Document and Entity Information
Document and Entity Information | Sep. 04, 2024 |
Cover [Abstract] | |
Document Type | 8-K |
Amendment Flag | false |
Document Period End Date | Sep. 04, 2024 |
Entity Registrant Name | NL Industries, Inc. |
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | NJ |
Entity File Number | 1-640 |
Entity Tax Identification Number | 13-5267260 |
Entity Address, Address Line One | 5430 LBJ Freeway |
Entity Address, Adress Line Two | Suite 1700 |
Entity Address, City or Town | Dallas |
Entity Address State Or Province | TX |
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 75240-2620 |
City Area Code | 972 |
Local Phone Number | 233-1700 |
Written Communications | false |
Soliciting Material | false |
Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
Entity Central Index Key | 0000072162 |
Title of 12(b) Security | Common stock |
Trading Symbol | NL |
Security Exchange Name | NYSE |