Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

INTANGIBLE ASSETS (Details)

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INTANGIBLE ASSETS (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2011
Dec. 31, 2010
Dec. 31, 2009
Intangible Assets      
Carrying Amount $ 444 $ 459  
Accumulated Amortization 353 354  
Net 91 105  
Amortization expense 29 30 34
Estimated future amortization expense      
2012 24    
2013 20    
2014 13    
2015 5    
2016 4    
Huntsman International LLC and Subsidiaries
      
Intangible Assets      
Carrying Amount 452 467  
Accumulated Amortization 359 360  
Net 93 107  
Amortization expense 30 30 35
Estimated future amortization expense      
2012 24    
2013 20    
2014 13    
2015 5    
2016 4    
Patents, trademarks and technology
      
Intangible Assets      
Carrying Amount 363 363  
Accumulated Amortization 307 286  
Net 56 77  
Patents, trademarks and technology | Huntsman International LLC and Subsidiaries
      
Intangible Assets      
Carrying Amount 363 363  
Accumulated Amortization 307 286  
Net 56 77  
Licenses and other agreements
      
Intangible Assets      
Carrying Amount 39 25  
Accumulated Amortization 14 12  
Net 25 13  
Licenses and other agreements | Huntsman International LLC and Subsidiaries
      
Intangible Assets      
Carrying Amount 39 25  
Accumulated Amortization 14 12  
Net 25 13  
Non-compete agreements
      
Intangible Assets      
Carrying Amount 2 2  
Accumulated Amortization 2 2  
Non-compete agreements | Huntsman International LLC and Subsidiaries
      
Intangible Assets      
Carrying Amount 2 2  
Accumulated Amortization 2 2  
Other intangibles
      
Intangible Assets      
Carrying Amount 40 69  
Accumulated Amortization 30 54  
Net 10 15  
Other intangibles | Huntsman International LLC and Subsidiaries
      
Intangible Assets      
Carrying Amount 48 77  
Accumulated Amortization 36 60  
Net $ 12 $ 17