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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE (LOSS) INCOME (Parenthetical) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
12 Months Ended | ||
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Dec. 31, 2011
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Dec. 31, 2010
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Dec. 31, 2009
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| Loss (income) from discontinued operations, net of tax | $ 1 | ||
| Tax on extraordinary gain (loss) | |||
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Huntsman International LLC and Subsidiaries
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| Loss (income) from discontinued operations, net of tax | 1 | ||
| Tax on extraordinary gain (loss) | |||
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- Definition
Gain (loss) after tax expense or benefit, not previously recognized and resulting from the sale of a business component, which is recognized at the date of sale. A gain (loss) reflects the amount by which the consideration received exceeds (is exceeded by) the net carrying amount (reflecting previous provisions for loss on disposal, if any) of the disposal group. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The tax effect of gains and losses from events or transactions meeting the criteria of unusual in nature and infrequent in occurrence, thereby meeting the criteria to be classified as an extraordinary item. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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