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DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS (Details)

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DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2012
Mar. 31, 2011
DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS    
Operating income $ 285 $ 162
Income tax benefit (1) (7)
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax (4) (14)
Huntsman Chemical Company Australia Pty Ltd ("HCCA")
   
DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS    
Number of claimants with whom the entity has agreed to settle claims   2
AUSTRALIA STYRENICS BUSINESS SHUTDOWN
   
DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS    
Revenues 9 9
Costs and expenses, net of credits (14) (30)
Operating income (5) (21)
Income tax benefit 1 7
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax $ (4) $ (14)