Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS (Details)

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EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
 3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2014
Sep. 30, 2013
Sep. 30, 2014
Sep. 30, 2013
Components of net periodic benefit cost        
Contributions to pension and other postretirement benefit plans     $ 113 $ 130
Expected contributions to pension and other postretirement benefit plans during remainder of 2014     30  
Workforce reductions
        
Components of net periodic benefit cost        
Noncash pension-related charges     11 6
Defined Benefit Plans
        
Components of net periodic benefit cost        
Service cost 14 18 44 51
Interest cost 36 32 110 97
Expected return on plan assets (48) (44) (146) (130)
Amortization of prior service benefit (1) (1) (4) (4)
Amortization of actuarial loss 13 19 39 59
Special termination benefits   2 3 7
Settlement loss 10 6 11 6
Net periodic benefit cost 24 32 57 86
Defined Benefit Plans | HUNTSMAN INTERNATIONAL LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES
        
Components of net periodic benefit cost        
Service cost 14 17 44 51
Interest cost 36 32 110 97
Expected return on plan assets (48) (44) (146) (130)
Amortization of prior service benefit (1) (1) (4) (4)
Amortization of actuarial loss 15 22 45 64
Special termination benefits   2 3 7
Settlement loss 10 6 11 6
Net periodic benefit cost 26 34 63 91
Other Postretirement Benefit Plans
        
Components of net periodic benefit cost        
Service cost 1 1 2 3
Interest cost 1 2 4 4
Amortization of prior service benefit (1) (1) (3) (2)
Amortization of actuarial loss   1 1 2
Net periodic benefit cost 1 3 4 7
Other Postretirement Benefit Plans | HUNTSMAN INTERNATIONAL LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES
        
Components of net periodic benefit cost        
Service cost 1 1 2 3
Interest cost 1 2 4 4
Amortization of prior service benefit (1) (1) (3) (2)
Amortization of actuarial loss   1 1 2
Net periodic benefit cost $ 1 $ 3 $ 4 $ 7