Schedule II - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions |
12 Months Ended | ||
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Dec. 31, 2018 |
Dec. 31, 2017 |
Dec. 31, 2016 |
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| Schedule II - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts | |||
| Balance at Beginning of Period | $ 25 | $ 23 | $ 22 |
| Charges (credits) to cost and expenses | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| Charged to other accounts | (5) | (1) | (1) |
| Balance at End of Period | 22 | 25 | 23 |
| HUNTSMAN INTERNATIONAL LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES | |||
| Schedule II - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts | |||
| Balance at Beginning of Period | 25 | 23 | 22 |
| Charges (credits) to cost and expenses | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| Charged to other accounts | (5) | (1) | (1) |
| Balance at End of Period | $ 22 | $ 25 | $ 23 |
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- Definition Amount of valuation and qualifying accounts and reserves. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
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- Definition Amount of increase in valuation and qualifying accounts and reserves from charge to cost and expense. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
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- Definition Amount of increase in valuation and qualifying accounts and reserves from charge to accounts other than cost and expense. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
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