SEPARATION OF PIGMENTS AND ADDITIVES BUSINESS (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions  | 
3 Months Ended | |
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Mar. 31, 2017  | 
Mar. 31, 2016  | 
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| SEPARATION OF PIGMENTS AND ADDITIVES BUSINESS | ||
| Business separation expenses | $ 9 | $ 0 | 
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- Definition Amount of expenses associated with the creation of an independent entity from the existing entity through divestiture. No definition available. 
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