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INCOME TAXES (Details)

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INCOME TAXES (Details) (USD $)
In Millions
 3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2011
Sep. 30, 2010
Sep. 30, 2011
Sep. 30, 2010
INCOME TAXES        
Deferred Tax Assets, Valuation Allowance $ 10 $ 14 $ 10 $ 14
Net decrease in unrecognized tax benefits with a corresponding income tax benefit       6
INCOME TAXES        
Income tax expense (benefit) 55 41 111 46
Tax benefit on loss due to early extinguishment of debt     2 17
Loss on extinguishment of debt (2) (7) (5) (169)
Income tax expense (benefit) excluding tax benefit on loss due to early extinguishment of debt     123 83
HUNTSMAN INTERNATIONAL LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES
        
INCOME TAXES        
Income tax expense (benefit) 55 40 111 56
Tax benefit on loss due to early extinguishment of debt     2 9
Loss on extinguishment of debt (2) (7) (5) (23)
Income tax expense (benefit) excluding tax benefit on loss due to early extinguishment of debt     123 85
Textile Effects and Advanced Materials
        
INCOME TAXES        
Income tax expense (benefit)     (2)  
Restructuring, impairment and plant closing costs     $ 160