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 | |||||||||
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Dec. 31, 2013
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Dec. 31, 2012
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Dec. 31, 2011
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Mar. 04, 2013
2016 Senior Notes
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Dec. 03, 2012
2016 Senior Notes
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Dec. 31, 2012
2016 Senior Notes
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Dec. 31, 2012
Polyurethanes
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Sep. 30, 2012
Polyurethanes
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Mar. 31, 2012
Polyurethanes
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Dec. 31, 2013
Advanced Materials
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Dec. 31, 2012
Advanced Materials
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Dec. 31, 2011
Advanced Materials
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Dec. 31, 2012
Advanced Materials
Global transformational change program
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Dec. 31, 2013
Workforce reductions
Polyurethanes
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Dec. 31, 2012
Workforce reductions
Polyurethanes
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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 |
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- Definition
Gross amount of debt extinguished. No definition available.
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- Definition
Difference between the fair value of payments made and the carrying amount of debt which is extinguished prior to maturity. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Amount of expenses associated with exit or disposal activities pursuant to an authorized plan. Excludes expenses related to a discontinued operation or an asset retirement obligation. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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