Registration of securities issued in business combination transactions

EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS (Details 6)

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EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS (Details 6) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
Dec. 31, 2011
Mar. 31, 2014
DEFINED CONTRIBUTION PLANS        
Total defined contribution expense $ 14 $ 14 $ 14  
SUPPLEMENTAL SALARY DEFERRAL PLAN AND SUPPLEMENTAL EXECUTIVE RETIREMENT PLAN        
Maximum percentage of salary which participant can defer under Huntsman supplemental deferral plan 75.00%      
Carrying amount of assets included in other noncurrent assets 21 14    
Deferred compensation expense $ 1 $ 1 $ 1  
STOCK-BASED INCENTIVE PLAN        
Authorized number of shares to be granted under the Stock Incentive Plan 32.6     32.6
Money purchase pension plan
       
DEFINED CONTRIBUTION PLANS        
Employer contribution limit (as a percent of compensation) 8.00%      
Salary deferral plan
       
DEFINED CONTRIBUTION PLANS        
Employer contribution limit (as a percent of compensation) 2.00%      
Employer matching contribution as a percentage of employee's contribution 50.00%      
Salary deferral plan for new hires
       
DEFINED CONTRIBUTION PLANS        
Employer contribution limit (as a percent of compensation) 4.00%      
Employer matching contribution as a percentage of employee's contribution 100.00%      
Period of service, to be achieved by the employees, to receive additional matching percentage 6 years