Access to Number of Commercialized Products
Number of commercialized products to which the entity will have access
Represents the number of commercialized products to which the entity will be provided access.
Accounting Policies and Other Items
Accounting Policies and Other Items [Abstract]
Accounts Receivable Factoring Facility [Member]
Represents the trade receivables factoring facility entered into by the entity.
Accounts Receivable Factoring Facility
Accounts Receivable Financing Facility [Member]
A/R Financing Facility
Represents the trade receivables financing facility entered into by the entity.
Accounts Receivable Financing [Table]
A table or schedule providing information pertaining to the sale of accounts receivable.
Represents the disputed claims costs accrued as of the balance sheet date for environmental loss contingencies
Accrual for Environmental Loss Contingencies Related to Disputed Claims
Amount related to disputed claims included in accrued environmental liabilities
Award Type [Axis]
Accrued Customer Rebates
Accruals for customer rebates
Represents the liability pertaining to customer rebates as of the balance sheet date.
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Line items represent financial concepts included in a table. These concepts are used to disclose reportable information associated with domain members defined in one or many axes to the table.
Components of accumulated other comprehensive loss ("AOCL"), net of tax
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Resulting from Liquidation of Foreign Subsidiary
Represents the accumulated other comprehensive loss resulting from the liquidation of a foreign subsidiary.
Accumulated other comprehensive loss resulting from the liquidation of a foreign subsidiary
Changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) by component
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [RollForward]
A roll forward is a reconciliation of a concept from the beginning of a period to the end of a period.
Amendment Description
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table]
Disclosure of information about components of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss).
Amendment Flag
All Countries [Axis]
Represents geopolitical areas recognized by governments of the world as countries.
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense Percentage Allocated to Operating Segments
Percentage of stock-based compensation expense allocated to operating segments
Represents the percentage of stock-based compensation expense allocated to operating segments.
Alternative Collective Funds [Member]
Alternative Collective funds
Represents the alternative collective funds which include funds that invest mainly in asset backed securities, real estate funds, hedge funds and other alternative investments, the majority of which would be classified as level 2 or level 3 investments.
Amended DIP Facility [Member]
Represents information pertaining to the Amended and Restated Senior Secured Super-Priority Debtor-in-Possession Credit Agreement (the "Amended DIP Credit Facility").
Amended DIP Credit Facility
Antioxidant and UV Stabilizers Divestiture
Represents information pertaining to the sale of Antioxidant and UV Stabilizers business.
Antioxidant and UV Stabilizers [Member]
Antioxidants
Antioxidants [Member]
Antioxidants
Represents the details pertaining to the reportable segment of the entity, Antioxidants.
All Countries [Domain]
Arranger fees written off
Represents the amount of arranger fees written off during the year.
Arranger Fees Written Off
Asset Retirement Obligation Accretion Expense, Cost of Goods Sold
Accretion expense (income) - cost of goods sold
Represents the amount of accretion expense recognized during the period that is associated with an asset retirement obligation recorded in cost of goods sold. Accretion expense measures and incorporates changes due to the passage of time into the carrying amount of the liability.
Represents the amount of accretion expense recognized during the period that is associated with an asset retirement obligation recorded in income (loss) from discontinued operations.
Asset Retirement Obligation Accretion Expense Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operation
Accretion expense - loss from discontinued operations
Asset Retirement Obligation Assets Book Value
Net book value of asset retirement obligation assets at end of year
Represents the net book value of assets related to the asset retirement obligations.
Asset Retirement Obligation Closure of Facilities Number
Number of facilities to be closed
Represents the number of facilities of the entity to be closed which is recorded in asset retirement obligations.
Asset Retirement Obligation Facility Closure [Axis]
Information by type of closing of the facility.
Asset Retirement Obligation Facility Closure [Domain]
Represents the type of facility closed.
Asset Retirement Obligation [Line Items]
Asset retirement obligations
Line items represent financial concepts included in a table. These concepts are used to disclose reportable information associated with domain members defined in one or many axes to the table.
Asset Retirement Obligation, Reclassifications
Reclassifications
Represents the amount of reclassifications related to asset retirement obligations.
Australian Civil Antitrust Matters [Member]
Australian Civil Antitrust Matters
Represents information pertaining to Australian Civil Antitrust Matters.
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Reconciliation of approved distributable claims reserves
Bankruptcy Claims Approved Distributable Claims Reserves [Roll Forward]
Represents the decrease in the reserve due to settlements.
Bankruptcy Claims, Decrease in Reserve Due to Settlements
Settlements
Bankruptcy Claims, Decrease in Reserve Due to Supplemental Distributions
Supplemental distributions
Represents the decrease in the reserve due to supplemental distributions.
Bankruptcy Claims, Distributable Balance Amount
Remaining undisbursed reserve amount
Distributable balance at the beginning of period
Distributable balance at the end of period
Represents the distributable balance in the reserve.
Bankruptcy Claims, Number of Court Orders Appealed
Number of court orders appealed by creditor
Represents the number of orders of the Bankruptcy Court appealed by a creditor.
Bankruptcy Claims Number of Supplemental Distributions to Holders of Interests
Number of supplemental distributions made to Holders of Interests
Represents the number of supplemental distributions to Holders of Interest, granted by the Bankruptcy Court.
Bankruptcy Claims, Reserve Balance Approved
Claim reserve approved
The amount approved by the Bankruptcy Court to be paid for claims not allowed in the Chapter 11 cases.
Distributable amount approved at Effective Date
Bankruptcy Claims Reserve Distributable Balance Reclassification
Reclass to disputed claims reserve
Represents the distributable balance reclassification to disputed claims reserve.
Bankruptcy Claims Reserve Insurance Reimbursements
Insurance Reimbursements
Represents the amount of insurance reimbursements pertaining to approved distributable claims reserves.
Bankruptcy Claims, Supplemental Distribution to Holders of Interests in Cash
Supplemental cash distribution payments to Holders of Interests
Represents the supplemental cash distribution to Holders of Interests granted by the Bankruptcy Court.
Bankruptcy Claims, Supplemental Distribution to Holders of Interests in Stock
Supplemental stock distribution payments to Holders of Interests
Represents the value of the supplemental stock distribution to Holders of Interests granted by the Bankruptcy Court.
Document Period End Date
CANADA
Canada
Bankruptcy Proceedings, Distributable Claim Reserve Disclosure [Line Items]
Summary of distributable claim reserves established under Chapter 11 Plan
Bankruptcy Proceedings, Distributable Claim Reserve Disclosure [Table]
The disclosure of activity related to distributable claim reserves established in bankruptcy proceedings.
Bankruptcy Proceedings, Number of Affiliate Entities Included in Bankruptcy Filing
Number of US affiliates of the entity that also filed voluntary petitions for relief under Chapter 11
Number of U.S. affiliates of the entity also included in the bankruptcy proceedings.
Bankruptcy Proceedings, Number of Fully Administered Debtors
Number of Fully Administered Debtors
Number of entities which the Bankruptcy Court entered an order granting a final decree closing the Fully Administered Debtors' Chapter 11 cases.
Bankruptcy Proceedings Number of General Unsecured Claims Disallowed and Expunged
Number of general unsecured claims disallowed and expunged by order of the Bankruptcy Court
Represents the number of general unsecured claims that are disallowed and expunged by order of the Bankruptcy Court.
Represents the brine and waste disposal facilities which include brine supply, brine disposal, waste disposal, and hazardous waste injection wells and the related pipelines.
Brine and Waste Disposal Facilities [Member]
Brine and waste disposal facilities
Bromine Based and Related Products [Member]
Bromine based & related products
Represents the details pertaining to the reportable segment of the entity, Bromine based & related products.
Business Transfer Agreement ("BTA")
Represents information pertaining to Business Transfer Agreement ("BTA") with Solaris ChemTech Industries Limited ("Solaris ChemTech") and Avantha Holdings Limited and the parent company of Solaris ChemTech (collectively, "Solaris"), which is being accounted for as an equity method investment.
Business Transfer Agreement [Member]
Cancellation of Previously Issued Common Stock Shares.
Cancellation of Previously Issued Common Stock Shares
Cancellation of Chemtura previous common stock (in shares)
Entity [Domain]
Entity [Domain]
Cancellation of Previously Issued Common Stock Value
Cancellation of Chemtura previous common stock
Cancellation of Previously Issued Common Stock Value
Cancellation of Chemtura previous common stock
Represents the current portion of restricted cash included in cash and cash equivalents that is required to be on deposit to support certain letters of credit and performance guarantees.
Cash and Cash Equivalent, Restricted Cash Required to be on Deposit to Support Certain Letters of Credit and Performance Guarantees Current
Restricted cash required to be on deposit to support certain letters of credit and performance guarantees
Cash and Cash Equivalents End of Period [Abstract]
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease), Including Discontinued Operations
Change in cash and cash equivalents
Amount of increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents. Cash and cash equivalents are the amount of currency on hand as well as demand deposits with banks or financial institutions. Includes other kinds of accounts that have the general characteristics of demand deposits. Also includes short-term, highly liquid investments that are both readily convertible to known amounts of cash and so near their maturity that they present insignificant risk of changes in value because of changes in interest rates. Includes cash and cash equivalents within disposal group and discontinued operation.
Cash Flow [Abstract]
Cash Flows
Represents information pertaining to Chapter 11 proceedings.
Liabilities subject to compromise
Chapter 11 Proceedings [Member]
Chapter 11 Reorganization [Line Items]
EMERGENCE FROM CHAPTER 11
The disclosure for the activity related to reorganization under Chapter 11 of the US Bankruptcy Code.
Chapter 11 Reorganization [Table]
Change in useful life of property, plant and equipment
Charges for Change in Useful Life of Property Plant and Equipment
Represents the charges on account of change in useful life of property, plant and equipment.
Represents the details pertaining to the reportable segment of the entity, Chemtura AgroSolutions.
Chemtura Agro Solutions [Member]
Chemtura AgroSolutions
Chemtura Manufacturing UK Limited [Member]
CMUK
Represents Chemtura Manufacturing UK Limited, a subsidiary of the entity.
Claim Reserve [Axis]
Information by type of reserve established in bankruptcy proceedings.
Claim Reserve [Domain]
The type of reserve established in bankruptcy proceedings.
Common Stock Shares Approved for Listing on NYSE
Shares of New Common Stock approved for listing on NYSE
Represents the number of shares of common stock authorized for listing on the New York Stock Exchange.
Common Stock Shares Distributed from Newly Authorized Shares
Shares distributed from newly authorized shares
Represents the number of shares distributed out of newly authorized shares excluding shares reserved for equity compensation plan.
Represents the period during which shares of common stock have been outstanding.
Common Stock Shares Outstanding Period
Period during which shares have been outstanding
Common Stock Shares to be Issued
Shares to be issued under Plan
Represents the common stock to be issued in future by the entity.
Consumer Products [Member]
Consumer Products
Represents the details pertaining to the reportable segment of the entity, Consumer Products.
Contingencies and Legal Matters [Text Block]
This element represents legal proceedings and contingencies.
LEGAL PROCEEDINGS AND CONTINGENCIES
Contractual Interest Expense on Prepetition Liabilities Recognized in Statement of Operations
Contractual interest expense
The amount of contractual interest expense on prepetition liabilities included in the statement of operations.
Conyers Warehouse Litigation [Member]
Conyers
Represents litigation relating to a fire at the entity's Conyers, Georgia warehouse.
Corporate Restructuring Programs [Member]
Corporate Restructuring Programs
Details pertaining to corporate restructuring programs of the entity.
Cost Method Investments Ownership Percentage
Ownership interest in other affiliates to be accounted for at cost (as a percent)
Represents the percentage of ownership interest in the investee accounted for under the cost method of accounting.
Credit Facility [Member]
Represents information pertaining to the 2007 credit facility.
Credit Facility 2007
Cumulative Contractual Interest Expense on Prepetition Liabilities Incurred
Cumulative contractual interest expense incurred
The cumulative amount of contractual interest expense on prepetition liabilities as of the balance sheet date.
Cumulative amount of pre-petition interest expense for unsecured claims
Customer Rebates [Abstract]
Customer Rebates
DIP Credit Facility [Member]
DIP Credit Facility
Represents information pertaining to the senior secured super-priority debtor-in-possession DIP Credit Facility (the "DIP Credit Facility").
Represents information pertaining to the formation of DayStar Materials, LLC, a joint venture with UP Chemical Co. Ltd., which is being accounted for as an equity method investment.
Day Star Materials LLC [Member]
Daystar
Debentures 6.875 Percent Due 2026 [Member]
Represents information pertaining to debentures bearing interest at 6.875 percent which mature in 2026.
6.875% Debentures Due 2026
Debt Instrument Base Rate [Member]
The base rate used to calculate the variable interest rate of the debt instrument.
Base Rate
Debt Instrument, Borrowing Capacity Available Increase
Option to increase the size of the facility
Represents the available increase in borrowing capacity of the debt instrument under specified circumstances.
Represents the number of consecutive days during which the percentage of aggregate commitments is required to be maintained for the specified fixed charge coverage ratio.
Number of consecutive days during which percentage of aggregate commitments are required to be maintained
Debt Instrument Covenant, Compliance Percentage of Aggregate Commitments Maintenance Consecutive Days, Number
Represents the consolidated interest coverage ratio required to be maintained under financial covenants.
Consolidated Interest Coverage Ratio
Debt Instrument, Covenant Consolidated Interest Coverage Ratio
Debt Instrument, Covenant Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio
Represents the fixed charge coverage ratio required to be maintained under financial covenants.
Fixed charge coverage ratio
Debt Instrument Covenant Payment Required to be Made in Cash
Payment required to be made in cash as per the covenant under the agreement
Represents the payment required to be made in cash as per the covenant under the agreement.
Debt Instrument Covenant Period of Trailing Used for Calculation of Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio
Trailing period used for calculation of fixed charge coverage ratio
Represents the trailing period of time used to calculate the fixed charge coverage ratio under the credit facility's financial covenants.
Debt Instrument, Covenant Secured Leverage Ratio
Represents the secured leverage ratio required to be maintained under financial covenants.
Secured Leverage Ratio
Represents the threshold amount available for borrowings under the debt instrument for maintenance of specified fixed charge coverage ratio.
Threshold amount for specified fixed charge coverage ratio
Debt Instrument, Covenant Threshold Amount for Maintenance of Specified Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio
Represents the percentage of aggregate commitments available for borrowings under the debt instrument for maintenance of specified fixed charge coverage ratio.
Threshold percentage of aggregate commitments for specified fixed charge coverage ratio
Debt Instrument, Covenant Threshold Percentage of Aggregate Commitments for Maintenance of Specified Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio
Represents the trailing period used to calculate the fixed charge coverage ratio under the terms of financial covenants.
Trailing period used to calculate the fixed charge coverage ratio
Debt Instrument, Covenant Trailing Period Used for Calculation of Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio
Debt Instrument, Discount Rate Percentage
Discount rate (as a percent)
Represents the percentage discount at which the debt was issued.
Debt Instrument, Issue Price as Percentage of Face Value
Issue price as a percentage of par value
Represents the issue price of the debt instrument as a percentage of its face value.
Debt Instrument Maturity Term
Term of debt
Represents the term of the debt instrument held by the entity.
Debt Instrument Percentage Variable Rate Basis
Margin over alternate reference rate (as a percent)
Represents the interest rate percentage which is used as a cap on the base rate in a calculation of an alternate rate of interest for a debt instrument.
NATURE OF OPERATIONS AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Debt Instrument Principal Amortization as Percentage of Aggregate Principal Amount
Percentage of principal amortization allowed by amendment
Represents the percentage of amortization of principal amount permitted under an amendment allowing refinancing.
Debt Instrument Redemption Period After 1 September 2014 Prior To 1 September 2015 [Member]
Redemption after September 1, 2014 prior to September 1, 2015
Represents the redemption of debt instrument after September 1, 2014 and prior to September 1, 2015.
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer
Debt Instrument Redemption Period After 1 September 2015 Prior To 1 September 2016 [Member]
Redemption after September 1, 2015 prior to September 1, 2016
Represents the redemption of debt instrument after September 1, 2015 and prior to September 1, 2016.
Entity Voluntary Filers
Redemption after September 1, 2016
Debt Instrument Redemption Period After 1 September 2016 [Member]
Represents the redemption of debt instrument after September 1, 2016.
Entity Current Reporting Status
Debt Instrument Redemption Period [Axis]
Information pertaining to redemption of debt by period of redemption.
Entity Filer Category
Represents the period for redemption of the debt instrument.
Debt Instrument Redemption Period [Domain]
Entity Public Float
Redemption prior to September 1, 2014
Debt Instrument Redemption Period Prior To 1 September 2014 [Member]
Represents the redemption of debt instrument prior to September 1, 2014.
Entity Registrant Name
Debt Instrument, Variable Rate Base [Axis]
The alternative reference rates that may be used to calculate the variable interest rate of the debt instrument.
Entity Central Index Key
Debt Instrument, Variable Rate Base [Domain]
Identification of the reference rate that is used to calculate the variable interest rate of the debt instrument.
Debt Instrument Variable Rate Eurodollar Rate [Member]
Eurodollar rate
The Eurodollar rate used to calculate the variable interest rate of the debt instrument.
Debt Instrument Variable Rate Federal Funds Rate [Member]
Federal Funds rate
The Federal Funds rate used to calculate the variable interest rate of the debt instrument.
Debt Instrument Variable Rate LIBOR [Member]
LIBOR
The LIBOR used to calculate the variable interest rate of the debt instrument.
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Debt Instrument Variable Rate Primary Base [Axis]
The primary reference rates that may be used to calculate the variable interest rate of the debt instrument.
Debt Instrument Variable Rate Primary Base [Domain]
Identification of the primary reference rate that is used to calculate the variable interest rate of the debt instrument.
Debt Instrument Variable Rate Primary Base Rate [Member]
Primary rate
The primary base rate used to calculate the variable interest rate of the debt instrument.
Debt Instrument Variable Rate Secondary Base [Axis]
The secondary reference rates that may be used to calculate the variable interest rate of the debt instrument.
Debt Instrument Variable Rate Secondary Base [Domain]
Identification of the secondary reference rate that is used to calculate the variable interest rate of the debt instrument.
Debt Instrument Variable Rate Secondary Base Rate [Member]
Alternate rate
The secondary base rate used to calculate the variable interest rate of the debt instrument.
Debtor in Possession Credit Agreement [Member]
Amended DIP Credit Facility
Represents the amended debtor-in-possession financing facility, a special form of financing provided to entities in financial distress or under Chapter 11 bankruptcy process.
Debtor in Possession Credit Agreement Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Amended DIP Credit Facility Revolving Credit Facility
Represents the revolving credit facility portion of the amended debtor-in-possession financing facility.
ITALY
Italy
Debtor in Possession Credit Agreement Term Loan [Member]
Amended DIP Credit Facility Term Loan
Represents the term loan portion of the amended debtor-in-possession financing facility.
Debtor in Possession Credit Facility [Member]
DIP Credit Facility
Represents the debtor-in-possession financing facility, a special form of financing provided to entities in financial distress or under Chapter 11 bankruptcy process.
Debtor in Possession Financing Amount of Access Allowed to Debtors
DIP access approved for Debtors
Represents the amount of access allowed to debtors under the debtor-in-possession facility.
Debtor in Possession Financing Amount of Access Allowed to Debtors, Credit Facility
DIP access approved for Debtors, credit facility
Represents the portion of access allowed to debtors under the debtor-in-possession facility in the form of a credit facility.
Debtor in Possession Financing Amount of Access Allowed to Debtors, Term Loan
DIP access approved for Debtors, term loan
Represents the portion of access allowed to debtors under the debtor-in-possession facility in the form of a term loan.
Debtor in Possession Financing Exit Fee
Exit fee paid
Represents the exit fee paid by the entity under the debtor-in-possession facility.
Debtor in Possession Financing Exit Fee as Percentage of Other Commitments
Exit fee as a percentage of all other commitments
Represents the exit fee payable under the debtor-in-possession facility as a percentage of other commitments.
Debtor in Possession Financing Exit Fee as Percentage of Roll Up Commitments
Exit fee as a percentage of roll-up commitments
Represents the exit fee payable under the debtor-in-possession facility as a percentage of roll-up commitments.
Debtor Reorganization Items Severance Costs
Severance and closure costs
Represents charges for cost savings initiatives for which Bankruptcy Court approval has been obtained or requested.
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Debtor Reorganization Items Write off of Debt Discounts and Premiums
Write-off of debt discounts and premiums
Amount of write-off of debt discounts and premiums related to prepetition debt obligations.
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Deferred Tax Assets Financial Instruments
Financial instruments
Amount before allocation of valuation allowances of deferred tax asset attributable to deductible temporary differences from financial instruments.
Deferred Tax Assets Inventory and Other
Amount before allocation of valuation allowances of deferred tax asset attributable to deductible temporary differences from inventory and other deductible temporary differences.
Inventories and other
Net current deferred taxes
Deferred Tax Assets Liabilities Net Current [Abstract]
Net non-current deferred taxes
Deferred Tax Assets Liabilities Net Noncurrent [Abstract]
Deferred Tax Assets Tax Deferred Expense Compensation and Benefits Pensions and Postretirement Benefits
Pension and other post-retirement liabilities
Amount before allocation of valuation allowances of deferred tax asset attributable to deductible temporary differences from pension and post-retirement liabilities.
Amount before allocation of valuation allowances of deferred tax asset attributable to deductible temporary differences from environmental remediation.
Deferred Tax Assets Tax Deferred Expense Reserves and Accruals Environmental Remediation
Accruals for environmental remediation
Represents the increase in deferred tax liability due to repatriation of undistributed earnings of foreign subsidiaries.
Deferred Tax Liabilities Increase Due to Repatriation of Undistributed Earnings of Foreign Subsidiaries
Increase in deferred tax liability due to repatriation of undistributed earnings of foreign subsidiaries
Deferred Tax Liabilities Reduction Due to Increase in Undistributed Earnings of Foreign Subsidiaries
Reduction in U.S. deferred income tax liability due to increase in undistributed earnings of foreign subsidiaries
Represents the reduction in deferred income tax liability due to increase in the amount of undistributed earnings of foreign subsidiaries.
Defined Benefit Plan, Cash Contributions by Entity
Cash contributions by entity
The amount of cash contributed by entity to fund pension plans.
Cash contributions by entity as per definitive agreements with the trustees
The amount of cash contributed by a foreign subsidiary to fund pension plans.
Defined Benefit Plan, Cash Contributions by Foreign Subsidiary
Cash contributions by foreign subsidiary
Defined Benefit Plan Estimated Funding Deficit
Estimated funding deficit
Represents the estimated funding deficit as measured in accordance with Section 75 of the Pension Act of 1995 (UK).
Legal Entity [Axis]
Defined Benefit Plan Evaluation Additional Benefit Obligations Evaluation Expensed
The amount of additional benefit obligations expensed based on the results of the evaluation as to whether additional benefit obligations exist in connection with the equalization of certain benefits under pension plan.
Expense recognized based on the results of the evaluation of additional benefit obligations
Document Type
Defined Benefit Plan Evaluation Additional Benefit Obligations Increase (Decrease)
Changes to evaluation
Represents the amount of increase (decrease) in additional benefit obligations based on the results of the evaluation as to whether additional benefit obligations exist in connection with the equalization of certain benefits under pension plan.
Defined Benefit Plan, Health Care Cost, Trend Rate Assumed for Current Fiscal Year
Health care cost trend rate (as a percent)
Represents the assumed health care cost trend rate for the current fiscal year used to measure the expected cost of benefits covered by the plan (gross eligible charges).
Defined Benefit Plan Increase Decrease in Obligations Due to Amendments in Plan
Represents the amount of increase (decrease) in health care plan obligations during the reporting period due to amendments in the plan.
Decrease in health care plan obligations due to amendment
Decrease in plan obligations due to modification
Represents the amount of increase (decrease) in obligations during the reporting period due to modification subsequent to the amendment of plan.
Defined Benefit Plan Increase (Decrease) in Obligations Due to Modifications after Amendment in Plan
Accounts Receivable, Net, Current
Accounts receivable, net
Defined Benefit Plan, Increase in Projected Benefit Obligation
Increase in projected benefit obligations
Represents the amount of increase in projected benefit obligation due to approval of court motion.
Number of affiliates against which notice was issued for financial support direction
Represents the number of affiliates against which notice was issued for financial support direction.
Defined Benefit Plan Number of Affiliates Against Which Notice Was Issued for Financial Support Direction
Represents the number of members entitled to deferred benefits under the defined benefit section.
Defined Benefit Plan Number of Members Entitled to Deferred Benefits
Number of members entitled to deferred benefits
Represents the number of pension plans under the defined benefit plan.
Number of plans
Defined Benefit Plan Number of Pension Plans
Number of plans against which notice was issued for financial support direction
Represents the number of plans against which notice was issued for financial support direction.
Defined Benefit Plan, Number of Plans Against which Notice was Issued for Financial Support Direction
Number of UK subsidiaries that entered into a definitive agreement with Great Lakes U.K. Limited Pension Plan
Defined Benefit Plan Number of UK Subsidiaries Entered into Definitive Agreements with Great Lakes UK Limited Pension Plan
Defined Benefit Plan Other Changes Plan Assets
Other
Represents the changes in plan assets, not otherwise separately disclosed in the financial statements.
Defined Benefit Plan Pensioners Number
Number of pensioners
Represents the number of pensioners under the plan.
Represents the period for making cash contributions by foreign subsidiary.
Defined Benefit Plan, Period for Making Pension Contributions by Foreign Subsidiary
Period over which cash contributions are made by UK subsidiary
Period over which health care cost trend rate was assumed to be decreased
Defined Benefit Plan Period that Rate Reaches Ultimate Trend Rate
Represents the period over which the ultimate health care cost trend rate is expected to be reached.
Represents the amount of gain (loss) from a decision to temporarily deviate from the substantive plan, or from a change in benefit obligation which are not realized.
Defined Benefit Plan Unrealized Gain Loss
Unrealized gains / (losses)
Depreciation and Amortization [Member]
Depreciation and amortization
Primary financial statement caption in which the reported facts about depreciation and amortization have been included.
Diacetyl Litigation [Member]
Diacetyl
Represents litigation relating to alleged association of diacetyl and respiratory illnesses.
Diacetyl Reserve
Diacetyl Reserve [Member]
The reserve for disputed claims established in bankruptcy proceedings related to Diacetyl.
Discharged and/or Settled Environmental Liabilities
Discharged and or Settled Environmental Liabilities [Abstract]
Discontinued Operation Gain (Loss) on Disposal of Discontinued Operation Net of Tax Per Basic Diluted Share
The amount of gain (loss) on disposal of discontinued operation, net of related tax effect, per each basic and diluted share of common stock or unit when the per share amount is the same for both basic and diluted shares.
Loss on sale of discontinued operations, net of tax (in dollars per share)
Disposal Group Including Discontinued Operation Environmental Liabilities
Environmental liabilities
For the disposal group, including a component of the entity (discontinued operation), obligations incurred for environmental liabilities.
Disposal Group Including Discontinued Operation Pension Environment and Other Liabilities
Assumption of pension, environmental and other liabilities
Represents the obligations incurred for pension plans, environmental and other liabilities, including a component of the entity (discontinued operation).
Disposal Group Including Discontinued Operation Pension Plan and Postretirement Plan Benefit Obligation
Pension and post-retirement health care liabilities
For the disposal group, including a component of the entity (discontinued operation), the benefit obligation for a defined benefit pension plan and the defined benefit non-pension postretirement plans (such as those providing medical, dental or life insurance benefits).
Disposal Group Including Discontinued Operation Preferred Stock to be Received as Consideration
Preferred stock to be received as consideration
Represents the preferred stock to be received as consideration, including a component of the entity (discontinued operation).
Disposal Group Including Discontinued Operation Seller Note to be Received as Consideration
Sales price to be received in form of seller note
Represents the net consideration to be received in the form of seller note for the sale of a business.
Short-term borrowings
Disposal Group Including Discontinued Operation Short Term Borrowings
Represents the obligations incurred for short-term borrowings, including a component of the entity (discontinued operation).
Represents the number of joint ventures, equity interest in which is sold by the entity.
Disposal Group Including Discontinued Operations Number of Joint Ventures Equity Interest Sold
Number of joint ventures, equity interest in which is sold
Represents the remaining annual installments for receiving proceeds from the sale of an investment interest.
Annual installments
Disposal Group Not Discontinued Operations Annual Installments to be Received
Accounts Payable, Current
Accounts payable
Disposal Group Not Discontinued Operations Sale Price
Sales price of investment
Represents the net consideration to be received for the sale of a business, not a discontinued operation.
Disputed Claims Reserve [Member]
Disputed Claims Reserve
The reserve for disputed claims established in bankruptcy proceedings.
Document and Entity Information
U.S. equities
Domestic Equity Securities [Member]
Represents the defined benefit plan assets invested in domestic equity securities.
El Dorado Arkansas Facility Reorganization [Member]
El Dorado , Arkansas facility reorganization initiative
Represents the information pertaining to El Dorado , Arkansas facility reorganization.
Emergence Award Plan 2010 [Member]
2010 EAP
Represents the 2010 Emergence Award Plan, an equity-based compensation arrangement plan.
Long-term Incentive Plan 2009 [Member]
2009 EIP
Represents the 2009 Emergence Incentive Plan, an equity-based compensation arrangement plan.
Emergence Incentive Plan 2010 [Member]
2010 EIP
Represents the 2010 Emergence Incentive Plan, an equity-based compensation arrangement plan.
Employee Service Share-based Compensation Nonvested Awards Total Compensation Cost Recognized from Previously Unrecognized Cost
Compensation expense recognized from previously unrecognized expense
Represents the previously unrecognized compensation cost which has been recognized in the reporting period.
Environmental Alleged Civil Penalty
Calculated penalty
Represents the amount of civil penalty alleged in respect of violations of the environmental law.
Environmental Liabilities that have Not Been Discharged or Settled [Abstract]
Environmental Liabilities that Have Not Been Discharged or Settled
The reserve for disputed claims established in bankruptcy proceedings related to environmental matters.
Environmental Reserve
Environmental Reserve [Member]
Equity income
Equity Income (Loss)
For the Guarantor Condensed Consolidating Financial Data, this item represents the entity's proportionate share for the period of the net income (loss) of its investee (such as unconsolidated subsidiaries and joint ventures) to which the equity method of accounting is applied. This item includes income or expense related to stock-based compensation based on the investor's grant of stock to employees of an equity method investee.
Equity income (loss)
Ownership interest in a joint venture (as a percent)
Represents the ownership interest held in the joint venture agreement.
Equity Method Investment Ownership Interest Percentage
Amount of annual contribution agreed to fund discovery and development
Represents the agreed upon amount of contribution to fund discovery and development annually from each partner.
Equity Method Investments Annual Contribution Agreed to Fund Discovery and Development from Each Partner
Equity Method Investments Cash Consideration
Cash consideration
Represents the cash consideration in accordance with the joint venture agreement.
Cash contributions
Represents the cash contribution in accordance with the joint venture agreement.
Equity Method Investments, Cash Contribution
Contribution made
Represents the contribution made to fund discovery and development efforts.
Equity Method Investments, Contribution to Fund Discovery and Development
Period for making contribution
Equity Method Investments, Period for Contribution to Fund Discovery and Development
Represents the period for making contribution to fund discovery and development efforts.
European Joint Venture [Member]
European joint venture
Represents the european joint venture, owned and operated by a small group of ventures to accomplish a mutually beneficial venture or project.
GUARANTOR CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING FINANCIAL DATA
Financial Statements of Guarantors [Text Block]
This element represents guarantor condensed consolidating financial data.
GUARANTOR CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING FINANCIAL DATA
Number of banks in brazil
Represents the number of banks in Brazil with which the entity has financing agreements.
Financing Agreements with Number of Banks
Represents the write-off of fully amortized intangible assets (offset within accumulated amortization).
Write-off of fully amortized intangible assets
Finite Lived, Intangible Assets Written Off
Foreign and Non Qualified Pension Plans Defined Benefit [Member]
International and Non-Qualified Plans
Represents the international and non-qualified plans that defines the amount of pension benefit to be provided, usually as a function of one or more factors such as age, years of service or compensation.
International equities
Foreign Equity Securities [Member]
Represents the defined benefit plan assets invested in foreign equity securities.
Gains Losses on Extinguishment of Debt Settlement of Allowed Claims on Prepetition Debt Instruments
Portion of loss on early extinguishment of debt related to settlement of pre-petition debt obligations.
Represents the settlement of pre-petition debt obligations included in the loss on early extinguishment of debt line item in the financial statements.
General Corporate Expense
General corporate expense, including amortization
Represents the amount of general corporate expenses, including amortization.
Functional and other expenses
Great Lakes UK Limited Pension Plan [Member]
UK pension plans
Represents the Great Lakes UK Limited Pension Plan that defines the amount of pension benefit to be provided, usually as a function of one or more factors such as age, years of service or compensation.
ISEM
Represents information pertaining to formation of ISEM S.r.l., a strategic research and development alliance with Isagro S.p.A., which is being accounted for as an equity method investment.
ISEM S.r.l [Member]
Impairment of Property, Plant and Equipment
Impairment of property, plant and equipment, net
The amount of impairment loss recognized in the period resulting from the write-down of the carrying amount of a property, plant and equipment, net to fair value.
Incentive Stock Option [Member]
Represents the incentive stock options, a contract that gives the holder the right, but not the obligation, either to purchase or to sell a certain number of shares of stock at a predetermined price for a specified period of time.
ISOs
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations Net of Tax [Member]
Earnings/loss from discontinued operations, net of tax
Represents the primary financial statement caption in which reported facts about earnings or loss from discontinued operations, net of tax, have been included.
Income (Loss) of Subsidiaries from Continuing Operations
Equity in net loss of subsidiaries
Represents the equity in net earnings (loss) of subsidiaries from continuing operations.
Income (Losses) from Equity Method Investments
This item represents the entity's proportionate share for the period of the net income (loss) of its investee (such as unconsolidated subsidiaries and joint ventures) to which the equity method of accounting is applied.
Equity loss
Equity income
Equity (income) loss
Equity Income (Loss)
Income Tax Basis Difference of Investment in Foreign Subsidiaries
Basis difference of investments in the common stock of foreign subsidiaries
Represents the difference between the book basis and tax basis of investments in foreign subsidiaries.
Income Tax Reconciliation Change in Deferred Tax Assets Valuation Allowance Due to Recharacterization of Foreign Subsidiaries
Represents the portion of the difference between total income tax expense (benefit) as reported in the income statement and the expected income tax expense (benefit) computed by applying the domestic federal statutory income tax rates to pretax income from continuing operations attributable to changes in the valuation allowance for deferred tax assets in the period due to recharacterization of certain foreign subsidiaries.
Decrease in valuation allowance due to recharacterization of certain foreign subsidiaries
Income Tax Reconciliation Legal Settlements
Antitrust legal settlements
The sum of the differences between total income tax expense or benefit as reported in the Income Statement and the expected income tax expense or benefit computed by applying the domestic federal statutory income tax rates to pretax income from continuing operations attributable to legal settlements for the period.
Income Tax Reconciliation Post Petition Interest Expense
Post-petition interest expense
The portion of the difference between total income tax expense or benefit as reported in the Income Statement for the period and the expected income tax expense or benefit computed by applying the domestic federal statutory income tax rates to pretax income from continuing operations attributable to post-petition interest expense under enacted tax laws.
Income Tax Statue of Limitations Period
Statutes of limitations under foreign and United States jurisdictions
Represents the applicable statute of limitations period for income tax returns filed by the entity on a combined, unitary or stand-alone basis in multiple foreign and local jurisdictions.
Income taxes
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Income Taxes [Table]
Disclosures pertaining to income taxes.
Industrial Engineered Products [Member]
Industrial Engineered Products
Represents the details pertaining to the reportable segment of the entity, Industrial Engineered Products.
Industrial Performance Products [Member]
Industrial Performance Products
Represents the details pertaining to the reportable segment of the entity, Industrial Performance Products.
Interest Payment Related to Reorganization Plan
Interest payment in accordance with the Plan
Represents the cash outflow during the period pertaining to interest payments in accordance with reorganization plan.
Joint Venture Ownership Percentage Sold
Percentage ownership interest sold
Represents the percentage of ownership interest of the joint venture sold during the period.
Lease Facility Closure [Member]
Reduction of lease space
Represents the details pertaining to the reduction of lease facility associated with the exit from or disposal of business activities or restructurings pursuant to a plan.
Lease Termination [Member]
Lease termination
Represents the termination of leases at various facilities of the entity.
Liabilities Subject to Compromise Cash Disbursements from Restricted Cash for Settlement
Payment from restricted cash for settlement of liabilities subject to compromise
Represents the cash disbursements from restricted cash for settlement of liabilities subject to compromise.
Liabilities Subject to Compromise Common Stock Issued Value for Settlement
Value of common stock issued for settlement of liabilities subject to compromise
Represents the value of common stock issued for settlement of liabilities subject to compromise.
Line of Credit Facility, Borrowing Capacity Available Increase
Option to increase the size of the facility
Represents the available increase in borrowing capacity of the revolving credit facility subject to obtaining lender commitments to provide such increase.
Collateral - interest in domestic subsidiaries (as a percent)
Represents the percentage of the capital stock of domestic subsidiaries that is held as collateral under the line of credit facility.
Line of Credit Facility Collateral Percentage of Capital Stock of Domestic Subsidiaries
Collateral - interest in non-voting capital stock of foreign subsidiaries (as a percent)
Line of Credit Facility Collateral Percentage of Non Voting Capital Stock of Foreign Subsidiaries
Represents the percentage of the non-voting capital stock of foreign subsidiaries that is held as collateral under the line of credit facility.
Line of Credit Facility Collateral Percentage of Voting Capital Stock of Foreign Subsidiaries
Collateral - interest in voting capital stock of foreign subsidiaries (as a percent)
Represents the percentage of the voting capital stock of foreign subsidiaries that is held as collateral under the line of credit facility.
Line of Credit Facility Covenant Commitments Measurement Period
Commitment period measurement
Represents the period of time over which the entity's aggregate commitments are measured for purposes of determining the applicability of the fixed charge ratio covenant.
Accrual for Environmental Loss Contingencies
Amount accrued for environmental liabilities
Line of Credit Facility Covenant Threshold Amount for Maintenance of Specified Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio
Available Borrowings level that triggers applicability of fixed charge ratio covenant
Represents the level of available borrowings under the line of credit facility that triggers applicability of the fixed charge ratio covenant, such that when available borrowings falls below this level, the fixed charge ratio covenant is applicable.
Line of Credit Facility Covenant Threshold Percentage of Aggregate Commitments for Maintenance of Specified Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio
Percentage of Aggregate Commitments that triggers applicability of fixed charge ratio covenant
Represents the percentage of the aggregate commitment under the credit facility that triggers applicability of the fixed charge ratio covenant.
Cost of credit facility included in interest expense
Line of Credit Facility Expenses
Represents the total cost of credit facility included in interest expense in entity's consolidated statement of operations.
Line of Credit Facility International Receivables Sold
Represents the international receivables sold under the accounts receivable financing facility.
International accounts receivables sold under credit facility
Line of Credit Facility Mandatory Prepayment Period for Known Cash Uses
Period for known cash uses
Represents the period for determining the cash uses for making mandatory prepayment.
Line of Credit Facility Maximum Borrowing Capacity for Letters of Credit
Maximum borrowing capacity for letter of credit sub-facility
Maximum borrowing capacity for letter of credit sub-facility without consideration of any current restrictions on the amount that could be borrowed or the amounts currently outstanding under the facility.
Line of Credit Facility, Term
Term of credit facility
Represents the term of the revolving credit facility of the entity.
Line of Credit Facility Threshold for Prepayment
Prepayment is triggered if cash and cash equivalent balance exceeds value, after adjustment for known uses of cash in following 28 days.
Represents the threshold balance of unrestricted cash and cash equivalents that triggers prepayment of the line of credit facility, after adjustment for known uses of such balance within the succeeding 28 business days.
Percentage of principal amount at which the entity may redeem some or all of the notes
Long-term Debt Redemption Price as Percentage of Principal Amount
The percentage of principal amount used in the computation of the redemption price at which the entity may redeem some or all of the debt instruments.
Percentage of redeemable notes that can be redeemed from the proceeds of equity offerings
Long-term Debt Redemption With Net Proceeds from Equity Offerings as Percentage of Principal Amount
Represents the percentage of the aggregate principal amount of debt instruments that may be redeemed with net proceeds of certain equity offerings.
2011 Awards
Represents the 2011 Long-Term Incentive Awards , an equity-based compensation arrangement plan.
Long Term Incentive Awards 2011 [Member]
Long Term Incentive Awards 2012 [Member]
2012 Awards
Represents the 2012 Long-Term Incentive Awards , an equity-based compensation arrangement plan.
Long Term Incentive Awards 2013 [Member]
2013 Awards
Represents the 2013 Long-Term Incentive Awards, an equity-based compensation arrangement plan.
Long Term Incentive Plan 2010 [Member]
2010 LTIP
Represents the 2010 Long-Term Incentive Plan which provides for nonqualified stock options, incentive stock options, stock appreciation rights, dividend equivalent rights, stock units, bonus stock, performance awards, share awards, restricted stock, time-based RSUs and performance-based RSUs.
Long-term Incentive Plan 2011 [Member]
Represents the 2011 Long-Term Incentive Plan, an equity-based compensation arrangement plan.
2011 LTIP
Claim settlement, insurance recovery percentage
Represents the percentage of the settlement for claims which a key insurance carrier has agreed to pay.
Loss Contingency, Insurance Recovery Percentage
Loss Contingency, Lawsuits Pending Number
Number of pending lawsuits
Represents the number of pending lawsuits.
Number of claims filed by corporate claimants
Loss Contingency, New Claims Filed by Corporate Resellers or Users Number
Represents the number of claims filed pertaining to a loss contingency by corporate resellers or users.
Loss Contingency, New Claims Filed by Individuals Number
Represents the number of claims filed pertaining to a loss contingency by individual claimants.
Number of claims filed by individual claimants
Loss Contingency, Settlement Paid
Represents the amount of settlements paid as of the balance sheet date.
Amount paid for environmental settlements
Maturity period of money market instruments
Represents the maturity period of money market instruments.
Maturity Period of Money Market Instruments
Represents the maximum term of maturity at the date of purchase of an instrument to classify it as a cash equivalent.
Maximum Term of Original Maturity to Classify Instruments as Cash Equivalents
Maximum term of original maturity to classify bank term deposits as cash equivalents
Minority Interest Continuing Operations
Non-controlling interests - continuing operations
Total of all stockholders' equity (deficit) items, net of receivables from officers, directors, owners, and affiliates of the entity which is directly or indirectly attributable to that ownership interest in subsidiary equity which is not attributable to the parent and pertaining to continuing operations (that is, noncontrolling interest, previously referred to as minority interest).
Minority Interest Discontinued Operations
Non-controlling interest - discontinued operations
Total of all stockholders' equity (deficit) items, net of receivables from officers, directors, owners, and affiliates of the entity which is directly or indirectly attributable to that ownership interest in subsidiary equity which is not attributable to the parent and pertaining to discontinued operations (that is, noncontrolling interest, previously referred to as minority interest).
New Shares [Member]
New Shares
Represents the information pertaining to new shares of the entity.
Non Cash Reorganization Items
Noncash adjustments reporting in reorganization items, net included in operating activities.
Reorganization items, net
United States
UNITED STATES
U.S.
Nonqualified Stock Options [Member]
NQOs
Represents the nonqualified stock options, a contract that gives the holder the right, but not the obligation, either to purchase or to sell a certain number of shares of stock at a predetermined price for a specified period of time.
Notes and Debentures [Member]
Notes and Debentures
Represents information pertaining to notes and debentures.
Notes Due 2009 [Member]
7% Notes Due 2009
Represents information pertaining to notes which matured in 2009.
Number of Foreign Currency Derivatives
Number of forward contracts purchased to reduce the risk of currency exposure
Represents the number of forward contracts purchased to reduce the risk of currency exposure by the entity.
Number of Major Product Lines
Number of major product lines
Represents the number of major product lines which includes seed treatments, fungicides, miticides, insecticides, growth regulators and herbicides.
Number of Remaining Annual Installments for Receiving Proceeds from Divestiture of Interest in Joint Venture
Represents the number of installment payments remaining in the divestiture contract.
Remaining installments of the receivable for the proceeds of the divestiture
Old Shares [Member]
Old Shares
Represents information pertaining to old shares of the entity.
Operating Loss Carryforwards Annual Limitations on Use
NOL annual limitation
Represents the amount of annual limitations on the use of all operating loss carryforwards available to reduce future taxable income.
Organometallics
Represents the details pertaining to the reportable segment of the entity, Organometallics.
Organometallics [Member]
Other Asset, Noncurrent
Aggregate carrying amount, as of the balance sheet date, of noncurrent assets not separately disclosed in the guarantor condensed consolidating financial data. Noncurrent assets are expected to be realized or consumed after one year (or the normal operating cycle, if longer).
Other assets
Other Borrowings [Member]
Other borrowings
Represents other borrowings of the reporting entity.
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Reclassifications, Net of Tax
Amount after tax, before reclassification adjustments of other comprehensive income (loss).
Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Reclassifications, Net of Tax
Other Income Expense, Net [Policy Text Block]
Other Expense, Net
Disclosure of accounting policy for other income and expense amounts, the components of which are not separately disclosed on the income statement, resulting from ancillary business-related activities (that is, excluding major activities considered part of the normal operations of the business) also known as other nonoperating income (expense) recognized for the period.
Other Long Term Liability
Aggregate carrying amount, as of the balance sheet date, of noncurrent obligations not separately disclosed in the guarantor condensed consolidating financial data. Noncurrent obligations are expected to be paid after one year (or the normal operating cycle, if longer).
Other long-term liabilities
Other types of investments
Represents other types of investments.
Other Securities [Member]
Other Sundry Nonoperating Income (Expense)
Other items, individually less than $1 million
Represents the other sundry non-operating income and expenses which have not been specified elsewhere in the taxonomy.
Represents the maximum individual amount of other sundry non-operating income and expenses which have not been specified elsewhere in the taxonomy.
Other Sundry Nonoperating Income (Expense), Maximum Individual Amount
Maximum individual amount of other items
PVC Additives [Member]
PVC Additives Divestiture
Represents the information pertaining to sale of PVC additives business Galata Chemicals LLC and its sponsors.
Accrued Income Taxes, Current
Income taxes payable
Represent the maximum amount of penalty paid in respect of alleged final settlement.
Maximum amount of penalty paid
Payments for Environmental Alleged Penalty
Payments for pre-petition liabilities included in clean-up costs
Represents the cash outflows made during the period related to pre-petition liabilities for environmental remediation activities.
Payments for Environmental Liabilities Related to Pre Petition
Pension and Other Postretirement Defined Benefit Plans Discontinued Operation Current and Noncurrent Liabilities
Liabilities of discontinued operations
Represents the entire liability recognized in the balance sheet that is associated with the defined benefit plans of discontinued operations.
Pentair Water Pool and Spa Inc [Member]
Pentair
Represents the details pertaining to Pentair Water Pool and Spa, Inc., a creditor of the entity.
Percentage of Average of High and Low Common Stock Sale Prices
Percentage of average of the high and low sale prices
Represents the percentage of average of the high and low sale prices of common stock on the date of purchase.
Percentage of Compensation under the Plan Withheld for Purchase of Shares
Percentage of compensation withheld for purchase of shares
Represents the percentage of compensation withheld for purchase of shares of the entity's common stock.
Period for Receiving Proceeds from Divestiture of Interest in Joint Venture
Period for receiving proceeds from sale of an investment interest in a joint venture
Represents the period for receiving proceeds from the sale of an investment interest in a joint venture.
Period for Receiving Proceeds from Divestiture of Interest in Joint Venture in Annual Installments
Period for receiving proceeds from sale of an investment interest in annual installments
Represents the period for receiving proceeds from the sale of an investment interest in annual installments.
Period of default for payment of amount of money upon rendering of judgment against the entity or any of its subsidiaries
Period of Default for Payment of Amount of Money under Rendering of Judgment Against Entity or Subsidiary
Represents the period of default for payment of the amount of money due upon rendering of judgment against the entity or any of its subsidiaries.
Petroleum Additives [Member]
Petroleum additives
Represents the details pertaining to the reportable segment of the entity, Petroleum additives.
Plan of Reorganization Common Stock Shares Reserved for Future Issuance
Common Stock reserved for future issuances under the Plan (in shares)
Represents the number of shares of New Common Stock reserved for future issuance pursuant to a plan of reorganization.
Plan of Reorganization Common Stock to be Issued Shares
Shares to be issued under Plan
Represents the number of shares of New Common Stock to be issues pursuant to a plan of reorganization.
Plan of Reorganization Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Authorized
Common Stock reserved for future issuances under equity compensation plans (in shares)
Represents the number of shares of New Common Stock which may be awarded under share-based compensation plans pursuant to a plan of reorganization.
Pooled equity
Represents the defined benefit plan assets invested in pooled equity securities.
Pooled Equity Securities [Member]
Prepetition Litigation and Claims Discharged [Member]
Certain Prepetition Litigation Against the Debtors
Represents the information pertaining to prepetition litigation and claims discharged under the plan.
Accrued expenses
Accrued Liabilities, Current
Private Equity and Other Instruments [Member]
Private equity & other instruments
Investments held in private equity and other instruments.
Production Rights [Member]
Production rights
Legal rights, generally of a limited duration, to produce a product or products, often within specific geographic areas.
Range of Exercise Prices from Dollars 1.50 to 15.89 [Member]
1.50-15.89
Represents the range of exercise price from dollar 1.50 to 15.89.
Range of Exercise Prices from Dollars 14.27 to 21.15 [Member]
14.27-21.15
Represents the range of exercise price from dollar 14.27 to 21.15.
Range of Exercise Prices from Dollars 15.38 to 16.03 [Member]
15.38-16.03
Represents the range of exercise price from dollar 15.38 to 16.03.
Range of Exercise Prices from Dollars 15.38 to 21.15 [Member]
15.38-21.15
Represents the range of exercise price from dollar 15.38 to 21.15.
Range of Exercise Prices from Dollars 15.50 to 16.03 [Member]
15.50-16.03
Represents the range of exercise price from dollar 1.50 to 16.03.
Costs associated with the facility
Represents the cost of financing associated with receivable financing facility.
Receivable Financing Facility Finance Costs
Receivable Financing Facility [Line Items]
Sale of accounts receivable
Line items represent financial concepts included in a table. These concepts are used to disclose reportable information associated with domain members defined in one or many axes to the table.
Receivable Financing Facility Maximum Sales Capacity
Maximum sale amount
Maximum sale capacity under the receivable financing facility without consideration of any current restrictions on the amount that could be sold or the amounts currently outstanding under the facility.
Receivable Financing Facility Variable Rate Base [Axis]
The alternative reference rates that may be used to calculate the variable interest rate of the receivable financing facility.
Identification of the reference rate that is used to calculate the variable interest rate of the receivable financing facility.
Receivable Financing Facility Variable Rate Base [Domain]
Accrued Environmental Loss Contingencies, Noncurrent
Environmental liabilities reflected as other liabilities
Receivable Financing Facility Variable Rate Base Rate [Member]
Base rate
The base rate used to calculate the variable interest rate of the receivable financing facility.
Receivable Instrument Basis Spread on Variable Rate
Basis points added to reference rate (as a percent)
The percentage points added to the reference rate to compute the variable rate on the receivable instrument.
Variable interest rate basis
The reference rate for the variable rate of the receivable instrument, such as LIBOR or the US Treasury rate and the maturity of the reference rate used, such as three months or six months LIBOR.
Receivable Instrument Description of Variable Rate Basis
Represents the write off of receivable associated with restructurings pursuant to a plan.
Receivable Write Off [Member]
Receivable write-off
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Line items represent financial concepts included in a table. These concepts are used to disclose reportable information associated with domain members defined in one or many axes to the table.
Reclassifications out of AOCL to net earnings
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Amounts reclassified from AOCL
Reclassification from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Current Period, Net of Tax
Amount after tax of reclassification adjustments of other comprehensive income (loss).
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Axis]
Information by item reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss).
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Domain]
Item reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss).
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member]
Identifies item reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss).
Amount Reclassified from AOCL
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member]
Disclosure of information about items reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss).
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Table]
Reclassifications Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Table Text Block]
Tabular disclosure of information about items reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss).
Reclassifications Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Table Text Block]
Summary of reclassifications from AOCL to the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations
Accrued Environmental Loss Contingencies, Current
Environmental liabilities reflected as accrued expenses
Recorded Severance Accelerated Depreciation Asset Retirement and Other Charges
Estimated cost of restructuring plan
Amount charged against earnings in the period for incurred and estimated costs associated with accelerated depreciation of property, plant and equipment, accelerated asset retirement obligations, severance and other obligations.
Pre-tax charges for restructuring
Recorded Severance Accelerated Depreciation Asset Retirement and Other Charges to Be Incurred in Next Twelve Months
Represents the amount to be charged in the next twelve months following the latest fiscal year against earnings of period for incurred and estimated costs associated with accelerated depreciation of property, plant and equipment, accelerated asset retirement obligations, severance and other obligations.
Pre-tax charges for restructuring to be incurred throughout 2013
Recoverability of Long-Lived Assets and Goodwill
Disclosure of accounting policy for recoverability and impairment of long-lived assets and goodwill.
Recoverability of Long-lived Assets and Goodwill [Policy Text Block]
Release of Translation Adjustment from Liquidation of Entities
Release of translation adjustment from liquidation of entities
Represents the amount of release of translation adjustment from liquidation of entities.
Release of cumulative foreign currency translation adjustments from liquidation of entities
Reclass of translation adjustment from liquidated entities
Reorganization Charges [Member]
Primary financial statement caption in which the reported facts about reorganization charges have been included.
Reorganization items
Reorganization [Member]
Reorganization initiatives
Represents the details pertaining to the reorganization initiatives associated with the exit from or disposal of business activities or restructurings pursuant to a plan.
Amount Reclassified from AOCL
Unrecognized Pension and Other Post-Retirement Benefit Costs
Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment [Member]
Reserve for Customer Rebates [Member]
Reserve for customer rebates
Amount of rebates granted to customers based on customers achieving defined sales targets over a specified period of time.
Restricted Cash Required to be on Deposit to Support Certain Letters of Credit and Performance Guarantees Settlement Period
Settlement period of letters of credit and performance guarantees kept as deposit, forming a part of restricted cash
Represents the settlement period of letters of credit and performance guarantees kept as deposit, which form a part of restricted cash.
Restructuring and Related Activities, Number of Office Facilities
Number of office facilities
Represents the number of office facilities pursuant to implementation of certain cost savings and growth initiatives approved by Bankruptcy Court.
Restructuring and Related Activities Period for which Purchaser Obliged to Supply Current Volumes of Brominated Flame Retardant
Period for which purchaser is obligated to continue to supply current volumes of the brominated flame retardant
Represents the period for which the purchaser is obligated to continue to supply current volumes of the brominated flame retardant following the acquisition under the terms of the joint venture agreement.
Restructuring Cost Expected Cash Payment to Be Paid in Next Twelve Months
Represents the amount of cash to be paid in the next twelve months following the latest fiscal year to fully or partially settle a specified, previously accrued type of restructuring cost.
Expected payment of cash cost to be paid in 2013
Restructuring Reserve, Anticipated Annual Cash Savings
Anticipated annual cash savings
Represents the anticipated annual cash savings under the plan.
Restructuring Reserve Asset Impairments and Accelerated Depreciation
Pre-tax charges for asset impairments and accelerated depreciation
Amount of pre-tax charges for asset impairments and accelerated depreciation charged against earnings associated with exit from or disposal of business activities or restructuring plan.
Restructuring Reserve Period Expenses
2013 charge
Reserve increase representing the amount charged against earnings in the period for a specified incurred and estimated type of cost associated with exit from or disposal of business activities or restructuring pursuant to a duly authorized plan.
SK Blue Holdings Ltd and Addivant USA Holdings Corp [Member]
Represents information pertaining to SK Blue Holdings, Ltd and Addivant USA Holdings Corp.
SK and Addivant
SK Blue Holdings Ltd [Member]
SK
Represents information pertaining to SK Blue Holdings, Ltd.
SALE OF ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE
Sale of Accounts Receivable [Text Block]
This element represents sale of accounts receivable.
SALE OF ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
Sale of Stock Percentage of Ownership Interest Sold
Percentage ownership interest sold
Represents the percentage of ownership interest sold.
Schedule of benefit obligation and weighted-average assumptions used
Tabular disclosure of benefit obligations including accumulated benefit obligation and projected benefit obligation along with weighted-average assumptions used to determine the benefit obligation.
Schedule of Accumulated and Projected Benefit Obligations and Assumptions Used [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Approved Distributable Claims Reserves [Table Text Block]
Summary of approved distributable claims reserves
Tabular disclosure of approved distributable claims reserves.
Schedule of Asset Retirement Obligations [Table]
Schedule of an asset retirement obligation and the associated long-lived asset. An asset retirement obligation is a legal obligation associated with the disposal or retirement from the service of a tangible long-lived asset that results from the acquisition, construction or development, or the normal operations of a long-lived asset, except for certain obligations of lessees.
Schedule of Debt Instruments [Table]
A table providing information pertaining to short-term and long-term debt instruments or arrangements, including identification, terms, features, collateral requirements and other information necessary to a fair presentation.
Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities by Jurisdiction [Table Text Block]
Schedule of net current and non-current deferred taxes from each tax jurisdiction
Tabular disclosure of deferred income taxes by jurisdiction as classified in the consolidated statements of financial position.
Schedule Of Disposal Groups Including Discontinued Operations Balance Sheet [Text Block]
Schedule of assets and liabilities of discontinued operations related to Antioxidant business
Tabular disclosure of disposal groups, which includes the classification and carrying value of the assets and liabilities comprising the disposal group
Schedule of expected employer contributions and expected benefit payments
Tabular disclosure of estimated future employer contributions and benefits expected to be paid by pension plans and/or other employee benefit plans.
Schedule of Estimated Future Employer Contributions and Expected Benefit Payments [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Fully Administered Debtors [Table Text Block]
Fully Administered Debtors
Tabular disclosure of the debtors that have been decreed closed (the Fully Administered Debtors' Chapter 11 cases)
Schedule of earnings (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes and the income tax expense (benefit)
Tabular disclosure of income before income tax between domestic and foreign jurisdictions and the components of income tax expense attributable to continuing operations for each year presented including, but not limited to: current tax expense (benefit), deferred tax expense (benefit), investment tax credits, government grants, the benefits of operating loss carryforwards, tax expense that results from allocating certain tax benefits either directly to contributed capital or to reduce goodwill or other noncurrent intangible assets of an acquired entity, adjustments of a deferred tax liability or asset for enacted changes in tax laws or rates or a change in the tax status of the entity, and adjustments of the beginning-of-the-year balances of a valuation allowance because of a change in circumstances that causes a change in judgment about the realizability of the related deferred tax asset in future years.
Schedule of Income Before Income Taxes and Components of Income Tax Expense Benefit [Table Text Block]
Tabular disclosure of the components of net benefit costs for pension plans and/or other employee benefit plans including service cost, interest cost, expected return on plan assets, gain (loss), prior service cost or credit, transition asset or obligation, and gain (loss) recognized due to settlements or curtailments along with the disclosure of weighted-average assumption used to determine net cost.
Schedule of Net Benefit Costs and Assumptions Used [Table Text Block]
Schedule of components of net periodic benefit cost (credit) and weighted-average assumptions used to determine net cost
Schedule of funded status and related amounts recognized on statement of financial condition
Tabular disclosure of net funded status of pension plans and/or other employee benefit plans along with amount recognized in the financial statements.
Schedule of Net Funded Status and Amounts Recognized in Financial Statements [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Reorganization Items [Table Text Block]
Schedule of reorganization items related to Chapter 11 cases
Tabular disclosure of reorganization items not recorded in the statement of financial performance related to Chapter 11 cases.
ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE LOSS
Asia/Pacific
Segment Geographical Groups of Countries Group Three [Member]
A second specified group of foreign countries about which segment information is provided by the entity. A second specified group of foreign countries about which segment information is provided by the entity.
Operating Income
Represents the operating profit (loss) attributable to the reportable segment of the entity.
Segment Operating Profit (Loss)
Segregated Reserves
Segregated Reserves [Member]
The segregated individual reserves established in bankruptcy proceedings for certain creditors' claims.
Less: accumulated depreciation
Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment
Senior Notes 6.875 Percent Due 2016 [Member]
Represents information pertaining to senior notes bearing interest at 6.875 percent which mature in 2016.
6.875% Notes due 2016
Amount charged against earnings in the period for incurred and estimated costs associated with severance and other obligations.
Severance and Other Facility Closure Costs
Pre-tax charge for severance to facility closures, severance and related costs
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
Balance at the beginning of the period
Balance at the end of the period
Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award Equity Instruments Other than Options Distributed in Period
Number of shares distributed
The number of shares (or other type of equity) distributed during the period on other than stock (or unit) option plans.
Share Based Compensation, Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award Equity Instruments, Other than Options Distribution Percentage
Distribution percentage
Represents the distribution percentage determined based on consolidated earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization expense.
Share Based Compensation, Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award Equity Instruments Other than Options Grants in Period Approved
Grants approved (in shares)
Represents the number of grants approved during the period on other than stock (or unit) option plans (for example, phantom stock or unit plan, stock or unit appreciation rights plan, performance target plan).
Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award Equity Instruments Other than Options Nonvested Total Fair Value
Unvested RSU awards at the beginning of the period
Unvested RSU awards at the end of the period
Aggregate fair value of nonvested awards on equity-based plans excluding option plans (for example, phantom stock or unit plan, stock or unit appreciation rights plan, revenue or profit achievement stock award plan) for which the employer is contingently obligated to issue equity instruments or transfer assets to an employee who has not yet satisfied service or performance criteria necessary to gain title to proceeds from the sale of the award or underlying shares or units.
Accumulated Translation Adjustment [Member]
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments
Description of the period of time, from the grant date, after which the equity-based award expires.
Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment, Award Expiration Period
Expiration period
Represents the period of the historical volatility of share-based compensation awards prior to entering into Chapter 11.
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions Expected Historical Volatility, Period
Period of expected historical volatility
Represents the number of share options (or share units) grants approved for issuance during the period.
Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award Options Grants in Period Approved
Grants approved (in shares)
Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award Options Intrinsic Value [Abstract]
Aggregate Intrinsic Value
Share Based Compensation, Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award Performance Measurement Period
Performance measurement period
Represents the performance measurement period used to grant shares under equity-based compensation arrangement.
Share Based Compensation, Arrangement by Share based Payment Award Performance Multiplier for Grants
Represents the performance multiplier used to grant shares under equity-based compensation arrangement.
Performance multiplier
Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award Shares Granted Cumulative
Number of shares granted
Represents the cumulative number of shares granted under the equity based compensation plan.
Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment, Award, Shares Offering Per Period Number
Number of shares offering per period
Represents the maximum number of shares offering in a period under the employee Stock Purchase Plan.
Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment, Award, Shares Offering Per Plan Year, Number
Number of shares offering per plan year
Represents the maximum number of shares offering per plan year under the employee Stock Purchase Plan.
Shares [Axis]
Information by type of shares.
Shares [Domain]
Represents the types of shares.
Site Contingency, Period for Accrual of Costs on Undiscounted Basis
Period for accrual of probable and reasonable remediation costs on an undiscounted basis
Represents the period for accrual of remediation expenditures on an undiscounted basis.
Sodium Sulfonates [Member]
Sodium Sulfonates Divestiture
Represents the information pertaining to sale of natural sodium sulfonates and oxidized petrolatum product lines to Sonneborn Holding, LLC.
Subsidiaries of Great Lakes Chemical Company Inc [Member]
Subsidiaries of Great Lakes
Represents the information pertaining to subsidiaries of Great Lakes Chemical Company Inc.
Subsidiaries of Witco Corporation [Member]
Subsidiaries of Witco
Represents the information pertaining to subsidiaries of Witco Corporation.
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
NATURE OF OPERATIONS AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Line items represent financial concepts included in a table. These concepts are used to disclose reportable information associated with domain members defined in one or many axes to the table.
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Table]
Information related to various accounting policies of the entity.
Term of Original Maturity to Classify Instruments as Cash Equivalents
Term of original maturity to classify bank term deposits as cash equivalents
Represents the term of maturity at the date of purchase of an instrument to classify it as a cash equivalent.
Tetrabrom Technologies Ltd [Member]
Tetrabrom Technologies Ltd.
Represents the information pertaining to Tetrabrom Technologies Ltd.
Time-based RSU
Represents the time-based stock units that the entity has not yet issued because the agreed-upon consideration, such as employee services, has not yet been received.
Time Based Restricted Stock Units RSU [Member]
Tricor Refining LLC [Member]
Tricor
Represents the litigation with Tricor Refining, LLC.
Additional paid-in capital
Additional Paid in Capital, Common Stock
United States Non Qualified Pension Plans of US Entity Defined Benefit [Member]
U.S. non-qualified pension plans
Represents the non-qualified pension plans that define the amount of pension benefit to be provided, usually as a function of one or more factors such as age, years of service or compensation, that is U.S. based or of a U.S. reporting entity.
Unrecognized Tax Benefits Increase Decrease Resulting from Foreign Currency Translation
Foreign currency impact
Represents the gross amount of increases or decreases in unrecognized tax benefits resulting from foreign currency translation.
Unrecognized Tax Benefits Interest on Income Taxes Income
Interest income related to unrecognized tax benefits
Represents the amount of interest income recognized on unrecognized tax benefits during the period.
Urethanes [Member]
Represents the details pertaining to the reportable segment of the entity, Urethanes.
Urethanes
Valuation Allowance Recognized in Income Tax Expense Benefit
Valuation allowance recorded in income tax (benefit) provision
Represents the amount of the valuation allowance recorded in income tax expense benefit in statements of operations.
Valuation Allowance Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Valuation allowance recorded in other comprehensive loss
Represents the amount of the valuation allowance recorded in other comprehensive income (loss).
Total of allowances and reserves, the valuation and qualifying accounts that relates to foreign currency translation adjustments.
Valuation Allowances and Reserves Foreign Currency Translation
Other
Description of award terms as to how many shares or portion of an award are no longer contingent on satisfaction of either a service condition, market condition or a performance condition, thereby giving the employee the legal right to convert the award to shares, shown as a percentage.
Vesting Rights Percentage
Percentage of award vesting
Wright Rubber Products Pty Ltd [Member]
Wright
Represents litigation related to Wright Rubber Products Pty Ltd.
Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]
Additional Paid-in Capital
Amortization
Amortization
Adjustments to reconcile net (loss) earnings to net cash used in operating activities:
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash (used in) provided by operations:
Loss (gain) on sale of discontinued operations
Stock-based compensation
Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Share-based Compensation, Requisite Service Period Recognition
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense
Stock-based compensation expense
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable
Allowances for doubtful accounts
Allowance for doubtful accounts
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts, Current [Member]
Amortization of Intangible Assets
Amortization expense
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount
Antidilutive securities excluded from the calculation of diluted earnings (loss) per share
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Earnings per common share
Antidilutive Securities, Name [Domain]
Antidilutive Securities [Axis]
Asset Retirement Obligation
Asset retirement obligation balance at beginning of period
Asset retirement obligation balance at end of period
Pre-tax charge for severance to facility closures, severance and related costs
Asset Retirement Obligation, Current
Asset retirement obligations included in accrued expenses
ASSET RETIREMENT OBLIGATIONS
Asset Impairment Review
Asset Impairment Charges [Abstract]
Asset Retirement Obligations, Noncurrent
Asset retirement obligations included in other liabilities
Impairment charges
Asset Impairment Charges
Impairment charges
Asset Retirement Obligation, Roll Forward Analysis [Roll Forward]
Change in the carrying amount of the asset retirement obligations
Asset Retirement Obligation, Cash Paid to Settle
Payments
ASSET RETIREMENT OBLIGATIONS
Asset Retirement Obligation Disclosure [Text Block]
Asset Retirement Obligation, Revision of Estimate
Revisions
CURRENT ASSETS
Assets, Current [Abstract]
ASSETS
Assets [Abstract]
Assets of discontinued operations
Assets of Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation
Assets of Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Noncurrent
Non-current assets of discontinued operations
Total current assets
Assets, Current
Current assets
Total assets
Assets
Segment Assets
NON-CURRENT ASSETS
Assets, Noncurrent [Abstract]
Assets of Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Current
Current assets of discontinued operations
Bankruptcy Claims [Abstract]
Prepetition Litigation and Claims Discharged Under the Plan
NATURE OF OPERATIONS AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block]
Basis of Accounting, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Basis of Presentation
Building and Building Improvements [Member]
Buildings and improvements
ACQUISITIONS AND DIVESTITURES
Carrying (Reported) Amount, Fair Value Disclosure [Member]
Carrying Amount
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value, Including Discontinued Operations
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period - Continuing operations
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Cash Flows
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Member]
Cash & cash equivalents
Class of Stock [Line Items]
CAPITAL STOCK AND EARNINGS (LOSS) PER COMMON SHARE
Class of Stock [Domain]
Litigation and Contingencies
Commitments and Contingencies, Policy [Policy Text Block]
LEGAL PROCEEDINGS AND CONTINGENCIES
Common Stock
Common Stock [Member]
Shares outstanding
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding
Common stock - $0.01 par value Authorized - 500.0 shares Issued - 100.4 shares at March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012
Common Stock, Value, Issued
Common stock, Issued shares
Common Stock, Shares, Issued
Shares issued
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)
Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share
Par value of common stock (in dollars per share)
Common stock, Authorized shares
Common Stock, Shares Authorized
Shares authorized pursuant to Plan
Common stock reserved for future issuances under the Plan (in shares)
Common Stock, Capital Shares Reserved for Future Issuance
PENSION AND OTHER POST-RETIREMENT BENEFIT PLANS
Deferred tax assets:
Components of Deferred Tax Assets [Abstract]
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations [Abstract]
Components of the deferred tax assets and liabilities
Components of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Abstract]
Deferred tax liabilities:
Components of Deferred Tax Liabilities [Abstract]
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Comprehensive income/(loss):
ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE LOSS
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent
Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to Chemtura
Comprehensive income attributable to non-controlling interests
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Comprehensive income attributable to non-controlling interests
ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE LOSS
Comprehensive Income (Loss) Note [Text Block]
Comprehensive income (loss)
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Computer Equipment [Member]
Information systems equipment
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Guarantor condensed consolidating financial data
Consolidation, Eliminations [Member]
Eliminations
Construction in Progress [Member]
Construction in progress
Corporate [Member]
Corporate
COGS
Cost of Sales [Member]
Operating Costs and Expenses
Cost of Sales, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Cost of goods sold
Cost of Goods Sold, Excluding Depreciation, Depletion, and Amortization
COSTS AND EXPENSES
Costs and Expenses [Abstract]
Credit Facility [Domain]
Credit Facility [Axis]
Current
Current Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Current Foreign Tax Expense (Benefit)
Increase in foreign income taxes
Current
Current
Current Federal Tax Expense (Benefit)
Customer Relationships [Member]
Customer relationships
Rejections or terminations of lease and other contract agreements
Debtor Reorganization Items, Net Gain (Loss) on Rejection of Leases and Other Executory Contracts
DIP Credit Facility commitment
Debtor-in-Possession Financing, Amount Arranged
Financing arranged
Debtor Reorganization Items, Gain (Loss) on Settlement of Other Claims, Net
Claim settlements, net
Debtor Reorganization Items, Legal and Advisory Professional Fees
Professional fees
Debt issuance cost
Debtor Reorganization Items, Debtor-in-Possession Facility Financing Costs
Debt Instrument, Description of Variable Rate Basis
Variable interest rate basis
Reference rate
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
DEBT
Debt and Capital Lease Obligations
Total Debt
Total debt
DEBT
Debt Disclosure [Text Block]
DEBT
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate
Basis points added to reference rate (as a percent)
Margin over reference rate (as a percent)
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Debt Instrument, Face Amount
Aggregate principal amount
Principal amount of notes
Effective interest rate (as a percent)
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Effective Percentage
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
Debt Instrument, Increase, Additional Borrowings
Finance obtained to fund our plan, emerge from chapter 11 and provide for future capital needs
Unamortized discount
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage
Interest rate (as a percent)
Fair value of asset
Deferred Compensation Plan Assets
Deferred
Deferred Federal Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Decrease in deferred foreign income taxes
Deferred Foreign Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Deferred
Total deferred tax liabilities
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Gross
Deferred taxes
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Deferred
Net deferred tax assets after valuation allowance
Deferred Tax Assets, Net of Valuation Allowance
Net deferred tax liability after valuation allowance
Deferred Tax Assets, Net
Net current and non-current deferred taxes from each tax jurisdiction
Deferred Tax Assets, Net, Classification [Abstract]
Other current assets
Deferred Tax Assets, Net of Valuation Allowance, Current
Total deferred tax assets
Deferred Tax Assets, Gross
Net operating loss carryforwards
Deferred Tax Assets, Operating Loss Carryforwards
Other accruals
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Reserves and Accruals, Other
Tax credit carryforwards
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Credit Carryforwards
Other assets
Deferred Tax Assets, Net of Valuation Allowance, Noncurrent
Valuation allowance
Deferred Tax Assets, Valuation Allowance
Other
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Other
Other liabilities
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net, Noncurrent
Intangibles
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Intangible Assets
Property, plant and equipment
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Property, Plant and Equipment
Other current liabilities
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net, Current
Unremitted foreign earnings of subsidiaries
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Undistributed Foreign Earnings
Fair value of liability
Deferred Compensation Liability, Current and Noncurrent
Defined Benefit Plan, Actual Return on Plan Assets
Actual return on plan assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), after Tax
Net amount recognized
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Fair Value of Plan Assets [Roll Forward]
Change in plan assets:
Investments transferred into pooled equity and fixed income funds due to the change in asset management
Defined Benefit Plan, Amounts Recognized in Balance Sheet
Net amount recognized
Defined Benefit Plan, Accumulated Benefit Obligation
Accumulated benefit obligation at end of year
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Benefit Obligation, Rate of Compensation Increase
Rate of compensation increase (as a percent)
Defined Benefit Plan, Amortization of Prior Service Cost (Credit)
Amortization of prior service cost
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefits Paid
Benefits paid
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Year Three
2015
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Benefit Obligation [Roll Forward]
Change in projected benefit obligation:
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Rate of Compensation Increase
Rate of compensation increase (as a percent)
Defined Benefit Plan, Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Net Gains (Losses), after Tax
Net actuarial loss/(gain)
Defined Benefit Plan, Amortization of Net Prior Service Cost (Credit)
Prior service credit
Defined Benefit Plan, Effect of One Percentage Point Decrease on Service and Interest Cost Components
Effect of one percentage point decrease in assumed health care cost trend rates on service and interest cost components
Defined Benefit Plan, Actuarial Gain (Loss)
Actuarial (gains) losses
Realized gains / (losses)
Defined Benefit Plan, Estimated Future Employer Contributions [Abstract]
Expected Employer Contributions:
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Amounts that Will be Amortized from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) in Next Fiscal Year [Abstract]
Estimated amounts that will be amortized from AOCL into net periodic benefit cost (credit) in next fiscal year
Defined Benefit Plan, Amortization of Net Gains (Losses)
Actuarial loss
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Year Two
2014
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Expected Long-term Return on Assets
Expected return on plan assets (as a percent)
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Year Five
2017
Cash contributions by entity as per definitive agreements with the trustees
Defined Benefit Plan, Contributions by Employer
Employer contribution
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Discount Rate
Discount rate (as a percent)
Defined Benefit Plan, Amounts Recognized in Balance Sheet [Abstract]
Amounts recognized in the Consolidated Balance Sheets at the end of year consist of:
Defined Benefit Plan, Effect of One Percentage Point Decrease on Accumulated Postretirement Benefit Obligation
Effect of one percentage point decrease in assumed health care cost trend rates on accumulated post-retirement benefit obligation
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Year Four
2016
Defined Benefit Plan, Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), after Tax [Abstract]
Amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss consist of:
Defined Benefit Plan, Assets, Target Allocations [Abstract]
Target allocations
Purchases
Defined Benefit Plan, Business Combinations and Acquisitions, Plan Assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Benefit Obligation, Discount Rate
Discount rate (as a percent)
Prior service cost/(credit)
Defined Benefit Plan, Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Net Prior Service Cost Credit, after Tax
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Next Twelve Months
2013
Defined Benefit Plan, Amortization of Gains (Losses)
Amortization of actuarial losses
Recognized actuarial losses
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Pension and other post-retirement benefit plans
PENSION AND OTHER POST-RETIREMENT PLANS
Defined Benefit Plan, Contributions by Plan Participants
Plan participants' contributions
Defined Benefit Plan, Other Changes
Other
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation
Projected benefit obligation at beginning of year
Projected benefit obligation at end of year
Benefit obligations
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Amounts that Will be Amortized from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) in Next Fiscal Year
Total amortization cost (credit)
Defined Benefit Plan, Target Plan Asset Allocations
Target allocations (as a percent)
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Five Fiscal Years Thereafter
2018-2022
Defined Benefit Plan, Divestitures, Benefit Obligation
Business divestitures
Defined Benefit Plan, Pension Plans with Accumulated Benefit Obligations in Excess of Plan Assets, Aggregate Projected Benefit Obligation
Projected benefit obligation
Defined Benefit Plan, Weighted Average Assumptions Used in Calculating Benefit Obligation [Abstract]
Weighted-average year-end assumptions used to determine benefit obligations:
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
Expected Benefit Payments:
Settlements
Defined Benefit Plan, Settlements, Benefit Obligation
Defined Benefit Plan, Funded Status of Plan [Abstract]
Funded status, end of year:
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Return on Plan Assets
Expected return on plan assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets, Period Increase (Decrease)
Increase in fair value of assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Effect of One Percentage Point Increase on Service and Interest Cost Components
Effect of one percentage point increase in assumed health care cost trend rates on service and interest cost components
Defined Benefit Plan, Foreign Currency Exchange Rate Changes, Plan Assets
Foreign currency exchange rate changes
Defined Benefit Plan, Plans with Benefit Obligations in Excess of Plan Assets [Abstract]
Projected benefit obligation in excess of plan assets at end of year:
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans [Axis]
Defined Benefit Plan, Plans with Benefit Obligations in Excess of Plan Assets, Aggregate Benefit Obligation
Projected benefit obligation
Defined Benefit Plan, Interest Cost
Interest cost
Defined Benefit Plan, Weighted Average Assumptions Used in Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost [Abstract]
Weighted-average assumptions used to determine net cost:
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets
Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year
Fair value of plan assets at end of year
Fair value of plan assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost
Net periodic benefit cost
Net periodic benefit cost
Defined Benefit Plan, Effect of One-Percentage Point Change in Assumed Health Care Cost Trend Rates [Abstract]
Effect of one percentage point increase (decrease) in assumed health care cost trend rates on accumulated post-retirement benefit obligation
Defined Benefit Plan, Service Cost
Service cost
Defined Benefit Plan, Funded Status of Plan
Net amount recognized
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans [Domain]
Defined Contribution Plan, Cost Recognized
Cost of defined contribution plans
Defined Benefit Plan, Divestitures, Plan Assets
Business divestitures
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Amendments
Plan amendments
Defined Benefit Plan, Foreign Currency Exchange Rate Gain (Loss)
Foreign currency exchange rate
Defined Benefit Plan, Plans with Benefit Obligations in Excess of Plan Assets, Aggregate Fair Value of Plan Assets
Fair value of plan assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Effect of One Percentage Point Increase on Accumulated Postretirement Benefit Obligation
Effect of one percentage point increase in assumed health care cost trend rates on accumulated post-retirement benefit obligation
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost [Abstract]
Defined benefit plans net periodic benefit (credit) cost
Components of net periodic benefit cost (credit):
Defined Benefit Plan, Pension Plans with Accumulated Benefit Obligations in Excess of Plan Assets [Abstract]
Accumulated benefit obligation in excess of plan assets at end of year:
Defined Benefit Plan, Pension Plans with Accumulated Benefit Obligations in Excess of Plan Assets, Aggregate Accumulated Benefit Obligation
Accumulated benefit obligation
Defined Benefit Plan, Pension Plans with Accumulated Benefit Obligations in Excess of Plan Assets, Aggregate Fair Value of Plan Assets
Fair value of plan assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Estimated Future Employer Contributions in Next Fiscal Year
2013
Defined Benefit Plan, Ultimate Health Care Cost Trend Rate
Ultimate health care cost trend rate (as a percent)
Transfers into Level 3
Defined Benefit Plan, Transfers Between Measurement Levels
Defined Benefit Plan, Assets for Plan Benefits, Noncurrent
Noncurrent assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Asset Categories [Axis]
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization
Depreciation and amortization
Depreciation expense
Depreciation
Depreciation and amortization
Depreciation, Amortization and Accretion, Net
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative instruments and hedging activities
DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS AND HEDGING ACTIVITIES
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Text Block]
Derivative [Table]
DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS AND HEDGING ACTIVITIES
Gain (loss) on derivative settlement
Derivative, Gain (Loss) on Derivative, Net
Derivative, by Nature [Axis]
Derivative Contract Type [Domain]
STOCK INCENTIVE PLANS
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Text Block]
Disclosure of Repurchase Agreements [Abstract]
Repurchase of common stock
STOCK INCENTIVE PLANS
Discontinued Operation, Tax Effect of Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operation During Phase-out Period
Income tax benefit
Loss on sale of discontinued operations
Discontinued Operation, Gain (Loss) on Disposal of Discontinued Operation, Net of Tax
(Loss) gain on sale of discontinued operations, net of tax
Loss on sale of discontinued operations, net of tax
Loss (gain) on sale of discontinued operations
Discontinued Operation, Gain (Loss) from Disposal of Discontinued Operation, before Income Tax
Pre-tax gain (loss) of on sale of business
Discontinued Operation, Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operation During Phase-out Period, before Income Tax
Pre-tax loss from discontinued operations
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Property, Plant, and Equipment, Net
Property, plant and equipment
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Revenue
Net sales
Intangible assets, net
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Intangible Assets, Net
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Income Statement Disclosures [Abstract]
Loss from discontinued operations
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Other Noncurrent Assets
Other assets
Disposal Group, Not Discontinued Operation, Gain (Loss) on Disposal
Pre-tax gain on sale of business
Gain on sale of business
Gain on sale of business
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Balance Sheet Disclosures [Abstract]
Assets and liabilities of discontinued operations
Income taxes payable
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Accrued Income Taxes Payable
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Accounts Payable
Accounts payable
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Other Current Assets
Other current assets
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Accounts, Notes and Loans Receivable, Net
Accounts receivable
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Accrued Liabilities
Other accrued liabilities
Accrued expenses
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Other Liabilities
Other liabilities
Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations, Name [Domain]
Cash and cash equivalents
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period - Discontinued operations
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Inventory
Inventories
Domestic Corporate Debt Securities [Member]
U.S. corporate bonds
U.S.
Federal
Domestic Tax Authority [Member]
Due from Affiliate, Noncurrent
Intercompany receivables
Due to Affiliate, Noncurrent
Intercompany payables
Basic and diluted per share information - attributable to Chemtura
Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Abstract]
EARNINGS (LOSS) PER SHARE - BASIC AND DILUTED - ATTRIBUTABLE TO CHEMTURA:
Net (loss) earnings attributable to Chemtura (in dollars per share)
Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted
Earnings Per Share [Text Block]
EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE
EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE
Effect of exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents
Effect of Exchange Rate on Cash and Cash Equivalents
Effect of exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents
Effect of Exchange Rate on Cash and Cash Equivalents, Continuing Operations
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Total Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition
Weighted average period for recognition
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items]
STOCK INCENTIVE PLANS
Employee Stock Option [Member]
Stock options
ESPP
Employee Stock [Member]
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs, Report Line [Domain]
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Total Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized
Remaining unrecognized compensation expense associated with unvested shares or units
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Total Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized [Abstract]
Unrecognized compensation expense
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Cash Received from Exercise of Stock Options
Proceeds from exercise of stock options
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Total Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Stock Options
Remaining unrecognized compensation expense associated with unvested awards
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Aggregate Disclosures [Abstract]
Tax Benefits of Stock-Based Compensation Plans
Severance and Related Costs
Employee Severance [Member]
Pre-tax charge for clean-up costs
Environmental Remediation Expense
Environmental Liabilities
Environmental Costs, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Environmental Issue [Member]
Environmental
Equity Method Investments
Investment in joint venture
Equity Method Investments
Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage
Investment in other affiliates to be accounted using the equity method (as a percent)
Equity Component [Domain]
Equity Method Investee, Name [Domain]
Equity Securities [Member]
Equity securities
Estimate of Fair Value, Fair Value Disclosure [Member]
Fair Value
Other Facility Closure Costs
Facility Closing [Member]
Measurement Frequency [Axis]
Fair Value, Hierarchy [Axis]
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Recurring basis
Amount of transfer of assets out of Level 2 into Level 1
Fair Value, Assets, Level 2 to Level 1 Transfers, Amount
Fair Value, Measurement Frequency [Domain]
Amount of transfer of liabilities out of Level 1 into Level 2
Fair Value, Liabilities, Level 1 to Level 2 Transfers, Amount
Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table]
Amount of transfer of assets out of Level 1 into Level 2
Fair Value, Assets, Level 1 to Level 2 Transfers, Amount
Fair Value, Measurements, Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Fair Value Measurements
Amount of transfer of liabilities out of Level 2 into Level 1
Fair Value, Liabilities, Level 2 to Level 1 Transfers, Amount
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Financial instruments and fair value measurements
Fair Value, Disclosure Item Amounts [Domain]
Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping [Table]
Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping, Disclosure Item Amounts [Axis]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Level 1
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Significant Observable Inputs (Level 2)
Total domestic
Federal Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations
Domestic
Federal Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations [Abstract]
Estimated useful lives
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
2017
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Five
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross
Gross Cost
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Intangible assets (excluding goodwill)
2015
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Three
Finite-lived Intangible Assets Acquired
Additions in gross intangible assets
Estimated amortization expense of intangible assets for the next five fiscal years
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net, Amortization Expense, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization
Accumulated Amortization
2013
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Next Twelve Months
2016
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Four
2014
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Two
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Translation Adjustments
Foreign currency translation
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net
Net Intangibles
Intangible assets, net
Fixed Income Securities [Member]
Fixed income securities
Fixed Income Funds [Member]
Pooled fixed income funds
Foreign
Foreign
Foreign Tax Authority [Member]
Foreign Pension Plans, Defined Benefit [Member]
International pension plans
Foreign Government Debt Securities [Member]
International government bonds
Net liability from change in fair market value of foreign exchange forward contracts accounted for in other current and other assets
Foreign Currency Fair Value Hedge Liability at Fair Value
Foreign Exchange Contract [Member]
Foreign exchange contracts
Foreign exchange loss
Foreign Currency Transaction Gain (Loss), before Tax
Foreign currency contract pre-tax loss
Foreign
Foreign Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations [Abstract]
Foreign Corporate Debt Securities [Member]
International corporate bonds
Translation of Foreign Currencies
Foreign Currency Transactions and Translations Policy [Policy Text Block]
Total foreign
Foreign Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations
Furniture and Fixtures [Member]
Furniture, fixtures and other
Gain (loss) due to change in fair market value of foreign exchange forward contracts
Gain (Loss) on Foreign Currency Derivatives Recorded in Earnings, Net
Loss on early extinguishment of debt
Gains (Losses) on Extinguishment of Debt
Loss on early extinguishment of debt
Charge for loss on early extinguishment of debt
Loss on modification of debt
Loss on early modification of debt
General Corporate Expense and Other Charges
General and Administrative Expense [Abstract]
Intangible Assets
Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Intangible Assets, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Goodwill
Goodwill
Net goodwill at the beginning of the period
Net goodwill at the end of the period
Goodwill at the beginning of the period
Goodwill at the end of the period
Goodwill, Gross
Foreign currency translation
Goodwill, Translation Adjustments
GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill information
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill by reportable segment
Goodwill, Impairment Loss
Goodwill impairment charge
Impairment charge related to goodwill
Impairment charges
GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS
Goodwill, Impaired, Accumulated Impairment Loss
Accumulated impairments related to goodwill
Accumulated impairments at the beginning of the period
Accumulated impairments at the end of the period
Gross Profit
Gross profit
Guarantor Obligations, Nature [Axis]
Guarantor Obligations, Nature [Domain]
Guarantor Obligations, Current Carrying Value
Outstanding guarantees
Guarantor Obligations [Line Items]
Guarantees
Guarantor Obligations, Maximum Exposure, Undiscounted
Maximum potential future principal and interest payments due under guarantees
Guarantees [Abstract]
Guarantees
Guarantees, Fair Value Disclosure
Weighted fair value of guarantees
Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]
Guarantor Subsidiaries
Impairment of Intangible Assets, Finite-lived
Impairment of intangible assets, net
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets Held-for-use
Impairment charges
Impairment charges
Impairment charge related to property, plant and equipment
Loss from discontinued operations, net of taxes
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Pre-tax Earnings (Loss) from continuing Operations:
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Equity Method Investments, Income Taxes, Extraordinary Items, Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract]
Foreign
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Foreign
Consolidated Statements of Operations
Income Statement Location [Axis]
INCOME TAXES
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]
INCOME TAXES
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax (in dollars per share)
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Per Basic and Diluted Share
(Loss) earnings from discontinued operations, net of tax (in dollars per share)
Income Tax Authority [Axis]
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations, net of tax
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations Attributable to Parent
Earnings from continuing operations, net of tax
(Loss) earnings from continuing operations (in dollars per share)
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Per Basic and Diluted Share
Earnings from continuing operations, net of tax (in dollars per share)
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Divestitures
Income Tax Authority [Domain]
Total pre-tax earnings (loss) from continuing operations
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Equity Method Investments, Income Taxes, Extraordinary Items, Noncontrolling Interest
Income Statement Location [Domain]
Equity income
Equity income
Income (Loss) from Equity Method Investments
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Table]
Disposal Group Name [Axis]
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Domestic
Domestic
Total income tax expense (benefit)
Income tax (expense) benefit
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Income tax expense
Income tax (expense) benefit
Income tax expense (benefit) at the U.S. statutory rate
Income Tax Reconciliation, Income Tax Expense (Benefit), at Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate
Goodwill
Income Tax Reconciliation, Nondeductible Expense, Amortization
Expense (benefit) for income taxes from continuing operations that differs from federal statutory rate
Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations, Income Tax Reconciliation [Abstract]
Valuation allowances
Income Tax Reconciliation, Change in Deferred Tax Assets Valuation Allowance
Depletion
Income Tax Reconciliation, Nondeductible Expense, Depletion
Foreign rate differential
Income Tax Reconciliation, Foreign Income Tax Rate Differential
Total
Income Tax Expense (Benefit) [Abstract]
Income Taxes Paid, Net
Income taxes (net of refunds)
Nondeductible stock compensation
Income Tax Reconciliation, Nondeductible Expense, Share-based Compensation Cost
U.S. tax on foreign earnings
Income Tax Reconciliation, Repatriation of Foreign Earnings
Nondeductible expenses, other
Income Tax Reconciliation, Nondeductible Expense, Other
(Loss) earnings from continuing operations
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Net loss (earnings) attributable to noncontrolling interests
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
State income taxes, net of federal benefit
Income Tax Reconciliation, State and Local Income Taxes
Tax audit settlements
Income Tax Reconciliation, Tax Settlements
Income Taxes
Income Tax, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Taxes attributable to prior periods
Income Tax Reconciliation, Prior Year Income Taxes
Income tax credits
Income Tax Reconciliation, Tax Credits
Other, net
Income Tax Reconciliation, Other Adjustments
Nondeductible reorganizational expenses
Income Tax Reconciliation, Nondeductible Expense, Restructuring Charges
AMOUNTS ATTRIBUTABLE TO CHEMTURA STOCKHOLDERS:
Income Amounts Attributable to Parent, Disclosures [Abstract]
AMOUNTS ATTRIBUTABLE TO CHEMTURA COMMON SHAREHOLDERS:
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent
(Loss) earnings from discontinued operations, net of taxes - attributable to Chemtura
(Loss) earnings from discontinued operations, net of tax
(Loss) earnings from discontinued operations, net of tax
Accounts payable
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable
Accrued expenses
Increase (Decrease) in Accrued Liabilities
Other current assets
Increase (Decrease) in Other Current Assets
Income taxes payable
Increase (Decrease) in Income Taxes Payable
Other liabilities
Increase (Decrease) in Other Noncurrent Liabilities
Accounts receivable
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Receivable
Impact of accounts receivable facilities
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Receivable from Securitization
Changes in assets and liabilities, net of assets acquired and liabilities assumed:
Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital [Abstract]
Other
Increase (Decrease) in Other Operating Assets and Liabilities, Net
Other assets
Increase (Decrease) in Other Operating Assets
Inventories
Increase (Decrease) in Inventories
Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital
Changes in assets and liabilities, net
Pension and post-retirement health care liabilities
Increase (Decrease) in Pension and Postretirement Obligations
Liabilities subject to compromise
Increase (Decrease) in Other Operating Liabilities
Restricted cash
Increase (Decrease) in Restricted Cash for Operating Activities
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Indirect Guarantee of Indebtedness [Member]
Customer guarantee
Interest expense
Interest Expense
Non-cash contractual post-petition interest expense
Interest Expense on Prepetition Liabilities Recognized in Statement of Operations
Contractual post-petition interest expense
Interest Paid
Interest paid
Inventory Valuation
Inventory, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Inventory Valuation Reserves
Inventory obsolescence reserves
Inventory, Finished Goods, Net of Reserves
Finished goods
INVENTORIES
Inventory Disclosure [Text Block]
Inventory, Raw Materials and Supplies, Net of Reserves
Raw materials and supplies
Inventories, net
Inventory, Net
Inventory, net
INVENTORIES
Inventory, Work in Process, Net of Reserves
Work in process
Interest income
Investment Income, Interest
Investments in and Advance to Affiliates, Subsidiaries, Associates, and Joint Ventures
Investment in subsidiaries
Letters of Credit Outstanding, Amount
Outstanding letters of credit
Land and Land Improvements [Member]
Land and improvements
Land improvements
Land Improvements [Member]
LEASES
LEASES
Leases of Lessee Disclosure [Text Block]
Changes in estimates related to expected allowable claims
Liabilities Subject to Compromise, Period Increase (Decrease)
Changes in estimates related to expected allowable claims
Total current liabilities
Liabilities, Current
Current liabilities
Cash paid for settlement of liabilities subject to compromise
Liabilities Subject to Compromise, Cash Disbursements and Reclassifications under Bankruptcy Court Orders
Liabilities of Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Current
Current liabilities of discontinued operations
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Total liabilities
Liabilities
NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES
Liabilities, Noncurrent [Abstract]
Liabilities of Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Noncurrent
Non-current liabilities of discontinued operations
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Liabilities and Equity [Abstract]
Liabilities of discontinued operations
Liabilities of Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity
Liabilities and Equity
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity
Maximum borrowing capacity
Line of Credit Facility, Remaining Borrowing Capacity
Total undrawn availability
Outstanding borrowings
Line of Credit Facility, Amount Outstanding
Line of Credit, Current
Less: Credit Facility
Litigation Case Type [Domain]
Litigation Case [Axis]
Long-term debt
Long-term Debt
Long-term debt
Long-term Debt and Capital Lease Obligations
Total Long-Term Debt
2015
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Three
2014
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Two
2016
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Four
2013
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Next Twelve Months
2017
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Five
Less: Current portion of Term Loan
Long-term Debt, Current Maturities
Thereafter
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal after Year Five
Loss Contingency, New Claims Filed, Number
Number of claims filed
Number of claims filed
Loss Contingencies [Table]
Loss Contingency, Pending Claims, Number
Number of claims pending against the entity or its Canadian subsidiary at time of Chapter 11 filing
Loss Contingency, Settlement Agreement, Consideration
Settlement amount
Loss Contingency Nature [Axis]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Legal proceedings and contingencies
Loss Contingency, Nature [Domain]
ACQUISITIONS AND DIVESTITURES
Mergers, Acquisitions and Dispositions Disclosures [Text Block]
Machinery and Equipment [Member]
Machinery and equipment
Manufacturing Facility [Member]
Manufacturing facilities
Maturities
Maturities of Long-term Debt [Abstract]
Maximum [Member]
Maximum
Minimum [Member]
Minimum
Other
Noncontrolling Interest, Period Increase (Decrease)
Total Non-controlling interests
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Dividends attributable to the non-controlling interest
Noncontrolling Interest, Decrease from Distributions to Noncontrolling Interest Holders
Purchase of subsidiary shares from non-controlling interest
Noncontrolling Interest, Decrease from Redemptions or Purchase of Interests
Money Market Funds [Member]
Money market funds
Valuation allowances and reserves
Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward]
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities, Continuing Operations
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities [Abstract]
Net cash used in investing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities, Continuing Operations
Net (loss) earnings attributable to Chemtura
Net Income (Loss) Available to Common Stockholders, Basic
Net earnings
Net (loss) earnings
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities
Net cash used in investing activities
Net cash provided by financing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities, Continuing Operations
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities, Continuing Operations [Abstract]
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent
Net earnings (loss) attributable to Chemtura
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities
Net cash used in operating activities
Less: Net loss (earnings) attributed to non-controlling interests
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Less: Net earnings attributed to non-controlling interests
Less: Net loss attributed to non-controlling interests
New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries
Notional amount of forward contracts purchased to reduce the risk of currency exposure
Notional Amount of Foreign Currency Derivatives
Non Controlling Interests
Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
2018 and thereafter
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due Thereafter
Minimum rental commitments, primarily for buildings, land and equipment under non-cancelable operating leases, net of sublease income
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Table]
NOL
Operating Loss Carryforwards
Sublease income, maximum
Operating Leases, Rent Expense, Sublease Rentals
Rental expenses under operating leases, net of sublease income
Operating Leases, Rent Expense, Net
Operating income
Operating Income (Loss)
2015
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Three Years
2014
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Two Years
2013
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Next Twelve Months
2016
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Four Years
Income taxes
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
2017
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Five Years
Operating leases
Operating Leased Assets [Line Items]
Aggregate minimum rental commitments
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due
Comprehensive income attributable to Chemtura
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Other current assets
Other Assets, Current
Other assets
Other Assets, Noncurrent
Unrecognized pension and other post-retirement benefit costs
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Adjustment, Net of Tax
Unrecognized pension and post-retirement plan costs, net of deferred tax expense of $1 million in 2012, $1 million in 2011, and $4 in 2010
Other Intangible Assets [Member]
Other
Other intangibles
Unrecognized pension and post-retirement plan costs, net of deferred tax expense
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Tax
Foreign currency translation adjustments
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax
Equity adjustment for translation of foreign currencies
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Amortization, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net Prior Service Cost Recognized in Net Periodic Benefit Cost, before Tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax
Changes in fair value of derivatives
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Arising During Period, Net of Tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net Gain (Loss) Recognized in Net Periodic Benefit Cost, before Tax
Amortization of prior-service costs
Other income (expense), net
Other Nonoperating Income (Expense)
Other income, net
Other expense, net
Other liabilities
Other Liabilities, Noncurrent
Other long-term liabilities
Other Expense, Net
Other Nonoperating Income (Expense) [Abstract]
Less: Other short term borrowings
Other Short-term Borrowings
Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Defined Benefit [Member]
Post-Retirement Health Care Plans
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax
Net current period other comprehensive loss
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent
Parent Company [Member]
Parent Company
Patents [Member]
Patents
Payment Guarantee [Member]
Guarantees provided to financial institutions
Payments for Environmental Liabilities
Payments for clean-up costs
Common shares acquired
Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock
Capital expenditures
Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired
Payments for acquisitions
Payments on short term borrowings, net
Payment for debt issuance costs
Payments of Financing Costs
PENSION AND OTHER POST-RETIREMENT BENEFIT PLANS
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Disclosure [Text Block]
Pension and Other Postretirement Defined Benefit Plans, Current Liabilities
Current liability
Pension and post-retirement health care liabilities
Pension and Other Postretirement Defined Benefit Plans, Liabilities, Noncurrent
Noncurrent liability
Performance Shares [Member]
Performance-based RSU
Performance Shares
Plan Name [Domain]
Plan Name [Axis]
Plan Asset Categories [Domain]
Bankruptcy Proceedings Disclosures
Plan of Reorganization [Abstract]
Preferred stock, shares authorized
Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized
Par value of preferred stock (in dollars per share)
Preferred Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share
Preferred Stock
Preferred Stock [Member]
Proceeds from Accounts Receivable Securitization
Proceeds from A/R Financing Facility, net
Payments for make-whole and no-call provisions
Proceeds from (Payments for) Other Financing Activities
Net proceeds from divestments
Proceeds from Divestiture of Businesses
Net proceeds from sale of an investment
(Payments on) proceeds from other short term borrowings, net
Proceeds from (Repayments of) Short-term Debt
(Payments on) proceeds from Credit Facility, net
Proceeds from (Repayments of) Lines of Credit
Drawdown of term loan
Proceeds from Issuance of Secured Debt
Proceeds from Term Loan and Senior Notes
Proceeds from Issuance of Senior Long-term Debt
Proceeds from ABL Facility, net
Proceeds from Lines of Credit
Proceeds from ABL Facility
Proceeds from Term Loan
Proceeds from Other Debt
Proceeds from other long-term borrowings
Proceeds from Issuance of Other Long-term Debt
Proceeds from other short term borrowings, net
Proceeds from Short-term Debt
Proceeds from (payments on) short term borrowings, net
Proceeds from the exercise of stock options
Proceeds from Stock Options Exercised
Proceeds from exercise of stock options
Net earnings
Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Net (loss) earnings
Net earnings (loss)
Net loss
Asset lives
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain]
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
Property, Plant and Equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
Property, plant and equipment, net
Property, plant and equipment, net
Property, plant and equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross
Property, plant and equipment, gross
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table Text Block]
Schedule of property, plant and equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Axis]
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
Property, Plant and Equipment Disclosure [Text Block]
Provision for doubtful accounts
Provision for Doubtful Accounts
SUMMARIZED UNAUDITED QUARTERLY FINANCIAL DATA
Quarterly Financial Information [Text Block]
SUMMARIZED UNAUDITED QUARTERLY FINANCIAL DATA
Reportable Segment [Member]
Reportable segments
EMERGENCE FROM CHAPTER 11
Range [Axis]
Range [Domain]
Allowance for doubtful accounts
Receivables, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Reconciliation of beginning and ending amount of unrecognized tax benefits
Reconciliation of Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Excluding Amounts Pertaining to Examined Tax Returns [Roll Forward]
Recorded Third-Party Environmental Recoveries Receivable
Receivables based on contractual agreement
Reorganization items, net
Reorganization Items
Reorganization items, net
Reorganization Items [Abstract]
Reorganization items related to Chapter 11 cases
EMERGENCE FROM CHAPTER 11
Reorganization under Chapter 11 of US Bankruptcy Code Disclosure [Text Block]
Payments on other short-term borrowings, net
Repayments of Other Short-term Debt
Payments on Credit Facility, net
Repayments of Lines of Credit
Payments on Credit Facility
Payments on long term borrowings
Repayments of Long-term Debt
Repayments of Notes and Debentures
Payments on other long-term borrowings
Repayments of Other Long-term Debt
Research and development
Research and Development Expense
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
Restricted stock units
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents
Restricted cash included in current assets
Restricted cash
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents, Current
Non-current restricted cash
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents, Noncurrent
Restricted cash included in non-current assets
Restructuring Plan [Domain]
Restructuring Type [Axis]
Facility closures, severance and related costs
Restructuring Charges
Facility closures, severance and related costs
Estimated cost of restructuring plan
Facility closures, severance and related costs
Pre-tax charge for severance to facility closures, severance and related costs
Restructuring Charges [Member]
Reorganization items
Restructuring Reserve, Settled with Cash
Cash payments
Net cash cost
RESTRUCTURING AND ASSET IMPAIRMENT ACTIVITIES
Restructuring Plan [Axis]
Restructuring Reserve, Accelerated Depreciation
Accelerated depreciation of certain fixed assets
Pre-tax charges for accelerated deprecation
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Changes in liabilities established for restructuring programs
Restructuring Reserve, Settled without Cash
Non-cash charges for restructuring
RESTRUCTURING AND ASSET IMPAIRMENT ACTIVITIES
Restructuring, Impairment, and Other Activities Disclosure [Text Block]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring information
Adjustments
Restructuring Reserve, Accrual Adjustment
Restructuring Reserve
Amounts accrued for reorganization initiatives and corporate restructuring programs
Balance at beginning of period
Balance at end of period
Accumulated deficit
Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit)
Accumulated Deficit
Retained Earnings [Member]
Revenue Recognition
Revenue Recognition, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Customer Rebates
Revenue Recognition, Rebates [Policy Text Block]
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Business segments
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
ABL Facility
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Intrinsic Value
Exercisable
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Term
Expected life
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Exercisable Options, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
Exercisable
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
Outstanding
Schedule of investments transferred into pooled equity and fixed income funds due to the change in asset management
Schedule of Level Three Defined Benefit Plan Assets Roll Forward [Table Text Block]
NET SALES
Revenue, Net
Net sales
Scenario, Unspecified [Domain]
Forecast
Scenario, Forecast [Member]
Schedule of Revenue from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets, by Geographical Areas [Table Text Block]
Schedule of information by geographic area
Schedule of Change in Asset Retirement Obligation [Table Text Block]
Summary of the change in the carrying amount of the asset retirement obligations and the net book value of assets
Schedule of Net Benefit Costs [Table Text Block]
Components of the entity's defined benefit plans net periodic benefit (credit) cost
Schedule of accumulated benefit obligation in excess of plan assets
Schedule of Accumulated Benefit Obligations in Excess of Fair Value of Plan Assets [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Other Nonoperating Income (Expense) [Table Text Block]
Schedule of other income (expense), net
Schedule of Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]
Schedule of condensed consolidating statement of comprehensive income
Schedule of Changes in Fair Value of Plan Assets [Table Text Block]
Schedule of changes in fair value of plan assets
Schedule of Allocation of Plan Assets [Table Text Block]
Schedule of fair values of defined benefit pension plan assets, by asset category
Schedule of Share-based Payment Award, Stock Options, Valuation Assumptions [Table Text Block]
Schedule of weighted average assumptions
Schedule of Debt [Table Text Block]
Schedule of debt
Schedule of Inventory, Current [Table Text Block]
Components of inventories
Schedule of expense (benefit) for income taxes from continuing operations that differs from federal statutory rate
Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation [Table Text Block]
Schedule of reconciliation of beginning and ending amount of unrecognized tax benefits
Schedule of Unrecognized Tax Benefits Roll Forward [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Nonvested Restricted Stock Units Activity [Table Text Block]
Schedule of RSUs award activity
Schedule of Carrying Values and Estimated Fair Values of Debt Instruments [Table Text Block]
Schedule of the carrying amounts and estimated fair values of material financial instruments
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table]
Schedule of Amounts in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) to be Recognized over Next Fiscal Year [Table Text Block]
Schedule of estimated amounts that will be amortized from AOCL into net periodic benefit cost (credit) in next fiscal year
Schedule of Quarterly Financial Information [Table Text Block]
Schedule of summarized unaudited quarterly financial data
Schedule of components of the deferred tax assets and liabilities
Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Condensed Balance Sheet [Table Text Block]
Schedule of condensed consolidating balance sheet
Schedule of Benefit Obligations in Excess of Fair Value of Plan Assets [Table Text Block]
Schedule of projected benefit obligation in excess of plan assets
Schedule of Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Table]
Schedule of Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Table]
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table Text Block]
Schedule of intangible assets (excluding goodwill)
Schedule of Condensed Cash Flow Statement [Table Text Block]
Schedule of condensed consolidating statement of cash flows
Schedule of Weighted Average Number of Shares [Table Text Block]
Schedule of reconciliation of the shares used in computation of earnings (loss) per share
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]
Schedule of components of accumulated other comprehensive loss ("AOCL"), net of tax
Schedule of Operating Leased Assets [Table]
Schedule of Condensed Income Statement [Table Text Block]
Schedule of condensed consolidating statement of operations
Schedule of Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs, by Report Line [Axis]
Schedule of Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Table]
Schedule of Condensed Financial Statements [Table]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Table]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Acquisitions
Schedule of Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table]
Schedule of Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations, Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures [Table Text Block]
Schedule of loss from discontinued operations
Equity Method Investee, Name [Axis]
Schedule of Guarantor Obligations [Table]
Schedule of goodwill by reportable segment
Schedule of Goodwill [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Goodwill [Table]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, by Exercise Price Range [Table Text Block]
Summary of stock option activities
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, by Exercise Price Range [Table]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table]
Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs [Table]
Summary of changes in liabilities established for restructuring programs
Schedule of Restructuring Reserve by Type of Cost [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block]
Summary of revenue and operating profit for reportable segments
Schedule of Property, Plant and Equipment [Table]
Schedule II Valuation and Qualifying Accounts
Schedule of Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Text Block]
Schedule of Stock by Class [Table]
Secured Debt [Member]
Term Loan Due 2016
Segment, Geographical, Groups of Countries, Group One [Member]
Latin America
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
BUSINESS SEGMENT DATA
BUSINESS SEGMENT DATA
Segment, Geographical, Groups of Countries, Group Two [Member]
Europe/Africa
BUSINESS SEGMENT DATA
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]
Segment [Domain]
Segment, Operating Activities [Domain]
Segment, Continuing Operations [Member]
Continuing operations
Segment, Geographical [Domain]
Segment, Discontinued Operations [Member]
Discontinued operations
Selling, general and administrative
Selling, General and Administrative Expense
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses [Member]
SG&A
Senior Notes [Member]
7.875% Senior Notes due 2018
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Additional General Disclosures [Abstract]
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period, Total Fair Value
Vested
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number of Shares [Roll Forward]
Shares
Stock-based compensation expense
Share-based Compensation
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Cancelled (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Granted (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeited in Period
Cancelled (in shares)
Unvested RSU awards at the end of the period (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Unvested RSU awards at the beginning of the period (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price [Roll Forward]
Price Per Share
Vesting period
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value [Roll Forward]
Options granted (in shares)
Granted (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Gross
Stock incentive plans
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number
Unvested RSU awards at the beginning of the period (in shares)
Unvested RSU awards at the end of the period (in shares)
Awards vested (in shares)
Vested (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period
Share-based Compensation [Abstract]
Stock-Based Compensation
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeitures, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Cancelled (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Intrinsic Value [Roll Forward]
Aggregate Fair Values
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Granted (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Expirations in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Lapsed (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period
Awards granted (in shares)
Granted (in shares)
Exercised (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Risk-free interest rate (as a percent)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Risk Free Interest Rate
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Volatility Rate
Expected volatility (as a percent)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Price per share
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Dividend Rate
Dividend yield (as a percent)
Lapsed (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Expirations in Period
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Vested (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Weighted average fair value of options granted (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Additional Disclosures [Abstract]
Exercisable
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Number
Shares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Available for Grant
Number of shares available for grant
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding [Roll Forward]
Shares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Authorized
Number of shares available for issuance
Common stock reserved for future issuances under equity compensation plans (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions and Methodology [Abstract]
Weighted average assumptions
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures in Period
Cancelled (in shares)
Exercise Price Range [Axis]
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items]
Stock option activities
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Domain]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Outstanding at the beginning of the period, Average (in dollars per share)
Outstanding at the end of the period, Average (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Intrinsic Value
Outstanding
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Lower Range Limit
Outstanding at the beginning of the period, Range, minimum (in dollars per share)
Outstanding at the end of the period, Range, minimum (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Number
Outstanding at the beginning of the year (in shares)
Outstanding at the end of the year (in shares)
Award Type [Domain]
Stock-Based Compensation
Share-based Compensation, Option and Incentive Plans Policy [Policy Text Block]
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Upper Range Limit
Outstanding at the beginning of the period, Range, maximum (in dollars per share)
Outstanding at the end of the period, Range, maximum (in dollars per share)
Balance (in shares)
Balance (in shares)
Shares, Outstanding
Short-term Debt
Short-term borrowings
Less: Short-term borrowings
Less: Other short-term borrowings
Significant Change in Unrecognized Tax Benefits is Reasonably Possible, Amount of Unrecorded Benefit
Potential decrease in unrecognized tax benefits within the next year
Site Contingency, Nature of Contingency [Domain]
Site Contingency, Loss Exposure Not Accrued, High Estimate
Reasonably possible ongoing environmental liabilities
Site Contingency [Line Items]
Environmental Liabilities
Environmental Remediation Site [Axis]
Site Contingency [Table]
State
State and Local Jurisdiction [Member]
Statement [Table]
Scenario [Axis]
Statement [Line Items]
Statement
Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
Business Segments [Axis]
Equity Components [Axis]
Consolidated Balance Sheets
Statement, Operating Activities Segment [Axis]
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive (Loss) Income
Geographical [Axis]
Class of Stock [Axis]
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Period Increase (Decrease)
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Stock Options Exercised
Stock options exercised
Issuance of reorganized Chemtura common stock
Stock Issued During Period, Value, New Issues
Other issuances (in shares)
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Other
Stock Repurchase Program, Period in Force
Period over which repurchase of shares of common stock was authorized
Period for repurchase of shares of common stock
Issuance of reorganized Chemtura common stock (in shares)
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, New Issues
Stock options exercised (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period
Exercised (in shares)
Value of common stock authorized to be repurchased
Stock Repurchase Program, Authorized Amount
Number of shares of common stock authorized for repurchase
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Other
Other issuances
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract]
Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Total stockholders' equity
Stockholders' equity
Balance
Balance
Total Chemtura stockholders' equity
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent
Stockholders' Equity, Period Increase (Decrease)
Subsequent Event Type [Domain]
Subsequent Event Type [Axis]
Subsequent event
Subsequent Event [Member]
Schedule of components of gross net operating loss
Summary of Operating Loss Carryforwards [Table Text Block]
Tax credit carryforwards
Tax Credit Carryforward, Amount
Income taxes
Tax Credit Carryforward [Line Items]
Tax Credit Carryforward [Table]
Trademarks [Member]
Trademarks
Common shares acquired
Treasury Stock, Value, Acquired, Par Value Method
Treasury stock- at cost - 2.1 shares at March 31, 2013 and 2.4 shares at December 31, 2012
Treasury Stock, Value
Total value of shares repurchased
Common shares acquired (in shares)
Treasury Stock, Shares, Acquired
Number of shares repurchased
Treasury stock at cost, shares
Treasury Stock, Shares
Total number of shares repurchased
Treasury Stock
Treasury Stock [Member]
Treasury stock cancellation
Treasury Stock, Retired, Cost Method, Amount
Cost of shares repurchased
Treasury Stock, Value, Acquired, Cost Method
Treasury stock cancellation (in shares)
Treasury Stock, Shares, Retired
Shares cancelled
Shares held in treasury
Treasury Stock, Number of Shares Held
Type of Restructuring [Domain]
Undistributed earnings of foreign subsidiaries
Undistributed Earnings of Foreign Subsidiaries
United States Pension Plans of US Entity, Defined Benefit [Member]
Qualified U.S Plans
United States Postretirement Benefit Plans of US Entity, Defined Benefit [Member]
U.S. post-retirement health care plan
Gross increases for tax positions taken during current year
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Increases Resulting from Current Period Tax Positions
Unrecognized Tax Benefits
Net liabilities related to unrecognized tax benefits
Balance at the beginning of the period
Balance at the end of the period
Interest accrued related to unrecognized tax benefits
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Interest on Income Taxes Accrued
Decreases from the expiration of the statute of limitations
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Reductions Resulting from Lapse of Applicable Statute of Limitations
Increase (decrease) in liability for unrecognized tax benefits
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Period Increase (Decrease)
Settlements / payments
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Decreases Resulting from Settlements with Taxing Authorities
Gross increases for tax positions taken during a prior period
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Increases Resulting from Prior Period Tax Positions
Gross decreases for tax positions taken during a prior period
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Decreases Resulting from Prior Period Tax Positions
Interest expense related to unrecognized tax benefits
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Interest on Income Taxes Expense
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
Unconditional purchase obligations primarily for commitments to purchase raw materials and tolling arrangements with outside vendors
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due in Next Twelve Months
2013
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due within Four Years
2016
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation
Aggregate unconditional purchase obligations
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due within Two Years
2014
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due within Three Years
2015
US Treasury and Government [Member]
U.S. government bonds
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Table]
Change in valuation allowance
Valuation Allowance, Deferred Tax Asset, Change in Amount
Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Domain]
Valuation allowances
Valuation Allowance [Line Items]
Additions charged to costs and expenses
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Charged to Cost and Expense
Amount of valuation allowances
Valuation Allowance, Amount
Balance at beginning of year
Balance at end of year
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Balance
Valuation Allowance [Table]
Deductions
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Deductions
Schedule II Valuation and Qualifying Accounts
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items]
Valuation Allowances and Reserves Type [Axis]
Reconciliation of the shares used in the computation of earnings (loss) per share
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted [Abstract]
Weighted Average [Member]
Average
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic
Weighted average shares outstanding - Basic
Weighted average shares outstanding - Basic (in shares)
Weighted average shares outstanding - Diluted (in shares)
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted
Weighted average shares outstanding - Diluted
Weighted Average Number Diluted Shares Outstanding Adjustment
Dilutive effect of common share equivalents
Foreign currency translation adjustments
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent
Unrecognized pension and other post-retirement benefit costs
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Adjustment, Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent
Euro
Euro Member Countries, Euro
Net assets from change in fair market value of foreign exchange forward contracts accounted for in other current assets
Foreign Currency Fair Value Hedge Asset at Fair Value
Information by different currency designators.
All Currencies [Axis]
All Currencies [Domain]
Secured China Bank Facility [Member]
China Bank Facility
Represents information pertaining to secured credit facility entered into with Agricultural Bank of China.
Debt Instrument, Frequency of Periodic Payment
Frequency of periodic payment
Pre-tax charge related to a legacy non-operating site
Environmenta lRemediation Expense Related to Legacy Non operating Site
The charge against earnings in the period for environmental remediation activities related to a legacy non-operating site.
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans for Net Gain (Loss) Net of Tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans for Net Gain (Loss) Net of Tax
Amortization of actuarial losses
Amount after tax of reclassification adjustment from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) for actuarial gain (loss) related to pension and other postretirement benefit plans.
Promissory note
Notes Payable, Other Payables [Member]