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(EXPENSES) INCOME ASSOCIATED WITH THE TERMINATED MERGER AND RELATED LITIGATION (Details) (USD $)
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12 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | |||||||
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Dec. 31, 2010
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Dec. 31, 2009
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Dec. 31, 2009
Senior Notes and Term Loan C
Huntsman International LLC and Subsidiaries
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Dec. 31, 2010
Apollo settlement agreement
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Dec. 31, 2008
Apollo settlement agreement
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Dec. 31, 2009
Texas bank litigation settlement agreement
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Dec. 31, 2009
Texas bank litigation settlement agreement
Senior notes
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Dec. 31, 2009
Texas bank litigation settlement agreement
Senior notes
Huntsman International LLC and Subsidiaries
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Dec. 31, 2009
Texas bank litigation settlement agreement
Term Loan C
Huntsman International LLC and Subsidiaries
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| (EXPENSES) INCOME ASSOCIATED WITH THE TERMINATED MERGER AND RELATED LITIGATION | |||||||||
| Gain recognized on litigation settlement | $ 868 | ||||||||
| Directors' fees | (3) | ||||||||
| Legal fees and other | (1) | (33) | |||||||
| Expenses associated with the Terminated Merger and related litigation | (4) | 835 | |||||||
| Cash received on settlement | 1,000 | 632 | |||||||
| Aggregate principal amount | 600 | 500 | |||||||
| Interest rate (as a percent) | 5.50% | ||||||||
| Fair value of debt | $ 864 | ||||||||
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- Definition
This element represents income (expenses) associated with the merger, during the period by entity. No definition available.
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- Definition
Represents the legal fees and other related expenses incurred towards merger. No definition available.
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- Definition
Represents the cash received from banks on litigation settlement. No definition available.
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- Details
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- Definition
The stated principal amount of the debt instrument at time of issuance, which may vary from the carrying amount because of unamortized premium or discount. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
This element represents the portion of the balance sheet assertion valued at fair value by the entity whether such amount is presented as a separate caption or as a parenthetical disclosure. Additionally, this element may be used in connection with the fair value disclosures required in the footnote disclosures to the financial statements. The element may be used in both the balance sheet and disclosure in the same submission. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Interest rate stated in the contractual debt agreement. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The net proceeds or assets obtained in excess of (less than) the net carrying amount of assets recorded, or assets distributed and liabilities assumed less than (in excess of) estimated litigation liability extinguished, in settlement of a litigation matter. Represents (for other than an insurance entity in its normal claims settlement process), the amount of income (expense) recognized in the period to settle pending or threatened litigation and insurance claims. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Noninterest expense related to directors' fees which are fees paid by an Entity to its directors. Directors' fees may be paid in addition to salary and other benefits. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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