Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) (Details)

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OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2012
Sep. 30, 2011
Sep. 30, 2012
Sep. 30, 2011
Dec. 31, 2011
Accumulated other comprehensive loss          
Foreign currency translation adjustments $ 243   $ 243   $ 218
Pension and other postretirement benefit adjustments (745)   (745)   (800)
Other comprehensive income (loss) of unconsolidated affiliates 7   7   8
Other, net 2   2   3
Total (493)   (493)   (571)
Amounts attributable to non controlling interests 10   10   12
Amounts attributable to the entity (483)   (483)   (559)
Other comprehensive (loss) income          
Foreign currency translations adjustments 94 (117) 25 30  
Foreign currency translation adjustments, tax amount     23   24
Pension and other postretirement benefits adjustments 14 (78) 55 (70)  
Pension and other postretirement benefit adjustment, tax amount     109   124
Other comprehensive income (loss) of unconsolidated affiliates   3 (1) 3  
Other, net   (3) (1) (2)  
Other comprehensive income (loss) 108 (195) 78 (39)  
Amounts attributable to non controlling interests (2)   (2) (1)  
Amounts attributable to the entity 106 (195) 76 (40)  
HUNTSMAN INTERNATIONAL LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES
         
Accumulated other comprehensive loss          
Foreign currency translation adjustments 242   242   217
Pension and other postretirement benefit adjustments (787)   (787)   (845)
Other comprehensive income (loss) of unconsolidated affiliates 7   7   8
Other, net (3)   (3)   (3)
Total (541)   (541)   (623)
Amounts attributable to non controlling interests 10   10   12
Amounts attributable to the entity (531)   (531)   (611)
Other comprehensive (loss) income          
Foreign currency translations adjustments 94 (118) 25 30  
Foreign currency translation adjustments, tax amount     10   11
Pension and other postretirement benefits adjustments 15 (77) 58 (66)  
Pension and other postretirement benefit adjustment, tax amount     140   156
Other comprehensive income (loss) of unconsolidated affiliates   3 (1) 3  
Other, net   (2)   (2)  
Other comprehensive income (loss) 109 (194) 82 (35)  
Amounts attributable to non controlling interests (2)   (2) (1)  
Amounts attributable to the entity $ 107 $ (194) $ 80 $ (36)