Registration of securities issued in business combination transactions

SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Details 3)

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SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Details 3) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2011
Dec. 31, 2010
Dec. 31, 2009
Reclassifications      
Minimum period of receivable to classify as current assets 90 days    
Bank accepted drafts reclassified from accounts receivable to other current assets   $ 51  
Buildings and equipment | Minimum
      
Property, Plant and Equipment      
Estimated useful lives 10 years    
Buildings and equipment | Maximum
      
Property, Plant and Equipment      
Estimated useful lives 33 years    
Plant and equipment
      
Property, Plant and Equipment      
Interest expense capitalized as part of plant and equipment $ 2 $ 1 $ 3
Plant and equipment | Minimum
      
Property, Plant and Equipment      
Estimated useful lives 3 years    
Plant and equipment | Maximum
      
Property, Plant and Equipment      
Estimated useful lives 25 years    
Furniture, fixtures and leasehold improvements | Minimum
      
Property, Plant and Equipment      
Estimated useful lives 5 years    
Furniture, fixtures and leasehold improvements | Maximum
      
Property, Plant and Equipment      
Estimated useful lives 20 years