Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Current Assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 30	$ 18
Accounts receivable:
Trade (net of allowance for doubtful receivables - 2013: $-; 2012: $-)	40	35
Related companies	398	330
Other	178	86
Notes receivable from related companies	1,949	2,346
Inventories	432	420
Deferred income taxes and other current assets	88	95
Total current assets	3,115	3,330
Investments
Investments in related companies	839	840
Investments in nonconsolidated affiliates	139	106
Other investments	8	8
Noncurrent receivables	0	45
Noncurrent receivables from related companies	171	189
Total investments	1,157	1,188
Property
Property	7,102	7,211
Less accumulated depreciation	5,825	5,877
Net property	1,277	1,334
Other Assets
Intangible assets (net of accumulated amortization 2013: $73; 2012: $72)	8	7
Deferred income tax assets - noncurrent	815	775
Asbestos related insurance receivables noncurrent	163	155
Deferred charges and other assets	52	49
Total other assets	1,038	986
Total Assets	6,587	6,838
Current Liabilities
Notes payable related companies	47	40
Accounts payable:
Trade	271	299
Related companies	351	411
Other	25	15
Income taxes payable	77	59
Asbestos related liabilities current	97	85
Accrued and other current liabilities	165	146
Total current liabilities	1,033	1,055
Long Term Debt	471	471
Other Noncurrent Liabilities
Pension and other postretirement benefits - noncurrent	1,168	1,270
Asbestos related liabilities noncurrent	497	530
Other noncurrent obligations	102	188
Total other noncurrent liabilities	1,767	1,988
Stockholder's Equity
Common stock (authorized and issued: 1,000 shares of $0.01 par value each)	0	0
Additional paid-in capital	312	312
Retained earnings	4,318	4,355
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(1,316)	(1,345)
Union Carbide Corporation's stockholder's equity	3,314	3,322
Noncontrolling interests	2	2
Total equity	3,316	3,324
Total Liabilities and Equity	$ 6,587	$ 6,838