Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS (Details)

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DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
 12 Months Ended 3 Months Ended 1 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2011
Dec. 31, 2010
Dec. 31, 2009
Mar. 31, 2011
Huntsman Chemical Company Australia Pty Ltd ("HCCA")
claimant
May 31, 2010
Settlement of fire insurance claims
Dec. 31, 2010
Settlement of fire insurance claims
Dec. 31, 2009
Settlement of fire insurance claims
Dec. 31, 2009
Settlement of product exchange liabilities
Dec. 31, 2011
AUSTRALIA STYRENICS BUSINESS SHUTDOWN
Dec. 31, 2010
AUSTRALIA STYRENICS BUSINESS SHUTDOWN
Dec. 31, 2009
AUSTRALIA STYRENICS BUSINESS SHUTDOWN
Dec. 31, 2011
U.S. Base Chemicals Disposition
Dec. 31, 2010
U.S. Base Chemicals Disposition
Dec. 31, 2009
U.S. Base Chemicals Disposition
Dec. 31, 2010
U.S. Base Chemicals Disposition
Settlement of fire insurance claims
Dec. 31, 2010
U.S. Base Chemicals Disposition
2005 gulf coast storms
DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS                                
Cost recorded related to the closure of business                   $ 6 $ 63          
Cumulative currency translation losses upon liquidation                   (19)            
Revenues                 38 52 98          
Operating costs and expenses                 (44) (85) (182)          
Other (expenses) income                       (1) (6) 2    
Gain (loss) on insurance settlements, net               2         110 (17)    
(Loss) income before income taxes                 (6) (52) (84) (1) 104 (15)    
Income tax benefit 5 (10) 80           2 28 74   (38) 6    
(Loss) income from discontinued operations, net of tax (1) 42 (19)           (4) (24) (10) (1) 66 (9)    
Number of claimants with whom the entity has agreed to settle claims       2                        
Number of claims where insurers continue to defend       1                        
Legal fees             17                  
Pretax gain (loss) on disposal                             110 7
Proceeds from reinsurers         110 110                    
Cash flows from investing activities 3 34       34                    
Cash flows from operating activities   $ (34)       $ 76