Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

BUSINESS COMBINATIONS (Details)

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BUSINESS COMBINATIONS (Details) (USD $)
In Millions
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended 3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2010
Jun. 30, 2011
Jun. 30, 2010
Apr. 02, 2011
Laffans Petrochemicals Limited
Jun. 30, 2010
HUNTSMAN INTERNATIONAL LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES
Jun. 30, 2011
HUNTSMAN INTERNATIONAL LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES
Jun. 30, 2010
HUNTSMAN INTERNATIONAL LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES
Estimated pro forma revenues and net income (loss) attributable              
Acquisition cost       $ 23      
Fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed:              
Accounts receivable       10      
Inventories       2      
Other current assets       2      
Property, plant and equipment       14      
Accounts payable       (3)      
Accrued liabilities       (1)      
Other noncurrent liabilities       (1)      
Total fair value of net assets acquired       23      
Estimated pro forma revenues and net income (loss) attributable on business acquisition              
Revenues 2,355 5,627 4,461   2,355 5,627 4,461
Net income (loss) attributable to business acquisition $ 114 $ 177 $ (58)   $ 117 $ 181 $ 91