Registration of securities issued in business combination transactions

SELECTED UNAUDITED QUARTERLY FINANCIAL DATA (Details 2)

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SELECTED UNAUDITED QUARTERLY FINANCIAL DATA (Details 2) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended 0 Months Ended 3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended 3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
Dec. 31, 2011
Mar. 04, 2013
2016 Senior Notes
Dec. 03, 2012
2016 Senior Notes
Dec. 31, 2012
2016 Senior Notes
Dec. 31, 2012
Polyurethanes
Sep. 30, 2012
Polyurethanes
Mar. 31, 2012
Polyurethanes
Dec. 31, 2013
Advanced Materials
Dec. 31, 2012
Advanced Materials
Dec. 31, 2011
Advanced Materials
Dec. 31, 2012
Advanced Materials
Global transformational change program
Dec. 31, 2013
Workforce reductions
Polyurethanes
Dec. 31, 2012
Workforce reductions
Polyurethanes
Quarterly Financial Information                              
Restructuring charges             $ 1 $ 32 $ 5 $ 38 $ 38 $ 20 $ 28 $ 5 $ 38
Loss on early extinguishment of debt 51 80 7 34 77 77                  
Principal Amount of Notes Redeemed       $ 200 $ 400 $ 400