Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

GENERAL (Details)

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GENERAL (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
6 Months Ended 3 Months Ended 0 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2014
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Jun. 30, 2014
Surfactants business, Europe and Lavera, France facility
Sep. 17, 2013
Rockwood Holdings, Inc.
Forecast
Jun. 30, 2013
Rockwood Holdings, Inc.
Forecast
GENERAL        
Percentage of holding in subsidiaries 100.00%      
Number of business segments 5      
GENERAL        
Cash payments     $ 1,050  
Unfunded pension liabilities       225
Gain on sale of business   $ 2