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OPERATING SEGMENT INFORMATION (Details)

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OPERATING SEGMENT INFORMATION (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
 3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2012
segment
Mar. 31, 2011
OPERATING SEGMENT INFORMATION    
Number of segments 5  
Segment reporting information    
Revenues $ 2,913 $ 2,679
Segment EBITDA 390 239
Interest expense, net (59) (59)
Income tax expense-continuing operations (60) (22)
Income tax expense (benefit)-discontinued operations 1 7
Depreciation and amortization (109) (103)
Net income attributable to Huntsman Corporation or Huntsman International LLC 163 62
Subtotal
    
Segment reporting information    
Segment EBITDA 391 260
Polyurethanes
    
Segment reporting information    
Revenues 1,220 1,047
Segment EBITDA 171 114
Performance Products
    
Segment reporting information    
Revenues 807 804
Segment EBITDA 89 115
Advanced Materials
    
Segment reporting information    
Revenues 340 350
Segment EBITDA 31 39
Textile Effects
    
Segment reporting information    
Revenues 185 190
Segment EBITDA (5) (11)
Pigments
    
Segment reporting information    
Revenues 424 364
Segment EBITDA 146 84
Eliminations
    
Segment reporting information    
Revenues (63) (76)
Corporate and other
    
Segment reporting information    
Segment EBITDA (41) (81)
Discontinued Operations
    
Segment reporting information    
Segment EBITDA (1) (21)
HUNTSMAN INTERNATIONAL LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES
    
Segment reporting information    
Revenues 2,913 2,679
Segment EBITDA 390 240
Interest expense, net (61) (64)
Income tax expense-continuing operations (61) (22)
Income tax expense (benefit)-discontinued operations 1 7
Depreciation and amortization (103) (98)
Net income attributable to Huntsman Corporation or Huntsman International LLC 166 63
HUNTSMAN INTERNATIONAL LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES | Subtotal
    
Segment reporting information    
Segment EBITDA 391 261
HUNTSMAN INTERNATIONAL LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES | Polyurethanes
    
Segment reporting information    
Segment EBITDA 171 114
HUNTSMAN INTERNATIONAL LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES | Performance Products
    
Segment reporting information    
Segment EBITDA 89 115
HUNTSMAN INTERNATIONAL LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES | Advanced Materials
    
Segment reporting information    
Segment EBITDA 31 39
HUNTSMAN INTERNATIONAL LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES | Textile Effects
    
Segment reporting information    
Segment EBITDA (5) (11)
HUNTSMAN INTERNATIONAL LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES | Pigments
    
Segment reporting information    
Segment EBITDA 146 84
HUNTSMAN INTERNATIONAL LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES | Corporate and other
    
Segment reporting information    
Segment EBITDA (41) (80)
HUNTSMAN INTERNATIONAL LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES | Discontinued Operations
    
Segment reporting information    
Segment EBITDA $ (1) $ (21)