| Cover | Nov. 05, 2019 |
| Cover page. | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Document Period End Date | Nov. 5, 2019 |
| Entity Registrant Name | Balchem Corp |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | MD |
| Entity File Number | 1-13648 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 13-2578432 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 52 Sunrise Park Road |
| Entity Address, City or Town | New Hampton |
| Entity Address, State or Province | NY |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 10958 |
| City Area Code | 845 |
| Local Phone Number | 326-5600 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common Stock, par value $.06-2/3 per share |
| Trading Symbol | BCPC |
| Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0000009326 |
