OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (Details 2) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Sep. 30, 2013
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Sep. 30, 2012
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Sep. 30, 2013
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Sep. 30, 2012
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Sep. 30, 2013
Discontinued Operations
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Sep. 30, 2012
Discontinued Operations
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Sep. 30, 2013
Discontinued Operations
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Sep. 30, 2012
Discontinued Operations
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Sep. 30, 2013
Foreign currency translation adjustment
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Sep. 30, 2012
Foreign currency translation adjustment
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Dec. 31, 2012
Foreign currency translation adjustment
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Dec. 31, 2011
Foreign currency translation adjustment
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Sep. 30, 2013
Pension and other postretirement benefits adjustments, net of tax
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Sep. 30, 2012
Pension and other postretirement benefits adjustments, net of tax
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Dec. 31, 2012
Pension and other postretirement benefits adjustments, net of tax
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Dec. 31, 2011
Pension and other postretirement benefits adjustments, net of tax
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Sep. 30, 2013
Pension and other postretirement benefits adjustments, net of tax
Amount reclassified
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Sep. 30, 2012
Pension and other postretirement benefits adjustments, net of tax
Amount reclassified
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Sep. 30, 2013
Pension and other postretirement benefits adjustments, net of tax
Amount reclassified
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Sep. 30, 2012
Pension and other postretirement benefits adjustments, net of tax
Amount reclassified
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Sep. 30, 2013
Other comprehensive income of unconsolidated affiliates
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Sep. 30, 2012
Other comprehensive income of unconsolidated affiliates
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Sep. 30, 2013
Other, net
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Sep. 30, 2012
Other, net
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Sep. 30, 2013
Amounts attributable to noncontrolling interests
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Sep. 30, 2012
Amounts attributable to noncontrolling interests
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Sep. 30, 2013
Amounts attributable to Huntsman International
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Sep. 30, 2012
Amounts attributable to Huntsman International
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Sep. 30, 2013
HUNTSMAN INTERNATIONAL LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES
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Sep. 30, 2012
HUNTSMAN INTERNATIONAL LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES
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Sep. 30, 2013
HUNTSMAN INTERNATIONAL LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES
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Sep. 30, 2012
HUNTSMAN INTERNATIONAL LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES
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Sep. 30, 2013
HUNTSMAN INTERNATIONAL LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES
Discontinued Operations
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Sep. 30, 2012
HUNTSMAN INTERNATIONAL LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES
Discontinued Operations
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Sep. 30, 2013
HUNTSMAN INTERNATIONAL LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES
Discontinued Operations
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Sep. 30, 2012
HUNTSMAN INTERNATIONAL LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES
Discontinued Operations
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Sep. 30, 2013
HUNTSMAN INTERNATIONAL LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES
Foreign currency translation adjustment
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Sep. 30, 2012
HUNTSMAN INTERNATIONAL LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES
Foreign currency translation adjustment
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Dec. 31, 2012
HUNTSMAN INTERNATIONAL LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES
Foreign currency translation adjustment
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Dec. 31, 2011
HUNTSMAN INTERNATIONAL LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES
Foreign currency translation adjustment
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Sep. 30, 2013
HUNTSMAN INTERNATIONAL LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES
Pension and other postretirement benefits adjustments, net of tax
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Sep. 30, 2012
HUNTSMAN INTERNATIONAL LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES
Pension and other postretirement benefits adjustments, net of tax
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Dec. 31, 2012
HUNTSMAN INTERNATIONAL LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES
Pension and other postretirement benefits adjustments, net of tax
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Dec. 31, 2011
HUNTSMAN INTERNATIONAL LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES
Pension and other postretirement benefits adjustments, net of tax
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Sep. 30, 2013
HUNTSMAN INTERNATIONAL LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES
Pension and other postretirement benefits adjustments, net of tax
Amount reclassified
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Sep. 30, 2012
HUNTSMAN INTERNATIONAL LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES
Pension and other postretirement benefits adjustments, net of tax
Amount reclassified
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Sep. 30, 2013
HUNTSMAN INTERNATIONAL LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES
Pension and other postretirement benefits adjustments, net of tax
Amount reclassified
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Sep. 30, 2012
HUNTSMAN INTERNATIONAL LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES
Pension and other postretirement benefits adjustments, net of tax
Amount reclassified
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Sep. 30, 2013
HUNTSMAN INTERNATIONAL LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES
Other comprehensive income of unconsolidated affiliates
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Sep. 30, 2012
HUNTSMAN INTERNATIONAL LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES
Other comprehensive income of unconsolidated affiliates
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Sep. 30, 2013
HUNTSMAN INTERNATIONAL LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES
Other, net
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Sep. 30, 2012
HUNTSMAN INTERNATIONAL LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES
Other, net
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Dec. 31, 2011
HUNTSMAN INTERNATIONAL LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES
Other, net
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Sep. 30, 2013
HUNTSMAN INTERNATIONAL LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES
Amounts attributable to noncontrolling interests
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Sep. 30, 2012
HUNTSMAN INTERNATIONAL LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES
Amounts attributable to noncontrolling interests
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Sep. 30, 2013
HUNTSMAN INTERNATIONAL LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES
Amounts attributable to Huntsman International
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Sep. 30, 2012
HUNTSMAN INTERNATIONAL LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES
Amounts attributable to Huntsman International
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Accumulated other comprehensive Loss components | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance at the beginning of the period | $ (757) | $ (571) | $ 269 | $ 218 | $ 218 | $ (1,036) | $ (800) | $ (800) | $ 7 | $ 8 | $ 3 | $ 3 | $ (13) | $ (12) | $ (744) | $ (559) | $ (804) | $ (623) | $ 268 | $ 217 | $ 217 | $ (1,076) | $ (845) | $ (845) | $ 7 | $ 8 | $ (3) | $ (3) | $ (3) | $ (13) | $ (12) | $ (791) | $ (611) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Other comprehensive (loss) income before reclassifications | (17) | 50 | (44) | 25 | 22 | 27 | 2 | (1) | 3 | (1) | (1) | 2 | (16) | 48 | (17) | 51 | (44) | 25 | 22 | 27 | 2 | (1) | 3 | (1) | 2 | (16) | 49 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss | 46 | 28 | 46 | 28 | 46 | 28 | 49 | 31 | 49 | 31 | 49 | 31 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Other comprehensive income, net of tax: | 74 | 108 | 29 | 78 | (44) | 25 | 68 | 55 | 2 | (1) | 3 | (1) | (1) | 2 | 30 | 76 | 74 | 109 | 32 | 82 | (44) | 25 | 71 | 58 | 2 | (1) | 3 | (1) | 2 | 33 | 80 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance at the end of the period | (728) | (493) | (728) | (493) | 225 | 243 | 269 | 218 | (968) | (745) | (1,036) | (800) | 9 | 7 | 6 | 2 | (14) | (10) | (714) | (483) | (772) | (541) | (772) | (541) | 224 | 242 | 268 | 217 | (1,005) | (787) | (1,076) | (845) | 9 | 7 | (3) | (3) | (14) | (10) | (758) | (531) | |||||||||||||||||
Other comprehensive income (loss), tax | 18 | 23 | 20 | 24 | 176 | 109 | 197 | 124 | 5 | 10 | 7 | 11 | 206 | 140 | 228 | 156 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Prior service credit | (2) | (3) | (6) | (8) | (2) | (3) | (6) | (8) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Actuarial loss | 1 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 20 | 11 | 61 | 34 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 23 | 13 | 66 | 38 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Settlement loss | 6 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 6 | 8 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total before tax | 24 | 16 | 61 | 34 | 27 | 18 | 66 | 38 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Income tax benefit (expense) | (6) | (2) | (15) | (6) | (8) | (3) | (17) | (7) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net income | $ 70 | $ 120 | $ 107 | $ 411 | $ 18 | $ 14 | $ 46 | $ 28 | $ 20 | $ 8 | $ 74 | $ 121 | $ 114 | $ 418 | $ 19 | $ 15 | $ 49 | $ 31 | $ 20 | $ 8 |