Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

BUSINESS COMBINATIONS (Details)

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BUSINESS COMBINATIONS (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
0 Months Ended 3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Aug. 29, 2013
Jun. 30, 2013
Jun. 30, 2014
Jun. 30, 2013
Acquisition cost        
Contingent consideration paid for acquisition     $ 6  
HUNTSMAN INTERNATIONAL LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES
       
Acquisition cost        
Contingent consideration paid for acquisition     6  
Oxid
       
Acquisition cost        
Earn-out period 2 years      
Contingent consideration paid for acquisition     6  
Cash payments 66      
Contingent consideration related to the earn-out agreement 10      
Acquisition cost 76      
Fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed:        
Accounts receivable 9      
Inventories 14      
Property, plant and equipment 22      
Intangible assets 36      
Accounts payable (4)      
Accrued liabilities (1)      
Total fair value of net assets acquired 76      
Estimated pro forma revenues and net income (loss) attributable to business acquisition        
Revenues   2,856   5,578
Net income attributable to business acquisition   50   27
Oxid | Developed technology
       
Fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed:        
Amortization period 15 years      
Oxid | Customer relationships
       
Fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed:        
Amortization period 15 years      
Oxid | HUNTSMAN INTERNATIONAL LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES
       
Estimated pro forma revenues and net income (loss) attributable to business acquisition        
Revenues   2,856   5,578
Net income attributable to business acquisition   $ 52   $ 30