DocumentAndEntityInformation |
12 Months Ended |
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Dec. 31, 2025 | |
| Document Information Line Items | |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0000310142 |
| Document Type | 11-K |
| Document Period End Date | Dec. 31, 2025 |
| Document Fiscal Year Focus | 2025 |
| Entity Registrant Name | Sensient Technologies Corporation |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| EBP 026 [Member] | |
| Document Information Line Items | |
| Document Type | 11-K |
| Document Period End Date | Dec. 31, 2025 |
| Document Fiscal Year Focus | 2025 |
| Amendment Flag | false |