loss		(11,441	)		(6,951	)					(8,352	)		(5,254	)
Prior service cost		(891	)		(490	)					(191	)		(142	)
Recognized prior service cost		—			—						(147	)		—
Currency translation adjustment		—			—						355			(5,191	)

Total recognized in OCI (before tax effects)	$	65,592		$	3,450					$	23,883		$	(5,561	)

Components Of Net Periodic Benefit Cost And Changes In Plan Assets And Benefit Obligations Recognized In OCI


	Postretirement Benefits
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)	2011			2010			2009
Components of net periodic benefit cost
Service cost for benefits earned	$	1,178		$	1,378		$	1,644
Interest cost on projected benefit obligation		5,861			6,468			6,166
Net amortization and deferrals		(2,552	)		(2,232	)		(2,012	)

Expense	$	4,487		$	5,614		$	5,798


Changes in plan assets and benefit obligations recognized in OCI
Net actuarial loss (gain)	$	16,909		$	(5,426	)
Recognized actuarial loss		(2,167	)		(2,487	)
Recognized prior service credit		4,719			4,719

Total recognized in OCI (before tax effects)	$	19,461		$	(3,194	)

Amounts Expected To Be Recognized In Net Periodic Cost


(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)	U.S. Plans		Non-U.S. Plans		Postretirement Benefits
Actuarial loss recognition	$	19,280	$	6,282	$	3,277
Prior service cost recognition		370		133		(4,721	)

Changes In The Postretirement Benefit Obligation And Plan Assets


	U.S. Plans						Non-U.S. Plans						Postretirement Benefits
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)	2011			2010			2011			2010			2011			2010
Benefit obligation at beginning of year	$	440,646		$	406,901		$	625,052		$	621,259		$	108,710		$	110,512
Service cost for benefits earned		3,602			3,781			10,560			9,804			1,178			1,378
Interest cost on projected benefit obligation		24,373			24,191			34,033			32,954			5,861			6,468
Actuarial loss (gain)		78,026			28,018			43,067			16,432			16,909			(5,426	)
Plan amendments		—			—			(191	)		—			—			—
Adjustments for expense/tax contained in service cost		—			—			(2,382	)		(2,153	)		—			—
Plan participants' contributions		—			—			2,523			2,256			1,015			944
Benefits paid		(23,349	)		(22,245	)		(28,923	)		(26,549	)		(4,954	)		(5,166	)
Curtailments / settlements		—			—			(11,290	)		(3,325	)		—			—
Special termination benefits		—			—			738			178			—			—
Translation adjustments		—			—			(2,956	)		(25,804	)		—			—

Benefit obligation at end of year	$	523,298		$	440,646		$	670,231		$	625,052		$	128,719		$	108,710

Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year	$	347,084		$	304,890		$	671,559		$	660,176
Actual return on plan assets		25,172			41,273			53,853			48,553
Employer contributions		23,235			23,166			18,817			17,827
Participants' contributions		—			—			2,523			2,256
Benefits paid		(23,349	)		(22,245	)		(28,923	)		(26,549	)
Settlements		—			—			(11,290	)		(1,056	)
Translation adjustments		—			—			(4,173	)		(29,648	)

Fair value of plan assets at end of year	$	372,142		$	347,084		$	702,366		$	671,559

Funded status at end of year	$	(151,156	)	$	(93,562	)	$	32,135		$	46,507

Amounts Recognized In Balance Sheet


	U.S. Plans						Non-U.S. Plans
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)	2011			2010			2011			2010
Amounts recognized in the balance sheet:
Other assets	$	—		$	—		$	67,518		$	66,274
Other current liabilities		(3,615	)		(3,291	)		(631	)		(608	)
Retirement liabilities		(147,541	)		(90,271	)		(34,752	)		(19,159	)

Net amount recognized	$	(151,156	)	$	(93,562	)	$	32,135		$	46,507

Amounts Recognized In Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income


	U.S. Plans				Non-U.S. Plans					Postretirement Benefits
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)	2011		2010		2011			2010		2011			2010
Amounts recognized in AOCI consist of:
Net actuarial loss	$	196,398	$	129,916	$	179,512		$	155,305	$	44,959		$	30,217
Prior service cost (credit)		1,156		2,045		(307	)		17		(24,440	)		(29,159	)

Total AOCI (before tax effects)	$	197,554	$	131,961	$	179,205		$	155,322	$	20,519		$	1,058

Accumulated And Projected Benefit Obligations


	U.S. Plans						Non-U.S. Plans
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)	2011			2010			2011			2010
Accumulated Benefit Obligation — end of year	$	516,747		$	435,123		$	644,548		$	598,025

Information for Pension Plans with an ABO in excess of Plan Assets:
Projected benefit obligation	$	523,298		$	440,646		$	39,664		$	23,840
Accumulated benefit obligation		516,747			435,123			38,470			21,852
Fair value of plan assets		372,142			347,084			16,520			4,073

Weighted-average assumptions used to determine obligations at December 31
Discount rate		4.70	%		5.60	%		4.71	%		5.37	%
Rate of compensation increase		3.25	%		3.25	%		2.88	%		2.66	%

Estimated Future Benefit Payments Related To Various Plans


(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)	U.S. Plans		Non-U.S. Plans		Postretirement Benefits
Estimated Future Benefit Payments
2012		25,378		28,943		5,867
2013		26,527		28,331		6,380
2014		27,778		28,195		6,905
2015		29,110		29,344		7,359
2016		30,027		29,808		7,800
2017-2021		165,668		167,266		44,959

Contributions
Required Company Contributions in the Following Year (2012)	$	3,699	$	17,402	$	5,867

Percentage Of Assets Invested


	U.S. Plans						Non-U.S. Plans
	2011			2010			2011			2010
Percentage of assets invested in:
Cash and cash equivalents		2	%		1	%		1	%		4	%
Equities		50	%		64	%		22	%		30	%
Fixed income		48	%		35	%		59	%		55	%
Property		0	%		0	%		10	%		11	%
Alternative and other investments		0	%		0	%		8	%		0	%

Fair Value Hierarchy Of Plan Assets


	U.S. Plans for the year ended December 31, 2011
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
*Cash Equivalents*	$	—	$	6,125	$	—	$	6,125
*Equity Securities*
U.S. Common Stock		40,045		—		—		40,045
Balanced Funds		—		7,631		—		7,631
Pooled Funds		—		136,634		—		136,634
*Fixed Income Securities*
Government & Government Agency Bonds		—		76,095		—		76,095
Corporate Bonds		—		93,062		—		93,062
Municipal Bonds		—		8,283		—		8,283
Asset Backed Securities		—		1,982		—		1,982

Total	$	40,045	$	329,812	$	—	$	369,857

Receivables							$	2,285

Total							$	372,142


	U.S. Plans for the year ended December 31, 2010
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
*Cash Equivalents*	$	—	$	3,642	$	—	$	3,642
*Equity Securities*
U.S. Common Stock		38,890		—		—		38,890
Balanced Funds		—		7,693		—		7,693
Pooled Funds		—		175,898		—		175,898
*Fixed Income Securities*
Government & Government Agency Bonds		—		58,814		—		58,814
Corporate Bonds		—		52,794		—		52,794
Municipal Bonds		—		5,605		—		5,605
Asset Backed Securities		—		1,982		—		1,982

Total	$	38,890	$	306,428	$	—	$	345,318

Receivables							$	1,766

Total							$	347,084


	Non-U.S. Plans for the year ended December 31, 2011
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
*Cash*	$	8,479	$	—	$	—	$	8,479
*Equity Securities*
U.S. Large Cap		26,683		—		—		26,683
Non-U.S. Large Cap		107,964		—		—		107,964
Non-U.S. Mid Cap		3,116		—		—		3,116
Non-U.S. Small Cap		455		—		—		455
Emerging Markets		14,265		—		—		14,265
*Fixed Income Securities*
U.S. Treasuries/Government Bonds		74		—		—		74
U.S. Corporate Bonds		5		—		—		5
Non-U.S. Treasuries/Government Bonds		199,266		35,308		—		234,574
Non-U.S. Corporate Bonds		52,174		109,013		—		161,187
Non-U.S. Mortgage-Backed Securities		—		—		—		—
Non-U.S. Asset-Backed Securities		—		11,734		—		11,734
Non-U.S. Other Fixed Income		—		8,664		—		8,664
*Alternative Types of Investments*
Insurance Contracts		—		320		—		320
Hedge Funds						54,036		54,036
Private Equity		—		—		1		1
*Real Estate*
Non-U.S. Real Estate		—		69,284		1,525		70,809

Total	$	412,481	$	234,323	$	55,562	$	702,366


	Non-U.S. Plans for the year ended December 31, 2010
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
*Cash*	$	24,345	$	—	$	—	$	24,345
*Equity Securities*
U.S. Large Cap		26,404		—		—		26,404
Non-U.S. Large Cap		150,103		—		—		150,103
Non-U.S. Mid Cap		6,040		—		—		6,040
Non-U.S. Small Cap		2,223		—		—		2,223
Emerging Markets		15,182		—		—		15,182
*Fixed Income Securities*
U.S. Treasuries/Government Bonds		104		—		—		104
U.S. Corporate Bonds		—		8,286		—		8,286
Non-U.S. Treasuries/Government Bonds		170,188		—		—		170,188
Non-U.S. Corporate Bonds		72,957		87,731		—		160,688
Non-U.S. Mortgage-Backed Securities		—		—		—		—
Non-U.S. Asset-Backed Securities		—		8,280		—		8,280
Non-U.S. Other Fixed Income		—		23,559		—		23,559
*Alternative Types of Investments*
Insurance Contracts		—		316		—		316
Derivative Financial Instruments		—		3,086		—		3,086
Private Equity		—		—		1		1
*Real Estate*
Non-U.S. Real Estate		—		71,537		1,217		72,754

Total	$	467,546	$	202,795	$	1,218	$	671,559

Reconciliation Of Level 3 Non-U.S. Plan Assets Held


	Non-U.S. Plans
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)	Real Estate		Private Equity		Hedge Funds		Total
Ending balance as of December 31, 2010	$	1,217	$	1	$	—	$	1,218
Actual return on plan assets		308		—		9,513		9,821
Purchases, sales and settlements		—		—		44,523		44,523

Ending balance as of December 31, 2011	$	1,525	$	1	$	54,036	$	55,562

Weighted Average Assumptions Used To Determine Postretirement Benefit Expense And Obligation


	Expense						Liability
	2011			2010			2011			2010
Discount rate		5.50	%		6.10	%		4.60	%		5.50	%
Current medical cost trend rate		8.00	%		9.00	%		7.00	%		8.00	%
Ultimate medical cost trend rate		4.75	%		4.75	%		4.75	%		4.75	%
Medical cost trend rate decreases to ultimate rate in year		2016			2016			2021			2016

Sensitivity Of Disclosures To Changes In Selected Assumptions


	Sensitivity of Disclosures to Changes in Selected Assumptions
	25 BP Decrease in Discount Rate				25 BP Decrease in Discount Rate		25 BP Decrease in Long-Term Rate of Return
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)	Change in PBO		Change in ABO		Change in pension expense		Change in pension expense
U.S. Pension Plans	$	12,563	$	12,301	$	679	$	828
Non-U.S. Pension Plans	$	28,023	$	25,930	$	2,140	$	1,743
Postretirement Benefit Plan		N/A	$	3,774	$	183		N/A

Net Periodic Benefit Cost [Member]

Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]

Weighted-Average Actuarial Assumption Used To Determine Expense


Weighted-average actuarial assumption used to determine expense	U.S. Plans						Non-U.S. Plans
	2011		2010		2009		2011		2010		2009
Discount rate		5.60%		6.10%		6.00%		5.37%		5.66%		6.11%
Expected return on plan assets		7.75%		7.75%		8.25%		6.55%		6.63%		6.76%
Rate of compensation increase		3.25%		3.25%		3.50%		2.66%		3.00%		2.56%

Financial Instruments (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2011

Financial Instruments [Abstract]

Carrying Amount And Estimated Fair Value Of Financial Instruments


	2011				2010
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)	Carrying Amount		Fair Value		Carrying Amount		Fair Value
Cash and cash equivalents⁽¹⁾	$	88,279	$	88,279	$	131,332	$	131,332
Credit facilities and bank overdrafts⁽²⁾		158,971		158,971		61,396		61,396
Japanese yen note⁽³⁾		—		—		22,274		22,274
Long-term debt:⁽⁴⁾
Senior notes — 2007		500,000		617,000		500,000		585,000
Senior notes — 2006		225,000		250,000		325,000		357,000

(1)	The carrying amount of cash and cash equivalents approximates fair value due to the short maturity of those instruments.

(2)	The carrying amount of our credit facilities and bank overdrafts approximates fair value as the interest rate is based on current market rates as well as the short maturity of those instruments.

(3)	The carrying amount of the Japanese yen note approximates fair value due to its short maturity.

(4)	The fair value of our long-term debt was calculated using discounted cash flows applying current interest rates and current credit spreads based on our own credit risk.

Derivative Instruments Notional Amount Outstanding


(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)	December 31, 2011		December 31, 2010
Forward currency contracts	$	147,078	$	104,108
Interest rate swaps	$	100,000	$	122,274

Derivative Instruments Measured At Fair Value


	December 31, 2011
	Fair Value of Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments			Fair Value of Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments			Total Fair Value
Derivative assets^(a)
Foreign currency contracts	$	9,333		$	5,473		$	14,806
Interest rate swaps		286			—			286

	$	9,619		$	5,473		$	15,092

Derivative liabilities^(b)
Foreign currency contracts	$	(3,368	)	$	(2,054	)	$	(5,422	)


	December 31, 2010
	Fair Value of Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments		Fair Value of Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments		Total Fair Value
Derivative assets^(a)
Foreign currency contracts	$	2,984	$	1,491	$	4,475
Interest rate swaps		112		—		112

	$	3,096	$	1,491	$	4,587

Derivative liabilities^(b)
Foreign currency contracts	$	7,086	$	9,276	$	16,362
Interest rate swaps		348		—		348

	$	7,434	$	9,276	$	16,710

(a)	Derivative assets are recorded to Prepaid expenses and other current assets in the Consolidated Balance Sheet.

(b)	Derivative liabilities are recorded as Other current liabilities in the Consolidated Balance Sheet.

Derivative Instruments Which Were Not Designated As Hedging Instruments


Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments under ASC 815	Amount of Gain or (Loss) For the years ended December 31,					Location of Gain or (Loss) Recognized in Income on Derivative
	2011			2010
Foreign currency contract	$	(2,451	)	$	8,233		Other expense, net

Derivative Instruments Designated As Cash Flow And Net Investment Hedging Instruments


	Amount of Gain or (Loss) Recognized in OCI on Derivative (Effective Portion)					Location of Gain or (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Income (Effective Portion)		Amount of Gain or (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Income (Effective Portion)
	For the years ended December 31,							For the years ended December 31,
	2011		2010					2011			2010
Derivatives in Cash Flow Hedging Relationships:
Cross currency swap⁽¹⁾	$	1,206	$	(539	)		Other expense, net	$	(2,467	)	$	(1,593	)
Forward currency contract		7,179		(894	)		Cost of goods sold		(5,156	)		(216	)

Derivatives in Net Investment Hedging Relationships:
Forward currency contract		265		(3,788	)		N/A		—			—

Total	$	8,650	$	(5,221	)			$	(7,623	)	$	(1,809	)

(1)	Ten year swap executed in 2003.

Nature Of Operations And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies (Narrative) (Details) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2011 USD ($) years $ / shares shares	Dec. 31, 2010 USD ($) $ / shares shares	Dec. 31, 2009 USD ($) $ / shares shares
Nature Of Operations And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Other intangible assets amortized period, minimum, years	6
Other intangible assets amortized period, maximum, years	20
Minimum percentage chance of tax benefit realization in final settlement	50.00%
Prior service costs from plan improvements amortization period, minimum, years	10
Prior service costs from plan improvements amortization period, maximum, years	20
Amortization period of internal and external development costs, years	7
Stock options and stock settled appreciation rights (SSARs) excluded from calculation of diluted shares \| shares	78,000	0	283,000
Net income \| $	$ 266,866	$ 263,557	$ 195,526
Difference amount between basic and diluted net income per share \| $ / shares	$ 0.01	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Percentage of total common shares outstanding	0.60%	0.60%	0.60%
Changes in other liabilities \| $	$ (14,668)	$ 2,299	$ 4,804
Buildings And Improvements [Member]
Nature Of Operations And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Minimum useful life of property, plant and equipment, years	10
Maximum useful life of property, plant and equipment, years	40
Machinery And Equipment [Member]
Nature Of Operations And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Minimum useful life of property, plant and equipment, years	3
Maximum useful life of property, plant and equipment, years	10
Information Technology Hardware And Software [Member]
Nature Of Operations And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Minimum useful life of property, plant and equipment, years	3
Maximum useful life of property, plant and equipment, years	7
Reclassified From Changes In Other Assets [Member]
Nature Of Operations And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Changes in other liabilities \| $		4,100	24,400
Reclassified From Stock-Based Compensation [Member]
Nature Of Operations And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Changes in other liabilities \| $		3,600	2,200
PRS [Member]
Nature Of Operations And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Net income \| $	$ 1,700	$ 1,700	$ 1,300

Nature Of Operations And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies (Schedule Of Inventory) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Nature Of Operations And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Raw materials	$ 248,050	$ 270,191
Work in process	6,992	6,211
Finished goods	289,397	255,273
Total	$ 544,439	$ 531,675

Nature Of Operations And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies (Reconciliation Of Shares Used In Computations Of Basic And Diluted Net Income Per Share) (Details) - shares shares in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010	Dec. 31, 2009
Nature Of Operations And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Basic	80,456	79,495	78,403
Assumed dilution under stock plans	1,011	945	691
Diluted	81,467	80,440	79,094

- Definition

The average number of shares or units issued and outstanding that are used in calculating diluted EPS or earnings per unit (EPU), determined based on the timing of issuance of shares or units in the period.

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- Definition

Number of [basic] shares or units, after adjustment for contingently issuable shares or units and other shares or units not deemed outstanding, determined by relating the portion of time within a reporting period that common shares or units have been outstanding to the total time in that period.

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Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
-Publisher FASB
-Name Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (FAS)
-Number 128
-Paragraph 171
-LegacyDoc This reference is SUPERSEDED by the Accounting Standards Codification effective for interim and annual periods ending after September 15, 2009. This reference is included to help users transition from the previous accounting hierarchy and will be removed from future versions of this taxonomy.

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-Name Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (FAS)
-Number 128
-Paragraph 40
-Subparagraph a
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-Name Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (FAS)
-Number 128
-Paragraph 8
-LegacyDoc This reference is SUPERSEDED by the Accounting Standards Codification effective for interim and annual periods ending after September 15, 2009. This reference is included to help users transition from the previous accounting hierarchy and will be removed from future versions of this taxonomy.

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-Name Accounting Standards Codification
-Topic 260
-SubTopic 10
-Section 50
-Paragraph 1
-Subparagraph (a)
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-Name Accounting Standards Codification
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-Section 45
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-Name Accounting Standards Codification
-Glossary Weighted-Average Number of Common Shares Outstanding
-URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=6528421

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-Publisher FASB
-Name Emerging Issues Task Force (EITF)
-Number 07-4
-Paragraph 4
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Restructuring And Other Charges (Narrative) (Details) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2011 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2011 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2010 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2009 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2008 USD ($)
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Severance costs	$ 3,900	$ 9,800	$ 12,200	$ 6,600
Number of positions eliminated		72		70	127
Restructuring and other charges, net		$ 13,172	10,077	$ 18,301
Increase in restructuring and other expenses			4,400
Employee-related liability		600
Offset of additional cost incurred		13,172	10,077	18,301
Accelerated depreciation and other restructuring related costs			1,000
Payments and other costs		3,236	20,605	13,104
European Rationalization [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and other charges, net		34,100
Offset of additional cost incurred		600
Accelerated depreciation and other restructuring related costs			5,700
Decrease in provision for severance costs or other employee-related liabilities		(1,200)
Fragrances [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Severance costs			$ 1,000
Reorganization Plan [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Payments and other costs					$ 13,000
Performance Improvement Plan [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Decrease in provision for severance costs or other employee-related liabilities				$ 2,500
Strategic Initiative [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and other charges, net		9,800
Restructuring And Other Charges, Net [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and other charges, net		37,600
Costs Of Good Sold, R&D, And Selling And Administrative Expenses [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and other charges, net		$ 6,300

Restructuring And Other Charges (Movements In Restructuring And Related Accruals) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2010

Dec. 31, 2009

Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]

Balance

$ 3,977

$ 18,914

$ 14,821

Additional charges (reversals), net

13,172

10,077

18,301

Non-cash charges

(3,139)

(4,409)

(1,104)

Payments and other costs

(3,236)

(20,605)

(13,104)

Balance

10,774

^[1]

3,977

18,914

Employee-related liability

600

Employee-Related [Member]

Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]

Balance

3,977

18,914

14,755

Additional charges (reversals), net

8,677

4,370

17,263

Non-cash charges

Payments and other costs

(1,880)

(19,307)

(13,104)

Balance

10,774

^[1]

3,977

18,914

Pension [Member]

Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]

Balance

Additional charges (reversals), net

3,877

Non-cash charges

(3,139)

Payments and other costs

(738)

Balance

^[1]

Asset-Related And Other [Member]

Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]

Balance

Additional charges (reversals), net

618

5,707

1,038

Non-cash charges

(4,409)

(1,104)

Payments and other costs

(618)

(1,298)

Balance

^[1]

[1]	$0.6 million of the remaining employee-related liability is classified in Other liabilities as of December 31, 2011 in the Consolidated Balance Sheet.

Property, Plant And Equipment, Net (Schedule Of Property, Plant And Equipment) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, gross	$ 1,432,094	$ 1,344,883
Accumulated Depreciation	(824,029)	(806,765)
Property, plant and equipment, net	608,065	538,118
Land [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, gross	26,468	26,450
Buildings And Improvements [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, gross	305,766	286,780
Machinery And Equipment [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, gross	717,626	694,842
Information Technology [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, gross	242,501	231,934
Construction In Process [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, gross	$ 139,733	$ 104,877

- Definition

The cumulative amount of depreciation, depletion and amortization (related to property, plant and equipment, but not including land) that has been recognized in the income statement.

+ References + Details

Goodwill And Other Intangible Assets, Net (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010	Dec. 31, 2009
Goodwill And Other Intangible Assets, Net [Abstract]
Amortization expense	$ 6.1	$ 6.1	$ 6.1
Estimated annual amortization, 2012	6.1
Estimated annual amortization, 2013	6.1
Estimated annual amortization, 2014	4.7
Estimated annual amortization, 2015	4.7
Estimated annual amortization, 2016	$ 4.7

Goodwill And Other Intangible Assets, Net (Schedule Of Goodwill By Operating Segment) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill	$ 665,582	$ 665,582
Flavors [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill	319,479	319,479
Fragrances [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill	$ 346,103	$ 346,103

- Definition

Carrying amount as of the balance sheet date, which is the cumulative amount paid and (if applicable) the fair value of any noncontrolling interest in the acquiree, adjusted for any amortization recognized prior to the adoption of any changes in generally accepted accounting principles (as applicable) and for any impairment charges, in excess of the fair value of net assets acquired in one or more business combination transactions.

+ References

Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
-Publisher FASB
-Name Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (FAS)
-Number 142
-Paragraph 45
-Subparagraph e
-LegacyDoc This reference is SUPERSEDED by the Accounting Standards Codification effective for interim and annual periods ending after September 15, 2009. This reference is included to help users transition from the previous accounting hierarchy and will be removed from future versions of this taxonomy.

Reference 2: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
-Publisher FASB
-Name Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (FAS)
-Number 142
-Paragraph 43
-LegacyDoc This reference is SUPERSEDED by the Accounting Standards Codification effective for interim and annual periods ending after September 15, 2009. This reference is included to help users transition from the previous accounting hierarchy and will be removed from future versions of this taxonomy.

Reference 3: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
-Publisher FASB
-Name Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (FAS)
-Number 141R
-Paragraph 68
-Subparagraph l
-LegacyDoc This reference is SUPERSEDED by the Accounting Standards Codification effective for interim and annual periods ending after September 15, 2009. This reference is included to help users transition from the previous accounting hierarchy and will be removed from future versions of this taxonomy.

Reference 4: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
-Publisher FASB
-Name Accounting Standards Codification
-Topic 350
-SubTopic 20
-Section 45
-Paragraph 1
-URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=6388280&loc=d3e13770-109266

Reference 5: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
-Publisher FASB
-Name Accounting Standards Codification
-Topic 350
-SubTopic 20
-Section 50
-Paragraph 1
-URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=6905597&loc=d3e13816-109267

Reference 6: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
-Publisher FASB
-Name Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (FAS)
-Number 141R
-Paragraph 72
-Subparagraph d
-LegacyDoc This reference is SUPERSEDED by the Accounting Standards Codification effective for interim and annual periods ending after September 15, 2009. This reference is included to help users transition from the previous accounting hierarchy and will be removed from future versions of this taxonomy.

Reference 7: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
-Publisher FASB
-Name Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (FAS)
-Number 142
-Paragraph 45
-Subparagraph e
-Clause 1
-LegacyDoc This reference is SUPERSEDED by the Accounting Standards Codification effective for interim and annual periods ending after September 15, 2009. This reference is included to help users transition from the previous accounting hierarchy and will be removed from future versions of this taxonomy.

Reference 8: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
-Publisher FASB
-Name Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (FAS)
-Number 141R
-Paragraph 34
-LegacyDoc This reference is SUPERSEDED by the Accounting Standards Codification effective for interim and annual periods ending after September 15, 2009. This reference is included to help users transition from the previous accounting hierarchy and will be removed from future versions of this taxonomy.

+ Details

Goodwill And Other Intangible Assets, Net (Trademark And Other Intangible Assets) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2010

Goodwill And Other Intangible Assets, Net [Abstract]

Gross carrying value

^[1]

$ 165,406

Accumulated amortization

122,643

116,572

Total

$ 42,763

$ 48,834

[1]	Includes patents, trademarks and other intellectual property, valued at acquisition.

Other Assets (Schedule Of Other Assets) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Other Assets [Abstract]
Overfunded pension plans	$ 67,518	$ 66,274
Cash surrender value of life insurance contracts	56,177	54,046
Other	56,138	51,606
Total	$ 179,833	$ 171,926

Other Current Liabilities (Schedule Of Other Current Liabilities) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Other Current Liabilities [Abstract]
Accrued payrolls and bonuses	$ 42,229	$ 95,135
VAT payable	21,744	18,311
Interest payable	14,822	17,550
Current pension and other postretirement benefit obligation	12,852	12,881
Accrued insurance (including workers' compensation)	7,806	19,688
Other	104,382	137,700
Total	$ 203,835	$ 301,265

- Definition

Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of obligations incurred through that date and payable to insurance entities to mitigate potential loss from various risks or to satisfy a promise to provide certain coverage's to employees. Used to reflect the current portion of the liabilities (due within one year or within the normal operating cycle if longer).

+ References + Details

- Definition

Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of [accrued] interest payable on all forms of debt, including trade payables, that has been incurred and is unpaid. Used to reflect the current portion of the liabilities (due within one year or within the normal operating cycle if longer).

+ References + Details

- Definition

Aggregate carrying amount, as of the balance sheet date, of obligations incurred and payable, pertaining to costs that are statutory in nature, are incurred on contractual obligations, or accumulate over time and for which invoices have not yet been received or will not be rendered and of liabilities not separately disclosed in the balance sheet. Used to reflect the current portion of the liabilities (due within one year or within the normal operating cycle if longer).

+ References + Details

- Definition

The current liability recognized in the balance sheet that is associated with defined benefit pension plans and other postretirement and postemployment benefit plans.

+ References

+ Details

Sale And Leaseback Transactions (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Sale And Leaseback Transactions [Abstract]
Deferred gain on sale of property	$ 51,000	$ 54,000
Deferred gains	$ 47,855	$ 50,917

Borrowings (Narrative) (Details) ¥ in Billions					1 Months Ended		3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
Borrowings (Narrative) (Details) ¥ in Billions	Nov. 21, 2011 JPY (¥)	Nov. 09, 2011 EUR (€)	Jul. 12, 2011 USD ($)	Sep. 27, 2007 USD ($)	Jul. 31, 2009 USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2008 USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2010	Dec. 31, 2011 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2007	Dec. 31, 2006 USD ($)	Nov. 09, 2011 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2010 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2009 USD ($)	Nov. 30, 2008 JPY (¥)	Dec. 31, 2005 EUR (€)	Dec. 31, 2005 USD ($)
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Revolving credit facility											$ 942,000,000
Credit rating points		125
Borrowing terms under new facility								Borrowings under the New Facility bear interest at an annual rate of LIBOR plus a margin, currently <font class="_mt">125</font> bps, linked to our credit rating.
Ratio of net debt		3.25									3.25
Covenant terms under new facility								The New Facility contains various affirmative and negative covenants, including the requirement for us to maintain, at the end of each fiscal quarter, a ratio of net debt for borrowed money to adjusted EBITDA (Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization) in respect of the previous 12-month period of not more than <font class="_mt">3.25</font> to 1.
Long-term debt								$ 778,248,000				$ 787,668,000
Current portion of long-term debt								116,688,000				133,899,000
Maturity date		November 9, 2016							November 23, 2012
Current borrowing capacity under letters of credit								157,000,000
Percentage of aggregate commitments		50.00%
Bank overdrafts outstanding								90,000,000				$ 47,000,000
Amount still available for additional borrowings								$ 785,000,000
Weighted average interest rate of bank loans								0.80%				0.50%	2.70%
Average interest rate on outstanding borrowings								0.70%				0.40%	1.40%
Maturities on debt outstanding, 2012								$ 117,000,000
Maturities on debt outstanding, 2013								100,000,000
Maturities on debt outstanding, 2016								167,000,000
Maturities on debt outstanding, 2017 and thereafter								500,000,000
Aggregate amount received, including accrued interest from counterparty								4,000,000
Realized gain on terminated interest rate swap						$ 18,000,000		$ 11,000,000
Number of interest rate swap agreements							2
Senior Notes - 2007 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior notes				$ 500,000,000
Interest rate of debt								6.40%
Estimated fair value of senior notes								$ 617,000,000
Senior Notes - 2006 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Repayment of debt			$ 100,000,000		$ 50,000,000
Senior notes										$ 375,000,000
Interest rate of debt								6.10%
Estimated fair value of senior notes								$ 250,000,000
Tranche A [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Revolving credit facility											$ 458,000,000					$ 350,000,000
Tranche B [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Revolving credit facility											354,000,000				€ 400,000,000
Long-term debt												$ 50,000,000
Current portion of long-term debt												11,000,000
Tranche C [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Revolving credit facility \| €		€ 100,505,400
Japanese Yen Note [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Repayment of debt \| ¥	¥ 1.8
Senior notes \| ¥														¥ 13.3
Existing credit facility outstanding								$ 23,700,000
Maximum [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Commercial paper term, in days								30
Bank overdrafts outstanding								$ 163,000,000				$ 81,000,000	$ 116,000,000
Letters Of Credit [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt								42,000,000
Current portion of long-term debt								$ 115,000,000
Current borrowing capacity under letters of credit		25,000,000									25,000,000
Swing Line Borrowings [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Current borrowing capacity under letters of credit		€ 50,000,000									$ 50,000,000
Series A Senior Notes [Member] \| Senior Notes - 2007 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Principal amount due date				Sep. 27, 2017
Interest rate of debt				6.25%
Aggregate principal amount of debt				$ 250,000,000
Series A Senior Notes [Member] \| Senior Notes - 2006 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Principal amount due date										Jul. 12, 2009
Interest rate of debt										5.89%
Aggregate principal amount of debt										$ 50,000,000
Series B Notes [Member] \| Senior Notes - 2007 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Principal amount due date				Sep. 27, 2019
Interest rate of debt				6.35%
Aggregate principal amount of debt				$ 100,000,000
Series B Notes [Member] \| Senior Notes - 2006 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest rate of debt										5.96%
Aggregate principal amount of debt										$ 100,000,000
Series C Notes [Member] \| Senior Notes - 2007 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Principal amount due date				Sep. 27, 2022
Interest rate of debt				6.50%
Aggregate principal amount of debt				$ 50,000,000
Series C Notes [Member] \| Senior Notes - 2006 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Principal amount due date										Jul. 12, 2013
Interest rate of debt										6.05%
Aggregate principal amount of debt										$ 100,000,000
Series D Notes [Member] \| Senior Notes - 2007 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Principal amount due date				Sep. 27, 2027
Interest rate of debt				6.79%
Aggregate principal amount of debt				$ 100,000,000
Series D Notes [Member] \| Senior Notes - 2006 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Principal amount due date										Jul. 12, 2016
Interest rate of debt										6.14%
Aggregate principal amount of debt										$ 125,000,000

Borrowings (Components Of Debt) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total debt	$ 894,936	$ 921,567
Less: Current portion of long-term debt	(116,688)	(133,899)
Total long-term debt	$ 778,248	787,668
Senior Notes - 2007 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Rate	6.40%
Maturities start period	<font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2">2017</font>
Maturities end period	2027
Senior notes	$ 500,000	500,000
Senior Notes - 2006 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Rate	6.10%
Maturities start period	<font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2">2013</font>
Maturities end period	2016
Senior notes	$ 225,000	325,000
Revolver Borrowings [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Rate	1.77%
Maturities	2016
Senior notes	$ 157,483	61,260
Bank Overdrafts And Other [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Rate	2.02%
Maturities	2012
Bank borrowings and overdrafts	$ 1,488	136
Japanese Yen Note [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior notes		22,274
Deferred Realized Gains On Interest Rate Swaps [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Deferred realized gains on interest rate swaps	$ 10,965	$ 12,897

Income Taxes (Narrative) (Details) $ in Thousands, € in Millions	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2011 EUR (€)	Dec. 31, 2011 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2010 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2009 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2011 USD ($)
Income Taxes [Line Items]
U.S. federal tax rate		35.00%	35.00%	35.00%
Reversals of liabilities for uncertain tax positions			$ 6,000		$ 5,000
Income tax penalties and interest expense		$ 2,000	1,000	$ 2,000
Net operating loss carryforwards			168,000		175,000
Operating loss carryforwards			190,690		210,886
Operating loss carryforwards, expiration date		2012 and 2031
Tax credit carryforwards			23,000		36,000
Deferred tax assets deferred income					182,600
Tax credits established against deferred tax assets					7,000
Valuation allowance for net operating loss carryforwards					169,000
Valuation allowance established against certain other net deferred tax assets					115,000
Percentage of foreign dividend		100.00%
Tax benefits credited to Shareholders' equity		$ 2,000	3,000
Undistributed earnings of foreign subsidiaries					924,000
Accrued interest and penalties			11,000	10,000	12,800
Number of dividend withholding tax controversies		4
Provision for uncertain tax positions					80,400
2012 To 2031 [Member]
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Operating loss carryforwards					6,000
Indefinite [Member]
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Operating loss carryforwards					169,000
Other Liabilities [Member]
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Unrecognized tax benefits that would impact effective tax rate			$ 63,900	62,500	65,900
Other Current Liabilities [Member]
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Unrecognized tax benefits that would impact effective tax rate				$ 2,200	1,700
2002 - 2003 [Member]
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Income tax examination, years under examination		2002-2003
Assessment imposed	€ 23.1				29,900
2004 - 2006 [Member]
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Income tax examination, years under examination	2004-2006
Assessment imposed	€ 61.6				79,600
2004 - 2006 [Member] \| Bank Guarantees [Member]
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Bank guarantees needed to be posted to proceed with tax appeals	30.9				39,900
2004 - 2006 [Member] \| Additional Bank Guarantees [Member]
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Bank guarantees needed to be posted to proceed with tax appeals	61.6				79,600
2007 - 2010 [Member]
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Income tax examination, years under examination		2007-2010
1995 - 2001 [Member]
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Income tax examination, years under examination		1995-2001
Assessment imposed	18.1				23,400
1995 - 2001 [Member] \| Bank Guarantees [Member]
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Bank guarantees needed to be posted to proceed with tax appeals	17.0				21,900
1995 - 2001 [Member] \| Additional Bank Guarantees [Member]
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Bank guarantees needed to be posted to proceed with tax appeals	€ 12.3				15,900
2002 - 2010 [Member]
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Income tax examination, years under examination		2002 to 2010
Spanish Income Tax [Member]
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Provision for uncertain tax positions					$ 49,600

Income Taxes (Schedule Of Earnings Before Income Taxes) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010	Dec. 31, 2009
Income Taxes [Abstract]
U.S. loss before taxes	$ (5,854)	$ (82,112)	$ (80,345)
Foreign income before taxes	379,400	441,705	356,894
Income before taxes	$ 373,546	$ 359,593	$ 276,549

Income Taxes (Schedule Of Income Tax Provision) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010	Dec. 31, 2009
Income Taxes [Abstract]
Federal, Current	$ 2,386	$ 5,379	$ 3,829
State and local, Current	15	507	413
Foreign, Current	78,922	103,451	94,135
Total current income tax provision	81,323	109,337	98,377
Federal, Deferred	11,088	(22,423)	(14,181)
State and local, Deferred	5,996	2,868	7,209
Foreign, Deferred	8,273	6,254	(10,382)
Total deferred income tax provision	25,357	(13,301)	(17,354)
Total income taxes	$ 106,680	$ 96,036	$ 81,023

Income Taxes (Schedule Of Reconciliation Between U.S. Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate To Actual Effective Tax Rate) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2010

Dec. 31, 2009

Income Taxes [Abstract]

Statutory tax rate

35.00%

Difference in effective tax rate on foreign earnings and remittances

(10.00%)

(9.50%)

(11.60%)

Unrecognized tax benefit, net of reversals

1.80%

1.40%

3.20%

State and local taxes

1.50%

0.80%

2.20%

Other, net

0.30%

(1.00%)

0.50%

^[1]

Effective tax rate

28.60%

26.70%

29.30%

Tax expense due to the recognition of out-of-period tax adjustments

$ 6

[1]	The 2009 results include $6 million of tax expense due to the recognition of out-of-period tax adjustments arising from periods 2006 and prior.

Income Taxes (Schedule Of Deferred Tax Assets And Liabilities) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Income Taxes [Abstract]
Employee and retiree benefits	$ 132,210	$ 126,009
Credit and net operating loss carryforwards	210,886	190,690
Property, plant and equipment, net	5,015	4,152
Trademarks and other, assets	87,911	96,373
Amortizable R&D expenses	23,571	22,278
Other, net	18,729	27,690
Gross deferred tax assets	478,322	467,192
Valuation allowance	(290,879)	(288,182)
Total net deferred tax assets	$ 187,443	$ 179,010

Income Taxes (Reconciliation Of Beginning And Ending Amount Of Unrecognized Tax Benefits) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010	Dec. 31, 2009
Income Taxes [Abstract]
Balance of unrecognized tax benefits at beginning of year	$ 63,928	$ 64,673	$ 57,616
Gross amount of increases in unrecognized tax benefits as a result of positions taken during a prior year	118	2
Gross amount of decreases in unrecognized tax benefits as a result of positions taken during a prior year	(50)		(26)
Gross amount of increases in unrecognized tax benefits as a result of positions taken during the current year	8,300	4,706	8,827
The amounts of decreases in unrecognized benefits relating to settlements with taxing authorities	(2,960)	(4,945)	(509)
Reduction in unrecognized tax benefits due to the lapse of applicable statute of limitation	(1,721)	(508)	(1,235)
Balance of unrecognized tax benefits at end of year	$ 67,615	$ 63,928	$ 64,673

Shareholders' Equity (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010	Dec. 31, 2009
Shareholders' Equity [Abstract]
Date of dividend declared	Mar. 24, 2000
Right agreement expired year	March 2010
Cash dividends declared per share	$ 1.16	$ 1.04	$ 1.00
Dividends payable	$ 25.1	$ 21.7	$ 19.8
Dividend per share declared	$ 0.31	$ 0.27	$ 0.25
Dividend declaration date	2011-12
Dividend payable date	2012-01

Stock Compensation Plans (Narrative) (Details) - shares	1 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
Stock Compensation Plans (Narrative) (Details) - shares	Mar. 31, 2011	Feb. 28, 2010	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
RSU's [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Vesting period, in years			3 years
Shares awarded			782,000	867,000
Unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested stock options and SSAR, RSU, PRS and Cash RSU awards granted, weighted average period, in years			1.7
Period of recognition of compensation expenses (years)			1.7
2010 Plan [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Shares subject to outstanding awards			2,518,548
Shares authorized for issuance			2,749,669
Shares remaining available for issuance			749,669
Shares remaining available for future awards			1,984,627
2007-2009 Cycle (Cycle VII) [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Vesting period, in years			3 years
Shares of common stock issued		53,378,000
Percentage of target dollar value of the award converted to a number of notional shares			50.00%
Long-Term Incentive Plan [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Vesting period, in years			three
Target payout percentage, cash			50.00%
Target payout percentage, stock			50.00%
2008-2010 Cycle (Cycle VIII) [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Shares of common stock issued	78,072
2009-2011 Cycle (Cycle IV) [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Shares of common stock issued			128,293,000

Stock Compensation Plans (Stock-Based Compensation Expense Included In Consolidated Statement Of Income) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010	Dec. 31, 2009
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Total stock-based compensation	$ 23,591	$ 22,001	$ 19,652
Less tax benefit	(7,730)	(8,028)	(7,102)
Total stock-based compensation, net of tax	15,861	13,973	12,550
Equity-Based Awards [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Total stock-based compensation	20,547	18,382	17,449
Liability-Based Awards [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Total stock-based compensation	$ 3,044	$ 3,619	$ 2,203

- Definition

Represents the expense recognized during the period arising from equity-based compensation arrangements (for example, shares of stock, unit, stock options or other equity instruments) with employees, directors and certain consultants qualifying for treatment as employees.

+ References + Details

Stock Compensation Plans (SSAR's And Stock Options) (Narrative) (Details) $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2011 USD ($) $ / shares shares	Dec. 31, 2011 USD ($) years $ / shares shares	Dec. 31, 2011 USD ($) $ / shares shares	Dec. 31, 2011 USD ($) $ / shares shares	Dec. 31, 2010 USD ($) $ / shares shares	Dec. 31, 2009 USD ($) $ / shares shares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Intrinsic value of options/SSAR's exercised				$ 10.0	$ 14.0	$ 1.0
Stock Options [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Contractual term, in years		10	10
SSAR's [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Shares granted \| shares	77,864	77,864	77,864	77,864	196,652	236,986
Contractual term, in years		7	7
Unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested stock options and SSAR, RSU, PRS and Cash RSU awards granted	$ 1.5	$ 1.5	$ 1.5	$ 1.5
Unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested stock options and SSAR, RSU, PRS and Cash RSU awards granted, weighted average period, in years			1.6
SSAR's And Options [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Weighted average exercise price, exercisable \| $ / shares	$ 36.86	$ 36.86	$ 36.86	$ 36.86	$ 36.14	$ 34.20
Minimum [Member] \| Stock Options [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Vesting period, in years	1 year
Maximum [Member] \| Stock Options [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Vesting period, in years	3 years

Stock Compensation Plans (Restricted Stock Units Plan) (Narrative) (Details) - RSU's [Member] $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2011 USD ($)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Vesting percentage	100.00%
Vesting period, in years	3 years
Total fair value of vested	$ 16.5
Unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested stock options and SSAR, RSU, PRS and Cash RSU awards granted	$ 11.6
Unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested stock options and SSAR, RSU, PRS and Cash RSU awards granted, weighted average period, in years	1.7

Stock Compensation Plans (Purchased Restricted Stock Plan) (Narrative) (Details) - PRS [Member] $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2011 USD ($) shares	Dec. 31, 2010 USD ($) shares	Dec. 31, 2009 USD ($) shares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Percentage of discount on fair market value on grant date	50.00%
Number of shares issued \| shares	174,212	213,714	218,134
Value of shares purchased by employees	$ 5.4	$ 4.8	$ 3.0
Shares purchased by employees \| shares	87,106	106,857	109,067
Total fair value of vested	$ 7.9
Unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested stock options and SSAR, RSU, PRS and Cash RSU awards granted	$ 4.3
Unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested stock options and SSAR, RSU, PRS and Cash RSU awards granted, weighted average period, in years	1.8

Stock Compensation Plans (Liability Awards) (Narrative) (Details) - Cash RSU's [Member] $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2011 USD ($)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Vesting percentage granted in cash to eligible employees	100.00%
Vesting percentage	100.00%
Vesting period, in years	3 years
Total fair value of vested	$ 2.8
Unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested stock options and SSAR, RSU, PRS and Cash RSU awards granted	$ 2.4
Unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested stock options and SSAR, RSU, PRS and Cash RSU awards granted, weighted average period, in years	1.6

Stock Compensation Plans (Principal Assumptions For SSAR's Granted Fair Value) (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2011 $ / shares	Dec. 31, 2010 $ / shares	Dec. 31, 2009 $ / shares
Stock Compensation Plans [Abstract]
Weighted average fair value of SSAR's granted during the period	$ 11.47	$ 10.41	$ 7.08
Risk-free interest rate	1.70%	2.20%	2.50%
Expected volatility	23.20%	29.80%	30.90%
Expected dividend yield	2.10%	2.20%	3.20%
Expected life, in years	5	5	5
Termination rate	0.99%	1.09%	0.91%
Exercise multiple	1.43	1.38	1.46

Stock Compensation Plans (SSAR's And Stock Options Activity) (Details) - SSAR's And Stock Options [Member] shares in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2011 $ / shares shares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Balance at December 31, 2010, Shares Subject to SSAR's/Options	1,440
Granted, Shares Subject to SSAR's/Options	78
Exercised, Shares Subject to SSAR's/Options	(428)
Balance at December 31, 2011, Shares Subject to SSAR's/Options	1,090
Balance at December 31, 2010, Weighted Average Exercise Price \| $ / shares	$ 37.46
Granted, Weighted Average Exercise Price \| $ / shares	62.13
Exercised, Weighted Average Exercise Price \| $ / shares	37.46
Balance at December 31, 2011, Weighted Average Exercise Price \| $ / shares	$ 39.16
Balance at December 31, 2010, SSAR's/Options Exercisable	883
Balance at December 31, 2011,SSAR's/Options Exercisable	627

Stock Compensation Plans (SSAR's And Stock Option Outstanding) (Details) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2011 USD ($) $ / shares shares
$26 - $30 [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Price Range, lower limit	$ 26
Price Range, upper limit	30
$31 - $35 [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Price Range, lower limit	31
Price Range, upper limit	35
$36 - $40 [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Price Range, lower limit	36
Price Range, upper limit	40
$41 - $50 [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Price Range, lower limit	41
Price Range, upper limit	50
$51 - $55 [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Price Range, lower limit	51
Price Range, upper limit	55
$56 - $65 [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Price Range, lower limit	56
Price Range, upper limit	$ 65
SSAR's And Stock Options [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number Outstanding \| shares	1,090
Weighted Average Exercise Price	$ 39.16
Aggregate Intrinsic Value \| $	$ 14,453
SSAR's And Stock Options [Member] \| $26 - $30 [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number Outstanding \| shares	287
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (in years)	3.6
Weighted Average Exercise Price	$ 30.14
SSAR's And Stock Options [Member] \| $31 - $35 [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number Outstanding \| shares	224
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (in years)	1.1
Weighted Average Exercise Price	$ 33.05
SSAR's And Stock Options [Member] \| $36 - $40 [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number Outstanding \| shares	100
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (in years)	3.3
Weighted Average Exercise Price	$ 36.85
SSAR's And Stock Options [Member] \| $41 - $50 [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number Outstanding \| shares	330
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (in years)	4.6
Weighted Average Exercise Price	$ 43.79
SSAR's And Stock Options [Member] \| $51 - $55 [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number Outstanding \| shares	71
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (in years)	4.7
Weighted Average Exercise Price	$ 51.44
SSAR's And Stock Options [Member] \| $56 - $65 [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number Outstanding \| shares	78
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (in years)	6.4
Weighted Average Exercise Price	$ 62.13

Stock Compensation Plans (SSAR's And Stock Option Exercisable) (Details) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2011 USD ($) $ / shares shares
$26 - $30 [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Price Range, lower limit	$ 26
Price Range, upper limit	30
$31 - $35 [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Price Range, lower limit	31
Price Range, upper limit	35
$36 - $40 [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Price Range, lower limit	36
Price Range, upper limit	40
$41 - $50 [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Price Range, lower limit	41
Price Range, upper limit	50
$51 - $55 [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Price Range, lower limit	51
Price Range, upper limit	$ 55
SSAR's And Stock Options [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number Exercisable \| shares	627
Weighted Average Exercise Price	$ 36.86
Aggregate Intrinsic Value \| $	$ 9,760
SSAR's And Stock Options [Member] \| $26 - $30 [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number Exercisable \| shares	131
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (in years)	1.1
Weighted Average Exercise Price	$ 29.73
SSAR's And Stock Options [Member] \| $31 - $35 [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number Exercisable \| shares	224
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (in years)	1.2
Weighted Average Exercise Price	$ 33.05
SSAR's And Stock Options [Member] \| $36 - $40 [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number Exercisable \| shares	65
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (in years)	2.6
Weighted Average Exercise Price	$ 37.27
SSAR's And Stock Options [Member] \| $41 - $50 [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number Exercisable \| shares	136
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (in years)	3.3
Weighted Average Exercise Price	$ 42.18
SSAR's And Stock Options [Member] \| $51 - $55 [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number Exercisable \| shares	71
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (in years)	4.7
Weighted Average Exercise Price	$ 51.44

Stock Compensation Plans (RSU, PRS And Cash RSU Activity) (Details) - $ / shares	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010	Dec. 31, 2009
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Granted, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Per Share	$ 11.47	$ 10.41	$ 7.08
RSU's [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Balance at December 31, 2010, Number of Shares	867,000
Granted, Number of Shares	219,000
Vested, Number of Shares	(267,000)
Forfeited/Cancelled, Number of Shares	(37,000)
Balance at December 31, 2011, Number of Shares	782,000	867,000
Balance at December 31, 2010, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Per Share	$ 37.43
Granted, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Per Share	59.80
Vested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Per Share	42.58
Forfeited/Cancelled, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Per Share	42.39
Balance at December 31, 2011, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Per Share	$ 44.91	$ 37.43
PRS [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Balance at December 31, 2010, Number of Shares	525,000
Granted, Number of Shares	174,212	213,714	218,134
Vested, Number of Shares	(202,000)
Balance at December 31, 2011, Number of Shares	497,000	525,000
Balance at December 31, 2010, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Per Share	$ 19.32
Granted, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Per Share	31.07
Vested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Per Share	20.28
Balance at December 31, 2011, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Per Share	$ 23.03	$ 19.32
Cash RSU's [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Balance at December 31, 2010, Number of Shares	162,000
Granted, Number of Shares	40,000
Vested, Number of Shares	(45,000)
Forfeited/Cancelled, Number of Shares	(3,000)
Balance at December 31, 2011, Number of Shares	154,000	162,000
Balance at December 31, 2010, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Per Share	$ 55.59
Granted, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Per Share	52.42
Vested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Per Share	62.74
Forfeited/Cancelled, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Per Share	56.91
Balance at December 31, 2011, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Per Share	$ 52.42	$ 55.59

Segment Information (Narrative) (Details) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
Segment Information (Narrative) (Details) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2011 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2010 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2009 USD ($)
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Number of segments	2
Number of fragrance categories	3
Number of customers that accounted for more than 10% of consolidated net sales	1
Net sales related to customer that accounted for more than 10%	$ 297,000	$ 273,000	$ 251,000
Property, plant and equipment	608,065	538,118
Net sales attributed to all foreign countries	2,144,000	2,005,000	1,758,000
Net sales related to the U.S.	$ 644,000	618,000	$ 568,000
Maximum percentage of total consolidated net sales attributed to any non-U.S. country	7.00%
United States [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment	$ 163,000	158,000
Netherlands [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment	$ 89,000	$ 82,000

Segment Information (Net Sales) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010	Dec. 31, 2009
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	$ 2,788,018	$ 2,622,862	$ 2,326,158
Flavors [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	1,347,340	1,203,274	1,081,488
Fragrances [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	$ 1,440,678	$ 1,419,588	$ 1,244,670

Segment Information (Income Before Taxes) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010	Dec. 31, 2009
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Operating Profit	$ 427,729	$ 416,361	$ 340,288
Interest Expense	(44,639)	(48,709)	(61,818)
Other Expense, net	(9,544)	(8,059)	(1,921)
Income Before Taxes	373,546	359,593	276,549
Flavors [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Operating Profit	249,276	242,528	208,329
Fragrances [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Operating Profit	215,336	234,889	170,515
Global Expenses [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Operating Profit	(36,883)	(61,056)	(38,556)
Adjusted Operating Profit [Member] \| Flavors [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Operating Profit	284,246	242,528	208,966
Adjusted Operating Profit [Member] \| Fragrances [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Operating Profit	226,560	244,966	188,561
Adjusted Operating Profit [Member] \| Global Expenses [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Operating Profit	(36,410)	(61,056)	(32,618)
Restructuring And Other Costs [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Operating Profit
Restructuring And Other Costs [Member] \| Flavors [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Operating Profit	(1,475)		(637)
Restructuring And Other Costs [Member] \| Fragrances [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Operating Profit	(11,224)	(10,077)	(18,046)
Restructuring And Other Costs [Member] \| Global Expenses [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Operating Profit	(473)		382
Mane Patent Litigation Settlement [Member] \| Flavors [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Operating Profit	$ (33,495)
Mane Patent Litigation Settlement [Member] \| Fragrances [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Operating Profit
Mane Patent Litigation Settlement [Member] \| Global Expenses [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Operating Profit
Employee Separation Costs [Member] \| Global Expenses [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Operating Profit			$ (6,320)

Segment Information (Segment Assets) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Consolidated segment assets	$ 2,965,581	$ 2,872,455
Flavors [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Consolidated segment assets	1,327,279	1,273,126
Fragrances [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Consolidated segment assets	1,512,511	1,449,001
Global Assets [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Consolidated segment assets	$ 125,791	$ 150,328

Segment Information (Capital Expenditure And Depreciation And Amortization By Segment) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010	Dec. 31, 2009
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Capital Expenditures	$ 127,457	$ 106,301	$ 66,819
Depreciation and Amortization	75,327	79,242	78,525
Flavors [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Capital Expenditures	69,675	46,776	23,463
Depreciation and Amortization	31,140	31,634	29,874
Fragrances [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Capital Expenditures	50,454	53,969	40,122
Depreciation and Amortization	41,941	45,713	46,410
Unallocated Assets [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Capital Expenditures	7,328	5,556	3,234
Depreciation and Amortization	$ 2,246	$ 1,895	$ 2,241

Segment Information (Revenue From External Customers By Geographical Areas) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010	Dec. 31, 2009
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Consolidated	$ 2,788,018	$ 2,622,862	$ 2,326,158
Europe, Africa And Middle East [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Consolidated	956,977	896,647	807,709
Greater Asia [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Consolidated	744,810	676,838	574,765
North America [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Consolidated	678,763	651,057	600,116
Latin America [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Consolidated	$ 407,468	$ 398,320	$ 343,568

Employee Benefits (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2011	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Percentage of matching contribution if compensation percentage below low range		100.00%
Percentage of matching contribution if compensation percentage between high range and low range		75.00%
Matching participant contribution, percentage on compensation, range low		4.00%
Matching participant contribution, percentage on compensation, range high		8.00%
Percentage of matching contribution if compensation percentage reaches average rate		50.00%
Matching participant contribution, average percentage on compensation		6.00%
Retirement liabilities		$ 315,633	$ 221,985
Deferred compensation plan, capital in excess of par		12,000	11,500
Total cash surrender value of life insurance contracts		56,177	54,046
Settlement charge and a special termination benefit charge	$ 3,900
Curtailment charge	$ 400
1% increase in accumulated postretirement benefit obligation		8,100
1% increase in postretirement expense		400
1% decrease in accumulated postretirement benefit obligation		7,400
1% decrease in postretirement expense		400
U.S. Pension Plans [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Retirement liabilities		$ 147,541	90,271
Target percentage of investment in equity securities		50.00%
Target percentage of investment in equity securities, minimum		60.00%
Target percentage of investment in equity securities, maximum		65.00%
Target percentage of investment in fixed income securities		50.00%
Target percentage of investment in fixed income securities, minimum		35.00%
Target percentage of investment in fixed income securities, maximum		40.00%
Contribution to the plans		$ 23,235	23,166
Non-U.S. Pension Plans [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Retirement liabilities		$ 34,752	19,159
Target percentage of investment in equity securities, minimum		20.00%
Target percentage of investment in equity securities, maximum		25.00%
Target percentage of investment in fixed income securities, minimum		55.00%
Target percentage of investment in fixed income securities, maximum		60.00%
Target percentage of investment in real estate, minimum		5.00%
Target percentage of investment in real estate, maximum		10.00%
Target percentage of investment in alternative investments, minimum		5.00%
Target percentage of investment in alternative investments, maximum		10.00%
Contribution to the plans		$ 18,817	17,827
Postretirement Benefit Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Contribution to other postretirement plans		$ 5,000
Maximum [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Matching participant contribution, percentage on compensation		4.00%
Deferred Compensation Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Retirement liabilities		$ 27,000	27,000
Qualified U.S. Pension Plans [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Contribution to the plans			23,200
Non-Qualified U.S. Pension Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Contribution to the plans			$ 18,800
Benefit payments		$ 3,200

Employee Benefits (Plan Assets And Benefit Obligations Of Defined Benefit Pension Plans) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010	Dec. 31, 2009
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Settlement and curtailment	$ 3,583
U.S. Pension Plans [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Service cost for benefits earned	3,602	$ 3,781	$ 4,080
Interest cost on projected benefit obligation	24,373	24,191	23,685
Expected return on plan assets	(25,070)	(24,146)	(24,616)
Net amortization and deferrals	11,888	7,441	6,413
Settlement and curtailment	444
Special termination benefits
Net periodic benefit cost	15,237	11,267	9,562
Defined contribution and other retirement plans	6,550	7,169	6,255
Total expense	21,787	18,436	15,817
Net actuarial loss (gain)	77,924	10,891
Recognized actuarial loss	(11,441)	(6,951)
Prior service cost	(891)	(490)
Total recognized in OCI (before tax effects)	65,592	3,450
Non-U.S. Pension Plans [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Service cost for benefits earned	10,560	9,804	8,678
Interest cost on projected benefit obligation	34,033	32,954	30,978
Expected return on plan assets	(45,386)	(41,569)	(40,589)
Net amortization and deferrals	5,360	5,214	3,004
Settlement and curtailment	3,139	182	440
Special termination benefits	738	178
Net periodic benefit cost	8,444	6,763	2,511
Defined contribution and other retirement plans	4,113	4,459	4,135
Total expense	12,557	11,222	$ 6,646
Net actuarial loss (gain)	32,218	5,026
Recognized actuarial loss	(8,352)	(5,254)
Prior service cost	(191)	(142)
Recognized prior service cost	(147)
Currency translation adjustment	355	(5,191)
Total recognized in OCI (before tax effects)	$ 23,883	$ (5,561)

Employee Benefits (Components Of Net Periodic Benefit Cost And Changes In Plan Assets And Benefit Obligations Recognized In OCI) (Details) - Postretirement Benefit Plan [Member] - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010	Dec. 31, 2009
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Service cost for benefits earned	$ 1,178	$ 1,378	$ 1,644
Interest cost on projected benefit obligation	5,861	6,468	6,166
Net amortization and deferrals	(2,552)	(2,232)	(2,012)
Net periodic benefit cost	4,487	5,614	$ 5,798
Net actuarial loss (gain)	16,909	(5,426)
Recognized actuarial loss	(2,167)	(2,487)
Recognized prior service credit	4,719	4,719
Total recognized in OCI (before tax effects)	$ 19,461	$ (3,194)

Employee Benefits (Amounts Expected To Be Recognized In Net Periodic Cost) (Details) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2011 USD ($)
U.S. Pension Plans [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Actuarial loss recognition	$ 19,280
Prior service cost recognition	370
Non-U.S. Pension Plans [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Actuarial loss recognition	6,282
Prior service cost recognition	133
Postretirement Benefit Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Actuarial loss recognition	3,277
Prior service cost recognition	$ (4,721)

Employee Benefits (Weighted-Average Actuarial Assumption Used To Determine Expense) (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010	Dec. 31, 2009
U.S. Pension Plans [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Discount rate	5.60%	6.10%	6.00%
Expected return on plan assets	7.75%	7.75%	8.25%
Rate of compensation increase	3.25%	3.25%	3.50%
Non-U.S. Pension Plans [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Discount rate	5.37%	5.66%	6.11%
Expected return on plan assets	6.55%	6.63%	6.76%
Rate of compensation increase	2.66%	3.00%	2.56%

Employee Benefits (Changes In The Postretirement Benefit Obligation And Plan Assets) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010	Dec. 31, 2009
U.S. Pension Plans [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Benefit obligation at beginning of year	$ 440,646	$ 406,901
Service cost for benefits earned	3,602	3,781	$ 4,080
Interest cost on projected benefit obligation	24,373	24,191	23,685
Actuarial loss (gain)	78,026	28,018
Plan amendments
Adjustments for expense/tax contained in service cost
Plan participants' contributions
Benefits paid	(23,349)	(22,245)
Curtailments / settlements
Special termination benefits
Translation adjustments
Benefit obligation at end of year	523,298	440,646	406,901
Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year	347,084	304,890
Actual return on plan assets	25,172	41,273
Employer contributions	23,235	23,166
Participants' contributions
Benefits paid	(23,349)	(22,245)
Settlements
Translation adjustments
Fair value of plan assets at end of year	372,142	347,084	304,890
Funded status at end of year	(151,156)	(93,562)
Non-U.S. Pension Plans [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Benefit obligation at beginning of year	625,052	621,259
Service cost for benefits earned	10,560	9,804	8,678
Interest cost on projected benefit obligation	34,033	32,954	30,978
Actuarial loss (gain)	43,067	16,432
Plan amendments	(191)
Adjustments for expense/tax contained in service cost	(2,382)	(2,153)
Plan participants' contributions	2,523	2,256
Benefits paid	(28,923)	(26,549)
Curtailments / settlements	(11,290)	(3,325)
Special termination benefits	738	178
Translation adjustments	(2,956)	(25,804)
Benefit obligation at end of year	670,231	625,052	621,259
Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year	671,559	660,176
Actual return on plan assets	53,853	48,553
Employer contributions	18,817	17,827
Participants' contributions	2,523	2,256
Benefits paid	(28,923)	(26,549)
Settlements	(11,290)	(1,056)
Translation adjustments	(4,173)	(29,648)
Fair value of plan assets at end of year	702,366	671,559	660,176
Funded status at end of year	32,135	46,507
Postretirement Benefit Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Benefit obligation at beginning of year	108,710	110,512
Service cost for benefits earned	1,178	1,378	1,644
Interest cost on projected benefit obligation	5,861	6,468	6,166
Actuarial loss (gain)	16,909	(5,426)
Plan participants' contributions	1,015	944
Benefits paid	(4,954)	(5,166)
Benefit obligation at end of year	128,719	108,710	$ 110,512
Participants' contributions	1,015	944
Benefits paid	$ (4,954)	$ (5,166)

Employee Benefits (Amounts Recognized In Balance Sheet) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Other assets	$ 67,518	$ 66,274
Retirement liabilities	(315,633)	(221,985)
U.S. Pension Plans [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Other assets
Other current liabilities	(3,615)	(3,291)
Retirement liabilities	(147,541)	(90,271)
Net amount recognized	(151,156)	(93,562)
Non-U.S. Pension Plans [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Other assets	67,518	66,274
Other current liabilities	(631)	(608)
Retirement liabilities	(34,752)	(19,159)
Net amount recognized	$ 32,135	$ 46,507

- Definition

This represents the noncurrent liability for underfunded plans recognized in the balance sheet that is associated with the defined benefit pension plans and other postretirement defined benefit plans.

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Employee Benefits (Amounts Recognized In Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
U.S. Pension Plans [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Net actuarial loss	$ 196,398	$ 129,916
Prior service cost (credit)	1,156	2,045
Total AOCI (before tax effects)	197,554	131,961
Non-U.S. Pension Plans [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Net actuarial loss	179,512	155,305
Prior service cost (credit)	(307)	17
Total AOCI (before tax effects)	179,205	155,322
Postretirement Benefit Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Net actuarial loss	44,959	30,217
Prior service cost (credit)	(24,440)	(29,159)
Total AOCI (before tax effects)	$ 20,519	$ 1,058

- Definition

Amount related to the pretax cost of benefit changes attributable to plan participants' prior service pursuant to a plan amendment or a plan initiation, which has not yet been recognized as components of net periodic benefit cost.

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Employee Benefits (Accumulated And Projected Benefit Obligations) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
U.S. Pension Plans [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Accumulated Benefit Obligation - end of year	$ 516,747	$ 435,123
Projected benefit obligation	523,298	440,646
Accumulated benefit obligation	516,747	435,123
Fair value of plan assets	$ 372,142	$ 347,084
Discount rate	4.70%	5.60%
Rate of compensation increase	3.25%	3.25%
Non-U.S. Pension Plans [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Accumulated Benefit Obligation - end of year	$ 644,548	$ 598,025
Projected benefit obligation	39,664	23,840
Accumulated benefit obligation	38,470	21,852
Fair value of plan assets	$ 16,520	$ 4,073
Discount rate	4.71%	5.37%
Rate of compensation increase	2.88%	2.66%

Employee Benefits (Estimated Future Benefit Payments Related To Various Plans) (Details) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2011 USD ($)
U.S. Pension Plans [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
2012	$ 25,378
2013	26,527
2014	27,778
2015	29,110
2016	30,027
2017-2021	165,668
Required Company Contributions in the Following Year (2012)	3,699
Non-U.S. Pension Plans [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
2012	28,943
2013	28,331
2014	28,195
2015	29,344
2016	29,808
2017-2021	167,266
Required Company Contributions in the Following Year (2012)	17,402
Postretirement Benefit Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
2012	5,867
2013	6,380
2014	6,905
2015	7,359
2016	7,800
2017-2021	44,959
Required Company Contributions in the Following Year (2012)	$ 5,867

Employee Benefits (Percentage Of Assets Invested) (Details)	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
U.S. Pension Plans [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Cash and cash equivalents	2.00%	1.00%
Equities	50.00%	64.00%
Fixed income	48.00%	35.00%
Property	0.00%	0.00%
Alternative and other investments	0.00%	0.00%
Non-U.S. Pension Plans [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Cash and cash equivalents	1.00%	4.00%
Equities	22.00%	30.00%
Fixed income	59.00%	55.00%
Property	10.00%	11.00%
Alternative and other investments	8.00%	0.00%

Employee Benefits (Fair Value Hierarchy Of Plan Assets, U.S. Pension Plans) (Details) - U.S. Pension Plans [Member] - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010	Dec. 31, 2009
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	$ 372,142	$ 347,084	$ 304,890
Cash Equivalents [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	6,125	3,642
Receivables [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	2,285	1,766
Level 1 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets
Level 1 [Member] \| Cash Equivalents [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets
Level 1 [Member] \| Receivables [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets
Level 2 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets
Level 2 [Member] \| Cash Equivalents [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	6,125	3,642
Level 2 [Member] \| Receivables [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets
Level 3 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets
Level 3 [Member] \| Cash Equivalents [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets
Level 3 [Member] \| Receivables [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets
U.S. Common Stock [Member] \| Equity Securities [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	40,045	38,890
U.S. Common Stock [Member] \| Level 1 [Member] \| Equity Securities [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	40,045	38,890
U.S. Common Stock [Member] \| Level 2 [Member] \| Equity Securities [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets
U.S. Common Stock [Member] \| Level 3 [Member] \| Equity Securities [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets
Balanced Funds [Member] \| Equity Securities [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	7,631	7,693
Balanced Funds [Member] \| Level 1 [Member] \| Equity Securities [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets
Balanced Funds [Member] \| Level 2 [Member] \| Equity Securities [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	7,631	7,693
Balanced Funds [Member] \| Level 3 [Member] \| Equity Securities [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets
Pooled Funds [Member] \| Equity Securities [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	136,634	175,898
Pooled Funds [Member] \| Level 1 [Member] \| Equity Securities [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets
Pooled Funds [Member] \| Level 2 [Member] \| Equity Securities [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	136,634	175,898
Pooled Funds [Member] \| Level 3 [Member] \| Equity Securities [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets
Government & Government Agency Bonds [Member] \| Fixed Income Securities [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	76,095	58,814
Government & Government Agency Bonds [Member] \| Level 1 [Member] \| Fixed Income Securities [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets
Government & Government Agency Bonds [Member] \| Level 2 [Member] \| Fixed Income Securities [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	76,095	58,814
Government & Government Agency Bonds [Member] \| Level 3 [Member] \| Fixed Income Securities [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets
Corporate Bonds [Member] \| Fixed Income Securities [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	93,062	52,794
Corporate Bonds [Member] \| Level 1 [Member] \| Fixed Income Securities [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets
Corporate Bonds [Member] \| Level 2 [Member] \| Fixed Income Securities [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	93,062	52,794
Corporate Bonds [Member] \| Level 3 [Member] \| Fixed Income Securities [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets
Municipal Bonds [Member] \| Fixed Income Securities [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	8,283	5,605
Municipal Bonds [Member] \| Level 1 [Member] \| Fixed Income Securities [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets
Municipal Bonds [Member] \| Level 2 [Member] \| Fixed Income Securities [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	8,283	5,605
Municipal Bonds [Member] \| Level 3 [Member] \| Fixed Income Securities [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets
Asset Backed Securities [Member] \| Fixed Income Securities [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	1,982	1,982
Asset Backed Securities [Member] \| Level 1 [Member] \| Fixed Income Securities [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets
Asset Backed Securities [Member] \| Level 2 [Member] \| Fixed Income Securities [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	1,982	1,982
Asset Backed Securities [Member] \| Level 3 [Member] \| Fixed Income Securities [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets
Fair Value Of Plan Assets Before Receivables [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	369,857	345,318
Fair Value Of Plan Assets Before Receivables [Member] \| Level 1 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	40,045	38,890
Fair Value Of Plan Assets Before Receivables [Member] \| Level 2 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	329,812	306,428
Fair Value Of Plan Assets Before Receivables [Member] \| Level 3 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets

Employee Benefits (Reconciliation Of Level 3 Non-U.S. Plan Assets Held) (Details) - Non-U.S. Pension Plans [Member] - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year	$ 671,559	$ 660,176
Actual return on plan assets	53,853	48,553
Fair value of plan assets at end of year	702,366	671,559
Level 3 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year	1,218
Actual return on plan assets	9,821
Purchases, sales and settlements	44,523
Fair value of plan assets at end of year	55,562	1,218
Level 3 [Member] \| Real Estate [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year	1,217
Actual return on plan assets	308
Purchases, sales and settlements
Fair value of plan assets at end of year	1,525	1,217
Level 3 [Member] \| Hedge Funds [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year
Actual return on plan assets	9,513
Purchases, sales and settlements	44,523
Fair value of plan assets at end of year	54,036
Level 3 [Member] \| Private Equity [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year	1
Actual return on plan assets
Purchases, sales and settlements
Fair value of plan assets at end of year	$ 1	$ 1

- Definition

The difference between fair value of plan assets at the end of the period and the fair value at the beginning of the period, adjusted for contributions and payments of benefits during the period, and after adjusting for taxes and other expenses, as applicable.

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- Definition

Assets, usually stocks, bonds, and other investments, that have been segregated and restricted (usually in a trust) to provide benefits, at their fair value as of the measurement date. Plan assets include amounts contributed by the employer (and by employees for a contributory plan) and amounts earned from investing the contributions, less benefits paid. If a plan has liabilities other than for benefits, those non-benefit obligations may be considered as reductions of plan assets.

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Employee Benefits (Weighted Average Assumptions Used To Determine Postretirement Benefit Expense And Obligation) (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Expense [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Discount rate	5.50%	6.10%
Current medical cost trend rate	8.00%	9.00%
Ultimate medical cost trend rate	4.75%	4.75%
Medical cost trend rate decreases to ultimate rate in year	2016	2016
Liability [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Discount rate	4.60%	5.50%
Current medical cost trend rate	7.00%	8.00%
Ultimate medical cost trend rate	4.75%	4.75%
Medical cost trend rate decreases to ultimate rate in year	2021	2016

Employee Benefits (Sensitivity Of Disclosures To Changes In Selected Assumptions) (Details) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2011 USD ($)
U.S. Pension Plans [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
25 BP Decrease in Discount Rate, Change in PBO	$ 12,563
25 BP Decrease in Discount Rate, Change in ABO	12,301
25 BP Decrease in Discount Rate, Change in pension expense	679
25 BP Decrease in Long-Term-Rate of Return, Change in pension expense	828
Non-U.S. Pension Plans [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
25 BP Decrease in Discount Rate, Change in PBO	28,023
25 BP Decrease in Discount Rate, Change in ABO	25,930
25 BP Decrease in Discount Rate, Change in pension expense	2,140
25 BP Decrease in Long-Term-Rate of Return, Change in pension expense	1,743
Postretirement Benefit Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
25 BP Decrease in Discount Rate, Change in ABO	3,774
25 BP Decrease in Discount Rate, Change in pension expense	$ 183

Financial Instruments (Narrative) (Details) € in Millions, $ in Millions	1 Months Ended	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2009 USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2010	Dec. 31, 2011 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2009 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2009 EUR (€)
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
The amount of loss related to an intercompany loan which was designated as a net investment hedge				$ (3.1)
Loan payable \| €					€ 40
Number of interest rate swap agreements		2
Derivative gains (losses) included in AOCI			$ 1.8
Cross Currency Swap [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative instrument maturity period (years)			10
Interest Rate Swaps [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Payment to close out derivative contract	$ 16.0
Fair value of interest rate swap	300.0
Loss deferred as a component of AOCI	$ 12.0
Portion of loss related to interest rate swap included in interest expense				4.0
Forward Currency Contracts [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
The amount of loss related to a foreign currency contract which qualified as a net investement hedge				$ (1.6)
Number of multiple forward currency contracts matured			8

Financial Instruments (Carrying Amount And The Estimated Fair Values Of Financial Instruments) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2010

Carrying Amount [Member]

Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]

Cash and cash equivalents

^[1]

$ 88,279

$ 131,332

Credit facilities and bank overdrafts

^[2]

158,971

61,396

Japanese yen note

^[3]

22,274

Fair Value [Member]

Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]

Cash and cash equivalents

^[1]

88,279

131,332

Credit facilities and bank overdrafts

^[2]

158,971

61,396

Japanese yen note

^[3]

22,274

Senior Notes - 2007 [Member] | Carrying Amount [Member]

Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]

Long-term debt

^[4]

500,000

Senior Notes - 2007 [Member] | Fair Value [Member]

Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]

Long-term debt

^[4]

617,000

585,000

Senior Notes - 2006 [Member] | Carrying Amount [Member]

Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]

Long-term debt

^[4]

225,000

325,000

Senior Notes - 2006 [Member] | Fair Value [Member]

Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]

Long-term debt

^[4]

$ 250,000

$ 357,000

[1]	The carrying amount of cash and cash equivalents approximates fair value due to the short maturity of those instruments.
[2]	The carrying amount of our credit facilities and bank overdrafts approximates fair value as the interest rate is based on current market rates as well as the short maturity of those instruments.
[3]	The carrying amount of the Japanese yen note approximates fair value due to its short maturity.
[4]	The fair value of our long-term debt was calculated using discounted cash flows applying current interest rates and current credit spreads based on our own credit risk.

- Definition

This element represents the portion of the balance sheet assertion valued at fair value by the entity whether such amount is presented as a separate caption or as a parenthetical disclosure. Additionally, this element may be used in connection with the fair value disclosures required in the footnote disclosures to the financial statements. The element may be used in both the balance sheet and disclosure in the same submission. This item includes currency on hand as well as demand deposits with banks or financial institutions. It also includes other kinds of accounts that have the general characteristics of demand deposits in that the Company may deposit additional funds at any time and also effectively may withdraw funds at any time without prior notice or penalty. Cash equivalents, excluding items classified as marketable securities, include short-term, highly liquid investments that are both readily convertible to known amounts of cash, and so near their maturity that they present minimal risk of changes in value because of changes in interest rates. Generally, only investments with original maturities of three months or less qualify under that definition. Original maturity means original maturity to the entity holding the investment. For example, both a three-month US Treasury bill and a three-year Treasury note purchased three months from maturity qualify as cash equivalents. However, a Treasury note purchased three years ago does not become a cash equivalent when its remaining maturity is three months.

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Financial Instruments (Derivative Instruments Notional Amount Outstanding) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Forward Currency Contracts [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Notional amount of derivative	$ 147,078	$ 104,108
Interest Rate Swaps [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Notional amount of derivative	$ 100,000	$ 122,274

Financial Instruments (Derivative Instruments Measured At Fair Value) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2010

Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]

Total Fair Value, Derivative Assets

^[1]

$ 15,092

$ 4,587

Total Fair Value, Derivative Liabilities

^[2]

16,710

Forward Currency Contracts [Member]

Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]

Total Fair Value, Derivative Assets

^[1]

14,806

4,475

Total Fair Value, Derivative Liabilities

^[2]

(5,422)

16,362

Interest Rate Swaps [Member]

Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]

Total Fair Value, Derivative Assets

^[1]

286

112

Total Fair Value, Derivative Liabilities

^[2]

348

Derivatives Designated As Hedging Instruments [Member]

Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]

Total Fair Value, Derivative Assets

^[1]

9,619

3,096

Total Fair Value, Derivative Liabilities

^[2]

7,434

Derivatives Designated As Hedging Instruments [Member] | Forward Currency Contracts [Member]

Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]

Total Fair Value, Derivative Assets

^[1]

9,333

2,984

Total Fair Value, Derivative Liabilities

^[2]

(3,368)

7,086

Derivatives Designated As Hedging Instruments [Member] | Interest Rate Swaps [Member]

Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]

Total Fair Value, Derivative Assets

^[1]

286

112

Total Fair Value, Derivative Liabilities

^[2]

348

Derivatives Not Designated As Hedging Instruments [Member]

Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]

Total Fair Value, Derivative Assets

^[1]

5,473

1,491

Total Fair Value, Derivative Liabilities

^[2]

9,276

Derivatives Not Designated As Hedging Instruments [Member] | Forward Currency Contracts [Member]

Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]

Total Fair Value, Derivative Assets

^[1]

5,473

1,491

Total Fair Value, Derivative Liabilities

^[2]

$ (2,054)

$ 9,276

[1]	Derivative assets are recorded to Prepaid expenses and other current assets in the Consolidated Balance Sheet.
[2]	Derivative liabilities are recorded as Other current liabilities in the Consolidated Balance Sheet.

Financial Instruments (Derivative Instruments Which Were Not Designated As Hedging Instruments) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Forward Currency Contracts [Member] \| Other Expense (Income), Net [Member] \| Derivatives Not Designated As Hedging Instruments [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Amount of Gain or (Loss) Recognized in Income on Derivative	$ (2,451)	$ 8,233

- Definition

The amount of net gains and losses recognized in income during the period on derivative instruments designated and qualifying as hedging instruments in fair value hedges and related hedged items designated and qualifying in fair value hedges, on derivative instruments designated and qualifying as hedging instruments in cash flow hedges, and on derivative instruments not designated as hedging instruments.

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Financial Instruments (Derivative Instruments Designated As Cash Flow And Net Investment Hedging Instruments) (Details) - USD ($)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2010

Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]

Amount of Gain or (Loss) Recognized in OCI on Derivative (Effective Portion)

$ 8,650,000

$ (5,221,000)

Amount of Gain or (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Income (Effective Portion)

(7,623,000)

(1,809,000)

Cross Currency Swap [Member] | Cash Flow Hedging [Member]

Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]

Amount of Gain or (Loss) Recognized in OCI on Derivative (Effective Portion)

^[1]

1,206,000

(539,000)

Cross Currency Swap [Member] | Cash Flow Hedging [Member] | Other Expense (Income), Net [Member]

Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]

Amount of Gain or (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Income (Effective Portion)

^[1]

(2,467,000)

(1,593,000)

Forward Currency Contracts [Member] | Cash Flow Hedging [Member]

Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]

Amount of Gain or (Loss) Recognized in OCI on Derivative (Effective Portion)

7,179,000

(894,000)

Forward Currency Contracts [Member] | Cash Flow Hedging [Member] | Cost Of Goods Sold [Member]

Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]

Amount of Gain or (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Income (Effective Portion)

(5,156,000)

(216,000)

Forward Currency Contracts [Member] | Net Investment Hedging [Member]

Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]

Amount of Gain or (Loss) Recognized in OCI on Derivative (Effective Portion)

$ 265,000

(3,788,000)

Amount of Gain or (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Income (Effective Portion)

[1]	Ten year swap executed in 2003.

Commitments And Contingencies (Details) € in Millions, $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2011 EUR (€) years	Dec. 31, 2011 USD ($) years	Dec. 31, 2010 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2009 USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2011 USD ($)
Commitments And Contingencies [Line Items]
Minimum rental payments under non-cancelable operating leases, 2012		$ 26.4
Minimum rental payments under non-cancelable operating leases, 2013		24.1
Minimum rental payments under non-cancelable operating leases, 2014		20.9
Minimum rental payments under non-cancelable operating leases, 2015		18.5
Minimum rental payments under non-cancelable operating leases, from 2016 and thereafter through 2030		18.5
Aggregate lease obligations		165.5
Rental expense		30.8	$ 29.0	$ 30.0
Available lines of credit		80.0
Payment for litigation settlement		$ 40.0
Duration as potentially responsible party, years \| years	20	20
Number of facilities under potentially responsible party investigation	10	10
Estimated maximum future costs of environmental liabilities for identified sites					$ 5.0
Number of liability insurers for potentially responsible party liability	3	3
Bank guarantees and pledged assets to pursue defenses related to other contingencies		$ 33.0
Bank Guarantees And Standby Letters Of Credit [Member]
Commitments And Contingencies [Line Items]
Bank guarantees and letters of credit outstanding		110.0
Bank Guarantees [Member]
Commitments And Contingencies [Line Items]
Bank guarantees related to appeals on income tax and indirect tax cases		13.0
The amount of bank guarantees related to government requirements on income tax disputes	€ 47.9	61.8
Additional Bank Guarantees [Member]
Commitments And Contingencies [Line Items]
The amount bank guarantees related to government requirements on income tax disputes posted subsequent to the balance sheet date	€ 61.6	79.6
Pledged Assets [Member]
Commitments And Contingencies [Line Items]
The amount of pledged assets, principally PP&E to cover income tax and indirect tax assessments		20.0
Administrative Expenses [Member]
Commitments And Contingencies [Line Items]
Charge recorded to the income statement for litigation settlement		$ 33.5

Valuation And Qualifying Accounts And Reserves (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010	Dec. 31, 2009
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items]
Balance at beginning of period	$ 294,506	$ 222,968	$ 190,077
Additions (deductions) charged to costs and expenses	8,225	90,280	34,579
Accounts written off	(1,219)	(2,716)	(4,853)
Translation adjustments	(6,948)	(16,026)	3,165
Balance at end of period	294,564	294,506	222,968
Allowance For Doubtful Accounts [Member]
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items]
Balance at beginning of period	6,324	10,263	11,156
Additions (deductions) charged to costs and expenses	(518)	(1,352)	2,928
Accounts written off	(1,219)	(2,716)	(4,853)
Translation adjustments	(902)	129	1,032
Balance at end of period	3,685	6,324	10,263
Valuation Allowance On Credit And Operating Loss Carryforwards And Other Net Deferred Tax Assets [Member]
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items]
Balance at beginning of period	288,182	212,705	178,921
Additions (deductions) charged to costs and expenses	8,743	91,632	31,651
Translation adjustments	(6,046)	(16,155)	2,133
Balance at end of period	$ 290,879	$ 288,182	$ 212,705

Employee Benefits (Fair Value Hierarchy Of Plan Assets, Non-U.S. Pension Plans) (Details) - Non-U.S. Pension Plans [Member] - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010	Dec. 31, 2009
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	$ 702,366	$ 671,559	$ 660,176
Cash [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	8,479	24,345
Level 1 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	412,481	467,546
Level 1 [Member] \| Cash [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	8,479	24,345
Level 2 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	234,323	202,795
Level 2 [Member] \| Cash [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets
Level 3 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	55,562	1,218
Level 3 [Member] \| Cash [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets
Level 3 [Member] \| Real Estate [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	1,525	1,217
U.S. Large Cap [Member] \| Equity Securities [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	26,683	26,404
U.S. Large Cap [Member] \| Level 1 [Member] \| Equity Securities [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	26,683	26,404
U.S. Large Cap [Member] \| Level 2 [Member] \| Equity Securities [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets
U.S. Large Cap [Member] \| Level 3 [Member] \| Equity Securities [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets
Non-U.S. Large Cap [Member] \| Equity Securities [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	107,964	150,103
Non-U.S. Large Cap [Member] \| Level 1 [Member] \| Equity Securities [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	107,964	150,103
Non-U.S. Large Cap [Member] \| Level 2 [Member] \| Equity Securities [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets
Non-U.S. Large Cap [Member] \| Level 3 [Member] \| Equity Securities [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets
Non-U.S. Mid Cap [Member] \| Equity Securities [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	3,116	6,040
Non-U.S. Mid Cap [Member] \| Level 1 [Member] \| Equity Securities [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	3,116	6,040
Non-U.S. Mid Cap [Member] \| Level 2 [Member] \| Equity Securities [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets
Non-U.S. Mid Cap [Member] \| Level 3 [Member] \| Equity Securities [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets
Non U.S. Small Cap [Member] \| Equity Securities [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	455	2,223
Non U.S. Small Cap [Member] \| Level 1 [Member] \| Equity Securities [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	455	2,223
Non U.S. Small Cap [Member] \| Level 2 [Member] \| Equity Securities [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets
Non U.S. Small Cap [Member] \| Level 3 [Member] \| Equity Securities [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets
Emerging Markets [Member] \| Equity Securities [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	14,265	15,182
Emerging Markets [Member] \| Level 1 [Member] \| Equity Securities [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	14,265	15,182
Emerging Markets [Member] \| Level 2 [Member] \| Equity Securities [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets
Emerging Markets [Member] \| Level 3 [Member] \| Equity Securities [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets
U.S. Treasuries/Government Bonds [Member] \| Fixed Income Securities [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	74	104
U.S. Treasuries/Government Bonds [Member] \| Level 1 [Member] \| Fixed Income Securities [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	74	104
U.S. Treasuries/Government Bonds [Member] \| Level 2 [Member] \| Fixed Income Securities [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets
U.S. Treasuries/Government Bonds [Member] \| Level 3 [Member] \| Fixed Income Securities [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets
U.S. Corporate Bonds [Member] \| Fixed Income Securities [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	5	8,286
U.S. Corporate Bonds [Member] \| Level 1 [Member] \| Fixed Income Securities [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	5
U.S. Corporate Bonds [Member] \| Level 2 [Member] \| Fixed Income Securities [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets		8,286
U.S. Corporate Bonds [Member] \| Level 3 [Member] \| Fixed Income Securities [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets
Non-U.S. Treasuries/Government Bonds [Member] \| Fixed Income Securities [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	234,574	170,188
Non-U.S. Treasuries/Government Bonds [Member] \| Level 1 [Member] \| Fixed Income Securities [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	199,266	170,188
Non-U.S. Treasuries/Government Bonds [Member] \| Level 2 [Member] \| Fixed Income Securities [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	35,308
Non-U.S. Treasuries/Government Bonds [Member] \| Level 3 [Member] \| Fixed Income Securities [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets
Non-U.S. Corporate Bonds [Member] \| Fixed Income Securities [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	161,187	160,688
Non-U.S. Corporate Bonds [Member] \| Level 1 [Member] \| Fixed Income Securities [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	52,174	72,957
Non-U.S. Corporate Bonds [Member] \| Level 2 [Member] \| Fixed Income Securities [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	109,013	87,731
Non-U.S. Corporate Bonds [Member] \| Level 3 [Member] \| Fixed Income Securities [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets
Non-U.S. Mortgage-Backed Securities [Member] \| Fixed Income Securities [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets
Non-U.S. Mortgage-Backed Securities [Member] \| Level 1 [Member] \| Fixed Income Securities [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets
Non-U.S. Mortgage-Backed Securities [Member] \| Level 2 [Member] \| Fixed Income Securities [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets
Non-U.S. Mortgage-Backed Securities [Member] \| Level 3 [Member] \| Fixed Income Securities [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets
Non-U.S. Asset Backed Securities [Member] \| Fixed Income Securities [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	11,734	8,280
Non-U.S. Asset Backed Securities [Member] \| Level 1 [Member] \| Fixed Income Securities [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets
Non-U.S. Asset Backed Securities [Member] \| Level 2 [Member] \| Fixed Income Securities [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	11,734	8,280
Non-U.S. Asset Backed Securities [Member] \| Level 3 [Member] \| Fixed Income Securities [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets
Non-U.S. Other Fixed Income [Member] \| Fixed Income Securities [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	8,664	23,559
Non-U.S. Other Fixed Income [Member] \| Level 1 [Member] \| Fixed Income Securities [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets
Non-U.S. Other Fixed Income [Member] \| Level 2 [Member] \| Fixed Income Securities [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	8,664	23,559
Non-U.S. Other Fixed Income [Member] \| Level 3 [Member] \| Fixed Income Securities [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets
Insurance Contracts [Member] \| Alternative Type Of Investments [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	320	316
Insurance Contracts [Member] \| Level 1 [Member] \| Alternative Type Of Investments [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets
Insurance Contracts [Member] \| Level 2 [Member] \| Alternative Type Of Investments [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	320	316
Insurance Contracts [Member] \| Level 3 [Member] \| Alternative Type Of Investments [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets
Derivative Financial Instruments [Member] \| Alternative Type Of Investments [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets		3,086
Derivative Financial Instruments [Member] \| Level 1 [Member] \| Alternative Type Of Investments [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets
Derivative Financial Instruments [Member] \| Level 2 [Member] \| Alternative Type Of Investments [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets		3,086
Derivative Financial Instruments [Member] \| Level 3 [Member] \| Alternative Type Of Investments [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets
Hedge Funds [Member] \| Alternative Type Of Investments [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	54,036
Hedge Funds [Member] \| Level 1 [Member] \| Alternative Type Of Investments [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets
Hedge Funds [Member] \| Level 2 [Member] \| Alternative Type Of Investments [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets
Hedge Funds [Member] \| Level 3 [Member] \| Alternative Type Of Investments [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	54,036
Private Equity [Member] \| Alternative Type Of Investments [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	1	1
Private Equity [Member] \| Level 1 [Member] \| Alternative Type Of Investments [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets
Private Equity [Member] \| Level 2 [Member] \| Alternative Type Of Investments [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets
Private Equity [Member] \| Level 3 [Member] \| Alternative Type Of Investments [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	1	1
Non-U.S. Real Estate [Member] \| Real Estate [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	70,809	72,754
Non-U.S. Real Estate [Member] \| Level 1 [Member] \| Real Estate [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets
Non-U.S. Real Estate [Member] \| Level 2 [Member] \| Real Estate [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	69,284	71,537
Non-U.S. Real Estate [Member] \| Level 3 [Member] \| Real Estate [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	$ 1,525	$ 1,217