BCPC Balchem Corporation

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

Current Report

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of report (date of earliest event reported): December 11, 2008

Balchem Corporation
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Maryland 1-13648 13-257-8432
(State or other jurisdiction of (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer
incorporation) Identification No.)

P.O. Box 600, New Hampton, NY 10958
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (845) 326-5600

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

[_] Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

[_] Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

[_] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

[_] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

ITEM 7.01 REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE.

On December 11, 2008, Balchem Corporation (the "Company") issued a press release announcing a dividend declared by the Company's Board of Directors on December 10, 2008. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(c) Exhibits

Exhibit 99.1 Press Release of Balchem Corporation dated December 11, 2008.

SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

BALCHEM CORPORATION

 By:/s/ Dino A. Rossi
 ---------------------------------
 Dino A. Rossi, President &
 Chief Executive Officer

Dated: December 12, 2008

Exhibit Index

Exhibit Number Description
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99.1 Press Release of Balchem Corporation dated December 11, 2008.

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