Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

HUNTSMAN CORPORATION STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (Details)

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HUNTSMAN CORPORATION STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified
 1 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2012
Sep. 30, 2012
Jun. 30, 2012
Mar. 31, 2012
Dec. 31, 2011
Sep. 30, 2011
Jun. 30, 2011
Mar. 31, 2011
Dec. 31, 2010
Sep. 30, 2010
Jun. 30, 2010
Mar. 31, 2010
Dec. 31, 2012
Dec. 31, 2011
Dec. 31, 2010
Value of stock repurchased                           $ 50  
DIVIDENDS ON COMMON STOCK                              
Cash dividends paid 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 96 96 96
Cash dividends paid (in dollars per share) $ 0.10 $ 0.10 $ 0.10 $ 0.10 $ 0.10 $ 0.10 $ 0.10 $ 0.10 $ 0.10 $ 0.10 $ 0.10 $ 0.10 $ 0.40 $ 0.40 $ 0.40
Common stock
                              
Amount authorized for repurchase of common stock                         100    
Number of shares repurchased                           4,000,000  
Value of stock repurchased                           50  
DIVIDENDS ON COMMON STOCK                              
Remaining amount of authorized repurchase of common stock                         $ 50