Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

Schedule I-Condensed Financial Information of Registrant (PARENT ONLY) (Details 3)

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Schedule I-Condensed Financial Information of Registrant (PARENT ONLY) (Details 3) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2012
Sep. 30, 2012
Jun. 30, 2012
Mar. 31, 2012
Dec. 31, 2011
Sep. 30, 2011
Jun. 30, 2011
Mar. 31, 2011
Dec. 31, 2012
Dec. 31, 2011
Dec. 31, 2010
Condensed Financial Information of Registrant                      
Net income $ (38) $ 120 $ 128 $ 163 $ 95 $ (32) $ 124 $ 67 $ 373 $ 254 $ 32
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax:                      
Foreign currency translations adjustments                 51 (80) 24
Pension and other postretirement benefits adjustments                 (236) (187) (33)
Other, net                 (1)   (2)
Amounts attributable to the entity                 (185) (262) (10)
Comprehensive income (loss)                 187 (13) 21
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests                 (9) (2) (4)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Huntsman Corporation or Huntsman International LLC                 178 (15) 17
Huntsman Corporation
                     
Condensed Financial Information of Registrant                      
Net income                 363 247 27
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax:                      
Foreign currency translations adjustments                 51 (80) 24
Pension and other postretirement benefits adjustments                 (236) (187) (33)
Other, net                 9 7 3
Amounts attributable to the entity                 (176) (260) (6)
Comprehensive income (loss)                 187 (13) 21
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests                 (9) (2) (4)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Huntsman Corporation or Huntsman International LLC                 $ 178 $ (15) $ 17