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DEBT - INTERCOMPANY NOTES AND OTHER (Details)

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DEBT - INTERCOMPANY NOTES AND OTHER (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
9 Months Ended
Mar. 27, 2019
Sep. 30, 2019
Sep. 30, 2018
Mar. 13, 2019
Dec. 31, 2018
Debt          
Loss on early extinguishment of debt   $ 23 $ 3    
Loan to subsidiary   391      
HUNTSMAN INTERNATIONAL LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES          
Debt          
Loss on early extinguishment of debt   23 $ 3    
Notes payable to affiliates-current   $ 100     $ 100
HUNTSMAN INTERNATIONAL LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES | U.S. A/R Program          
Debt          
Reduction in applicable margin on borrowings (as a percent)   0.10%      
Maximum | HUNTSMAN INTERNATIONAL LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES | U.S. A/R Program          
Debt          
Reduction in applicable margin on borrowings (as a percent)   0.25%      
2029 Senior Notes | HUNTSMAN INTERNATIONAL LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES          
Debt          
Face amount       $ 750  
Interest rate (as a percent)   4.50%   4.50%  
Percentage of principal amount at which the entity may redeem debt   100.00%      
2020 Senior Notes | HUNTSMAN INTERNATIONAL LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES          
Debt          
Early repayment of debt $ 650        
Interest rate (as a percent) 4.875%        
Debt costs associated with redeemed debt $ 21        
Debt accrued interest 12        
Loss on early extinguishment of debt $ 23