Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) (Details)

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OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2011
Dec. 31, 2010
Dec. 31, 2009
Accumulated income (loss)      
Foreign currency translation adjustments $ 218 $ 298  
Pension and other postretirement benefit adjustments (800) (613)  
Other comprehensive income (loss) of unconsolidated affiliates 8 7  
Other, net 3 4  
Total (571) (304)  
Amounts attributable to non controlling interests 12 7  
Amounts attributable to the entity (559) (297)  
(Loss) Income      
Foreign currency translation adjustments (80) 24 70
Foreign currency translation adjustments, tax amount 24 25  
Pension and other postretirement benefit adjustment (187) (33) 133
Pension and other postretirement benefit adjustment, tax amount 124 92  
Other comprehensive income (loss) of unconsolidated affiliates 1   (2)
Other, net (1) (2) 2
Total (267) (11) 203
Amounts attributable to non controlling interests 5 1 (1)
Amounts attributable to the entity (262) (10) 202
Huntsman International LLC and Subsidiaries
      
Accumulated income (loss)      
Foreign currency translation adjustments 217 296  
Pension and other postretirement benefit adjustments (845) (663)  
Other comprehensive income (loss) of unconsolidated affiliates 8 7  
Other, net (3) (1)  
Total (623) (361)  
Amounts attributable to non controlling interests 12 7  
Amounts attributable to the entity (611) (354)  
(Loss) Income      
Foreign currency translation adjustments (79) 23 71
Foreign currency translation adjustments, tax amount 11 12  
Pension and other postretirement benefit adjustment (182) (28) 136
Pension and other postretirement benefit adjustment, tax amount 156 124  
Other comprehensive income (loss) of unconsolidated affiliates 1   (2)
Other, net (2) (2) 2
Total (262) (7) 207
Amounts attributable to non controlling interests 5 1 (1)
Amounts attributable to the entity $ (257) $ (6) $ 206