Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2011	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2011
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income
Net income	$ 12,181	$ 30,469	$ 13,328	$ 27,954
Foreign currency translation adjustment, net of taxes of $1,185 and $851, respectively, in 2012 and $(582) and $(770), respectively, in 2011	(6,942)	2,229	(3,020)	5,713
Net change in derivative fair value, net of taxes of $4,165 and $1,578, respectively, in 2011	0	7,030	0	2,663
Comprehensive income	5,239	39,728	10,308	36,330
Less: comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest	(607)	(95)	(1,073)	(95)
Comprehensive income attributable to TETRA stockholders	$ 4,632	$ 39,633	$ 9,235	$ 36,235