Registration of securities issued in business combination transactions

OPERATING SEGMENT INFORMATION (Details 2)

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OPERATING SEGMENT INFORMATION (Details 2) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
 9 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2012
Sep. 30, 2011
Dec. 31, 2011
Dec. 31, 2010
Dec. 31, 2009
Segment reporting information          
Capital Expenditures $ 248 $ 217 $ 330 $ 236 $ 189
Total Assets 8,925   8,330 8,307  
Polyurethanes
          
Segment reporting information          
Capital Expenditures     85 59 55
Total Assets     3,086 3,024  
Performance Products
          
Segment reporting information          
Capital Expenditures     96 66 70
Total Assets     2,340 2,067  
Advanced Materials
          
Segment reporting information          
Capital Expenditures     39 24 14
Total Assets     1,307 1,327  
Textile Effects
          
Segment reporting information          
Capital Expenditures     34 23 19
Total Assets     686 776  
Pigments
          
Segment reporting information          
Capital Expenditures     57 49 23
Total Assets     1,384 1,277  
Corporate and other
          
Segment reporting information          
Capital Expenditures     19 15 8
Total Assets     $ (473) $ (164)