Huntsman Corporation Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

GENERAL - Goodwill (Details)

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GENERAL - Goodwill (Details) $ in Millions	6 Months Ended
GENERAL - Goodwill (Details) $ in Millions	Jun. 30, 2018 USD ($)
Goodwill rollforward
Goodwill, Beginning Balance	$ 140
Goodwill acquired	257
Foreign current effect on balance	(4)
Goodwill, Ending Balance	393
Polyurethanes
Goodwill rollforward
Goodwill, Beginning Balance	40
Goodwill acquired	229
Foreign current effect on balance	(4)
Goodwill, Ending Balance	265
Performance Products
Goodwill rollforward
Goodwill, Beginning Balance	17
Goodwill, Ending Balance	17
Advanced Materials
Goodwill rollforward
Goodwill, Beginning Balance	83
Goodwill acquired	28
Goodwill, Ending Balance	111
HUNTSMAN INTERNATIONAL LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES
Goodwill rollforward
Goodwill, Beginning Balance	140
Goodwill, Ending Balance	$ 393

- Definition

Amount after accumulated impairment loss of an asset representing future economic benefits arising from other assets acquired in a business combination that are not individually identified and separately recognized.

+ References

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-Publisher FASB
-Name Accounting Standards Codification
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-SubTopic 20
-Section 50
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-Publisher FASB
-Name Accounting Standards Codification
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-Section 45
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-Name Accounting Standards Codification
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-SubTopic 20
-Section 45
-Paragraph 5
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