Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

NET (LOSS) INCOME PER SHARE (Details)

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NET (LOSS) INCOME PER SHARE (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2013
Mar. 31, 2012
Basic and diluted (loss) income from continuing operations:    
Loss (income) from continuing operations attributable to Huntsman Corporation $ (22) $ 167
Basic and diluted net (loss) income:    
Net (loss) income attributable to Huntsman Corporation $ (24) $ 163
Shares (denominator):    
Weighted average shares outstanding 239.0 236.5
Dilutive securities:    
Stock-based awards (in shares)   3.6
Total weighted average shares outstanding, including dilutive shares 239.0 240.1
Outstanding stock-based awards
   
Antidilutive shares not included in the computation of income (loss) per share    
Weighted average equivalent shares 7.0 8.0