Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

INCOME TAXES (Details 3)

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INCOME TAXES (Details 3) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2011
Dec. 31, 2010
Dec. 31, 2009
Dec. 31, 2008
Summary of changes in the valuation allowance        
Valuation allowance $ 756 $ 797 $ 842 $ 669
Net decrease (increase) 41 45 (173)  
Foreign currency movements (30) 1 14  
Increase (decrease) to deferred tax assets with an offsetting (decrease) increase to valuation allowances 5 (27) (64)  
Change in valuation allowance per rate reconciliation 16 19 (223)  
Components of change in valuation allowance affecting tax expense        
Pre-tax income and pre-tax losses in jurisdictions with valuation allowances resulting in no tax expense or benefit (6) (1) (78)  
Releases of valuation allowances in various jurisdictions 27 20 4  
Establishments of valuation allowances in various jurisdictions (5)   (149)  
Change in valuation allowance per rate reconciliation 16 19 (223)  
Huntsman International
       
Summary of changes in the valuation allowance        
Valuation allowance 768 813 861 681
Net decrease (increase) 45 48 (180)  
Foreign currency movements (30) 1 14  
Increase (decrease) to deferred tax assets with an offsetting (decrease) increase to valuation allowances 4 (27) (64)  
Change in valuation allowance per rate reconciliation 19 22 (230)  
Components of change in valuation allowance affecting tax expense        
Pre-tax income and pre-tax losses in jurisdictions with valuation allowances resulting in no tax expense or benefit (3) 2 (75)  
Releases of valuation allowances in various jurisdictions 27 20 4  
Establishments of valuation allowances in various jurisdictions (5)   (159)  
Change in valuation allowance per rate reconciliation $ 19 $ 22 $ (230)