Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

INCOME TAXES (Details)

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INCOME TAXES (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
 3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2012
Sep. 30, 2011
Sep. 30, 2012
Sep. 30, 2011
INCOME TAXES        
Net increase in unrecognized tax benefits with a corresponding income tax expense     $ 4  
INCOME TAXES        
Income tax expense     210 121
Restructuring, impairment and plant closing costs 47 155 52 171
Discrete benefit from de-recognition of net deferred tax liability     3  
Polyurethanes and Textile Effects
        
INCOME TAXES        
Tax benefit of restructuring, impairment and plant closing     12  
Restructuring, impairment and plant closing costs     50  
Textile Effects and Advanced Materials
        
INCOME TAXES        
Tax benefit of restructuring, impairment and plant closing       2
Restructuring, impairment and plant closing costs       160
Guatemala, Indonesia, and China
        
INCOME TAXES        
Change in valuation allowance     1  
Luxembourg
        
INCOME TAXES        
Change in valuation allowance     12 8
HUNTSMAN INTERNATIONAL LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES
        
INCOME TAXES        
Income tax expense     212 121
Restructuring, impairment and plant closing costs $ 47 $ 155 $ 52 $ 171