Huntsman Corporation Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

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OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME - RECLASSIFICATION DETAILS - HUNTSMAN CORPORATION (Details)

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OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME - RECLASSIFICATION DETAILS - HUNTSMAN CORPORATION (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2019	Mar. 31, 2018
Pension and other postretirement benefits adjustments
Reclassification from accumulated other comprehensive loss
Total before tax	$ 15	$ 22
Income tax benefit (expense)	(3)	5
Net of tax	12	27
Prior service credit
Reclassification from accumulated other comprehensive loss
Total before tax	(3)	(3)
Settlement loss
Reclassification from accumulated other comprehensive loss
Total before tax		2
Actuarial loss
Reclassification from accumulated other comprehensive loss
Total before tax	18	23
Actuarial loss \| Discontinued Operations
Reclassification from accumulated other comprehensive loss
Total before tax	$ 1	$ 4

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