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
 3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2011
Jun. 30, 2010
Jun. 30, 2011
Jun. 30, 2010
Dec. 31, 2010
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)          
Foreign currency translation adjustments $ 445   $ 445   $ 298
Pension and other postretirement benefit adjustments (605)   (605)   (613)
Other comprehensive income of unconsolidated affiliates 7   7   7
Other, net 5   5   4
Total (148)   (148)   (304)
Amounts attributable to non controlling interests 6   6   7
Amounts attributable to the entity (142)   (142)   (297)
Other comprehensive income (loss)          
Foreign currency translation adjustments 56 (63) 147 (113)  
Foreign currency translation adjustments, tax amount     16   25
Pension and other postretirement benefit adjustment 4 4 8 10  
Pension and other postretirement benefit adjustment, tax amount     90   92
Other, net   (5) 1 (5)  
Total 60 (64) 156 (108)  
Other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests     (1)    
Amounts attributable to the entity 60 (64) 155 (108)  
HUNTSMAN INTERNATIONAL LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES
          
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)          
Foreign currency translation adjustments 444   444   296
Pension and other postretirement benefit adjustments (652)   (652)   (663)
Other comprehensive income of unconsolidated affiliates 7   7   7
Other, net (1)   (1)   (1)
Total (202)   (202)   (361)
Amounts attributable to non controlling interests 6   6   7
Amounts attributable to the entity (196)   (196)   (354)
Other comprehensive income (loss)          
Foreign currency translation adjustments 55 (63) 148 (114)  
Foreign currency translation adjustments, tax amount     3   12
Pension and other postretirement benefit adjustment 6 5 11 13  
Pension and other postretirement benefit adjustment, tax amount     122   124
Other, net   (5)   (5)  
Total 61 (63) 159 (106)  
Other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests     (1)    
Amounts attributable to the entity $ 61 $ (63) $ 158 $ (106)