Registration of securities issued in business combination transactions

EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS (Details 6)

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EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS (Details 6) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2012
Dec. 31, 2011
Dec. 31, 2010
DEFINED CONTRIBUTION PLANS      
Total defined contribution expense $ 14 $ 14 $ 14
SUPPLEMENTAL SALARY DEFERRAL PLAN AND SUPPLEMENTAL EXECUTIVE RETIREMENT PLAN      
Maximum percentage of salary which participant can defer under Huntsman supplemental deferral plan 75.00%    
Carrying amount of assets included in other noncurrent assets 14 12  
Deferred compensation expense $ 1 $ 1 $ 1
STOCK-BASED INCENTIVE PLAN      
Authorized number of shares to be granted under the Stock Incentive Plan 32.6    
Money purchase pension plan
     
DEFINED CONTRIBUTION PLANS      
Employer contribution limit (as a percent of compensation) 8.00%    
Salary deferral plan
     
DEFINED CONTRIBUTION PLANS      
Employer contribution limit (as a percent of compensation) 2.00%    
Employer matching contribution as a percentage of employee's contribution 50.00%    
Salary deferral plan for new hires
     
DEFINED CONTRIBUTION PLANS      
Employer contribution limit (as a percent of compensation) 4.00%    
Employer matching contribution as a percentage of employee's contribution 100.00%    
Period of service, to be achieved by the employees, to participate in the plan 6 years