Kraton (KRA) 10-Q 30 Oct 14 2014 Q3 Quarterly report Financial data

Document_and_Entity_Informatio

Document and Entity Information	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Oct. 27, 2014
Document And Entity Information [Abstract]	'	'
Document Type	'10-Q	'
Amendment Flag	'false	'
Document Period End Date	30-Sep-14	'
Document Fiscal Year Focus	'2014	'
Document Fiscal Period Focus	'Q3	'
Trading Symbol	'KRA	'
Entity Registrant Name	'KRATON PERFORMANCE POLYMERS, INC.	'
Entity Central Index Key	'0001321646	'
Current Fiscal Year End Date	'--12-31	'
Entity Filer Category	'Large Accelerated Filer	'
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding	'	32,829,732

CONDENSED_CONSOLIDATED_BALANCE

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Current assets:	'	'	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	$62,287	$175,872	$144,630	$223,166
Receivables, net of allowances of $343 and $315	134,310	129,356	'	'
Inventories of products	345,831	328,772	'	'
Inventories of materials and supplies	11,175	10,947	'	'
Deferred income taxes	9,319	7,596	'	'
Other current assets	24,044	20,665	'	'
Total current assets	586,966	673,208	'	'
Property, plant and equipment, less accumulated depreciation of $382,770 and $353,428	449,492	414,257	'	'
Intangible assets, less accumulated amortization of $87,172 and $78,784	52,548	57,488	'	'
Investment in unconsolidated joint venture	13,007	14,074	'	'
Debt issuance costs	7,876	9,213	'	'
Deferred income taxes	1,594	1,326	'	'
Other long-term assets	25,196	25,231	'	'
Total assets	1,136,679	1,194,797	'	'
Current liabilities:	'	'	'	'
Current portion of long-term debt	49	0	'	'
Accounts payable-trade	81,212	115,736	'	'
Other payables and accruals	43,856	54,539	'	'
Deferred income taxes	332	182	'	'
Due to related party	15,288	24,603	'	'
Total current liabilities	140,737	195,060	'	'
Long-term debt, net of current portion	351,849	350,989	'	'
Deferred income taxes	15,982	18,359	'	'
Other long-term liabilities	71,801	75,991	'	'
Total liabilities	580,369	640,399	'	'
Commitments and contingencies (note 10)	'	'	'	'
Kraton stockholders' equity:	'	'	'	'
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value; 100,000 shares authorized; none issued	'	'	'	'
Common stock, $0.01 par value; 500,000 shares authorized; 32,828 shares issued and outstanding at September 30, 2014; 32,547 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2013	328	325	'	'
Additional paid in capital	372,780	363,590	'	'
Retained earnings	190,676	170,827	'	'
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	-46,903	-21,252	'	'
Total Kraton stockholders' equity	516,881	513,490	'	'
Noncontrolling interest	39,429	40,908	'	'
Total equity	556,310	554,398	520,309	492,215
Total liabilities and equity	$1,136,679	$1,194,797	'	'

CONDENSED_CONSOLIDATED_BALANCE1

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Parenthetical) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified
Statement Of Financial Position [Abstract]	'	'
Receivables, allowances	$343	$315
Property, plant and equipment, accumulated depreciation	382,770	353,428
Intangible assets, accumulated amortization	$87,172	$78,784
Preferred stock, par value	$0.01	$0.01
Preferred stock, shares authorized	100,000,000	100,000,000
Preferred stock, shares issued	0	0
Common stock, par value	$0.01	$0.01
Common stock, shares authorized	500,000,000	500,000,000
Common stock, shares issued	32,828,000	32,547,000
Common stock, shares outstanding	32,828,000	32,547,000

CONDENSED_CONSOLIDATED_STATEME

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Income Statement [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Revenue	$318,971	$327,109	$954,394	$1,001,759
Cost of goods sold	255,147	279,659	761,417	834,537
Gross profit	63,824	47,450	192,977	167,222
Operating expenses:	'	'	'	'
Research and development	7,440	7,413	23,736	23,772
Selling, general and administrative	16,374	22,430	78,872	73,548
Depreciation and amortization	16,552	15,814	49,630	46,653
Total operating expenses	40,366	45,657	152,238	143,973
Earnings of unconsolidated joint venture	80	117	324	372
Interest expense, net	6,099	5,741	18,667	24,948
Income (loss) before income taxes	17,439	-3,831	22,396	-1,327
Income tax expense	1,122	2,021	3,405	4,372
Consolidated net income (loss)	16,317	-5,852	18,991	-5,699
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest	-298	-254	-858	-182
Net income (loss) attributable to Kraton	$16,615	($5,598)	$19,849	($5,517)
Earnings (loss) per common share:	'	'	'	'
Basic	$0.51	($0.17)	$0.61	($0.17)
Diluted	$0.50	($0.17)	$0.60	($0.17)
Weighted average common shares outstanding:	'	'	'	'
Basic	32,315	32,073	32,249	32,069
Diluted	32,600	32,073	32,590	32,069

CONDENSED_CONSOLIDATED_STATEME1

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Statement Of Income And Comprehensive Income [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Net income (loss) attributable to Kraton	$16,615,000	($5,598,000)	$19,849,000	($5,517,000)
Other comprehensive income (loss):	'	'	'	'
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax of $0	-28,587,000	9,511,000	-25,651,000	-3,735,000
Realized gain from interest rate swap, net of tax of $0	0	0	0	837,000
Unrealized loss from net investment hedge, net of tax of $0	0	-265,000	0	-490,000
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	-28,587,000	9,246,000	-25,651,000	-3,388,000
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Kraton	-11,972,000	3,648,000	-5,802,000	-8,905,000
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest	-1,092,000	178,000	-1,479,000	111,000
Consolidated comprehensive income (loss)	($13,064,000)	$3,826,000	($7,281,000)	($8,794,000)

CONDENSED_CONSOLIDATED_STATEME2

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) (Parenthetical) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Foreign currency translation adjustments, tax effect	$0	$0	$0	$0
Unrealized gain (loss) , tax effect	0	0	0	0
Interest Rate Swap	'	'	'	'
Realized gain (loss) , tax effect	$0	$0	$0	$0

CONDENSED_CONSOLIDATED_STATEME3

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN EQUITY (USD $)	Total	Common Stock	Additional Paid-in Capital	Retained Earnings	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	Total Kraton Equity	Noncontrolling Interest
In Thousands
Beginning Balance at Dec. 31, 2012	$492,215	$323	$354,957	$171,445	($34,510)	$492,215	'
Net income (loss)	-5,699	'	'	-5,517	'	-5,517	-182
Other comprehensive income (loss)	-3,095	'	'	'	-3,388	-3,388	293
Consolidation of variable interest entity	30,216	'	'	'	'	'	30,216
Exercise of stock options	310	2	308	'	'	310	'
Non-cash compensation related to equity awards	6,362	'	6,362	'	'	6,362	'
Ending Balance at Sep. 30, 2013	520,309	325	361,627	165,928	-37,898	489,982	30,327
Beginning Balance at Dec. 31, 2013	554,398	325	363,590	170,827	-21,252	513,490	40,908
Net income (loss)	18,991	'	'	19,849	'	19,849	-858
Other comprehensive income (loss)	-26,272	'	'	'	-25,651	-25,651	-621
Exercise of stock options	1,429	1	1,428	'	'	1,429	'
Non-cash compensation related to equity awards	8,468	2	8,466	'	'	8,468	'
Retired treasury stock	-704	'	-704	'	'	-704	'
Ending Balance at Sep. 30, 2014	$556,310	$328	$372,780	$190,676	($46,903)	$516,881	$39,429

CONDENSED_CONSOLIDATED_STATEME4

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (USD $)	9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES	'	'
Consolidated net income (loss)	$18,991	($5,699)
Adjustments to reconcile consolidated net income (loss) to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:	'	'
Depreciation and amortization	49,630	46,653
Amortization of debt premium	-121	-114
Amortization of debt issuance costs	1,665	6,841
Gain on disposal of property, plant and equipment	-33	-37
Earnings from unconsolidated joint venture, net of dividends received	163	51
Deferred income tax benefit	-3,222	-2,737
Share-based compensation	8,468	6,362
Decrease (increase) in:	'	'
Accounts receivable	-11,179	-18,737
Inventories of products, materials and supplies	-28,796	25,538
Other assets	-4,606	5,772
Increase (decrease) in:	'	'
Accounts payable-trade	-30,007	-8,081
Other payables and accruals	-5,915	-12,334
Other long-term liabilities	-4,937	3,304
Due to related party	-8,878	11,305
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	-18,777	58,087
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES	'	'
Purchase of property, plant and equipment	-47,539	-49,638
Purchase of software and other intangibles	-2,724	-3,106
Settlement of net investment hedge	'	-2,490
Net cash used in investing activities	-84,070	-63,518
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES	'	'
Proceeds from debt	29,000	40,000
Repayments of debt	-29,000	-136,875
Capital lease payments	-6,007	-950
Contribution from noncontrolling interest	0	30,216
Purchase of treasury stock	-704	'
Proceeds from the exercise of stock options	1,429	310
Debt issuance costs	-485	-4,794
Net cash used in financing activities	-5,767	-72,093
Effect of exchange rate differences on cash	-4,971	-1,012
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents	-113,585	-78,536
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period	175,872	223,166
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	62,287	144,630
Supplemental disclosures:	'	'
Cash paid during the period for income taxes, net of refunds received	9,267	7,397
Cash paid during the period for interest, net of capitalized interest	23,053	24,207
Capitalized interest	2,214	2,951
Supplemental non-cash disclosures:	'	'
Property, plant and equipment accruals	6,057	7,170
Asset acquired through capital lease	7,033	2,900
Kraton Formosa Polymers Corporation	'	'
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES	'	'
Purchase of property, plant and equipment	($33,807)	($8,284)

General

General	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Organization Consolidation And Presentation Of Financial Statements [Abstract]	'
General	'
	1. General
	Description of our Business. We are a leading global producer of styrenic block copolymers (“SBCs”) and other engineered polymers. We market our products under the Kraton®, CariflexTM and NEXARTM brands. SBCs are highly-engineered synthetic elastomers, which we invented and commercialized almost 50 years ago, that enhance the performance of numerous end use products by imparting greater flexibility, resilience, strength, durability and processability.
	Our polymers are typically formulated or compounded with other products to achieve improved, customer-specific performance characteristics in a variety of applications. We seek to maximize the value of our product portfolio by emphasizing complex or specialized polymers and innovations that yield higher margins than more commoditized products. We sometimes refer to these complex or specialized polymers or innovations as being more “differentiated.”
	Our products are found in many everyday applications, including personal care products such as disposable diapers and the rubberized grips of toothbrushes, razor blades and power tools. Our products are also used to impart tack and shear properties in a wide variety of adhesive products and to impart characteristics such as flexibility and durability in sealants and corrosion resistance in coatings. Our paving and roofing applications provide durability, extending road and roof life.
	We also produce Cariflex isoprene rubber and isoprene rubber latex. Our Cariflex products are highly-engineered, non-SBC synthetic substitutes for natural rubber and natural rubber latex. Our Cariflex products, which have not been found to contain the proteins present in natural rubber latex and are, therefore, not known to cause allergies, are used in applications such as surgical gloves and condoms.
	We have a portfolio of innovations at various stages of development and commercialization, including
	—	polyvinyl chloride alternatives for wire and cable and medical applications;
	—	polymers and compounds for soft skin and coated fabric applications for transportation and consumer markets;
	—	highly-modified asphalt (“HiMA”) for high-performance paving applications;
	—	NEXAR family of membrane polymers for water filtration, heating, ventilation, air conditioning and breathable fabrics; and
	—	synthetic cement formulations and polymers used for viscosity modification in oilfield applications.
	We manufacture our polymers at five manufacturing facilities globally, including our flagship facility in Belpre, Ohio, as well as facilities in Germany, France, Brazil and Japan. The facility in Japan is operated by an unconsolidated manufacturing joint venture. The terms “Kraton,” “our company,” “we,” “our,” “ours” and “us” as used in this report refer collectively to Kraton Performance Polymers, Inc. and its consolidated subsidiaries.
	Basis of Presentation. The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements presented herein are for us and our consolidated subsidiaries, each of which is a wholly-owned subsidiary, except our 50% investment in our joint venture, Kraton Formosa Polymers Corporation (“KFPC”), located in Mailiao, Taiwan. KFPC is a variable interest entity for which we have determined that we are the primary beneficiary and, therefore, have consolidated into our financial statements. Our 50% investment in our joint venture located in Kashima, Japan is accounted for under the equity method of accounting. All significant intercompany transactions have been eliminated. These interim financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013 and reflect all normal recurring adjustments that are, in the opinion of management, necessary to present fairly our results of operations and financial position. Amounts reported in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations are not necessarily indicative of amounts expected for the respective annual periods or any other interim period, in particular due to the effect of seasonal changes and weather conditions that typically affect our sales into our Paving and Roofing end use market.
	Significant Accounting Policies. Our significant accounting policies have been disclosed in Note 1 Description of Business, Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies in our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K. There have been no changes to the policies disclosed therein. The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements we present in this report have been prepared in accordance with those policies.
	Reclassifications. Certain amounts reported in the condensed consolidated financial statements for the prior periods have been reclassified to conform to the current reporting presentation.
	Use of Estimates. The preparation of condensed consolidated financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the condensed consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
	Significant items subject to such estimates and assumptions include
	—	the useful lives of fixed assets;
	—	allowances for doubtful accounts and sales returns;
	—	the valuation of derivatives, deferred tax assets, property, plant and equipment, inventory, investments and share-based compensation; and
	—	liabilities for employee benefit obligations, environmental matters, asset retirement obligations (“ARO”), income tax uncertainties and other contingencies.
	Income Tax in Interim Periods. We conduct operations in separate legal entities in different jurisdictions. As a result, income tax amounts are reflected in these condensed consolidated financial statements for each of those jurisdictions. Tax laws and tax rates vary substantially in these jurisdictions and are subject to change based on the political and economic climate in those countries. We file our tax returns in accordance with our interpretations of each jurisdiction’s tax laws. We record our tax provision or benefit on an interim basis using the estimated annual effective tax rate. This rate is applied to the current period ordinary income or loss to determine the income tax provision or benefit allocated to the interim period.
	Losses from jurisdictions for which no benefit can be realized and the income tax effects of unusual and infrequent items are excluded from the estimated annual effective tax rate. Valuation allowances are provided against the future tax benefits that arise from the losses in jurisdictions for which no benefit can be realized. The effects of unusual and infrequent items are recognized in the impacted interim period as discrete items.
	The estimated annual effective tax rate may be significantly affected by nondeductible expenses and by our projected earnings mix by tax jurisdiction. Adjustments to the estimated annual effective income tax rate are recognized in the period during which such estimates are revised.
	We have established valuation allowances against a variety of deferred tax assets, including net operating loss carryforwards, foreign tax credits and other income tax credits. Valuation allowances take into consideration our expected ability to realize these deferred tax assets and reduce the value of such assets to the amount that is deemed more likely than not to be recoverable. Our ability to realize these deferred tax assets is dependent on achieving our forecast of future taxable operating income over an extended period of time. We review our forecast in relation to actual results and expected trends on a quarterly basis. If we fail to achieve our operating income targets, we may change our assessment regarding the recoverability of our net deferred tax assets and such change could result in a valuation allowance being recorded against some or all of our net deferred tax assets. A change in our valuation allowance would impact our income tax expense/benefit and our stockholders’ equity and could have a significant impact on our results of operations or financial condition in future periods.

New_Accounting_Pronouncements

New Accounting Pronouncements	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
New Accounting Pronouncements And Changes In Accounting Principles [Abstract]	'
New Accounting Pronouncements	'
	2. New Accounting Pronouncements
	Adoption of Accounting Standards
	We have implemented all new accounting pronouncements that are in effect and that management believes would materially affect our financial statements.
	New Accounting Standard
	In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, which provides a single comprehensive model for entities to use in accounting for revenue arising from contracts with customers and will supersede most current revenue recognition guidance.  The standard is effective for public entities for annual and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2016.  Early adoption is not permitted. Our evaluation of this standard is currently ongoing and therefore, the effects of this standard on our financial position, results of operations and cash flows are not yet known.

ShareBased_Compensation

Share-Based Compensation	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Share Based Compensation [Abstract]	'
Share-Based Compensation	'
	3. Share-Based Compensation
	We account for share-based awards under the provisions of ASC 718, “Compensation—Stock Compensation.” Accordingly, share-based compensation cost is measured at the grant date based on the fair value of the award and we expense these costs using the straight-line method over the requisite service period. Share-based compensation expense was $2.3 million and $1.8 million for the three months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively, and $8.5 million and $6.4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively. We have historically recorded these costs in selling, general and administrative expenses; however, beginning in the second quarter of 2013, a portion of these costs were recorded in cost of goods sold and research and development expenses.

Detail_of_Certain_Balance_Shee

Detail of Certain Balance Sheet Accounts	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Balance Sheet Related Disclosures [Abstract]	'
Detail of Certain Balance Sheet Accounts	'
	4. Detail of Certain Balance Sheet Accounts
		September 30,			December 31,
		2014			2013
		(In thousands)
	Inventories of products:
	Finished products	$	261,499		$	246,758
	Work in progress		6,465			5,384
	Raw materials		77,867			76,630
	Total inventories of products	$	345,831		$	328,772
	Other payables and accruals:
	Employee related	$	13,503		$	16,066
	Interest payable		2,047			7,955
	Other		28,306			30,518
	Total other payables and accruals	$	43,856		$	54,539
	Other long-term liabilities:
	Pension and other postretirement benefits	$	54,364		$	57,924
	Other		17,437			18,067
	Total other long-term liabilities	$	71,801		$	75,991
	Accumulated other comprehensive loss:
	Foreign currency translation adjustments	$	(2,893	)	$	22,758
	Net unrealized loss on net investment hedge		(1,926	)		(1,926	)
	Pension liability		(42,084	)		(42,084	)
	Total accumulated other comprehensive loss	$	(46,903	)	$	(21,252	)

Earnings_Per_Share_EPS

Earnings Per Share ("EPS")	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]	'
Earnings Per Share ("EPS")	'
	5. Earnings Per Share (“EPS”)
	Basic EPS is computed by dividing net income attributable to Kraton by the weighted-average number of shares outstanding during the period.
	Diluted EPS is computed by dividing net income attributable to Kraton by the diluted weighted-average number of shares outstanding during the period and, accordingly, reflects the potential dilution that could occur if securities or other agreements to issue common stock, such as stock options, were exercised, settled or converted into common stock and were dilutive. The diluted weighted-average number of shares used in our diluted EPS calculation is determined using the treasury stock method.
	Unvested awards of share-based payments with rights to receive dividends or dividend equivalents, such as our restricted stock awards are considered to be participating securities, and therefore, the two-class method is used for purposes of calculating EPS. Under the two-class method, a portion of net income is allocated to these participating securities and is excluded from the calculation of EPS allocated to common stock. Our restricted stock awards are subject to forfeiture and restrictions on transfer until vested and have identical voting, income and distribution rights to the unrestricted common shares outstanding. Our weighted average restricted stock awards outstanding were 491,926 and 454,726 for the three months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively, and 491,684 and 401,844 for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively. We withheld 1,793 and 27,173 shares of restricted stock upon vesting to satisfy employee payroll tax withholding requirements for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014, respectively. We immediately retired all shares withheld and the transactions were reflected in additional paid in capital in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity and as a purchase of treasury stock in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.
	The computation of diluted EPS includes weighted average restricted share units of 87,696 and 80,335 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014, respectively. All outstanding restricted share units of 57,591 are excluded from the computation of diluted EPS as they are anti-dilutive for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013.
	The computation of diluted EPS includes weighted average performance share units of 34,811 and 27,032 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014, respectively. The computation of diluted earnings per share excludes the effect of performance share units for which the performance contingencies had not been met as of the reporting date, amounting to 102,396 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 67,585 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013. .
	The computation of diluted EPS includes stock options added under the treasury stock method, which amounted to 162,049 and 0 for the three months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively and 233,594 and 0 for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively. The computation of diluted earnings per share excludes the effect of the potential exercise of stock options that are anti-dilutive, amounting to 1,008,497 and 1,643,950 for the three months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively, and 987,843 and 1,643,950 for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively.
	The calculations of basic and diluted EPS are as follows:
		Three months ended September 30, 2014								Three months ended September 30, 2013
		Net Income Attributable to Kraton			Weighted Average Shares Outstanding			Earnings Per Share		Net Loss Attributable to Kraton			Weighted Average Shares Outstanding			Loss Per Share
		(In thousands, except per share data)								(In thousands, except per share data)
	Basic:
	As reported	$	16,615			32,807				$	(5,598	)		32,528
	Amounts allocated to unvested restricted shares		(249	)		(492	)				78			(455	)
	Amounts available to common stockholders		16,366			32,315		$	0.51		(5,520	)		32,073		$	(0.17	)
	Diluted:
	Amounts allocated to unvested restricted shares		249			492					(78	)		455
	Non participating share units		—			123					—			—
	Stock options added under the treasury stock method		—			162					—			—
	Amounts reallocated to unvested restricted shares		(247	)		(492	)				78			(455	)
	Amounts available to stockholders and assumed conversions	$	16,368			32,600		$	0.5	$	(5,520	)		32,073		$	(0.17	)
		Nine months ended September 30, 2014								Nine months ended September 30, 2013
		Net Income Attributable to Kraton			Weighted Average Shares Outstanding			Earnings Per Share		Net Loss Attributable to Kraton			Weighted Average Shares Outstanding			Loss Per Share
		(In thousands, except per share data)								(In thousands, except per share data)
	Basic:
	As reported	$	19,849			32,741				$	(5,517	)		32,471
	Amounts allocated to unvested restricted shares		(298	)		(492	)				68			(402	)
	Amounts available to common stockholders		19,551			32,249		$	0.61		(5,449	)		32,069		$	(0.17	)
	Diluted:
	Amounts allocated to unvested restricted shares		298			492					(68	)		402
	Non participating share units		—			107					—			—
	Stock options added under the treasury stock method		—			234					—			—
	Amounts reallocated to unvested restricted shares		(295	)		(492	)				68			(402	)
	Amounts available to stockholders and assumed conversions	$	19,554			32,590		$	0.6	$	(5,449	)		32,069		$	(0.17	)

LongTerm_Debt

Long-Term Debt	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Long-Term Debt	'
	6. Long-Term Debt
	Long-term debt consists of the following:
		September 30,		December 31,
		2014		2013
		(In thousands)
	6.75% unsecured notes	$	350,867	$	350,989
	Capital lease obligation		1,031		—
	Total debt		351,898		350,989
	Less current portion of total debt		49		—
	Long-term debt	$	351,849	$	350,989
	Senior Secured Credit Facilities. In March 2013, we entered into an asset-based revolving credit facility consisting of a $150.0 million U.S. senior secured revolving credit facility (the “U.S. Facility”) and a $100.0 million Dutch senior secured revolving credit facility (the “Dutch Facility,” and together with the U.S. Facility, the “Senior Secured Credit Facilities”). Borrowing under the Senior Secured Credit Facilities is subject to borrowing base limitations based on the level of receivables and inventory available for security.
	We may request up to an aggregate of $100.0 million of additional revolving facility commitments of which up to an aggregate of $40.0 million may be additional Dutch revolving facility commitments, provided that we satisfy additional conditions described in the Senior Secured Credit Facilities, and provided further that the U.S. revolver commitment is at least 60% of the commitments after giving effect to such increase.
	Kraton Polymers U.S. LLC and Kraton Polymers Nederland B.V. are the borrowers under the Senior Secured Credit Facilities, and Kraton Performance Polymers, Inc., Kraton Polymers LLC, Elastomers Holdings LLC and Kraton Polymers Capital Corporation are the guarantors for both the U.S. Facility and the Dutch Facility. In addition, K.P. Global Holdings C.V. and Kraton Polymers Holdings B.V. are guarantors for the Dutch Facility. The Senior Secured Credit Facilities terminate on March 27, 2018; however, we may from time to time request that the lenders extend the maturity of their commitments. Availability under the Senior Secured Credit Facilities is limited to the lesser of the borrowing base and total commitments (less certain reserves).
	The Senior Secured Credit Facilities are primarily secured by receivables and inventory. The U.S. Facility provides for borrowings in the United States and is secured by assets located in the United States. The Dutch Facility provides for borrowings outside of the United States and is secured by assets located outside of the United States.
	Borrowings under the U.S. Facility (other than swingline loans) bear interest at a rate equal to, at the applicable borrower’s option, either (a) a base rate determined by reference to the greater of (1) the prime rate of Bank of America, N.A., (2) the federal funds rate plus 0.5% and (3) LIBOR plus 1.0%, or (b) a rate based on LIBOR, in each case plus an applicable margin. U.S. swingline loans shall bear interest at a base rate determined by reference to the greater of (1) the prime rate of Bank of America, N.A., (2) the federal funds rate plus 0.5% or (3) LIBOR plus 1.0%, in each case plus an applicable margin.
	Borrowings under the Dutch Facility (other than swingline loans) bear interest at a rate equal to, at the applicable borrower’s option, either (a) a fluctuating rate, with respect to Euros, Pounds Sterling and Dollars outside of the U.S. and Canada, equal to the rate announced by the European Central Bank and used as a base rate by the local branch of Bank of America in the jurisdiction in which such currency is funded, or (b) a rate based on LIBOR, in each case plus an applicable margin. Dutch swingline loans shall bear interest at a fluctuating rate, with respect to Euros, Pounds Sterling and Dollars outside of the U.S. and Canada, equal to the rate announced by the European Central Bank and used as a base rate by the local branch of Bank of America in the jurisdiction in which such currency is funded.
	The applicable margin is subject to a minimum of 0.5% and a maximum of 1.0% with respect to U.S. base rate loans, and a minimum of 1.5% and maximum of 2.0% for foreign base rate borrowings, and a minimum of 1.5% and maximum of 2.0% for both U.S. and foreign LIBOR loans and is subject to adjustment based on the borrowers’ excess availability of the applicable facility for the most recent fiscal quarter.
	In addition to paying interest on outstanding principal amounts under the Senior Secured Credit Facilities, the borrowers will be required to pay a commitment fee in respect of the unutilized commitments at an annual rate of 0.375%.
	The Senior Secured Credit Facilities contain a financial covenant that if either (a) excess availability is less than the greater of (i) 12.5% of the lesser of the commitments and the borrowing base and (ii) $31,250,000 or (b) U.S. availability is less than the greater of (i) 12.5% of the lesser of the U.S. commitments and U.S. borrowing base and (ii) $18,750,000, then following such event, Kraton and its restricted subsidiaries must maintain a fixed charge coverage ratio of at least 1.0 to 1.0 for four fiscal quarters (or for a shorter duration if certain financial conditions are met). The Senior Secured Credit Facilities contain certain customary events of default, including, without limitation, a failure to make payments under the facility, cross-default and cross-judgment default, certain bankruptcy events and certain change of control events.
	As of September 30, 2014, our available borrowing capacity was $214.8 million of which $0.0 million was drawn. As of the date of this filing, our available borrowing capacity was $211.9 million, of which $0.0 million was drawn.
	6.75% Senior Notes due 2019. Kraton Polymers LLC and its wholly-owned financing subsidiary Kraton Polymers Capital Corporation issued $350.0 million aggregate principal amount of 6.75% senior notes that mature on March 1, 2019 pursuant to an indenture dated February 11, 2011 ($250.0 million senior notes) and supplemental indenture thereto dated March 20, 2012 ($100.0 million senior notes). The indenture provides that the notes are general unsecured, senior obligations and will be unconditionally guaranteed on a senior unsecured basis. We pay interest on the notes at 6.75% per annum, semi-annually in arrears on March 1 and September 1 of each year.
	Capital Lease. In January 2014, we entered into a 10 year capital lease with a principal amount of $7.0 million to fund a portion of our capital expenditures.
	KFPC Loan Agreement. On July 17, 2014, KFPC executed a syndicated loan agreement (the “KFPC” Loan Agreement”) in the amount of 5.5 billion New Taiwan Dollars (“NTD”), or $182.9 million (converted at the July 17, 2014 exchange rate), to provide additional funding to construct the HSBC facility in Taiwan and to provide funding for working capital requirements and/or general corporate purposes.
	The KFPC Loan Agreement is comprised of a NTD 4.29 billion Tranche A, or $142.7 million (converted at the July 17, 2014 exchange rate), to fund KFPC’s capital expenditures, and a NTD 1.21 billion Tranche B, or $40.2 million (converted at the July 17, 2014 exchange rate), to fund working capital requirements and/or general corporate purposes. As of September 30, 2014, no draws have been made on the KFPC Loan Agreement. The initial term of the KFPC Loan Agreement is five years from the date of the first drawing of either tranche. To the extent that the first drawing has not occurred within six months from the date of the KFPC Loan Agreement, the term will be five years from expiration of this six-month period. Subject to certain conditions, KFPC can request a two-year extension of the term of the KFPC Loan Agreement.
	The total outstanding principal amount is payable in six semi-annual installments with the first payment due upon the expiry of a thirty-month period commencing on the date of the first drawing of loans and each subsequent payment due every six months thereafter. The first five installments shall be in an amount equal to 10% of the outstanding principal amount and the final installment shall be in an amount equal to the remaining 50% of the outstanding principal amount. In the event the extension period is granted, the final 50% of the outstanding principal amount shall be repaid in five equal semi-annual installments with the first installment due on the original final maturity date.
	The KFPC Loan Agreement is subject to a variable interest rate composed of a fixed 0.8% margin plus the secondary market fixing rate in NTD denominated 90 day or 180 day commercial paper, (depending on the interest period as selected by KFPC in the drawdown request or the interest period notice), subject to a floor of 1.7%. Interest is payable on a monthly basis.
	The KFPC Loan Agreement contains certain financial covenants which change during the term of the KFPC Loan Agreement. The financial covenants include a maximum debt to equity ratio of 3.0 to 1.0 commencing in 2014, which will decrease over time to 1.2 to 1.0 in 2018; a minimum tangible net worth requirement of $50.0 million commencing in 2014, which will increase to $100.0 million in 2019; and a minimum interest coverage ratio of 2.5 to 1.0 commencing in 2016, which will increase to 5.0 to 1.0 in 2017. In each case, these covenants are calculated and tested on an annual basis. Formosa Petrochemical Corporation and Kraton Polymers LLC are the guarantors of the KFPC Loan Agreement with each guarantor guaranteeing fifty percent (50%) of the indebtedness.
	Debt Maturities. The remaining principal payments on our outstanding total debt as of September 30, 2014, are as follows:
		Principal Payments
		(In thousands)
	September 30:
	2015	$	49
	2016		91
	2017		97
	2018		93
	Thereafter		350,702
	Total debt	$	351,032
	See Note 8 Fair Value Measurements, Financial Instruments and Credit Risk for fair value information related to our long-term debt.

Debt_Issuance_Costs

Debt Issuance Costs	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Debt Issuance Costs	'
	7. Debt Issuance Costs
	We capitalize the debt issuance costs related to issuing long-term debt and amortize these costs using the effective interest method, except for costs related to revolving debt, which are amortized using the straight-line method. Amortization of debt issuance costs and the accelerated write-off of debt issuance costs in connection with refinancing activities are recorded as a component of interest expense. We had net debt issuance costs of $10.1 million and $11.4 million (of which $2.3 million and $2.2 million were included in other current assets) as of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively. In connection with the March 2013 refinancing of our indebtedness, we charged to interest expense $5.0 million of unamortized debt issuance costs related to our previously existing indebtedness and we capitalized $4.8 million of debt issuance costs related to our new indebtedness. In the three months ended September 30, 2014, our consolidated joint venture, KFPC, capitalized $0.5 million of debt issuance costs related to the KFPC Loan Agreement executed in July 2014. We amortized $0.6 million and $0.5 million of debt issuance costs for the three months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively, and $1.7 million and $1.8 million (which excludes the $5.0 million of accelerated amortization) of debt issuance costs for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively.

Fair_Value_Measurements_Financ

Fair Value Measurements, Financial Instruments and Credit Risk

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2014

Derivative Instruments And Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]

'

Fair Value Measurements, Financial Instruments and Credit Risk

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8. Fair Value Measurements, Financial Instruments and Credit Risk

ASC 820, “Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures” defines fair value, establishes a consistent framework for measuring fair value and expands disclosure requirements about fair value measurements. ASC 820 requires entities to, among other things, maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value.

ASC 820 defines fair value as the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date.

ASC 820 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.

In accordance with ASC 820, these two types of inputs have created the following fair value hierarchy:

·

Level 1—Inputs that are quoted prices (unadjusted) for identical assets or liabilities in active markets;

·

Level 2—Inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly, for substantially the full term of the asset or liability, including:

·

Quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets

·

Quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active

·

Inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability

·

Inputs that are derived principally from or corroborated by observable market data by correlation or other means; and

·

Level 3—Inputs that are unobservable and reflect our assumptions used in pricing the asset or liability based on the best information available under the circumstances (e.g., internally derived assumptions surrounding the timing and amount of expected cash flows).

Recurring Fair Value Measurements. The following tables set forth by level within the fair value hierarchy our financial assets and liabilities that were accounted for at fair value on a recurring basis as of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013. These financial assets and liabilities 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, which judgment may affect the valuation of their fair value and their placement within the fair value hierarchy levels.

Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using

Balance Sheet Location

30-Sep-14

Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets

Significant Other Observable Inputs

Significant Unobservable Inputs

(Level 1)

(Level 2)

(Level 3)

(In thousands)

Retirement plan asset

Other long-term assets

$

2,109

$

2,109

$

-

$

-

Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using

Balance Sheet Location

31-Dec-13

Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets

Significant Other Observable Inputs

Significant Unobservable Inputs

(Level 1)

(Level 2)

(Level 3)

(In thousands)

Retirement plan asset

Other long-term assets

$

1,908

$

1,908

$

-

$

-

The use of derivatives creates exposure to credit risk relating to potential losses that could be recognized in the event that the counterparties to these instruments fail to perform their obligations under the contracts, which we seek to minimize by limiting our counterparties to major financial institutions with acceptable credit ratings and by monitoring the total value of positions with individual counterparties. In the event of a default by one of our counterparties, we may not receive payments provided for under the terms of our derivatives.

The following table presents the carrying values and approximate fair values of our long-term debt.

30-Sep-14

31-Dec-13

Carrying Value

Fair Value

Carrying Value

Fair Value

(In thousands)

(In thousands)

6.75% unsecured notes (quoted prices in active market for identical assets - level 1)

$

350,867

$

362,250

$

350,989

$

369,250

Capital lease obligation (significant other observable inputs - level 2)

$

1,031

$

1,031

$

—

$

—

Financial Instruments

Interest Rate Swap Agreement. On March 27, 2013, in connection with the refinancing of our credit facility, we terminated and settled an interest rate swap agreement, and as a result, recognized $0.7 million of interest expense for the three months ended March 31, 2013. We did not have any interest rate swap agreements in effect during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014.

Fair Value Hedges. In April 2012, we entered into a series of non-deliverable forward contracts to reduce our exposure to fluctuations in the Canadian dollar (“CAD”) against the U.S. dollar associated with the funding of certain capital expenditures. These non-deliverable forward contracts qualified for hedge accounting and were designated as fair value hedges in accordance with ASC 815-25 “Fair Value Hedges.” The only non-deliverable forward contract outstanding as of September 30, 2013 had a notional amount of CAD $1.6 million with a settlement date of October 8, 2013. This hedge was effective in offsetting our exposure to the CAD and therefore the $0.1 million gain on the hedge was offset by the $0.1 million loss on the exposure associated with the funding of our semi-works facility for the three months ended September 30, 2013. There was no net impact for the nine months ended September 30, 2013. We did not have any fair value hedges in place during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014.

Net Investment Hedges. During 2012, we entered into a series of non-deliverable forward and foreign currency option contracts to protect our net investment in our European subsidiaries against adverse changes in exchange rates by fixing the U.S. dollar/Euro exchange rate. The notional amounts of these contracts ranged from €50.0 million to €100.0 million with all contracts expiring after thirty days. In June 2013, we entered into a TWD 450.0 million notional amount non-deliverable forward contract to protect our net investment in our subsidiary in Taiwan against adverse changes in exchange rates by fixing the New Taiwan Dollar/Euro exchange rate. These contracts qualify for hedge accounting and were designated as net investment hedges in accordance with ASC 815-35 “Net Investment Hedges.” We recorded an aggregate $0.5 million loss in accumulated other comprehensive loss related to the settlement of the effective portion of these contracts during the nine months ended September 30, 2013. We did not have any net investment hedges in place during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014.

Foreign Currency Hedges. Periodically, we enter into foreign currency agreements to hedge or otherwise protect against fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates. These agreements typically do not qualify for hedge accounting and gains/losses resulting from both the up-front premiums and/or settlement of the hedges at expiration of the agreements are recognized in the period in which they are incurred. For the three months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, we settled these hedges and recorded a loss of $3.9 million and a gain of $0.3 million, respectively, and for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, we recorded a loss of $4.3 million and a loss of $1.5 million, respectively, which are recorded in cost of goods sold. These contracts are structured such that these gains/losses from the mark-to-market impact of the hedging instruments materially offset the underlying foreign currency exchange gains/losses to reduce the overall impact of foreign currency exchange movements throughout the period.

Credit Risk

We analyze our counterparties’ financial condition prior to extending credit and we establish credit limits and monitor the appropriateness of those limits on an ongoing basis. We also obtain cash, letters of credit or other acceptable forms of security from customers to provide credit support, where appropriate, based on our financial analysis of the customer and the contractual terms and conditions applicable to each transaction.

Income_Taxes

Income Taxes	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Income Taxes	'
	9. Income Taxes
	Our income tax expense was $1.1 million and $2.0 million for the three months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively, and $3.4 million and $4.4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively. Our effective tax rate was 6.4% and (52.8%) for the three months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively, and 15.2% and (329.5%) for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively. Our effective tax rates differed from the U.S. corporate statutory tax rate of 35.0%, primarily due to the mix of pre-tax income or loss earned in certain jurisdictions and the change in our valuation allowance.
	We record a valuation allowance when it is more likely than not that some portion, or all, of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. As of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, a valuation allowance of $85.4 million and $90.0 million, respectively, has been provided for net operating loss carryforwards and other deferred tax assets. We decreased our valuation allowance by $4.4 million for the three months ended September 30, 2014, of which $2.5 million represents utilization of net operating losses in the current period and $1.9 million relates to the assessment of our ability to utilize net operating losses in future periods. We increased our valuation allowance by $3.6 million for the three months ended September 30, 2013, of which $3.5 million represents current period net operating losses and $0.1 million represents changes in other comprehensive income (loss). We decreased our valuation allowance by $4.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2014, of which $2.7 million represents utilization of net operating losses in the current period and $1.9 million relates to the assessment of our ability to utilize net operating losses in future periods. We increased our valuation allowance by $7.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2013, of which $8.0 million represents current period net operating losses, partially offset by $0.1 million which represents changes in other comprehensive income (loss). Excluding the change in our valuation allowance, our effective tax rate would have been a 31.7% expense and a 38.3% benefit for the three months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively, and a 35.8% expense and a 276.9% benefit for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively.
	As of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, we had total unrecognized tax benefits of $6.6 million and $6.4 million, respectively, related to uncertain foreign tax positions, all of which, if recognized, would impact our effective tax rate. During the three months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, we had a decrease in uncertain tax positions of $0.3 million and an increase of $0.7 million, respectively, and an increase of $0.2 million and an increase of $1.8 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively, primarily related to uncertain tax positions in Europe. We recorded interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits within the provision for income taxes. We believe that no current tax positions that have resulted in unrecognized tax benefits will significantly increase or decrease within one year.
	We file income tax returns in the U.S. federal jurisdiction and in various state and foreign jurisdictions. For our U.S. federal income tax returns, the statute of limitations has expired through the tax year ended December 31, 2003. As a result of net operating loss carryforwards from 2004, the statute of limitations remains open for all years subsequent to 2003. In addition, open tax years for state and foreign jurisdictions remain subject to examination.

Commitments_and_Contingencies

Commitments and Contingencies	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Commitments And Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Commitments and Contingencies	'
	10. Commitments and Contingencies
	Legal Proceedings. We received notice from the tax authorities in Brazil assessing R$6.1 million, or $2.5 million (converted at the September 30, 2014 exchange rate), in connection with tax credits that were generated from the purchase of certain goods which were subsequently applied by us against taxes owed. We have appealed the assertion by the tax authorities in Brazil that the goods purchased were not eligible to earn the credits. While the outcome of this proceeding cannot be predicted with certainty, we do not expect this matter to have a material adverse effect upon our financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
	On January 28, 2014, we executed a definitive agreement (the “Combination Agreement”) to combine with the styrenic block copolymer (“SBC”) operations of Taiwan-based LCY Chemical Corp. (“LCY”). The Combination Agreement called for LCY to contribute its SBC business in exchange for newly issued shares in the combined company, such that Kraton’s stockholders and LCY would each own 50% of the outstanding shares of the combined enterprise.
	On June 30, 2014, Kraton notified LCY that its Board of Directors intended to withdraw its recommendation to Kraton’s stockholders to approve the Combination Agreement unless the parties could agree upon mutually acceptable revised terms to the Combination Agreement. This notice cited the decline in operating results for LCY’s SBC business in the first quarter of 2014 and a related decline in forecasted results thereafter, together with the decline in Kraton’s stock price and negative reactions from Kraton’s stockholders. Following Kraton’s notification of its Board’s intention to change its recommendation, the parties engaged in discussions to determine whether they could mutually agree to changes to the terms of the Combination Agreement that would enable the Kraton Board to continue to recommend that Kraton’s stockholders approve the Combination Agreement. The parties engaged in numerous discussions subsequent to June 30, 2014 regarding possible revisions to the terms of the Combination Agreement.
	On July 31, 2014, an explosion occurred in a pipeline owned by LCY in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, causing substantial property damage and loss of life, and numerous governmental and private investigations and claims have been initiated and asserted against LCY. On August 4, 2014, LCY notified Kraton that it would no longer negotiate, and would not agree to, any revisions to the terms of the Combination Agreement.  On August 6, 2014, the Kraton Board withdrew its recommendation that Kraton’s stockholders approve the Combination Agreement. On August 8, 2014, Kraton received notice from LCY that LCY had exercised its right to terminate the Combination Agreement.
	The provisions of the Combination Agreement provide for Kraton to pay LCY a $25 million break-up fee upon a termination of the Combination Agreement following a withdrawal of the Kraton Board’s recommendation, unless an LCY material adverse effect has occurred and is continuing at the time of the withdrawal of the Kraton Board’s recommendation. In LCY’s notice terminating the Combination Agreement, LCY requested payment of such $25 million termination fee. On October 6, 2014, LCY filed a lawsuit against Kraton in connection with Kraton’s refusal to pay the $25 million termination fee. We believe that the impact upon LCY of the July 31, 2014 explosion in a gas pipeline in Kaohsiung, Taiwan constitutes an LCY material adverse effect as defined in the Combination Agreement, and Kraton has notified LCY that accordingly Kraton is not obligated to pay the termination fee.  While the ultimate resolution of this matter cannot be predicted with certainty, we do not expect any material adverse effect upon our financial position, results of operations or cash flows from the ultimate outcome of this matter.
	We and certain of our subsidiaries, from time to time, are parties to various other legal proceedings, claims and disputes that have arisen in the ordinary course of business. These claims may involve significant amounts, some of which would not be covered by insurance. A substantial settlement payment or judgment in excess of our accruals could have a material adverse effect on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows. While the outcome of these proceedings cannot be predicted with certainty, we do not expect any of these existing matters, individually or in the aggregate, to have a material adverse effect upon our financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
	Asset Retirement Obligations.
	The changes in the aggregate carrying amount of our ARO liability are as follows:
		Nine months ended
		September 30,
		2014			2013
		(In thousands)
	Beginning balance	$	10,497		$	9,837
	Accretion expense		403			377
	Obligations settled		(73	)		—
	Foreign currency translation, net		(362	)		93
	Ending Balance	$	10,465		$	10,307
	Production downtime. In the first quarter of 2014 we experienced weather-related downtime at our Belpre, Ohio facility. In addition, our facility in Berre, France, experienced an operating disruption resulting from a small fire that impacted one of the production lines at this facility. We incurred $12.0 million of net costs in the nine months ended September 30, 2014 associated with these two events, of which $2.6 million is included in other payables and accruals at September 30, 2014 based on management’s estimates of the remaining costs to be incurred. In the third quarter 2014, we recorded a $1.0 million reduction of costs due to the confirmation of a partial insurance recovery which is included in receivables as of September 30, 2014.
	There have been no other material changes to our Commitments and Contingencies disclosed in our most recently filed Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Employee_Benefits

Employee Benefits	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Compensation And Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Employee Benefits	'
	11. Employee Benefits
	Retirement Plans.
	The components of net periodic benefit cost related to U.S. pension benefits are as follows:
		Three months ended						Nine months ended
		September 30,						September 30,
		2014			2013			2014			2013
		(In thousands)						(In thousands)
	Service cost	$	700		$	828		$	2,100		$	2,528
	Interest cost		1,543			1,384			4,628			4,179
	Expected return on plan assets		(1,918	)		(1,654	)		(5,753	)		(4,959	)
	Amortization of prior service cost		460			880			1,380			2,745
	Net periodic benefit cost	$	785		$	1,438		$	2,355		$	4,493
	We made contributions of $7.2 million and $4.8 million to our pension plan in the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively.
	The components of net periodic benefit cost related to other post-retirement benefits are as follows:
		Three months ended						Nine months ended
		September 30,						September 30,
		2014			2013			2014			2013
		(In thousands)						(In thousands)
	Service cost	$	140		$	130		$	375		$	420
	Interest cost		348			285			953			870
	Amortization of prior service cost		155			161			315			525
	Net periodic benefit cost	$	643		$	576		$	1,643		$	1,815

Industry_Segment_and_Foreign_O

Industry Segment and Foreign Operations	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Segment Reporting [Abstract]	'
Industry Segment and Foreign Operations	'
	12. Industry Segment and Foreign Operations
	We operate in one segment for the manufacturing and marketing of engineered polymers. In accordance with the provisions of ASC 280, “Segment Reporting,” our chief operating decision-maker has been identified as the President and Chief Executive Officer, who reviews operating results to make decisions about allocating resources and assessing performance for the entire company. Since we operate in one segment and in one group of similar products, all financial segment and product line information required by ASC 280 can be found in the condensed consolidated financial statements.
	We manufacture our products along the following primary product lines based upon polymer chemistry and process technologies:
	—	un-hydrogenated SBCs (“USBCs”);
	—	hydrogenated SBCs (“HSBCs”);
	—	Cariflex™ isoprene rubber and isoprene rubber latex; and
	—	compounds.
	Revenue for our product lines is as follows:
		Three months ended				Nine months ended
		September 30,				September 30,
		2014		2013		2014		2013
		(In thousands)				(In thousands)
	USBCs	$	177,978	$	192,714	$	524,614	$	582,030
	HSBCs		93,872		98,572		303,827		311,603
	Cariflex		39,959		28,231		104,564		84,504
	Compounds		7,014		7,187		21,058		22,635
	Other		148		405		331		987
		$	318,971	$	327,109	$	954,394	$	1,001,759
	For geographic reporting, revenue is attributed to the geographic location in which the customers’ facilities are located. Long-lived assets consist primarily of property, plant and equipment, which are attributed to the geographic location in which they are located and are presented at historical cost.
	Revenue and long-lived assets by geographic region are as follows:
		Three months ended				Nine months ended
		September 30,				September 30,
		2014		2013		2014		2013
		(In thousands)				(In thousands)
	Revenue:
	United States	$	95,816	$	99,726	$	298,434	$	313,963
	Germany		45,380		49,263		125,992		134,948
	Japan		24,224		20,341		61,706		57,472
	China		19,212		17,872		58,517		54,065
	Thailand		15,155		10,457		42,339		30,621
	Brazil		11,867		14,701		38,375		41,582
	France		10,644		12,534		34,654		35,729
	Belgium		8,544		9,751		33,830		32,865
	United Kingdom		8,893		8,011		27,313		28,770
	Italy		8,299		9,424		25,865		32,822
	Netherlands		6,673		6,118		19,959		22,332
	Malaysia		7,877		6,664		19,944		19,802
	Sweden		4,248		4,333		15,169		13,905
	Taiwan		4,021		3,649		14,690		13,588
	Mexico		5,338		4,460		13,548		14,143
	Canada		3,652		3,585		12,316		13,264
	Argentina		2,721		3,798		11,317		12,709
	South Korea		2,786		2,532		10,681		9,691
	Austria		4,058		3,699		10,508		9,769
	Turkey		3,054		7,743		9,606		19,333
	Poland		2,836		5,589		7,432		9,400
	All other countries		23,673		22,859		62,199		80,986
		$	318,971	$	327,109	$	954,394	$	1,001,759
		September 30,		December 31,
		2014		2013
		(In thousands)
	Long-lived assets, at cost:
	United States	$	491,382	$	453,157
	France		118,435		123,804
	Brazil		76,152		76,524
	Germany		60,565		64,258
	Netherlands		29,086		27,865
	Taiwan		47,531		12,935
	China		7,270		7,226
	Japan		1,641		1,696
	All other countries		200		220
		$	832,262	$	767,685

Related_Party_Transactions

Related Party Transactions	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]	'
Related Party Transactions	'
	13. Related Party Transactions
	We own a 50% equity investment in a SBC manufacturing joint venture in Kashima, Japan. Our due to related party liability on the condensed consolidated balance sheet is related to this joint venture and the purchases from the joint venture amounted to $9.4 million and $15.2 million for the three months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively, and $30.0 million and $37.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively.

Variable_Interest_Entity

Variable Interest Entity	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Organization Consolidation And Presentation Of Financial Statements [Abstract]	'
Variable Interest Entity	'
	14. Variable Interest Entity
	The following table summarizes the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities as of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 for KFPC before intercompany eliminations. See Note 6 Long Term Debt, for further discussion related to the KFPC Loan Agreement executed on July 17, 2014.
		September 30,		December 31,
		2014		2013
		(In thousands)
	Cash and cash equivalents		22,015		66,816
	Other current assets		1,775		256
	Property, plant and equipment		47,459		12,912
	Intangible assets		9,936		10,094
	Other long-term assets		1,028		462
	Total assets	$	82,213	$	90,540
	Current liabilities		3,355		8,724
	Total liabilities	$	3,355	$	8,724

Subsequent_Events

Subsequent Events	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Subsequent Events [Abstract]	'
Subsequent Events	'
	15. Subsequent Events
	On October 27, 2014, Kraton’s board of directors approved a share repurchase program through which the Company may repurchase outstanding shares of the Company’s common stock having an aggregate purchase price of up to $50.0 million. Kraton intends to finance the share repurchase program through a combination of cash and debt. The Company plans to repurchase shares of its common stock over the next two years in the open market at prevailing market prices, through privately negotiated transactions, or through a trading program under Rule 10b5-1, subject to market and business conditions, applicable legal requirements and other considerations.
	We have evaluated significant events and transactions that occurred after the balance sheet date and determined that there were no other events or transactions that would require recognition or disclosure in our condensed consolidated financial statements for the period ended September 30, 2014.

Supplemental_Guarantor_Informa

Supplemental Guarantor Information	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Text Block [Abstract]	'
Supplemental Guarantor Information	'
	16. Supplemental Guarantor Information
	Kraton Polymers LLC and Kraton Polymers Capital Corporation, a financing subsidiary, collectively, (“the Issuers”), are co-issuers of the 6.75% senior notes due March 1, 2019. Kraton Performance Polymers, Inc. and Elastomers Holdings LLC, a U.S. holding company and wholly-owned subsidiary of Kraton Polymers LLC, collectively, (“the Guarantors”), fully and unconditionally guarantee on a joint and several basis, the Issuers’ obligations under the 6.75% senior notes. Our remaining subsidiaries are not guarantors of the 6.75% senior notes. We do not believe that separate financial statements and other disclosures concerning the guarantor subsidiaries would provide any additional information that would be material to investors in making an investment decision.
	KRATON PERFORMANCE POLYMERS, INC.
	CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEET
	September 30, 2014
	(Unaudited)
	(In thousands, except par value)
		Kraton			Kraton Polymers LLC (1)			Guarantor Subsidiaries			Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Consolidated
	ASSETS
	Current assets:
	Cash and cash equivalents	$	—		$	427		$	5,711		$	56,149		$	—		$	62,287
	Receivables, net of allowances		—			266			45,888			88,156			—			134,310
	Inventories of products		—			(800	)		197,310			149,321			—			345,831
	Inventories of materials and supplies		—			—			9,260			1,915			—			11,175
	Deferred income taxes		—			—			3,953			5,366			—			9,319
	Other current assets		—			4,580			712			18,752			—			24,044
	Total current assets		—			4,473			262,834			319,659			—			586,966
	Property, plant and equipment, less accumulated depreciation		—			48,239			250,187			151,066			—			449,492
	Intangible assets, less accumulated amortization		—			48,127			4,219			202			—			52,548
	Investment in consolidated subsidiaries		563,784			1,401,978			—			—			(1,965,762	)		—
	Investment in unconsolidated joint venture		—			813			—			12,194			—			13,007
	Debt issuance costs		—			5,037			1,441			1,398			—			7,876
	Deferred income taxes		—			453			—			1,141			—			1,594
	Other long-term assets		—			(59	)		578,159			101,986			(654,890	)		25,196
	Total assets	$	563,784		$	1,509,061		$	1,096,840		$	587,646		$	(2,620,652	)	$	1,136,679
	LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' AND
	MEMBER'S EQUITY
	Current liabilities:
	Current portion of long-term debt	$	—		$	—		$	49		$	—		$	—		$	49
	Accounts payable-trade		—			1,276			35,493			44,443			—			81,212
	Other payables and accruals		—			13,342			14,969			15,545			—			43,856
	Deferred income taxes		—			—			—			332			—			332
	Due to related party		—			—			—			15,288			—			15,288
	Total current liabilities		—			14,618			50,511			75,608			—			140,737
	Long-term debt, net of current portion		—			350,867			982			—			—			351,849
	Deferred income taxes		—			8,909			3,953			3,120			—			15,982
	Other long-term liabilities		—			571,950			61,032			93,709			(654,890	)		71,801
	Total liabilities		—			946,344			116,478			172,437			(654,890	)		580,369
	Commitments and contingencies (note 10)
	Stockholders' and member's equity:
	Preferred stock, $0.01 par value; 100,000 shares authorized; none issued		—			—			—			—			—			—
	Common stock, $0.01 par value; 500,000 shares authorized		328			—			—			—			—			328
	Additional paid in capital		372,780			—			—			—			—			372,780
	Member's equity		—			563,784			1,016,337			385,641			(1,965,762	)		—
	Retained earnings		190,676			—			—			—			—			190,676
	Accumulated other comprehensive loss		—			(1,067	)		(35,975	)		(9,861	)		—			(46,903	)
	Kraton stockholders' and member's equity		563,784			562,717			980,362			375,780			(1,965,762	)		516,881
	Noncontrolling interest		—			—			—			39,429			—			39,429
	Total stockholders' and member's equity		563,784			562,717			980,362			415,209			(1,965,762	)		556,310
	Total liabilities and stockholders' and member's equity	$	563,784		$	1,509,061		$	1,096,840		$	587,646		$	(2,620,652	)	$	1,136,679
	-1	Kraton Polymers LLC and Kraton Polymers Capital Corporation, a financing subsidiary, collectively, the Issuers, are co-issuers of the 6.75% senior notes due March 1, 2019. Kraton Polymers Capital Corporation has minimal assets and income. We do not believe that separate financial information concerning the Issuers would provide additional information that would be material to investors in making an investment decision.
	KRATON PERFORMANCE POLYMERS, INC.
	CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEET
	December 31, 2013
	(In thousands, except par value)
		Kraton			Kraton Polymers LLC (1)			Guarantor Subsidiaries			Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Consolidated
	ASSETS
	Current assets:
	Cash and cash equivalents	$	—		$	—		$	11,792		$	164,080		$	—		$	175,872
	Receivables, net of allowances		—			80			45,971			83,305			—			129,356
	Inventories of products		—			—			176,823			151,949			—			328,772
	Inventories of materials and supplies		—			—			8,898			2,049			—			10,947
	Deferred income taxes		—			—			3,952			3,644			—			7,596
Other current assets		—			2,071			1,541			17,053			—			20,665
Total current assets		—			2,151			248,977			422,080			—			673,208
Property, plant and equipment, less accumulated depreciation		—			47,157			241,650			125,450			—			414,257
Intangible assets, less accumulated amortization		—			34,208			23,280			—			—			57,488
Investment in consolidated subsidiaries		534,742			1,325,811			—			—			(1,860,553	)		—
Investment in unconsolidated joint venture		—			813			—			13,261			—			14,074
Debt issuance costs		—			6,000			1,874			1,339			—			9,213
Deferred income taxes		—			536			—			790			—			1,326
Other long-term assets		—			612			563,305			108,393			(647,079	)		25,231
Total assets	$	534,742		$	1,417,288		$	1,079,086		$	671,313		$	(2,507,632	)	$	1,194,797
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' AND
MEMBER'S EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable-trade	$	—		$	104		$	48,259		$	67,373		$	—		$	115,736
Other payables and accruals		—			7,875			25,970			20,694			—			54,539
Deferred income taxes		—			—			—			182			—			182
Due to related party		—			—			—			24,603			—			24,603
Total current liabilities		—			7,979			74,229			112,852			—			195,060
Long-term debt, net of current portion		—			350,989			—			—			—			350,989
Deferred income taxes		—			10,553			3,953			3,853			—			18,359
Other long-term liabilities		—			513,560			64,394			145,116			(647,079	)		75,991
Total liabilities		—			883,081			142,576			261,821			(647,079	)		640,399
Commitments and contingencies (note 10)
Stockholders' and member's equity:
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value; 100,000 shares authorized; none issued		—			—			—			—			—			—
Common stock, $0.01 par value; 500,000 shares authorized		325			—			—			—			—			325
Additional paid in capital		363,590			—			—			—			—			363,590
Member's equity		—			534,742			972,485			353,326			(1,860,553	)		—
Retained earnings		170,827			—			—			—			—			170,827
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)		—			(535	)		(35,975	)		15,258			—			(21,252	)
Kraton stockholders' and member's equity		534,742			534,207			936,510			368,584			(1,860,553	)		513,490
Noncontrolling interest		—			—			—			40,908			—			40,908
Total stockholders' and member's equity		534,742			534,207			936,510			409,492			(1,860,553	)		554,398
Total liabilities and stockholders' and member's equity	$	534,742		$	1,417,288		$	1,079,086		$	671,313		$	(2,507,632	)	$	1,194,797
-1	Kraton Polymers LLC and Kraton Polymers Capital Corporation, a financing subsidiary, collectively, the Issuers, are co-issuers of the 6.75% senior notes due March 1, 2019. Kraton Polymers Capital Corporation has minimal assets and income. We do not believe that separate financial information concerning the Issuers would provide additional information that would be material to investors in making an investment decision.
KRATON PERFORMANCE POLYMERS, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
Three months ended September 30, 2014
(Unaudited)
(In thousands)
	Kraton			Kraton Polymers LLC (1)			Guarantor Subsidiaries			Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Consolidated
Sales revenue	$	—		$	—		$	154,297		$	205,428		$	(40,754	)	$	318,971
Cost of goods sold		—			(4,000	)		127,178			172,723			(40,754	)		255,147
Gross profit		—			4,000			27,119			32,705			—			63,824
Operating expenses:
Research and development		—			3,566			821			3,053			—			7,440
Selling, general and administrative		—			8,741			137			7,496			—			16,374
Depreciation and amortization		—			5,746			7,390			3,416			—			16,552
Total operating expenses		—			18,053			8,348			13,965			—			40,366
Earnings in consolidated subsidiaries		16,317			35,993			—			—			(52,310	)		—
Earnings of unconsolidated joint venture		—			—			—			80			—			80
Interest expense (income), net		—			6,183			(85	)		1			—			6,099
Income before income taxes		16,317			15,757			18,856			18,819			(52,310	)		17,439
Income tax expense (benefit)		—			(560	)		196			1,486			—			1,122
Consolidated net income		16,317			16,317			18,660			17,333			(52,310	)		16,317
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest		—			—			—			(298	)		—			(298	)
Net income attributable to Kraton	$	16,317		$	16,317		$	18,660		$	17,631		$	(52,310	)	$	16,615
-1	Kraton Polymers LLC and Kraton Polymers Capital Corporation, a financing subsidiary, collectively, the Issuers, are co-issuers of the 6.75% senior notes due March 1, 2019. Kraton Polymers Capital Corporation has minimal assets and income. We do not believe that separate financial information concerning the Issuers would provide additional information that would be material to investors in making an investment decision.
KRATON PERFORMANCE POLYMERS, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
Three months ended September 30, 2013
(Unaudited)
(In thousands)
	Kraton			Kraton Polymers LLC (1)			Guarantor Subsidiaries			Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Consolidated
Sales revenue	$	—		$	—		$	156,550		$	210,570		$	(40,011	)	$	327,109
Cost of goods sold		—			(244	)		134,863			185,051			(40,011	)		279,659
Gross profit		—			244			21,687			25,519			—			47,450
Operating expenses:
Research and development		—			—			4,307			3,106			—			7,413
Selling, general and administrative		—			6			15,268			7,156			—			22,430
Depreciation and amortization		—			4,080			7,902			3,832			—			15,814
Total operating expenses		—			4,086			27,477			14,094			—			45,657
Earnings (loss) in consolidated subsidiaries		(5,852	)		6,621			—			—			(769	)		—
Earnings of unconsolidated joint venture		—			—			—			117			—			117
Interest expense (income), net		—			9,381			(3,766	)		126			—			5,741
Income (loss) before income taxes		(5,852	)		(6,602	)		(2,024	)		11,416			(769	)		(3,831	)
Income tax expense (benefit)		—			(750	)		11			2,760			—			2,021
Consolidated net income (loss)		(5,852	)		(5,852	)		(2,035	)		8,656			(769	)		(5,852	)
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest		—			—			—			(254	)		—			(254	)
Net income (loss) attributable to Kraton	$	(5,852	)	$	(5,852	)	$	(2,035	)	$	8,910		$	(769	)	$	(5,598	)
-1	Kraton Polymers LLC and Kraton Polymers Capital Corporation, a financing subsidiary, collectively, the Issuers, are co-issuers of the 6.75% senior notes due March 1, 2019. Kraton Polymers Capital Corporation has minimal assets and income. We do not believe that separate financial information concerning the Issuers would provide additional information that would be material to investors in making an investment decision.
KRATON PERFORMANCE POLYMERS, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
Nine months ended September 30, 2014
(Unaudited)
(In thousands)
	Kraton			Kraton Polymers LLC (1)			Guarantor Subsidiaries			Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Consolidated
Sales revenue	$	—		$	—		$	485,368		$	596,210		$	(127,184	)	$	954,394
Cost of goods sold		—			(19,414	)		391,743			516,272			(127,184	)		761,417
Gross profit		—			19,414			93,625			79,938			—			192,977
Operating expenses:
Research and development		—			12,115			1,758			9,863			—			23,736
Selling, general and administrative		—			55,208			262			23,402			—			78,872
Depreciation and amortization		—			16,870			21,912			10,848			—			49,630
Total operating expenses		—			84,193			23,932			44,113			—			152,238
Earnings in consolidated subsidiaries		18,991			100,871			—			—			(119,862	)		—
Earnings of unconsolidated joint venture		—			—			—			324			—			324
Interest expense (income), net		—			18,661			79			(73	)		—			18,667
Income before income taxes		18,991			17,431			69,614			36,222			(119,862	)		22,396
Income tax expense (benefit)		—			(1,560	)		201			4,764			—			3,405
Consolidated net income		18,991			18,991			69,413			31,458			(119,862	)		18,991
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest		—			—			—			(858	)		—			(858	)
Net income attributable to Kraton	$	18,991		$	18,991		$	69,413		$	32,316		$	(119,862	)	$	19,849
-1	Kraton Polymers LLC and Kraton Polymers Capital Corporation, a financing subsidiary, collectively, the Issuers, are co-issuers of the 6.75% senior notes due March 1, 2019. Kraton Polymers Capital Corporation has minimal assets and income. We do not believe that separate financial information concerning the Issuers would provide additional information that would be material to investors in making an investment decision.
KRATON PERFORMANCE POLYMERS, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
Nine months ended September 30, 2013
(Unaudited)
(In thousands)
	Kraton			Kraton Polymers LLC (1)			Guarantor Subsidiaries			Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Consolidated
Sales revenue	$	—		$	—		$	498,775		$	624,015		$	(121,031	)	$	1,001,759
Cost of goods sold		—			1,720			407,224			546,624			(121,031	)		834,537
Gross profit (loss)		—			(1,720	)		91,551			77,391			—			167,222
Operating expenses:
Research and development		—			—			13,087			10,685			—			23,772
Selling, general and administrative		—			154			50,840			22,554			—			73,548
Depreciation and amortization		—			12,239			23,521			10,893			—			46,653
Total operating expenses		—			12,393			87,448			44,132			—			143,973
Earnings (loss) in consolidated subsidiaries		(5,699	)		41,165			—			—			(35,466	)		—
Earnings of unconsolidated joint venture		—			—			—			372			—			372
Interest expense (income), net		—			34,315			(10,886	)		1,519			—			24,948
Income (loss) before income taxes		(5,699	)		(7,263	)		14,989			32,112			(35,466	)		(1,327	)
Income tax expense (benefit)		—			(1,564	)		32			5,904			—			4,372
Consolidated net income (loss)		(5,699	)		(5,699	)		14,957			26,208			(35,466	)		(5,699	)
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest		—			—			—			(182	)		—			(182	)
Net income (loss) attributable to Kraton	$	(5,699	)	$	(5,699	)	$	14,957		$	26,390		$	(35,466	)	$	(5,517	)
-1	Kraton Polymers LLC and Kraton Polymers Capital Corporation, a financing subsidiary, collectively, the Issuers, are co-issuers of the 6.75% senior notes due March 1, 2019. Kraton Polymers Capital Corporation has minimal assets and income. We do not believe that separate financial information concerning the Issuers would provide additional information that would be material to investors in making an investment decision.
KRATON PERFORMANCE POLYMERS, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
Three months ended September 30, 2014
(Unaudited)
(In thousands)
	Kraton			Kraton Polymers LLC (1)			Guarantor Subsidiaries			Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Consolidated
Net income attributable to Kraton	$	16,317		$	16,317		$	18,660		$	17,631		$	(52,310	)	$	16,615
Other comprehensive loss:
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax		—			(264	)		—			(28,323	)		—			(28,587	)
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax		—			(264	)		—			(28,323	)		—			(28,587	)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Kraton		16,317			16,053			18,660			(10,692	)		(52,310	)		(11,972	)
Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interest		—			—			—			(1,092	)		—			(1,092	)
Consolidated comprehensive income (loss)	$	16,317		$	16,053		$	18,660		$	(11,784	)	$	(52,310	)	$	(13,064	)
-1	Kraton Polymers LLC and Kraton Polymers Capital Corporation, a financing subsidiary, collectively, the Issuers, are co-issuers of the 6.75% senior notes due March 1, 2019. Kraton Polymers Capital Corporation has minimal assets and income. We do not believe that separate financial information concerning the Issuers would provide additional information that would be material to investors in making an investment decision.
KRATON PERFORMANCE POLYMERS, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
Three months ended September 30, 2013
(Unaudited)
(In thousands)
	Kraton			Kraton Polymers LLC (1)			Guarantor Subsidiaries			Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Consolidated
Net income (loss) attributable to Kraton	$	(5,852	)	$	(5,852	)	$	(2,035	)	$	8,910		$	(769	)	$	(5,598	)
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax		—			(201	)		—			9,712			—			9,511
Unrealized income (loss) from net investment hedge, net of tax		—			36			—			(301	)		—			(265	)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax		—			(165	)		—			9,411			—			9,246
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Kraton		(5,852	)		(6,017	)		(2,035	)		18,321			(769	)		3,648
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest		—			—			—			178			—			178
Consolidated comprehensive income (loss)	$	(5,852	)	$	(6,017	)	$	(2,035	)	$	18,499		$	(769	)	$	3,826
-1	Kraton Polymers LLC and Kraton Polymers Capital Corporation, a financing subsidiary, collectively, the Issuers, are co-issuers of the 6.75% senior notes due March 1, 2019. Kraton Polymers Capital Corporation has minimal assets and income. We do not believe that separate financial information concerning the Issuers would provide additional information that would be material to investors in making an investment decision.
KRATON PERFORMANCE POLYMERS, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
Nine months ended September 30, 2014
(Unaudited)
(In thousands)
	Kraton			Kraton Polymers LLC (1)			Guarantor Subsidiaries			Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Consolidated
Net income attributable to Kraton	$	18,991		$	18,991		$	69,413		$	32,316		$	(119,862	)	$	19,849
Other comprehensive loss:
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax		—			(532	)		—			(25,119	)		—			(25,651	)
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax		—			(532	)		—			(25,119	)		—			(25,651	)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Kraton		18,991			18,459			69,413			7,197			(119,862	)		(5,802	)
Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interest		—			—			—			(1,479	)		—			(1,479	)
Consolidated comprehensive income (loss)	$	18,991		$	18,459		$	69,413		$	5,718		$	(119,862	)	$	(7,281	)
-1	Kraton Polymers LLC and Kraton Polymers Capital Corporation, a financing subsidiary, collectively, the Issuers, are co-issuers of the 6.75% senior notes due March 1, 2019. Kraton Polymers Capital Corporation has minimal assets and income. We do not believe that separate financial information concerning the Issuers would provide additional information that would be material to investors in making an investment decision.
KRATON PERFORMANCE POLYMERS, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
Nine months ended September 30, 2013
(Unaudited)
(In thousands)
	Kraton			Kraton Polymers LLC (1)			Guarantor Subsidiaries			Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Consolidated
Net income (loss) attributable to Kraton	$	(5,699	)	$	(5,699	)	$	14,957		$	26,390		$	(35,466	)	$	(5,517	)
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax		—			(203	)		—			(3,532	)		—			(3,735	)
Realized gain from interest rate swap, net of tax		—			837			—			—			—			837
Unrealized loss from net investment hedge, net of tax		—			(189	)		—			(301	)		—			(490	)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax		—			445			—			(3,833	)		—			(3,388	)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Kraton		(5,699	)		(5,254	)		14,957			22,557			(35,466	)		(8,905	)
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest		—			—			—			111			—			111
Consolidated comprehensive income (loss)	$	(5,699	)	$	(5,254	)	$	14,957		$	22,668		$	(35,466	)	$	(8,794	)
-1	Kraton Polymers LLC and Kraton Polymers Capital Corporation, a financing subsidiary, collectively, the Issuers, are co-issuers of the 6.75% senior notes due March 1, 2019. Kraton Polymers Capital Corporation has minimal assets and income. We do not believe that separate financial information concerning the Issuers would provide additional information that would be material to investors in making an investment decision.
KRATON PERFORMANCE POLYMERS, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
Nine months ended September 30, 2014
(Unaudited)
(In thousands)
	Kraton			Kraton Polymers LLC (1)			Guarantor Subsidiaries			Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Consolidated
Cash flows provided by (used in) operating activities	$	—		$	(25,208	)	$	64,822		$	(58,391	)	$	—		$	(18,777	)
Cash flows provided by (used in) investing activities:
Proceeds from intercompany loans		—			27,679			—			—			(27,679	)		—
Kraton purchase of property, plant and equipment		—			(725	)		(36,513	)		(10,301	)		—			(47,539	)
KFPC purchase of property, plant and equipment		—			—			—			(33,807	)		—			(33,807	)
Purchase of software and other intangibles		—			(2,724	)		—			—			—			(2,724	)
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities		—			24,230			(36,513	)		(44,108	)		(27,679	)		(84,070	)
Cash flows provided by (used in) financing activities:
Proceeds from debt		—			—			29,000			—			—			29,000
Repayments of debt		—			—			(29,000	)		—			—			(29,000	)
Capital lease payments		—			—			(6,007	)		—			—			(6,007	)
Purchase of treasury stock		(704	)		—			—			—			—			(704	)
Cash contributions from member		—			—			(704	)		—			704			—
Cash distributions to member		(725	)		1,429			—			—			(704	)		—
Proceeds from the exercise of stock options		1,429			—			—			—			—			1,429
Debt issuance costs		—			(24	)		—			(461	)		—			(485	)
Payments on intercompany loans		—			—			(27,679	)		—			27,679			—
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities		—			1,405			(34,390	)		(461	)		27,679			(5,767	)
Effect of exchange rate differences on cash		—			—			—			(4,971	)		—			(4,971	)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents		—			427			(6,081	)		(107,931	)		—			(113,585	)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period		—			—			11,792			164,080			—			175,872
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	$	—		$	427		$	5,711		$	56,149		$	—		$	62,287
-1	Kraton Polymers LLC and Kraton Polymers Capital Corporation, a financing subsidiary, collectively, the Issuers, are co-issuers of the 6.75% senior notes due March 1, 2019. Kraton Polymers Capital Corporation has minimal assets and income. We do not believe that separate financial information concerning the Issuers would provide additional information that would be material to investors in making an investment decision.
KRATON PERFORMANCE POLYMERS, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
Nine months ended September 30, 2013
(Unaudited)
(In thousands)
	Kraton			Kraton Polymers LLC (1)			Guarantor Subsidiaries			Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Consolidated
Cash flows provided by (used in) operating activities	$	—		$	14,859		$	(65,805	)	$	109,033		$	—		$	58,087
Cash flows provided by (used in) investing activities:
Repayments of intercompany loans		—			68,962			—			—			(68,962	)		—
Kraton purchase of property, plant and equipment		—			—			(26,414	)		(23,224	)		—			(49,638	)
KFPC purchase of property, plant and equipment		—			—			—			(8,284	)		—			(8,284	)
Purchase of software and other intangibles		—			—			(2,861	)		(245	)		—			(3,106	)
Settlement of net investment hedge		—			(2,490	)		—			—			—			(2,490	)
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities		—			66,472			(29,275	)		(31,753	)		(68,962	)		(63,518	)
Cash flows provided by (used in) financing activities:
Proceeds from debt		—			—			40,000			—			—			40,000
Repayments of debt		—			(96,875	)		(40,000	)		—			—			(136,875	)
Capital lease payments		—			—			(950	)		—			—			(950	)
Cash contributions from member		—			15,544			—			(15,544	)		—			—
Cash distributions to member		(310	)		—			—			310			—			—
Contribution from noncontrolling interest		—			—			—			30,216			—			30,216
Proceeds from the exercise of stock options		310			—			—			—			—			310
Debt issuance costs		—			—			(3,310	)		(1,484	)		—			(4,794	)
Proceeds from (repayments of) intercompany loans		—			—			28,891			(97,853	)		68,962			—
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities		—			(81,331	)		24,631			(84,355	)		68,962			(72,093	)
Effect of exchange rate differences on cash		—			—			—			(1,012	)		—			(1,012	)
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents		—			—			(70,449	)		(8,087	)		—			(78,536	)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period		—			—			80,903			142,263			—			223,166
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	$	—		$	—		$	10,454		$	134,176		$	—		$	144,630
(1)Kraton Polymers LLC and Kraton Polymers Capital Corporation, a financing subsidiary, collectively, the Issuers, are co-issuers of the 6.75% senior notes due March 1, 2019. Kraton Polymers Capital Corporation has minimal assets and income. We do not believe that separate financial information concerning the Issuers would provide additional information that would be material to investors in making an investment decision.

General_Policies

General (Policies)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Organization Consolidation And Presentation Of Financial Statements [Abstract]	'
Basis of Presentation	'
	Basis of Presentation. The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements presented herein are for us and our consolidated subsidiaries, each of which is a wholly-owned subsidiary, except our 50% investment in our joint venture, Kraton Formosa Polymers Corporation (“KFPC”), located in Mailiao, Taiwan. KFPC is a variable interest entity for which we have determined that we are the primary beneficiary and, therefore, have consolidated into our financial statements. Our 50% investment in our joint venture located in Kashima, Japan is accounted for under the equity method of accounting. All significant intercompany transactions have been eliminated. These interim financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013 and reflect all normal recurring adjustments that are, in the opinion of management, necessary to present fairly our results of operations and financial position. Amounts reported in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations are not necessarily indicative of amounts expected for the respective annual periods or any other interim period, in particular due to the effect of seasonal changes and weather conditions that typically affect our sales into our Paving and Roofing end use market.
	Significant Accounting Policies. Our significant accounting policies have been disclosed in Note 1 Description of Business, Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies in our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K. There have been no changes to the policies disclosed therein. The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements we present in this report have been prepared in accordance with those policies.
Use of Estimates	'
	Reclassifications. Certain amounts reported in the condensed consolidated financial statements for the prior periods have been reclassified to conform to the current reporting presentation.
	Use of Estimates. The preparation of condensed consolidated financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the condensed consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
	Significant items subject to such estimates and assumptions include
	—	the useful lives of fixed assets;
	—	allowances for doubtful accounts and sales returns;
	—	the valuation of derivatives, deferred tax assets, property, plant and equipment, inventory, investments and share-based compensation; and
	—	liabilities for employee benefit obligations, environmental matters, asset retirement obligations (“ARO”), income tax uncertainties and other contingencies.
Income Tax in Interim Periods	'
	Income Tax in Interim Periods. We conduct operations in separate legal entities in different jurisdictions. As a result, income tax amounts are reflected in these condensed consolidated financial statements for each of those jurisdictions. Tax laws and tax rates vary substantially in these jurisdictions and are subject to change based on the political and economic climate in those countries. We file our tax returns in accordance with our interpretations of each jurisdiction’s tax laws. We record our tax provision or benefit on an interim basis using the estimated annual effective tax rate. This rate is applied to the current period ordinary income or loss to determine the income tax provision or benefit allocated to the interim period.
	Losses from jurisdictions for which no benefit can be realized and the income tax effects of unusual and infrequent items are excluded from the estimated annual effective tax rate. Valuation allowances are provided against the future tax benefits that arise from the losses in jurisdictions for which no benefit can be realized. The effects of unusual and infrequent items are recognized in the impacted interim period as discrete items.
	The estimated annual effective tax rate may be significantly affected by nondeductible expenses and by our projected earnings mix by tax jurisdiction. Adjustments to the estimated annual effective income tax rate are recognized in the period during which such estimates are revised.
	We have established valuation allowances against a variety of deferred tax assets, including net operating loss carryforwards, foreign tax credits and other income tax credits. Valuation allowances take into consideration our expected ability to realize these deferred tax assets and reduce the value of such assets to the amount that is deemed more likely than not to be recoverable. Our ability to realize these deferred tax assets is dependent on achieving our forecast of future taxable operating income over an extended period of time. We review our forecast in relation to actual results and expected trends on a quarterly basis. If we fail to achieve our operating income targets, we may change our assessment regarding the recoverability of our net deferred tax assets and such change could result in a valuation allowance being recorded against some or all of our net deferred tax assets. A change in our valuation allowance would impact our income tax expense/benefit and our stockholders’ equity and could have a significant impact on our results of operations or financial condition in future periods.

Detail_of_Certain_Balance_Shee1

Detail of Certain Balance Sheet Accounts (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Balance Sheet Related Disclosures [Abstract]	'
Detail of Certain Balance Sheet Accounts	'
		September 30,			December 31,
		2014			2013
		(In thousands)
	Inventories of products:
	Finished products	$	261,499		$	246,758
	Work in progress		6,465			5,384
	Raw materials		77,867			76,630
	Total inventories of products	$	345,831		$	328,772
	Other payables and accruals:
	Employee related	$	13,503		$	16,066
	Interest payable		2,047			7,955
	Other		28,306			30,518
	Total other payables and accruals	$	43,856		$	54,539
	Other long-term liabilities:
	Pension and other postretirement benefits	$	54,364		$	57,924
	Other		17,437			18,067
	Total other long-term liabilities	$	71,801		$	75,991
	Accumulated other comprehensive loss:
	Foreign currency translation adjustments	$	(2,893	)	$	22,758
	Net unrealized loss on net investment hedge		(1,926	)		(1,926	)
	Pension liability		(42,084	)		(42,084	)
	Total accumulated other comprehensive loss	$	(46,903	)	$	(21,252	)

Earnings_per_Share_EPS_Tables

Earnings per Share ("EPS") (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]	'
Calculation of Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Share	'
	The calculations of basic and diluted EPS are as follows:
		Three months ended September 30, 2014								Three months ended September 30, 2013
		Net Income Attributable to Kraton			Weighted Average Shares Outstanding			Earnings Per Share		Net Loss Attributable to Kraton			Weighted Average Shares Outstanding			Loss Per Share
		(In thousands, except per share data)								(In thousands, except per share data)
	Basic:
	As reported	$	16,615			32,807				$	(5,598	)		32,528
	Amounts allocated to unvested restricted shares		(249	)		(492	)				78			(455	)
	Amounts available to common stockholders		16,366			32,315		$	0.51		(5,520	)		32,073		$	(0.17	)
	Diluted:
	Amounts allocated to unvested restricted shares		249			492					(78	)		455
	Non participating share units		—			123					—			—
	Stock options added under the treasury stock method		—			162					—			—
	Amounts reallocated to unvested restricted shares		(247	)		(492	)				78			(455	)
	Amounts available to stockholders and assumed conversions	$	16,368			32,600		$	0.5	$	(5,520	)		32,073		$	(0.17	)
		Nine months ended September 30, 2014								Nine months ended September 30, 2013
		Net Income Attributable to Kraton			Weighted Average Shares Outstanding			Earnings Per Share		Net Loss Attributable to Kraton			Weighted Average Shares Outstanding			Loss Per Share
		(In thousands, except per share data)								(In thousands, except per share data)
	Basic:
	As reported	$	19,849			32,741				$	(5,517	)		32,471
	Amounts allocated to unvested restricted shares		(298	)		(492	)				68			(402	)
	Amounts available to common stockholders		19,551			32,249		$	0.61		(5,449	)		32,069		$	(0.17	)
	Diluted:
	Amounts allocated to unvested restricted shares		298			492					(68	)		402
	Non participating share units		—			107					—			—
	Stock options added under the treasury stock method		—			234					—			—
	Amounts reallocated to unvested restricted shares		(295	)		(492	)				68			(402	)
	Amounts available to stockholders and assumed conversions	$	19,554			32,590		$	0.6	$	(5,449	)		32,069		$	(0.17	)

LongTerm_Debt_Tables

Long-Term Debt (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Long-Term Debt	'
	Long-term debt consists of the following:
		September 30,		December 31,
		2014		2013
		(In thousands)
	6.75% unsecured notes	$	350,867	$	350,989
	Capital lease obligation		1,031		—
	Total debt		351,898		350,989
	Less current portion of total debt		49		—
	Long-term debt	$	351,849	$	350,989
Principal Payments on Outstanding Total Debt	'
	Debt Maturities. The remaining principal payments on our outstanding total debt as of September 30, 2014, are as follows:
		Principal Payments
		(In thousands)
	September 30:
	2015	$	49
	2016		91
	2017		97
	2018		93
	Thereafter		350,702
	Total debt	$	351,032

Fair_Value_Measurements_Financ1

Fair Value Measurements, Financial Instruments and Credit Risk (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Derivative Instruments And Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Summary of Measurement of Financial Assets and Liabilities at Fair Value on Recurring Basis	'
	Recurring Fair Value Measurements. The following tables set forth by level within the fair value hierarchy our financial assets and liabilities that were accounted for at fair value on a recurring basis as of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013. These financial assets and liabilities 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, which judgment may affect the valuation of their fair value and their placement within the fair value hierarchy levels.
							Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using
		Balance Sheet Location		30-Sep-14			Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets			Significant Other Observable Inputs			Significant Unobservable Inputs
							(Level 1)			(Level 2)			(Level 3)
				(In thousands)
	Retirement plan asset	Other long-term assets		$	2,109		$	2,109		$	-		$	-
							Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using
		Balance Sheet Location		31-Dec-13			Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets			Significant Other Observable Inputs			Significant Unobservable Inputs
							(Level 1)			(Level 2)			(Level 3)
				(In thousands)
	Retirement plan asset	Other long-term assets		$	1,908		$	1,908		$	-		$	-
Schedule of Carrying Values and Estimated Fair Values of Debt Instruments [Table Text Block]	'
	The following table presents the carrying values and approximate fair values of our long-term debt.
			30-Sep-14						31-Dec-13
			Carrying Value			Fair Value			Carrying Value			Fair Value
			(In thousands)						(In thousands)
	6.75% unsecured notes (quoted prices in active market for identical assets - level 1)		$	350,867		$	362,250		$	350,989		$	369,250
	Capital lease obligation (significant other observable inputs - level 2)		$	1,031		$	1,031		$	—		$	—

Commitments_and_Contingencies_

Commitments and Contingencies (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Commitments And Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Changes in Aggregate Carrying Amount of Asset Retirement Obligation Liability	'
	The changes in the aggregate carrying amount of our ARO liability are as follows:
		Nine months ended
		September 30,
		2014			2013
		(In thousands)
	Beginning balance	$	10,497		$	9,837
	Accretion expense		403			377
	Obligations settled		(73	)		—
	Foreign currency translation, net		(362	)		93
	Ending Balance	$	10,465		$	10,307

Employee_Benefits_Tables

Employee Benefits (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
U.S. Retirement Benefit Plan	'
Components of Net Periodic Benefit Cost	'
	The components of net periodic benefit cost related to U.S. pension benefits are as follows:
		Three months ended						Nine months ended
		September 30,						September 30,
		2014			2013			2014			2013
		(In thousands)						(In thousands)
	Service cost	$	700		$	828		$	2,100		$	2,528
	Interest cost		1,543			1,384			4,628			4,179
	Expected return on plan assets		(1,918	)		(1,654	)		(5,753	)		(4,959	)
	Amortization of prior service cost		460			880			1,380			2,745
	Net periodic benefit cost	$	785		$	1,438		$	2,355		$	4,493
Post-Retirement Benefits Other Than Pensions	'
Components of Net Periodic Benefit Cost	'
	The components of net periodic benefit cost related to other post-retirement benefits are as follows:
		Three months ended						Nine months ended
		September 30,						September 30,
		2014			2013			2014			2013
		(In thousands)						(In thousands)
	Service cost	$	140		$	130		$	375		$	420
	Interest cost		348			285			953			870
	Amortization of prior service cost		155			161			315			525
	Net periodic benefit cost	$	643		$	576		$	1,643		$	1,815

Industry_Segment_and_Foreign_O1

Industry Segment and Foreign Operations (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Segment Reporting [Abstract]	'
Sales Revenue for Primary Product Lines	'
	Revenue for our product lines is as follows:
		Three months ended				Nine months ended
		September 30,				September 30,
		2014		2013		2014		2013
		(In thousands)				(In thousands)
	USBCs	$	177,978	$	192,714	$	524,614	$	582,030
	HSBCs		93,872		98,572		303,827		311,603
	Cariflex		39,959		28,231		104,564		84,504
	Compounds		7,014		7,187		21,058		22,635
	Other		148		405		331		987
		$	318,971	$	327,109	$	954,394	$	1,001,759
Sales Revenue by Geographic Region	'
	Revenue and long-lived assets by geographic region are as follows:
		Three months ended				Nine months ended
		September 30,				September 30,
		2014		2013		2014		2013
		(In thousands)				(In thousands)
	Revenue:
	United States	$	95,816	$	99,726	$	298,434	$	313,963
	Germany		45,380		49,263		125,992		134,948
	Japan		24,224		20,341		61,706		57,472
	China		19,212		17,872		58,517		54,065
	Thailand		15,155		10,457		42,339		30,621
	Brazil		11,867		14,701		38,375		41,582
	France		10,644		12,534		34,654		35,729
	Belgium		8,544		9,751		33,830		32,865
	United Kingdom		8,893		8,011		27,313		28,770
	Italy		8,299		9,424		25,865		32,822
	Netherlands		6,673		6,118		19,959		22,332
	Malaysia		7,877		6,664		19,944		19,802
	Sweden		4,248		4,333		15,169		13,905
	Taiwan		4,021		3,649		14,690		13,588
	Mexico		5,338		4,460		13,548		14,143
	Canada		3,652		3,585		12,316		13,264
	Argentina		2,721		3,798		11,317		12,709
	South Korea		2,786		2,532		10,681		9,691
	Austria		4,058		3,699		10,508		9,769
	Turkey		3,054		7,743		9,606		19,333
	Poland		2,836		5,589		7,432		9,400
	All other countries		23,673		22,859		62,199		80,986
		$	318,971	$	327,109	$	954,394	$	1,001,759
Long-Lived Assets by Geographic Region	'
		September 30,		December 31,
		2014		2013
		(In thousands)
	Long-lived assets, at cost:
	United States	$	491,382	$	453,157
	France		118,435		123,804
	Brazil		76,152		76,524
	Germany		60,565		64,258
	Netherlands		29,086		27,865
	Taiwan		47,531		12,935
	China		7,270		7,226
	Japan		1,641		1,696
	All other countries		200		220
		$	832,262	$	767,685

Variable_Interest_Entity_Table

Variable Interest Entity (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Organization Consolidation And Presentation Of Financial Statements [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Fair Value and Carrying Value of Assets and Liabilities	'
	The following table summarizes the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities as of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 for KFPC before intercompany eliminations. See Note 6 Long Term Debt, for further discussion related to the KFPC Loan Agreement executed on July 17, 2014.
		September 30,		December 31,
		2014		2013
		(In thousands)
	Cash and cash equivalents		22,015		66,816
	Other current assets		1,775		256
	Property, plant and equipment		47,459		12,912
	Intangible assets		9,936		10,094
	Other long-term assets		1,028		462
	Total assets	$	82,213	$	90,540
	Current liabilities		3,355		8,724
	Total liabilities	$	3,355	$	8,724

Supplemental_Guarantor_Informa1

Supplemental Guarantor Information (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Text Block [Abstract]	'
Consolidating Balance Sheet	'
	KRATON PERFORMANCE POLYMERS, INC.
	CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEET
	September 30, 2014
	(Unaudited)
	(In thousands, except par value)
		Kraton			Kraton Polymers LLC (1)			Guarantor Subsidiaries			Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Consolidated
	ASSETS
	Current assets:
	Cash and cash equivalents	$	—		$	427		$	5,711		$	56,149		$	—		$	62,287
	Receivables, net of allowances		—			266			45,888			88,156			—			134,310
	Inventories of products		—			(800	)		197,310			149,321			—			345,831
	Inventories of materials and supplies		—			—			9,260			1,915			—			11,175
	Deferred income taxes		—			—			3,953			5,366			—			9,319
	Other current assets		—			4,580			712			18,752			—			24,044
	Total current assets		—			4,473			262,834			319,659			—			586,966
	Property, plant and equipment, less accumulated depreciation		—			48,239			250,187			151,066			—			449,492
	Intangible assets, less accumulated amortization		—			48,127			4,219			202			—			52,548
	Investment in consolidated subsidiaries		563,784			1,401,978			—			—			(1,965,762	)		—
	Investment in unconsolidated joint venture		—			813			—			12,194			—			13,007
	Debt issuance costs		—			5,037			1,441			1,398			—			7,876
	Deferred income taxes		—			453			—			1,141			—			1,594
	Other long-term assets		—			(59	)		578,159			101,986			(654,890	)		25,196
	Total assets	$	563,784		$	1,509,061		$	1,096,840		$	587,646		$	(2,620,652	)	$	1,136,679
	LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' AND
	MEMBER'S EQUITY
	Current liabilities:
	Current portion of long-term debt	$	—		$	—		$	49		$	—		$	—		$	49
	Accounts payable-trade		—			1,276			35,493			44,443			—			81,212
	Other payables and accruals		—			13,342			14,969			15,545			—			43,856
	Deferred income taxes		—			—			—			332			—			332
	Due to related party		—			—			—			15,288			—			15,288
	Total current liabilities		—			14,618			50,511			75,608			—			140,737
	Long-term debt, net of current portion		—			350,867			982			—			—			351,849
	Deferred income taxes		—			8,909			3,953			3,120			—			15,982
	Other long-term liabilities		—			571,950			61,032			93,709			(654,890	)		71,801
	Total liabilities		—			946,344			116,478			172,437			(654,890	)		580,369
	Commitments and contingencies (note 10)
	Stockholders' and member's equity:
	Preferred stock, $0.01 par value; 100,000 shares authorized; none issued		—			—			—			—			—			—
	Common stock, $0.01 par value; 500,000 shares authorized		328			—			—			—			—			328
	Additional paid in capital		372,780			—			—			—			—			372,780
	Member's equity		—			563,784			1,016,337			385,641			(1,965,762	)		—
	Retained earnings		190,676			—			—			—			—			190,676
	Accumulated other comprehensive loss		—			(1,067	)		(35,975	)		(9,861	)		—			(46,903	)
	Kraton stockholders' and member's equity		563,784			562,717			980,362			375,780			(1,965,762	)		516,881
	Noncontrolling interest		—			—			—			39,429			—			39,429
	Total stockholders' and member's equity		563,784			562,717			980,362			415,209			(1,965,762	)		556,310
	Total liabilities and stockholders' and member's equity	$	563,784		$	1,509,061		$	1,096,840		$	587,646		$	(2,620,652	)	$	1,136,679
	-1	Kraton Polymers LLC and Kraton Polymers Capital Corporation, a financing subsidiary, collectively, the Issuers, are co-issuers of the 6.75% senior notes due March 1, 2019. Kraton Polymers Capital Corporation has minimal assets and income. We do not believe that separate financial information concerning the Issuers would provide additional information that would be material to investors in making an investment decision.
	KRATON PERFORMANCE POLYMERS, INC.
	CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEET
	December 31, 2013
	(In thousands, except par value)
		Kraton			Kraton Polymers LLC (1)			Guarantor Subsidiaries			Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Consolidated
	ASSETS
	Current assets:
	Cash and cash equivalents	$	—		$	—		$	11,792		$	164,080		$	—		$	175,872
	Receivables, net of allowances		—			80			45,971			83,305			—			129,356
	Inventories of products		—			—			176,823			151,949			—			328,772
	Inventories of materials and supplies		—			—			8,898			2,049			—			10,947
	Deferred income taxes		—			—			3,952			3,644			—			7,596
	Other current assets		—			2,071			1,541			17,053			—			20,665
	Total current assets		—			2,151			248,977			422,080			—			673,208
Property, plant and equipment, less accumulated depreciation		—			47,157			241,650			125,450			—			414,257
Intangible assets, less accumulated amortization		—			34,208			23,280			—			—			57,488
Investment in consolidated subsidiaries		534,742			1,325,811			—			—			(1,860,553	)		—
Investment in unconsolidated joint venture		—			813			—			13,261			—			14,074
Debt issuance costs		—			6,000			1,874			1,339			—			9,213
Deferred income taxes		—			536			—			790			—			1,326
Other long-term assets		—			612			563,305			108,393			(647,079	)		25,231
Total assets	$	534,742		$	1,417,288		$	1,079,086		$	671,313		$	(2,507,632	)	$	1,194,797
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' AND
MEMBER'S EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable-trade	$	—		$	104		$	48,259		$	67,373		$	—		$	115,736
Other payables and accruals		—			7,875			25,970			20,694			—			54,539
Deferred income taxes		—			—			—			182			—			182
Due to related party		—			—			—			24,603			—			24,603
Total current liabilities		—			7,979			74,229			112,852			—			195,060
Long-term debt, net of current portion		—			350,989			—			—			—			350,989
Deferred income taxes		—			10,553			3,953			3,853			—			18,359
Other long-term liabilities		—			513,560			64,394			145,116			(647,079	)		75,991
Total liabilities		—			883,081			142,576			261,821			(647,079	)		640,399
Commitments and contingencies (note 10)
Stockholders' and member's equity:
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value; 100,000 shares authorized; none issued		—			—			—			—			—			—
Common stock, $0.01 par value; 500,000 shares authorized		325			—			—			—			—			325
Additional paid in capital		363,590			—			—			—			—			363,590
Member's equity		—			534,742			972,485			353,326			(1,860,553	)		—
Retained earnings		170,827			—			—			—			—			170,827
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)		—			(535	)		(35,975	)		15,258			—			(21,252	)
Kraton stockholders' and member's equity		534,742			534,207			936,510			368,584			(1,860,553	)		513,490
Noncontrolling interest		—			—			—			40,908			—			40,908
Total stockholders' and member's equity		534,742			534,207			936,510			409,492			(1,860,553	)		554,398
Total liabilities and stockholders' and member's equity	$	534,742		$	1,417,288		$	1,079,086		$	671,313		$	(2,507,632	)	$	1,194,797
-1	Kraton Polymers LLC and Kraton Polymers Capital Corporation, a financing subsidiary, collectively, the Issuers, are co-issuers of the 6.75% senior notes due March 1, 2019. Kraton Polymers Capital Corporation has minimal assets and income. We do not believe that separate financial information concerning the Issuers would provide additional information that would be material to investors in making an investment decision.
Consolidating Statement of Operations	'
	KRATON PERFORMANCE POLYMERS, INC.
	CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
	Three months ended September 30, 2014
	(Unaudited)
	(In thousands)
		Kraton			Kraton Polymers LLC (1)			Guarantor Subsidiaries			Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Consolidated
	Sales revenue	$	—		$	—		$	154,297		$	205,428		$	(40,754	)	$	318,971
	Cost of goods sold		—			(4,000	)		127,178			172,723			(40,754	)		255,147
	Gross profit		—			4,000			27,119			32,705			—			63,824
	Operating expenses:
	Research and development		—			3,566			821			3,053			—			7,440
	Selling, general and administrative		—			8,741			137			7,496			—			16,374
	Depreciation and amortization		—			5,746			7,390			3,416			—			16,552
	Total operating expenses		—			18,053			8,348			13,965			—			40,366
	Earnings in consolidated subsidiaries		16,317			35,993			—			—			(52,310	)		—
	Earnings of unconsolidated joint venture		—			—			—			80			—			80
	Interest expense (income), net		—			6,183			(85	)		1			—			6,099
	Income before income taxes		16,317			15,757			18,856			18,819			(52,310	)		17,439
	Income tax expense (benefit)		—			(560	)		196			1,486			—			1,122
	Consolidated net income		16,317			16,317			18,660			17,333			(52,310	)		16,317
	Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest		—			—			—			(298	)		—			(298	)
	Net income attributable to Kraton	$	16,317		$	16,317		$	18,660		$	17,631		$	(52,310	)	$	16,615
	-1	Kraton Polymers LLC and Kraton Polymers Capital Corporation, a financing subsidiary, collectively, the Issuers, are co-issuers of the 6.75% senior notes due March 1, 2019. Kraton Polymers Capital Corporation has minimal assets and income. We do not believe that separate financial information concerning the Issuers would provide additional information that would be material to investors in making an investment decision.
	KRATON PERFORMANCE POLYMERS, INC.
	CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
	Three months ended September 30, 2013
	(Unaudited)
	(In thousands)
		Kraton			Kraton Polymers LLC (1)			Guarantor Subsidiaries			Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Consolidated
	Sales revenue	$	—		$	—		$	156,550		$	210,570		$	(40,011	)	$	327,109
	Cost of goods sold		—			(244	)		134,863			185,051			(40,011	)		279,659
	Gross profit		—			244			21,687			25,519			—			47,450
	Operating expenses:
	Research and development		—			—			4,307			3,106			—			7,413
	Selling, general and administrative		—			6			15,268			7,156			—			22,430
	Depreciation and amortization		—			4,080			7,902			3,832			—			15,814
	Total operating expenses		—			4,086			27,477			14,094			—			45,657
	Earnings (loss) in consolidated subsidiaries		(5,852	)		6,621			—			—			(769	)		—
	Earnings of unconsolidated joint venture		—			—			—			117			—			117
	Interest expense (income), net		—			9,381			(3,766	)		126			—			5,741
	Income (loss) before income taxes		(5,852	)		(6,602	)		(2,024	)		11,416			(769	)		(3,831	)
	Income tax expense (benefit)		—			(750	)		11			2,760			—			2,021
	Consolidated net income (loss)		(5,852	)		(5,852	)		(2,035	)		8,656			(769	)		(5,852	)
	Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest		—			—			—			(254	)		—			(254	)
	Net income (loss) attributable to Kraton	$	(5,852	)	$	(5,852	)	$	(2,035	)	$	8,910		$	(769	)	$	(5,598	)
	-1	Kraton Polymers LLC and Kraton Polymers Capital Corporation, a financing subsidiary, collectively, the Issuers, are co-issuers of the 6.75% senior notes due March 1, 2019. Kraton Polymers Capital Corporation has minimal assets and income. We do not believe that separate financial information concerning the Issuers would provide additional information that would be material to investors in making an investment decision.
	KRATON PERFORMANCE POLYMERS, INC.
	CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
	Nine months ended September 30, 2014
	(Unaudited)
	(In thousands)
		Kraton			Kraton Polymers LLC (1)			Guarantor Subsidiaries			Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Consolidated
	Sales revenue	$	—		$	—		$	485,368		$	596,210		$	(127,184	)	$	954,394
	Cost of goods sold		—			(19,414	)		391,743			516,272			(127,184	)		761,417
	Gross profit		—			19,414			93,625			79,938			—			192,977
	Operating expenses:
	Research and development		—			12,115			1,758			9,863			—			23,736
	Selling, general and administrative		—			55,208			262			23,402			—			78,872
	Depreciation and amortization		—			16,870			21,912			10,848			—			49,630
	Total operating expenses		—			84,193			23,932			44,113			—			152,238
	Earnings in consolidated subsidiaries		18,991			100,871			—			—			(119,862	)		—
	Earnings of unconsolidated joint venture		—			—			—			324			—			324
	Interest expense (income), net		—			18,661			79			(73	)		—			18,667
Income before income taxes		18,991			17,431			69,614			36,222			(119,862	)		22,396
Income tax expense (benefit)		—			(1,560	)		201			4,764			—			3,405
Consolidated net income		18,991			18,991			69,413			31,458			(119,862	)		18,991
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest		—			—			—			(858	)		—			(858	)
Net income attributable to Kraton	$	18,991		$	18,991		$	69,413		$	32,316		$	(119,862	)	$	19,849
-1	Kraton Polymers LLC and Kraton Polymers Capital Corporation, a financing subsidiary, collectively, the Issuers, are co-issuers of the 6.75% senior notes due March 1, 2019. Kraton Polymers Capital Corporation has minimal assets and income. We do not believe that separate financial information concerning the Issuers would provide additional information that would be material to investors in making an investment decision.
KRATON PERFORMANCE POLYMERS, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
Nine months ended September 30, 2013
(Unaudited)
(In thousands)
	Kraton			Kraton Polymers LLC (1)			Guarantor Subsidiaries			Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Consolidated
Sales revenue	$	—		$	—		$	498,775		$	624,015		$	(121,031	)	$	1,001,759
Cost of goods sold		—			1,720			407,224			546,624			(121,031	)		834,537
Gross profit (loss)		—			(1,720	)		91,551			77,391			—			167,222
Operating expenses:
Research and development		—			—			13,087			10,685			—			23,772
Selling, general and administrative		—			154			50,840			22,554			—			73,548
Depreciation and amortization		—			12,239			23,521			10,893			—			46,653
Total operating expenses		—			12,393			87,448			44,132			—			143,973
Earnings (loss) in consolidated subsidiaries		(5,699	)		41,165			—			—			(35,466	)		—
Earnings of unconsolidated joint venture		—			—			—			372			—			372
Interest expense (income), net		—			34,315			(10,886	)		1,519			—			24,948
Income (loss) before income taxes		(5,699	)		(7,263	)		14,989			32,112			(35,466	)		(1,327	)
Income tax expense (benefit)		—			(1,564	)		32			5,904			—			4,372
Consolidated net income (loss)		(5,699	)		(5,699	)		14,957			26,208			(35,466	)		(5,699	)
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest		—			—			—			(182	)		—			(182	)
Net income (loss) attributable to Kraton	$	(5,699	)	$	(5,699	)	$	14,957		$	26,390		$	(35,466	)	$	(5,517	)
-1	Kraton Polymers LLC and Kraton Polymers Capital Corporation, a financing subsidiary, collectively, the Issuers, are co-issuers of the 6.75% senior notes due March 1, 2019. Kraton Polymers Capital Corporation has minimal assets and income. We do not believe that separate financial information concerning the Issuers would provide additional information that would be material to investors in making an investment decision.
Consolidating Statement of Comprehensive Income	'
	KRATON PERFORMANCE POLYMERS, INC.
	CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
	Three months ended September 30, 2014
	(Unaudited)
	(In thousands)
		Kraton			Kraton Polymers LLC (1)			Guarantor Subsidiaries			Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Consolidated
	Net income attributable to Kraton	$	16,317		$	16,317		$	18,660		$	17,631		$	(52,310	)	$	16,615
	Other comprehensive loss:
	Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax		—			(264	)		—			(28,323	)		—			(28,587	)
	Other comprehensive loss, net of tax		—			(264	)		—			(28,323	)		—			(28,587	)
	Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Kraton		16,317			16,053			18,660			(10,692	)		(52,310	)		(11,972	)
	Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interest		—			—			—			(1,092	)		—			(1,092	)
	Consolidated comprehensive income (loss)	$	16,317		$	16,053		$	18,660		$	(11,784	)	$	(52,310	)	$	(13,064	)
	-1	Kraton Polymers LLC and Kraton Polymers Capital Corporation, a financing subsidiary, collectively, the Issuers, are co-issuers of the 6.75% senior notes due March 1, 2019. Kraton Polymers Capital Corporation has minimal assets and income. We do not believe that separate financial information concerning the Issuers would provide additional information that would be material to investors in making an investment decision.
	KRATON PERFORMANCE POLYMERS, INC.
	CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
	Three months ended September 30, 2013
	(Unaudited)
	(In thousands)
		Kraton			Kraton Polymers LLC (1)			Guarantor Subsidiaries			Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Consolidated
	Net income (loss) attributable to Kraton	$	(5,852	)	$	(5,852	)	$	(2,035	)	$	8,910		$	(769	)	$	(5,598	)
	Other comprehensive income (loss):
	Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax		—			(201	)		—			9,712			—			9,511
	Unrealized income (loss) from net investment hedge, net of tax		—			36			—			(301	)		—			(265	)
	Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax		—			(165	)		—			9,411			—			9,246
	Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Kraton		(5,852	)		(6,017	)		(2,035	)		18,321			(769	)		3,648
	Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest		—			—			—			178			—			178
	Consolidated comprehensive income (loss)	$	(5,852	)	$	(6,017	)	$	(2,035	)	$	18,499		$	(769	)	$	3,826
	-1	Kraton Polymers LLC and Kraton Polymers Capital Corporation, a financing subsidiary, collectively, the Issuers, are co-issuers of the 6.75% senior notes due March 1, 2019. Kraton Polymers Capital Corporation has minimal assets and income. We do not believe that separate financial information concerning the Issuers would provide additional information that would be material to investors in making an investment decision.
	KRATON PERFORMANCE POLYMERS, INC.
	CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
	Nine months ended September 30, 2014
	(Unaudited)
	(In thousands)
		Kraton			Kraton Polymers LLC (1)			Guarantor Subsidiaries			Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Consolidated
	Net income attributable to Kraton	$	18,991		$	18,991		$	69,413		$	32,316		$	(119,862	)	$	19,849
	Other comprehensive loss:
	Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax		—			(532	)		—			(25,119	)		—			(25,651	)
	Other comprehensive loss, net of tax		—			(532	)		—			(25,119	)		—			(25,651	)
	Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Kraton		18,991			18,459			69,413			7,197			(119,862	)		(5,802	)
	Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interest		—			—			—			(1,479	)		—			(1,479	)
	Consolidated comprehensive income (loss)	$	18,991		$	18,459		$	69,413		$	5,718		$	(119,862	)	$	(7,281	)
	-1	Kraton Polymers LLC and Kraton Polymers Capital Corporation, a financing subsidiary, collectively, the Issuers, are co-issuers of the 6.75% senior notes due March 1, 2019. Kraton Polymers Capital Corporation has minimal assets and income. We do not believe that separate financial information concerning the Issuers would provide additional information that would be material to investors in making an investment decision.
	KRATON PERFORMANCE POLYMERS, INC.
	CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
	Nine months ended September 30, 2013
	(Unaudited)
	(In thousands)
		Kraton			Kraton Polymers LLC (1)			Guarantor Subsidiaries			Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Consolidated
	Net income (loss) attributable to Kraton	$	(5,699	)	$	(5,699	)	$	14,957		$	26,390		$	(35,466	)	$	(5,517	)
	Other comprehensive income (loss):
	Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax		—			(203	)		—			(3,532	)		—			(3,735	)
	Realized gain from interest rate swap, net of tax		—			837			—			—			—			837
	Unrealized loss from net investment hedge, net of tax		—			(189	)		—			(301	)		—			(490	)
	Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax		—			445			—			(3,833	)		—			(3,388	)
	Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Kraton		(5,699	)		(5,254	)		14,957			22,557			(35,466	)		(8,905	)
	Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest		—			—			—			111			—			111
	Consolidated comprehensive income (loss)	$	(5,699	)	$	(5,254	)	$	14,957		$	22,668		$	(35,466	)	$	(8,794	)
	-1	Kraton Polymers LLC and Kraton Polymers Capital Corporation, a financing subsidiary, collectively, the Issuers, are co-issuers of the 6.75% senior notes due March 1, 2019. Kraton Polymers Capital Corporation has minimal assets and income. We do not believe that separate financial information concerning the Issuers would provide additional information that would be material to investors in making an investment decision.
Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows	'
	KRATON PERFORMANCE POLYMERS, INC.
	CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
	Nine months ended September 30, 2014
	(Unaudited)
	(In thousands)
		Kraton			Kraton Polymers LLC (1)			Guarantor Subsidiaries			Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Consolidated
	Cash flows provided by (used in) operating activities	$	—		$	(25,208	)	$	64,822		$	(58,391	)	$	—		$	(18,777	)
	Cash flows provided by (used in) investing activities:
	Proceeds from intercompany loans		—			27,679			—			—			(27,679	)		—
	Kraton purchase of property, plant and equipment		—			(725	)		(36,513	)		(10,301	)		—			(47,539	)
	KFPC purchase of property, plant and equipment		—			—			—			(33,807	)		—			(33,807	)
	Purchase of software and other intangibles		—			(2,724	)		—			—			—			(2,724	)
	Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities		—			24,230			(36,513	)		(44,108	)		(27,679	)		(84,070	)
	Cash flows provided by (used in) financing activities:
	Proceeds from debt		—			—			29,000			—			—			29,000
	Repayments of debt		—			—			(29,000	)		—			—			(29,000	)
	Capital lease payments		—			—			(6,007	)		—			—			(6,007	)
	Purchase of treasury stock		(704	)		—			—			—			—			(704	)
	Cash contributions from member		—			—			(704	)		—			704			—
	Cash distributions to member		(725	)		1,429			—			—			(704	)		—
	Proceeds from the exercise of stock options		1,429			—			—			—			—			1,429
	Debt issuance costs		—			(24	)		—			(461	)		—			(485	)
	Payments on intercompany loans		—			—			(27,679	)		—			27,679			—
	Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities		—			1,405			(34,390	)		(461	)		27,679			(5,767	)
	Effect of exchange rate differences on cash		—			—			—			(4,971	)		—			(4,971	)
	Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents		—			427			(6,081	)		(107,931	)		—			(113,585	)
	Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period		—			—			11,792			164,080			—			175,872
	Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	$	—		$	427		$	5,711		$	56,149		$	—		$	62,287
	-1	Kraton Polymers LLC and Kraton Polymers Capital Corporation, a financing subsidiary, collectively, the Issuers, are co-issuers of the 6.75% senior notes due March 1, 2019. Kraton Polymers Capital Corporation has minimal assets and income. We do not believe that separate financial information concerning the Issuers would provide additional information that would be material to investors in making an investment decision.
	KRATON PERFORMANCE POLYMERS, INC.
	CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
	Nine months ended September 30, 2013
	(Unaudited)
	(In thousands)
		Kraton			Kraton Polymers LLC (1)			Guarantor Subsidiaries			Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Consolidated
	Cash flows provided by (used in) operating activities	$	—		$	14,859		$	(65,805	)	$	109,033		$	—		$	58,087
	Cash flows provided by (used in) investing activities:
	Repayments of intercompany loans		—			68,962			—			—			(68,962	)		—
	Kraton purchase of property, plant and equipment		—			—			(26,414	)		(23,224	)		—			(49,638	)
	KFPC purchase of property, plant and equipment		—			—			—			(8,284	)		—			(8,284	)
	Purchase of software and other intangibles		—			—			(2,861	)		(245	)		—			(3,106	)
	Settlement of net investment hedge		—			(2,490	)		—			—			—			(2,490	)
	Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities		—			66,472			(29,275	)		(31,753	)		(68,962	)		(63,518	)
	Cash flows provided by (used in) financing activities:
	Proceeds from debt		—			—			40,000			—			—			40,000
	Repayments of debt		—			(96,875	)		(40,000	)		—			—			(136,875	)
	Capital lease payments		—			—			(950	)		—			—			(950	)
	Cash contributions from member		—			15,544			—			(15,544	)		—			—
	Cash distributions to member		(310	)		—			—			310			—			—
	Contribution from noncontrolling interest		—			—			—			30,216			—			30,216
	Proceeds from the exercise of stock options		310			—			—			—			—			310
	Debt issuance costs		—			—			(3,310	)		(1,484	)		—			(4,794	)
	Proceeds from (repayments of) intercompany loans		—			—			28,891			(97,853	)		68,962			—
	Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities		—			(81,331	)		24,631			(84,355	)		68,962			(72,093	)
	Effect of exchange rate differences on cash		—			—			—			(1,012	)		—			(1,012	)
	Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents		—			—			(70,449	)		(8,087	)		—			(78,536	)
	Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period		—			—			80,903			142,263			—			223,166
	Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	$	—		$	—		$	10,454		$	134,176		$	—		$	144,630
	(1)Kraton Polymers LLC and Kraton Polymers Capital Corporation, a financing subsidiary, collectively, the Issuers, are co-issuers of the 6.75% senior notes due March 1, 2019. Kraton Polymers Capital Corporation has minimal assets and income. We do not believe that separate financial information concerning the Issuers would provide additional information that would be material to investors in making an investment decision.

General_Additional_Information

General - Additional Information (Detail)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
	Facility
Schedule Of Description Of Business Basis Of Presentation And Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]	'
Number of manufacturing facilities	5
Kraton Formosa Polymers Corporation	'
Schedule Of Description Of Business Basis Of Presentation And Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]	'
Percentage of investment in joint venture	50.00%
Styrenic Block Copolymer Joint Venture	'
Schedule Of Description Of Business Basis Of Presentation And Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]	'
Percentage of investment in joint venture	50.00%

ShareBased_Compensation_Additi

Share-Based Compensation - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Disclosure Of Compensation Related Costs Sharebased Payments [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Share-based compensation expense	$2.30	$1.80	$8.50	$6.40

Detail_of_Certain_Balance_Shee2

Detail of Certain Balance Sheet Accounts - Inventories of Products and Property, Plant and Equipment (Detail) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Inventories of products:	'	'
Finished products	$261,499	$246,758
Work in progress	6,465	5,384
Raw materials	77,867	76,630
Total inventories of products	345,831	328,772
Other payables and accruals:	'	'
Employee related	13,503	16,066
Interest payable	2,047	7,955
Other	28,306	30,518
Total other payables and accruals	43,856	54,539
Other long-term liabilities:	'	'
Pension and other postretirement benefits	54,364	57,924
Other	17,437	18,067
Total other long-term liabilities	71,801	75,991
Accumulated other comprehensive loss:	'	'
Foreign currency translation adjustments	-2,893	22,758
Net unrealized loss on net investment hedge	-1,926	-1,926
Pension liability	-42,084	-42,084
Total accumulated other comprehensive loss	($46,903)	($21,252)

Earnings_Per_Share_Additional_

Earnings Per Share - Additional Information (Detail)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Earnings Per Share Basic [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Weighted average restricted share units outstanding	491,926	454,726	491,684	401,844
Shares paid for tax withholding for share based compensation	1,793	'	27,173	'
Weighted average share included in the computation of diluted EPS	162,000	'	234,000	'
Restricted Share Units	'	'	'	'
Earnings Per Share Basic [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Weighted average share included in the computation of diluted EPS	87,696	'	80,335	'
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount	'	57,591	'	57,591
Performance Share Units	'	'	'	'
Earnings Per Share Basic [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Weighted average share included in the computation of diluted EPS	34,811	'	27,032	'
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount	102,396	67,585	102,396	67,585
Stock Options	'	'	'	'
Earnings Per Share Basic [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Weighted average share included in the computation of diluted EPS	162,049	0	233,594	0
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount	1,008,497	1,643,950	987,843	1,643,950

Calculation_of_Basic_and_Dilut

Calculation of Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Share (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Net Earnings	$16,615	($5,598)	$19,849	($5,517)
Amounts allocated to unvested restricted shares	249	-78	298	-68
Net Earnings, Basic, Amounts available to common stockholders	16,366	-5,520	19,551	-5,449
Amounts reallocated to unvested restricted shares	-247	78	-295	68
Net Earnings, Diluted, Amounts available to stockholders and assumed conversions	$16,368	($5,520)	$19,554	($5,449)
Weighted Average Shares Outstanding, Basic, As reported	32,807,000	32,528,000	32,741,000	32,471,000
Weighted Average Shares Outstanding, amounts allocated to unvested restricted shares	-491,926	-454,726	-491,684	-401,844
Weighted Average Shares Outstanding, Basic, Amounts available to common stockholders	32,315,000	32,073,000	32,249,000	32,069,000
Weighted Average Shares Outstanding, amounts allocated to unvested restricted shares	492,000	455,000	492,000	402,000
Weighted Average Shares Outstanding, Diluted, Non participating share units	123,000	'	107,000	'
Weighted Average Shares Outstanding, Diluted, Stock options added under the treasury stock method	162,000	'	234,000	'
Weighted Average Shares Outstanding, amounts allocated to unvested restricted shares	-492,000	-455,000	-492,000	-402,000
Amounts available to stockholders and assumed conversions	32,600,000	32,073,000	32,590,000	32,069,000
Earnings (Loss) Per Share, Basic	$0.51	($0.17)	$0.61	($0.17)
Earnings (Loss) Per Share, Diluted	$0.50	($0.17)	$0.60	($0.17)

LongTerm_Debt_Detail

Long-Term Debt (Detail) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'
Total debt	$351,898	$350,989
Less current portion of total debt	49	0
Long-term debt	351,849	350,989
6.75% Unsecured Notes Due 2019	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'
Total debt	350,867	350,989
Capital Lease Obligation	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'
Total debt	$1,031	'

LongTerm_Debt_Parenthetical_De

Long-Term Debt (Parenthetical) (Detail)	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'	'
Debt instrument interest rate	6.75%	'	'
6.75% Unsecured Notes Due 2019	'	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'	'
Debt instrument interest rate	6.75%	6.75%	6.75%

LongTerm_Debt_Additional_Infor

Long-Term Debt - Additional Information (Detail)

0 Months Ended

1 Months Ended

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9 Months Ended

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Jul. 17, 2014

Jul. 17, 2014

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

Subsequent Event

6.75% Unsecured Notes Due 2019

6.75% Unsecured Notes Due 2019

6.75% Unsecured Notes Due 2019

6.75% Unsecured Notes Due 2019

6.75% Unsecured Notes Due 2019

6.75% Unsecured Notes Due 2019

6.75% Unsecured Notes Due 2019

Minimum

US Senior Secured Credit Facility

Senior Secured Credit Facilities Financial Covenant

Senior Secured Credit Facilities Financial Covenant

Dutch Senior Secured Revolving Credit Facility

Dutch Senior Secured Revolving Credit Facility

Dutch Senior Secured Revolving Credit Facility

Dutch Senior Secured Revolving Credit Facility

Dutch Senior Secured Revolving Credit Facility

Dutch Senior Secured Revolving Credit Facility

Dutch Senior Secured Revolving Credit Facility

Dutch Senior Secured Revolving Credit Facility

Dutch Senior Secured Revolving Credit Facility

Dutch Senior Secured Revolving Credit Facility

Swingline Loans

Swingline Loans

Revolving Credit Facility

Kraton Formosa Polymers Corporation Loan Agreement

Kraton Formosa Polymers Corporation Loan Agreement

Kraton Formosa Polymers Corporation Loan Agreement

Kraton Formosa Polymers Corporation Loan Agreement

Kraton Formosa Polymers Corporation Loan Agreement

Kraton Formosa Polymers Corporation Loan Agreement

Kraton Formosa Polymers Corporation Loan Agreement

Kraton Formosa Polymers Corporation Loan Agreement

Kraton Formosa Polymers Corporation Loan Agreement

Kraton Formosa Polymers Corporation Loan Agreement

Kraton Formosa Polymers Corporation Loan Agreement

Kraton Formosa Polymers Corporation Loan Agreement

USD ($)

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Minimum

Minimum

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USD ($)

Senior Secured Credit Agreement

Senior Secured Credit Agreement

Senior Secured Credit Agreement

Senior Secured Credit Agreement

Senior Secured Credit Agreement

Senior Secured Credit Agreement

Senior Secured Credit Agreement

Senior Secured Credit Agreement

Senior Secured Credit Agreement

Senior Secured Credit Agreement

USD ($)

USD ($)

TWD

Kraton Polymers L L C

Tranche A

Tranche A

Tranche B

Tranche B

First Five Installments

Final Installment

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USD ($)

US Commitment and Borrowing Base

LIBOR Rate Plus

Federal Funds Rate Plus

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Maximum

Maximum

LIBOR Rate Plus

Federal Funds Rate Plus

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TWD

USD ($)

TWD

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LIBOR Rate Plus

Domestic Base Rate

Foreign Base Rate

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

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Credit facility, borrowing capacity

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$150,000,000

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$182,900,000

5,500,000

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$142,700,000

4,290,000,000

$40,200,000

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Credit facility, additional borrowing capacity

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100,000,000

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40,000,000

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60.00%

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Line of Credit Facility, Expiration Date

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27-Mar-18

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1.70%

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1.00%

0.50%

1.50%

0.50%

1.50%

2.00%

1.00%

2.00%

1.00%

0.50%

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Commitment fee, annual rate

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0.38%

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Financial covenant term

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'The Senior Secured Credit Facilities contain a financial covenant that if either (a) excess availability is less than the greater of (i) 12.5% of the lesser of the commitments and the borrowing base and (ii) $31,250,000 or (b) U.S. availability is less than the greater of (i) 12.5% of the lesser of the U.S. commitments and U.S. borrowing base and (ii) $18,750,000, then following such event, Kraton and its restricted subsidiaries must maintain a fixed charge coverage ratio of at least 1.0 to 1.0 for four fiscal quarters (or for a shorter duration if certain financial conditions are met).

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12.50%

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Credit facility, borrowing capacity

'

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214,800,000

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211,900,000

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31,250,000

18,750,000

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Fixed charge coverage ratio

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Borrowing base drawn

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0

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0

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0

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Senior note face amount

'

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350,000,000

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350,000,000

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100,000,000

250,000,000

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Debt instrument interest rate

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6.75%

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6.75%

6.75%

6.75%

6.75%

6.75%

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Debt instrument maturity date

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1-Mar-19

1-Mar-19

1-Mar-19

1-Mar-19

1-Mar-19

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Debt instrument frequency of periodic payment

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'semi-annually

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Capital lease, term

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Capital lease, principal amount

'

7,000,000

7,033,000

2,900,000

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Line of credit facility repayment terms

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'The total outstanding principal amount is payable in six semi-annual installments with the first payment due upon the expiry of a thirty-month period commencing on the date of the first drawing of loans and each subsequent payment due every six months thereafter. The first five installments shall be in an amount equal to 10% of the outstanding principal amount and the final installment shall be in an amount equal to the remaining 50% of the outstanding principal amount. In the event the extension period is granted, the final 50% of the outstanding principal amount shall be repaid in five equal semi-annual installments with the first installment due on the original final maturity date.

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Payment of outstanding principal amount, percentage

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10.00%

50.00%

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Line of credit facility, description of variable rate

'

'

'The KFPC Loan Agreement is subject to a variable interest rate composed of a fixed 0.8% margin plus the secondary market fixing rate in NTD denominated 90 day or 180 day commercial paper, (depending on the interest period as selected by KFPC in the drawdown request or the interest period notice), subject to a floor of 1.7%. Interest is payable on a monthly basis

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Line of credit facility, fixed interest rate

0.80%

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Debt to equity ratio

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1.2

3

Interest Coverage ratio

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5

Minimum tangible net worth required

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$50,000,000

$100,000,000

Percentage of indebtedness payable

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50.00%

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Remaining_Principal_Payments_o

Remaining Principal Payments on Outstanding Total Debt (Detail) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]	'
2015	$49
2016	91
2017	97
2018	93
Thereafter	350,702
Total debt	$351,032

Debt_Issuance_Costs_Additional

Debt Issuance Costs - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013
Debt Issuance Costs [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Net debt issuance costs	$10.10	'	$10.10	'	$11.40
Debt issuance cost charged to interest expense	'	'	5	'	'
Amortization of debt issuance costs, accelerated amortization	'	'	5	'	'
Debt issuance costs	'	'	4.8	'	'
Amortization of debt issuance costs	0.6	0.5	1.7	1.8	'
Other current assets	'	'	'	'	'
Debt Issuance Costs [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Net debt issuance costs	2.3	'	2.3	'	2.2
Kraton Formosa Polymers Corporation Loan Agreement	'	'	'	'	'
Debt Issuance Costs [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Debt issuance costs	$0.50	'	'	'	'

Summary_of_Financial_Assets_an

Summary of Financial Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on Recurring Basis (Detail) (Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring, Other Noncurrent Assets, USD $)	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Retirement plan asset	$2,109	$1,908
Quoted Prices in Active Markets Identical Assets (Level 1)	'	'
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Retirement plan asset	$2,109	$1,908

Carrying_Values_and_Approximat

Carrying Values and Approximate Fair Values of Long-Term Debt (Detail) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Fair Value Balance Sheet Grouping Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]	'	'
Long-term debt	$351,898	$350,989
6.75% Unsecured Notes Due 2019	'	'
Fair Value Balance Sheet Grouping Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]	'	'
Long-term debt	350,867	350,989
6.75% Unsecured Notes Due 2019 | Quoted Prices in Active Markets Identical Assets (Level 1)	'	'
Fair Value Balance Sheet Grouping Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]	'	'
Long-term debt, fair value	362,250	369,250
Capital Lease Obligation	'	'
Fair Value Balance Sheet Grouping Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]	'	'
Long-term debt	1,031	'
Capital Lease Obligation | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)	'	'
Fair Value Balance Sheet Grouping Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]	'	'
Long-term debt, fair value	$1,031	'

Fair_Value_Measurements_Financ2

Fair Value Measurements, Financial Instruments, and Credit Risk - Additional Information (Detail)

3 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

1 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2014

Sep. 30, 2013

Sep. 30, 2014

Sep. 30, 2013

Sep. 30, 2014

Sep. 30, 2014

Sep. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2012

Jun. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2011

Mar. 31, 2013

Sep. 30, 2014

Sep. 30, 2013

Sep. 30, 2014

Sep. 30, 2013

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

Net Investment Hedges

Net Investment Hedges

Net Investment Hedges

Net Investment Hedges

Net Investment Hedges

Net Investment Hedges

Fair Value Hedges Settlement date of October 8,2013

Interest Rate Swap Agreements

Interest Rate Swap Agreements

Foreign Currency Hedges

Foreign Currency Hedges

Foreign Currency Hedges

Foreign Currency Hedges

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

TWD

Minimum

Maximum

Fair Value Hedges

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

EUR (€)

EUR (€)

CAD

Derivative [Line Items]

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Agreement effective date

'

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'

15-Jul-11

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'

Agreement maturity date

'

'

'

'

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15-Jun-14

'

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'

Interest expense recognized

'

'

'

'

'

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'

'

'

'

'

'

$700,000

'

'

'

'

Derivative, notional amounts

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

450,000,000

50,000,000

100,000,000

1,600,000

'

'

'

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'

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Gain on effective portion forward contracts qualified for hedge

0

100,000

0

'

'

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'

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Loss on effective portion forward contracts qualified for hedge

0

100,000

0

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'

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'

'

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Unrealized loss of net investment hedge

0

-265,000

0

-490,000

0

0

500,000

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'

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'

'

Forward contracts, expiration period

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'

'

'

'

'30 days

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'

'

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'

Aggregate gain (loss) on settlement of hedges

'

'

'

'

'

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'

'

'

'

'

'

$3,900,000

$300,000

$4,300,000

$1,500,000

Income_Taxes_Additional_Inform

Income Taxes - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013
Income Tax Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Income tax expense	$1,122,000	$2,021,000	$3,405,000	$4,372,000	'
Effective tax rates	6.40%	52.80%	15.20%	-329.50%	'
Income taxes at the statutory rate	'	'	35.00%	'	'
Valuation allowance for deferred tax assets	85,400,000	'	85,400,000	'	90,000,000
Increase (Decrease) in valuation allowance	-4,400,000	3,600,000	-4,600,000	7,900,000	'
Utilization of net operating losses in future period	1,900,000	'	1,900,000	'	'
Benefit of net operating loss carryforwards	8,000,000	3,500,000	8,000,000	3,500,000	'
Increase in valuation allowance to account for changes in other comprehensive income	'	100,000	'	100,000	100,000
Effective income tax rate, excluding change release of valuation allowance	31.70%	38.30%	35.80%	276.90%	'
Current tax positions that have resulted in unrecognized tax benefits will significantly increase or decrease within one year	0	'	0	'	'
Unrecognized tax benefits	6,600,000	'	6,600,000	'	6,400,000
Increase in uncertain tax positions primarily related to uncertain tax positions in Europe	-300,000	700,000	200,000	1,800,000	'
Valuation Allowance, Operating Loss Carryforwards	'	'	'	'	'
Income Tax Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Increase (Decrease) in valuation allowance	$2,500,000	'	$2,700,000	'	'

Commitments_and_Contingencies_1

Commitments and Contingencies - Additional Information (Detail)	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014
	USD ($)	USD ($)	BRL	Notes Payable, Other Payables	Lcy Chemical Corporation
				USD ($)
Commitments And Contingencies [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Tax credits generated from purchase of certain goods	$2.50	$2.50	6.1	'	'
Percentage of equity investment	'	'	'	'	50.00%
Termination fee	'	25	'	'	'
Cost of production downtime	1	12	'	'	'
Loss Contingency Accrual	'	'	'	$2.60	'

Changes_in_Aggregate_Carrying_

Changes in Aggregate Carrying Amount of Asset Retirement Obligation Liability (Detail) (USD $)	9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Commitments And Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'
Beginning balance	$10,497	$9,837
Accretion expense	403	377
Obligations settled	-73	'
Foreign currency translation, net	-362	93
Ending balance	$10,465	$10,307

Components_of_Net_Periodic_Ben

Components of Net Periodic Benefit Cost Related to U.S Pension Benefits (Detail) (U.S. pension benefits, USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
U.S. pension benefits	'	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Service cost	$700	$828	$2,100	$2,528
Interest cost	1,543	1,384	4,628	4,179
Expected return on plan assets	-1,918	-1,654	-5,753	-4,959
Amortization of prior service cost	460	880	1,380	2,745
Net periodic benefit cost	$785	$1,438	$2,355	$4,493

Employee_Benefits_Additional_I

Employee Benefits - Additional Information (Detail) (U.S. pension benefits, USD $)	9 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
U.S. pension benefits	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'
Employer Contributions	$7.20	$4.80

Components_of_Net_Periodic_Cos

Components of Net Periodic Cost Related to Other Post- retirement Benefits (Detail) (Post-Retirement Benefits Other Than Pensions, USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Post-Retirement Benefits Other Than Pensions	'	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Service cost	$140	$130	$375	$420
Interest cost	348	285	953	870
Amortization of prior service cost	155	161	315	525
Net periodic benefit cost	$643	$576	$1,643	$1,815

Sales_Revenue_for_Four_Primary

Sales Revenue for Four Primary Product Lines (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Revenue	$318,971	$327,109	$954,394	$1,001,759
USBCs	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Revenue	177,978	192,714	524,614	582,030
HSBCs	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Revenue	93,872	98,572	303,827	311,603
Cariflex	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Revenue	39,959	28,231	104,564	84,504
Compounds	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Revenue	7,014	7,187	21,058	22,635
Other	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Revenue	$148	$405	$331	$987

Sales_Revenue_by_Geographic_Re

Sales Revenue by Geographic Region (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Segment Reporting Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Revenue	$318,971	$327,109	$954,394	$1,001,759
United States	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Revenue	95,816	99,726	298,434	313,963
Germany	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Revenue	45,380	49,263	125,992	134,948
JAPAN	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Revenue	24,224	20,341	61,706	57,472
China	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Revenue	19,212	17,872	58,517	54,065
Thailand	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Revenue	15,155	10,457	42,339	30,621
Brazil	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Revenue	11,867	14,701	38,375	41,582
FRANCE	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Revenue	10,644	12,534	34,654	35,729
Belgium	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Revenue	8,544	9,751	33,830	32,865
United Kingdom	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Revenue	8,893	8,011	27,313	28,770
Italy	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Revenue	8,299	9,424	25,865	32,822
Netherlands	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Revenue	6,673	6,118	19,959	22,332
Malaysia	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Revenue	7,877	6,664	19,944	19,802
Sweden	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Revenue	4,248	4,333	15,169	13,905
Taiwan	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Revenue	4,021	3,649	14,690	13,588
MEXICO	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Revenue	5,338	4,460	13,548	14,143
Canada	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Revenue	3,652	3,585	12,316	13,264
Argentina	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Revenue	2,721	3,798	11,317	12,709
South Korea	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Revenue	2,786	2,532	10,681	9,691
Austria	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Revenue	4,058	3,699	10,508	9,769
Turkey	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Revenue	3,054	7,743	9,606	19,333
Poland	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Revenue	2,836	5,589	7,432	9,400
All other countries	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Revenue	$23,673	$22,859	$62,199	$80,986

LongLived_Assets_by_Geographic

Long-Lived Assets by Geographic Region (Detail) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Certain Long Lived Assets By Geography [Line Items]	'	'
Long-lived assets, at cost	$832,262	$767,685
United States	'	'
Certain Long Lived Assets By Geography [Line Items]	'	'
Long-lived assets, at cost	491,382	453,157
FRANCE	'	'
Certain Long Lived Assets By Geography [Line Items]	'	'
Long-lived assets, at cost	118,435	123,804
Brazil	'	'
Certain Long Lived Assets By Geography [Line Items]	'	'
Long-lived assets, at cost	76,152	76,524
Germany	'	'
Certain Long Lived Assets By Geography [Line Items]	'	'
Long-lived assets, at cost	60,565	64,258
Netherlands	'	'
Certain Long Lived Assets By Geography [Line Items]	'	'
Long-lived assets, at cost	29,086	27,865
Taiwan	'	'
Certain Long Lived Assets By Geography [Line Items]	'	'
Long-lived assets, at cost	47,531	12,935
China	'	'
Certain Long Lived Assets By Geography [Line Items]	'	'
Long-lived assets, at cost	7,270	7,226
JAPAN	'	'
Certain Long Lived Assets By Geography [Line Items]	'	'
Long-lived assets, at cost	1,641	1,696
All other countries	'	'
Certain Long Lived Assets By Geography [Line Items]	'	'
Long-lived assets, at cost	$200	$220

Related_Party_Transactions_Add

Related Party Transactions - Additional Information (Detail) (Styrenic Block Copolymer Joint Venture, USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Styrenic Block Copolymer Joint Venture	'	'	'	'
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Percentage of equity investment	50.00%	'	50.00%	'
Related party liability	$9.40	$15.20	$30	$37.90

Schedule_of_Fair_Value_and_Car

Schedule of Fair Value and Carrying Value of Assets and Liabilities (Detail) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Minority Interest [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	$62,287	$175,872	$144,630	$223,166
Other current assets	24,044	20,665	'	'
Property, plant and equipment	449,492	414,257	'	'
Intangible assets, less accumulated amortization of $87,172 and $78,784	52,548	57,488	'	'
Other long-term assets	25,196	25,231	'	'
Total assets	1,136,679	1,194,797	'	'
Current liabilities	140,737	195,060	'	'
Total liabilities	580,369	640,399	'	'
Kraton Formosa Polymers Corporation	'	'	'	'
Minority Interest [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	22,015	66,816	'	'
Other current assets	1,775	256	'	'
Property, plant and equipment	47,459	12,912	'	'
Intangible assets, less accumulated amortization of $87,172 and $78,784	9,936	10,094	'	'
Other long-term assets	1,028	462	'	'
Total assets	82,213	90,540	'	'
Current liabilities	3,355	8,724	'	'
Total liabilities	$3,355	$8,724	'	'

Subsequent_Events_Additional_I

Subsequent Events - Additional Information (Detail) (Subsequent Event, USD $)	0 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Oct. 27, 2014
Subsequent Event	'
Subsequent Event [Line Items]	'
Stock Repurchase Program, Authorized Amount	$50

Consolidating_Balance_Sheet_De

Consolidating Balance Sheet (Detail) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2014		Dec. 31, 2013		Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Current assets:	'		'		'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	$62,287		$175,872		$144,630	$223,166
Receivables, net of allowances	134,310		129,356		'	'
Inventories of products	345,831		328,772		'	'
Inventories of materials and supplies	11,175		10,947		'	'
Deferred income taxes	9,319		7,596		'	'
Other current assets	24,044		20,665		'	'
Total current assets	586,966		673,208		'	'
Property, plant and equipment, less accumulated depreciation	449,492		414,257		'	'
Intangible assets, less accumulated amortization	52,548		57,488		'	'
Investment in unconsolidated joint venture	13,007		14,074		'	'
Debt issuance costs	7,876		9,213		'	'
Deferred income taxes	1,594		1,326		'	'
Other long-term assets	25,196		25,231		'	'
Total assets	1,136,679		1,194,797		'	'
Current liabilities:	'		'		'	'
Current portion of long-term debt	49		0		'	'
Accounts payable-trade	81,212		115,736		'	'
Other payables and accruals	43,856		54,539		'	'
Deferred income taxes	332		182		'	'
Due to related party	15,288		24,603		'	'
Total current liabilities	140,737		195,060		'	'
Long-term debt, net of current portion	351,849		350,989		'	'
Deferred income taxes	15,982		18,359		'	'
Other long-term liabilities	71,801		75,991		'	'
Total liabilities	580,369		640,399		'	'
Commitments and contingencies (note 10)	'		'		'	'
Stockholders' and member's equity:	'		'		'	'
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value; 100,000 shares authorized; none issued	'		'		'	'
Common stock, $0.01 par value; 500,000 shares authorized	328		325		'	'
Additional paid in capital	372,780		363,590		'	'
Retained earnings	190,676		170,827		'	'
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	-46,903		-21,252		'	'
Total Kraton stockholders' equity	516,881		513,490		'	'
Noncontrolling interest	39,429		40,908		'	'
Total equity	556,310		554,398		520,309	492,215
Total liabilities and equity	1,136,679		1,194,797		'	'
Eliminations	'		'		'	'
Current assets:	'		'		'	'
Investment in consolidated subsidiaries	-1,965,762		-1,860,553		'	'
Other long-term assets	-654,890		-647,079		'	'
Total assets	-2,620,652		-2,507,632		'	'
Current liabilities:	'		'		'	'
Other long-term liabilities	-654,890		-647,079		'	'
Total liabilities	-654,890		-647,079		'	'
Commitments and contingencies (note 10)	'		'		'	'
Stockholders' and member's equity:	'		'		'	'
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value; 100,000 shares authorized; none issued	'		'		'	'
Member's equity	-1,965,762		-1,860,553		'	'
Total Kraton stockholders' equity	-1,965,762		-1,860,553		'	'
Total equity	-1,965,762		-1,860,553		'	'
Total liabilities and equity	-2,620,652		-2,507,632		'	'
Kraton	'		'		'	'
Current assets:	'		'		'	'
Investment in consolidated subsidiaries	563,784		534,742		'	'
Total assets	563,784		534,742		'	'
Current liabilities:	'		'		'	'
Commitments and contingencies (note 10)	'		'		'	'
Stockholders' and member's equity:	'		'		'	'
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value; 100,000 shares authorized; none issued	'		'		'	'
Common stock, $0.01 par value; 500,000 shares authorized	328		325		'	'
Additional paid in capital	372,780		363,590		'	'
Retained earnings	190,676		170,827		'	'
Total Kraton stockholders' equity	563,784		534,742		'	'
Total equity	563,784		534,742		'	'
Total liabilities and equity	563,784		534,742		'	'
Kraton Polymers L L C	'		'		'	'
Current assets:	'		'		'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	427	[1]	'		'	'
Receivables, net of allowances	266	[1]	80	[1]	'	'
Inventories of products	-800	[1]	'		'	'
Other current assets	4,580	[1]	2,071	[1]	'	'
Total current assets	4,473	[1]	2,151	[1]	'	'
Property, plant and equipment, less accumulated depreciation	48,239	[1]	47,157	[1]	'	'
Intangible assets, less accumulated amortization	48,127	[1]	34,208	[1]	'	'
Investment in consolidated subsidiaries	1,401,978	[1]	1,325,811	[1]	'	'
Investment in unconsolidated joint venture	813	[1]	813	[1]	'	'
Debt issuance costs	5,037	[1]	6,000	[1]	'	'
Deferred income taxes	453	[1]	536	[1]	'	'
Other long-term assets	-59	[1]	612	[1]	'	'
Total assets	1,509,061	[1]	1,417,288	[1]	'	'
Current liabilities:	'		'		'	'
Accounts payable-trade	1,276	[1]	104	[1]	'	'
Other payables and accruals	13,342	[1]	7,875	[1]	'	'
Total current liabilities	14,618	[1]	7,979	[1]	'	'
Long-term debt, net of current portion	350,867	[1]	350,989	[1]	'	'
Deferred income taxes	8,909	[1]	10,553	[1]	'	'
Other long-term liabilities	571,950	[1]	513,560	[1]	'	'
Total liabilities	946,344	[1]	883,081	[1]	'	'
Commitments and contingencies (note 10)	'	[1]	'	[1]	'	'
Stockholders' and member's equity:	'		'		'	'
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value; 100,000 shares authorized; none issued	'	[1]	'	[1]	'	'
Member's equity	563,784	[1]	534,742	[1]	'	'
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	-1,067	[1]	-535	[1]	'	'
Total Kraton stockholders' equity	562,717	[1]	534,207	[1]	'	'
Total equity	562,717	[1]	534,207	[1]	'	'
Total liabilities and equity	1,509,061	[1]	1,417,288	[1]	'	'
Guarantor Subsidiaries	'		'		'	'
Current assets:	'		'		'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	5,711		11,792		10,454	80,903
Receivables, net of allowances	45,888		45,971		'	'
Inventories of products	197,310		176,823		'	'
Inventories of materials and supplies	9,260		8,898		'	'
Deferred income taxes	3,953		3,952		'	'
Other current assets	712		1,541		'	'
Total current assets	262,834		248,977		'	'
Property, plant and equipment, less accumulated depreciation	250,187		241,650		'	'
Intangible assets, less accumulated amortization	4,219		23,280		'	'
Debt issuance costs	1,441		1,874		'	'
Other long-term assets	578,159		563,305		'	'
Total assets	1,096,840		1,079,086		'	'
Current liabilities:	'		'		'	'
Current portion of long-term debt	49		'		'	'
Accounts payable-trade	35,493		48,259		'	'
Other payables and accruals	14,969		25,970		'	'
Total current liabilities	50,511		74,229		'	'
Long-term debt, net of current portion	982		'		'	'
Deferred income taxes	3,953		3,953		'	'
Other long-term liabilities	61,032		64,394		'	'
Total liabilities	116,478		142,576		'	'
Commitments and contingencies (note 10)	'		'		'	'
Stockholders' and member's equity:	'		'		'	'
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value; 100,000 shares authorized; none issued	'		'		'	'
Member's equity	1,016,337		972,485		'	'
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	-35,975		-35,975		'	'
Total Kraton stockholders' equity	980,362		936,510		'	'
Total equity	980,362		936,510		'	'
Total liabilities and equity	1,096,840		1,079,086		'	'
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries	'		'		'	'
Current assets:	'		'		'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	56,149		164,080		134,176	142,263
Receivables, net of allowances	88,156		83,305		'	'
Inventories of products	149,321		151,949		'	'
Inventories of materials and supplies	1,915		2,049		'	'
Deferred income taxes	5,366		3,644		'	'
Other current assets	18,752		17,053		'	'
Total current assets	319,659		422,080		'	'
Property, plant and equipment, less accumulated depreciation	151,066		125,450		'	'
Intangible assets, less accumulated amortization	202		'		'	'
Investment in unconsolidated joint venture	12,194		13,261		'	'
Debt issuance costs	1,398		1,339		'	'
Deferred income taxes	1,141		790		'	'
Other long-term assets	101,986		108,393		'	'
Total assets	587,646		671,313		'	'
Current liabilities:	'		'		'	'
Accounts payable-trade	44,443		67,373		'	'
Other payables and accruals	15,545		20,694		'	'
Deferred income taxes	332		182		'	'
Due to related party	15,288		24,603		'	'
Total current liabilities	75,608		112,852		'	'
Deferred income taxes	3,120		3,853		'	'
Other long-term liabilities	93,709		145,116		'	'
Total liabilities	172,437		261,821		'	'
Commitments and contingencies (note 10)	'		'		'	'
Stockholders' and member's equity:	'		'		'	'
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value; 100,000 shares authorized; none issued	'		'		'	'
Member's equity	385,641		353,326		'	'
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	-9,861		15,258		'	'
Total Kraton stockholders' equity	375,780		368,584		'	'
Noncontrolling interest	39,429		40,908		'	'
Total equity	415,209		409,492		'	'
Total liabilities and equity	$587,646		$671,313		'	'
[1]	Kraton Polymers LLC and Kraton Polymers Capital Corporation, a financing subsidiary, collectively, the Issuers, are co-issuers of the 6.75% senior notes due MarchB 1, 2019. Kraton Polymers Capital Corporation has minimal assets and income. We do not believe that separate financial information concerning the Issuers would provide additional information that would be material to investors in making an investment decision.

Consolidating_Balance_Sheet_Pa

Consolidating Balance Sheet (Parenthetical) (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended			9 Months Ended			12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014		Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014		Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013
Condensed Balance Sheet Statements Captions [Line Items]	'		'	'		'	'
Debt instrument interest rate	6.75%		'	6.75%		'	'
Preferred stock, shares issued	0		'	0		'	0
Preferred stock, par value	0.01		'	0.01		'	0.01
Preferred stock, shares authorized	100,000,000		'	100,000,000		'	100,000,000
Common stock, par value	0.01		'	0.01		'	0.01
Common stock, shares authorized	500,000,000		'	500,000,000		'	500,000,000
6.75% Unsecured Notes Due 2019	'		'	'		'	'
Condensed Balance Sheet Statements Captions [Line Items]	'		'	'		'	'
Debt instrument interest rate	6.75%		6.75%	6.75%		6.75%	6.75%
Debt instrument maturity date	1-Mar-19		1-Mar-19	1-Mar-19		1-Mar-19	1-Mar-19
Eliminations	'		'	'		'	'
Condensed Balance Sheet Statements Captions [Line Items]	'		'	'		'	'
Preferred stock, shares issued	0		'	0		'	0
Kraton	'		'	'		'	'
Condensed Balance Sheet Statements Captions [Line Items]	'		'	'		'	'
Preferred stock, shares issued	0		'	0		'	0
Kraton Polymers L L C	'		'	'		'	'
Condensed Balance Sheet Statements Captions [Line Items]	'		'	'		'	'
Preferred stock, shares issued	0	[1]	'	0	[1]	'	0	[1]
Guarantor Subsidiaries	'		'	'		'	'
Condensed Balance Sheet Statements Captions [Line Items]	'		'	'		'	'
Preferred stock, shares issued	0		'	0		'	0
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries	'		'	'		'	'
Condensed Balance Sheet Statements Captions [Line Items]	'		'	'		'	'
Preferred stock, shares issued	0		'	0		'	0
[1]	Kraton Polymers LLC and Kraton Polymers Capital Corporation, a financing subsidiary, collectively, the Issuers, are co-issuers of the 6.75% senior notes due MarchB 1, 2019. Kraton Polymers Capital Corporation has minimal assets and income. We do not believe that separate financial information concerning the Issuers would provide additional information that would be material to investors in making an investment decision.

Consolidating_Statement_of_Ope

Consolidating Statement of Operations (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended				9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014		Sep. 30, 2013		Sep. 30, 2014		Sep. 30, 2013
Condensed Income Statements Captions [Line Items]	'		'		'		'
Revenue	$318,971		$327,109		$954,394		$1,001,759
Cost of goods sold	255,147		279,659		761,417		834,537
Gross profit	63,824		47,450		192,977		167,222
Operating expenses:	'		'		'		'
Research and development	7,440		7,413		23,736		23,772
Selling, general and administrative	16,374		22,430		78,872		73,548
Depreciation and amortization	16,552		15,814		49,630		46,653
Total operating expenses	40,366		45,657		152,238		143,973
Earnings of unconsolidated joint venture	80		117		324		372
Interest expense (income), net	6,099		5,741		18,667		24,948
Income (loss) before income taxes	17,439		-3,831		22,396		-1,327
Income tax expense (benefit)	1,122		2,021		3,405		4,372
Consolidated net income (loss)	16,317		-5,852		18,991		-5,699
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest	-298		-254		-858		-182
Net income (loss) attributable to Kraton	16,615		-5,598		19,849		-5,517
Eliminations	'		'		'		'
Condensed Income Statements Captions [Line Items]	'		'		'		'
Revenue	-40,754		-40,011		-127,184		-121,031
Cost of goods sold	-40,754		-40,011		-127,184		-121,031
Operating expenses:	'		'		'		'
Earnings in consolidated subsidiaries	-52,310		-769		-119,862		-35,466
Income (loss) before income taxes	-52,310		-769		-119,862		-35,466
Consolidated net income (loss)	-52,310		-769		-119,862		-35,466
Net income (loss) attributable to Kraton	-52,310		-769		-119,862		-35,466
Kraton	'		'		'		'
Operating expenses:	'		'		'		'
Earnings in consolidated subsidiaries	16,317		-5,852		18,991		-5,699
Income (loss) before income taxes	16,317		-5,852		18,991		-5,699
Consolidated net income (loss)	16,317		-5,852		18,991		-5,699
Net income (loss) attributable to Kraton	16,317		-5,852		18,991		-5,699
Kraton Polymers L L C	'		'		'		'
Condensed Income Statements Captions [Line Items]	'		'		'		'
Cost of goods sold	-4,000	[1]	-244	[1]	-19,414	[1]	1,720	[1]
Gross profit	4,000	[1]	244	[1]	19,414	[1]	-1,720	[1]
Operating expenses:	'		'		'		'
Research and development	3,566	[1]	'		12,115	[1]	'
Selling, general and administrative	8,741	[1]	6	[1]	55,208	[1]	154	[1]
Depreciation and amortization	5,746	[1]	4,080	[1]	16,870	[1]	12,239	[1]
Total operating expenses	18,053	[1]	4,086	[1]	84,193	[1]	12,393	[1]
Earnings in consolidated subsidiaries	35,993	[1]	6,621	[1]	100,871	[1]	41,165	[1]
Interest expense (income), net	6,183	[1]	9,381	[1]	18,661	[1]	34,315	[1]
Income (loss) before income taxes	15,757	[1]	-6,602	[1]	17,431	[1]	-7,263	[1]
Income tax expense (benefit)	-560	[1]	-750	[1]	-1,560	[1]	-1,564	[1]
Consolidated net income (loss)	16,317	[1]	-5,852	[1]	18,991	[1]	-5,699	[1]
Net income (loss) attributable to Kraton	16,317	[1]	-5,852	[1]	18,991	[1]	-5,699	[1]
Guarantor Subsidiaries	'		'		'		'
Condensed Income Statements Captions [Line Items]	'		'		'		'
Revenue	154,297		156,550		485,368		498,775
Cost of goods sold	127,178		134,863		391,743		407,224
Gross profit	27,119		21,687		93,625		91,551
Operating expenses:	'		'		'		'
Research and development	821		4,307		1,758		13,087
Selling, general and administrative	137		15,268		262		50,840
Depreciation and amortization	7,390		7,902		21,912		23,521
Total operating expenses	8,348		27,477		23,932		87,448
Interest expense (income), net	-85		-3,766		79		-10,886
Income (loss) before income taxes	18,856		-2,024		69,614		14,989
Income tax expense (benefit)	196		11		201		32
Consolidated net income (loss)	18,660		-2,035		69,413		14,957
Net income (loss) attributable to Kraton	18,660		-2,035		69,413		14,957
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries	'		'		'		'
Condensed Income Statements Captions [Line Items]	'		'		'		'
Revenue	205,428		210,570		596,210		624,015
Cost of goods sold	172,723		185,051		516,272		546,624
Gross profit	32,705		25,519		79,938		77,391
Operating expenses:	'		'		'		'
Research and development	3,053		3,106		9,863		10,685
Selling, general and administrative	7,496		7,156		23,402		22,554
Depreciation and amortization	3,416		3,832		10,848		10,893
Total operating expenses	13,965		14,094		44,113		44,132
Earnings of unconsolidated joint venture	80		117		324		372
Interest expense (income), net	1		126		-73		1,519
Income (loss) before income taxes	18,819		11,416		36,222		32,112
Income tax expense (benefit)	1,486		2,760		4,764		5,904
Consolidated net income (loss)	17,333		8,656		31,458		26,208
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest	-298		-254		-858		-182
Net income (loss) attributable to Kraton	$17,631		$8,910		$32,316		$26,390
[1]	Kraton Polymers LLC and Kraton Polymers Capital Corporation, a financing subsidiary, collectively, the Issuers, are co-issuers of the 6.75% senior notes due MarchB 1, 2019. Kraton Polymers Capital Corporation has minimal assets and income. We do not believe that separate financial information concerning the Issuers would provide additional information that would be material to investors in making an investment decision.

Consolidating_Statement_of_Ope1

Consolidating Statement of Operations (Parenthetical) (Detail)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013
Condensed Income Statements Captions [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Debt instrument interest rate	6.75%	'	6.75%	'	'
6.75% Unsecured Notes Due 2019	'	'	'	'	'
Condensed Income Statements Captions [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Debt instrument interest rate	6.75%	6.75%	6.75%	6.75%	6.75%
Debt instrument maturity date	1-Mar-19	1-Mar-19	1-Mar-19	1-Mar-19	1-Mar-19

Consolidating_Statement_of_Com

Consolidating Statement of Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended				9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014		Sep. 30, 2013		Sep. 30, 2014		Sep. 30, 2013
Condensed Income Statements Captions [Line Items]	'		'		'		'
Net income (loss) attributable to Kraton	$16,615,000		($5,598,000)		$19,849,000		($5,517,000)
Other comprehensive loss:	'		'		'		'
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax	-28,587,000		9,511,000		-25,651,000		-3,735,000
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	-28,587,000		9,246,000		-25,651,000		-3,388,000
Unrealized loss of net investment hedge	0		-265,000		0		-490,000
Realized gain from interest rate swap, net of tax	'		'		'		837,000
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Kraton	-11,972,000		3,648,000		-5,802,000		-8,905,000
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest	-1,092,000		178,000		-1,479,000		111,000
Consolidated comprehensive income (loss)	-13,064,000		3,826,000		-7,281,000		-8,794,000
Eliminations	'		'		'		'
Condensed Income Statements Captions [Line Items]	'		'		'		'
Net income (loss) attributable to Kraton	-52,310,000		-769,000		-119,862,000		-35,466,000
Other comprehensive loss:	'		'		'		'
Unrealized loss of net investment hedge	'		0		'		0
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Kraton	-52,310,000		-769,000		-119,862,000		-35,466,000
Consolidated comprehensive income (loss)	-52,310,000		-769,000		-119,862,000		-35,466,000
Kraton	'		'		'		'
Condensed Income Statements Captions [Line Items]	'		'		'		'
Net income (loss) attributable to Kraton	16,317,000		-5,852,000		18,991,000		-5,699,000
Other comprehensive loss:	'		'		'		'
Unrealized loss of net investment hedge	'		0		'		0
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Kraton	16,317,000		-5,852,000		18,991,000		-5,699,000
Consolidated comprehensive income (loss)	16,317,000		-5,852,000		18,991,000		-5,699,000
Kraton Polymers L L C	'		'		'		'
Condensed Income Statements Captions [Line Items]	'		'		'		'
Net income (loss) attributable to Kraton	16,317,000	[1]	-5,852,000	[1]	18,991,000	[1]	-5,699,000	[1]
Other comprehensive loss:	'		'		'		'
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax	-264,000	[1]	-201,000		-532,000		-203,000	[1]
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	-264,000	[1]	-165,000		-532,000		445,000	[1]
Unrealized loss of net investment hedge	'		36,000		'		-189,000	[1]
Realized gain from interest rate swap, net of tax	'		'		'		837,000	[1]
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Kraton	16,053,000	[1]	-6,017,000		18,459,000		-5,254,000	[1]
Consolidated comprehensive income (loss)	16,053,000	[1]	-6,017,000		18,459,000		-5,254,000	[1]
Guarantor Subsidiaries	'		'		'		'
Condensed Income Statements Captions [Line Items]	'		'		'		'
Net income (loss) attributable to Kraton	18,660,000		-2,035,000		69,413,000		14,957,000
Other comprehensive loss:	'		'		'		'
Unrealized loss of net investment hedge	'		0		'		0
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Kraton	18,660,000		-2,035,000		69,413,000		14,957,000
Consolidated comprehensive income (loss)	18,660,000		-2,035,000		69,413,000		14,957,000
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries	'		'		'		'
Condensed Income Statements Captions [Line Items]	'		'		'		'
Net income (loss) attributable to Kraton	17,631,000		8,910,000		32,316,000		26,390,000
Other comprehensive loss:	'		'		'		'
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax	-28,323,000		9,712,000		-25,119,000		-3,532,000
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	-28,323,000		9,411,000		-25,119,000		-3,833,000
Unrealized loss of net investment hedge	'		-301,000		'		-301,000
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Kraton	-10,692,000		18,321,000		7,197,000		22,557,000
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest	-1,092,000		178,000		-1,479,000		111,000
Consolidated comprehensive income (loss)	($11,784,000)		$18,499,000		$5,718,000		$22,668,000
[1]	Kraton Polymers LLC and Kraton Polymers Capital Corporation, a financing subsidiary, collectively, the Issuers, are co-issuers of the 6.75% senior notes due MarchB 1, 2019. Kraton Polymers Capital Corporation has minimal assets and income. We do not believe that separate financial information concerning the Issuers would provide additional information that would be material to investors in making an investment decision.

Consolidating_Statement_of_Com1

Consolidating Statement of Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Parenthetical) (Detail)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013
Condensed Income Statements Captions [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Debt instrument interest rate	6.75%	'	6.75%	'	'
6.75% Unsecured Notes Due 2019	'	'	'	'	'
Condensed Income Statements Captions [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Debt instrument interest rate	6.75%	6.75%	6.75%	6.75%	6.75%
Debt instrument maturity date	1-Mar-19	1-Mar-19	1-Mar-19	1-Mar-19	1-Mar-19

Consolidating_Statement_of_Cas

Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows (Detail) (USD $)	9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014		Sep. 30, 2013
Condensed Cash Flow Statements Captions [Line Items]	'		'
Cash flows provided by (used in) operating activities	($18,777)		$58,087
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES	'		'
Purchase of property, plant and equipment	-47,539		-49,638
Purchase of software and other intangibles	-2,724		-3,106
Settlement of net investment hedge	'		-2,490
Net cash used in investing activities	-84,070		-63,518
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES	'		'
Proceeds from debt	29,000		40,000
Repayments of debt	-29,000		-136,875
Capital lease payments	-6,007		-950
Purchase of treasury stock	-704		'
Contribution from noncontrolling interest	0		30,216
Proceeds from the exercise of stock options	1,429		310
Debt issuance costs	-485		-4,794
Net cash used in financing activities	-5,767		-72,093
Effect of exchange rate differences on cash	-4,971		-1,012
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents	-113,585		-78,536
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period	175,872		223,166
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	62,287		144,630
Eliminations	'		'
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES	'		'
Proceeds from intercompany loans	-27,679		-68,962
Net cash used in investing activities	-27,679		-68,962
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES	'		'
Cash contributions from member	704		'
Cash distributions to member	-704		'
Contribution from noncontrolling interest	'		0
Payments on intercompany loans	27,679		68,962
Net cash used in financing activities	27,679		68,962
Kraton Formosa Polymers Corporation	'		'
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES	'		'
Purchase of property, plant and equipment	-33,807		-8,284
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES	'		'
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period	66,816		'
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	22,015		'
Kraton	'		'
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES	'		'
Purchase of treasury stock	-704		'
Cash distributions to member	-725		-310
Contribution from noncontrolling interest	'		0
Proceeds from the exercise of stock options	1,429		310
Kraton Polymers L L C	'		'
Condensed Cash Flow Statements Captions [Line Items]	'		'
Cash flows provided by (used in) operating activities	-25,208	[1]	14,859	[1]
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES	'		'
Proceeds from intercompany loans	27,679	[1]	68,962	[1]
Purchase of property, plant and equipment	-725	[1]	'
Purchase of software and other intangibles	-2,724	[1]	'
Settlement of net investment hedge	'		-2,490	[1]
Net cash used in investing activities	24,230	[1]	66,472	[1]
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES	'		'
Repayments of debt	'		-96,875	[1]
Cash contributions from member	'		15,544	[1]
Cash distributions to member	1,429	[1]	'
Contribution from noncontrolling interest	'		0	[1]
Debt issuance costs	-24	[1]	'
Net cash used in financing activities	1,405	[1]	-81,331	[1]
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents	427	[1]	'
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	427	[1]	'
Guarantor Subsidiaries	'		'
Condensed Cash Flow Statements Captions [Line Items]	'		'
Cash flows provided by (used in) operating activities	64,822		-65,805
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES	'		'
Purchase of property, plant and equipment	-36,513		-26,414
Purchase of software and other intangibles	'		-2,861
Net cash used in investing activities	-36,513		-29,275
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES	'		'
Proceeds from debt	29,000		40,000
Repayments of debt	-29,000		-40,000
Capital lease payments	-6,007		-950
Cash contributions from member	-704		'
Contribution from noncontrolling interest	'		0
Debt issuance costs	'		-3,310
Payments on intercompany loans	-27,679		28,891
Net cash used in financing activities	-34,390		24,631
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents	-6,081		-70,449
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period	11,792		80,903
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	5,711		10,454
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries	'		'
Condensed Cash Flow Statements Captions [Line Items]	'		'
Cash flows provided by (used in) operating activities	-58,391		109,033
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES	'		'
Purchase of property, plant and equipment	-10,301		-23,224
Purchase of software and other intangibles	'		-245
Net cash used in investing activities	-44,108		-31,753
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES	'		'
Cash contributions from member	'		-15,544
Cash distributions to member	'		310
Contribution from noncontrolling interest	'		30,216
Debt issuance costs	-461		-1,484
Payments on intercompany loans	'		-97,853
Net cash used in financing activities	-461		-84,355
Effect of exchange rate differences on cash	-4,971		-1,012
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents	-107,931		-8,087
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period	164,080		142,263
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	56,149		134,176
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries | Kraton Formosa Polymers Corporation	'		'
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES	'		'
Purchase of property, plant and equipment	($33,807)		($8,284)
[1]	Kraton Polymers LLC and Kraton Polymers Capital Corporation, a financing subsidiary, collectively, the Issuers, are co-issuers of the 6.75% senior notes due MarchB 1, 2019. Kraton Polymers Capital Corporation has minimal assets and income. We do not believe that separate financial information concerning the Issuers would provide additional information that would be material to investors in making an investment decision.

Consolidating_Statement_of_Cas1

Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows (Parenthetical) (Detail)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013
Condensed Cash Flow Statements Captions [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Debt instrument interest rate	6.75%	'	6.75%	'	'
6.75% Unsecured Notes Due 2019	'	'	'	'	'
Condensed Cash Flow Statements Captions [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Debt instrument interest rate	6.75%	6.75%	6.75%	6.75%	6.75%
Debt instrument maturity date	1-Mar-19	1-Mar-19	1-Mar-19	1-Mar-19	1-Mar-19