Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

NET INCOME (LOSS) PER SHARE (Details)

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NET INCOME (LOSS) PER SHARE (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2011
Jun. 30, 2010
Jun. 30, 2011
Jun. 30, 2010
Income (Loss) from continuing operations:        
Income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to Huntsman Corporation $ 114 $ 52 $ 189 $ (107)
Net income (loss)        
Net income (loss) attributable to Huntsman Corporation 114 114 176 (58)
Shares:        
Weighted average shares outstanding (in shares) 239.4 236.4 238.5 235.6
Dilutive securities:        
Stock-based awards (in shares) 4.3 4.4 4.7  
Total dilutive shares outstanding assuming conversion (in shares) 243.7 240.8 243.2 235.6
Outstanding stock-based awards
       
Antidilutive shares not included in the computation of income (loss) per share        
Weighted average equivalent shares (in shares) 6.2 6.9 6.1 6.6
Convertible notes due 2018
       
Antidilutive shares not included in the computation of income (loss) per share        
Weighted average equivalent shares (in shares)       1.8
Stated rate of interest (as a percent)   7.00%   7.00%
Interest expense, net of tax, would have been included as an adjustment to the numerator of the diluted loss per share       $ 1