Registration of securities issued in business combination transactions

DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS (Details)

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DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS (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
Dec. 31, 2010
Dec. 31, 2009
DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS              
Operating income $ 240 $ 83 $ 788 $ 476 $ 629 $ 443 $ 41
Income tax (expense) benefit   7 (2) (1) 5 (10) 80
(Loss) income from discontinued operations, net of tax (1) 10 (7) (5) (1) 42 (19)
Huntsman Chemical Company Australia Pty Ltd ("HCCA")
              
DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS              
Number of claimants with whom the entity has agreed to settle claims         2    
AUSTRALIA STYRENICS BUSINESS SHUTDOWN
              
DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS              
Revenues 10 10 28 28 38 52 98
Costs and expenses, net of credits (11) 7 (37) (34) (44) (85) (182)
Operating income (1) 17 (9) (6)      
Income tax (expense) benefit   (7) 2 1 2 28 74
(Loss) income from discontinued operations, net of tax $ (1) $ 10 $ (7) $ (5) $ (4) $ (24) $ (10)