Note 22 - Huntsman Corporation Stockholders' Equity - Dividends on Common Stock (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions |
3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | |||||||||
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Dec. 31, 2021 |
Sep. 30, 2021 |
Jun. 30, 2021 |
Mar. 31, 2021 |
Dec. 31, 2020 |
Sep. 30, 2020 |
Jun. 30, 2020 |
Mar. 31, 2020 |
Dec. 31, 2021 |
Dec. 31, 2020 |
Dec. 31, 2019 |
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| Per share payment amount (in dollars per share) | $ 0.1875 | $ 0.1875 | $ 0.1875 | $ 0.1625 | $ 0.1625 | $ 0.1625 | $ 0.1625 | $ 0.1625 | |||
| Approximate amount paid | $ 40 | $ 42 | $ 41 | $ 36 | $ 35 | $ 36 | $ 36 | $ 37 | $ 159 | $ 144 | $ 150 |
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- Definition Aggregate dividends paid during the period for each share of common stock outstanding. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
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- Definition Amount of cash outflow in the form of ordinary dividends to common shareholders of the parent entity. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
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