Document and Entity Information |
Apr. 29, 2021 |
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| Entity Tax Identification Number | 00-0000000 |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001708035 |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Document Period End Date | Apr. 29, 2021 |
| Entity Registrant Name | PQ Group Holdings Inc. |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 300 Lindenwood Drive |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Malvern |
| Entity Address, State or Province | PA |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 19355 |
| City Area Code | (610) |
| Local Phone Number | 651-4400 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre Commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre Commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Security 12b Title | Common stock, par value $0.01 per share |
| Trading Symbol | PQG |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
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