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RESTRUCTURING, IMPAIRMENT AND PLANT CLOSING COSTS (Details 2) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
Dec. 31, 2014
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Dec. 31, 2013
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Dec. 31, 2012
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Dec. 31, 2011
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| Accrued liabilities by initiatives | ||||
| Accrued liabilities | $ 138us-gaap_RestructuringReserve | $ 113us-gaap_RestructuringReserve | $ 105us-gaap_RestructuringReserve | $ 92us-gaap_RestructuringReserve |
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| Accrued liabilities |
63us-gaap_RestructuringReserve / hun_RestructuringImpairmentAndPlantClosingCostsInitiativeAxis = hun_Initiative2012AndPriorMember |
95us-gaap_RestructuringReserve / hun_RestructuringImpairmentAndPlantClosingCostsInitiativeAxis = hun_Initiative2012AndPriorMember |
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| 2013 initiatives | ||||
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| Accrued liabilities |
12us-gaap_RestructuringReserve / hun_RestructuringImpairmentAndPlantClosingCostsInitiativeAxis = hun_Initiative2013Member |
18us-gaap_RestructuringReserve / hun_RestructuringImpairmentAndPlantClosingCostsInitiativeAxis = hun_Initiative2013Member |
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| Accrued liabilities |
$ 63us-gaap_RestructuringReserve / hun_RestructuringImpairmentAndPlantClosingCostsInitiativeAxis = hun_Initiative2014Member |
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Carrying amount (including both current and noncurrent portions of the accrual) as of the balance sheet date pertaining to a specified type of cost associated with exit from or disposal of business activities or restructuring pursuant to a duly authorized plan. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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