Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

INTANGIBLE ASSETS (Details)

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INTANGIBLE ASSETS (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2012
Dec. 31, 2011
Dec. 31, 2010
Intangible Assets      
Carrying Amount $ 458 $ 444  
Accumulated Amortization 390 353  
Net 68 91  
Amortization expense 23 29 30
Estimated future amortization expense      
2013 21    
2014 13    
2015 5    
2016 5    
2017 4    
HUNTSMAN INTERNATIONAL LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES
      
Intangible Assets      
Carrying Amount 466 452  
Accumulated Amortization 396 359  
Net 70 93  
Amortization expense 23 30 30
Estimated future amortization expense      
2013 21    
2014 13    
2015 5    
2016 5    
2017 4    
Patents, trademarks and technology
      
Intangible Assets      
Carrying Amount 355 363  
Accumulated Amortization 318 307  
Net 37 56  
Patents, trademarks and technology | HUNTSMAN INTERNATIONAL LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES
      
Intangible Assets      
Carrying Amount 355 363  
Accumulated Amortization 318 307  
Net 37 56  
Licenses and other agreements
      
Intangible Assets      
Carrying Amount 41 39  
Accumulated Amortization 16 14  
Net 25 25  
Licenses and other agreements | HUNTSMAN INTERNATIONAL LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES
      
Intangible Assets      
Carrying Amount 41 39  
Accumulated Amortization 16 14  
Net 25 25  
Non-compete agreements
      
Intangible Assets      
Carrying Amount 2 2  
Accumulated Amortization 2 2  
Non-compete agreements | HUNTSMAN INTERNATIONAL LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES
      
Intangible Assets      
Carrying Amount 2 2  
Accumulated Amortization 2 2  
Other intangibles
      
Intangible Assets      
Carrying Amount 60 40  
Accumulated Amortization 54 30  
Net 6 10  
Other intangibles | HUNTSMAN INTERNATIONAL LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES
      
Intangible Assets      
Carrying Amount 68 48  
Accumulated Amortization 60 36  
Net $ 8 $ 12