Huntsman Corporation Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

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Note 13 - Restructuring, Impairment and Plant Closing Costs (Credits) - Cash and Noncash Restructuring Charges (Details)

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Note 13 - Restructuring, Impairment and Plant Closing Costs (Credits) - Cash and Noncash Restructuring Charges (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Reversal of reserves no longer required	$ (1)	$ (4)	$ (31)
Accelerated depreciation	7
Total restructuring, impairment and plant closing credits	49	(41)	(7)
Gain on sale of assets		(49)
Other noncash credits		(2)	7
Initiatives 2019 and Prior [Member]
Restructuring Charges, Total	5
Initiatives 2020 [Member]
Restructuring Charges, Total	$ 38
Initiatives 2018 and Prior [Member]
Restructuring Charges, Total		6
Initiatives 2019 [Member]
Restructuring Charges, Total		$ 8
Initiatives 2017 and Prior [Member]
Restructuring Charges, Total			2
Initiatives 2018 [Member]
Restructuring Charges, Total			$ 15

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