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INCOME TAXES (Details)

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INCOME TAXES (Details) (USD $)
In Millions
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2010
Jun. 30, 2011
Jun. 30, 2010
INCOME TAXES      
Deferred Tax Assets, Valuation Allowance $ 14 $ 6 $ 14
Net decrease in unrecognized tax benefits with a corresponding income tax benefit   (1) 7
INCOME TAXES      
Tax benefit on loss due to early extinguishment of debt   1 13
Loss on extinguishment of debt (7) (3) (162)
Income tax expense (benefit) excluding tax benefit on loss due to early extinguishment of debt   62 39
HUNTSMAN INTERNATIONAL LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES
     
INCOME TAXES      
Tax benefit on loss due to early extinguishment of debt   1 5
Loss on extinguishment of debt (7) (3) (16)
Income tax expense (benefit) excluding tax benefit on loss due to early extinguishment of debt   $ 62 $ 42