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RESTRUCTURING, IMPAIRMENT AND PLANT CLOSING COSTS - NARRATIVE (Details)

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RESTRUCTURING, IMPAIRMENT AND PLANT CLOSING COSTS - NARRATIVE (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2018
Sep. 30, 2017
Operating segments | Textile Effects    
Restructuring, impairment and plant closing costs    
Gain on sale of land $ 4  
Operating segments | Textile Effects | Basel, Switzerland    
Restructuring, impairment and plant closing costs    
Restructuring charges   $ 4
Corporate Initiatives | Corporate and other    
Restructuring, impairment and plant closing costs    
Restructuring charges $ 9  
Workforce reductions | Operating segments | Textile Effects    
Restructuring, impairment and plant closing costs    
Restructuring charges   $ 7