Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

GENERAL - OTHER (Details)

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GENERAL - OTHER (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
1 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
May 21, 2018
Apr. 23, 2018
Jan. 31, 2019
Dec. 31, 2018
Dec. 31, 2017
Dec. 31, 2016
May 03, 2018
Sep. 29, 2015
GENERAL                
Loss on early extinguishment of debt       $ 3 $ 54 $ 3    
Share Repurchase Program                
Number of shares repurchased     537,018 10,405,457        
Payments for stock repurchased, excluding commissions     $ 11 $ 276        
Share Repurchase Program 2015                
Share Repurchase Program                
Remaining amount authorized for repurchase             $ 50  
Share Repurchase Program 2015 | Maximum                
Share Repurchase Program                
Amount of shares authorized to repurchased               $ 150
Share Repurchase Program 2018 | Maximum                
Share Repurchase Program                
Amount of shares authorized to repurchased             $ 950  
HUNTSMAN INTERNATIONAL LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES                
GENERAL                
Loss on early extinguishment of debt       3 $ 54 $ 3    
HUNTSMAN INTERNATIONAL LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES | 2018 Revolving Credit Facility                
GENERAL                
Optional increase to committed amount of facility       $ 500        
HUNTSMAN INTERNATIONAL LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES | Prior Credit Facility                
GENERAL                
Loss on early extinguishment of debt $ 3              
Demilec                
Share Repurchase Program                
Equity interest acquired (as a percent)   100.00%            
Net acquisition cost   $ 353