Restructuring, impairment and plant closing costs Restructuring Impairment and Plant Closing Costs The aggregate amount provided for estimated restructuring charges, asset impairment loss and plant closing cost incurred during an accounting period. Generally, these items are either unusual or infrequent, but not both (in which case they would be extraordinary items). Total restructuring, impairment and plant closing costs Restructuring, impairment and plant closing costs (credits) SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES Other operating (income) expense Other Operating Income (Expense) The net amount of other operating income and expense, which does not qualify for separate disclosure on the income statement under materiality guidelines. Other operating income Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes Income from continuing operations before income taxes Sum of operating profit and nonoperating income (expense) from continuing operations after income (loss) from equity method investments, and before income taxes, extraordinary items, cumulative effects of changes in accounting principles, and noncontrolling interest. Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes ENVIRONMENTAL, HEALTH AND SAFETY MATTERS Environmental Health and Safety Matters Disclosure [Text Block] Disclosures of measures taken for environmental remediation, employees health and safety related matters. Document and Entity Information Award Type [Axis] Proceeds from Repayments of Revolving Loan Facilities Net repayments under revolving loan facilities Proceeds from/or repayments of revolving loan facilities, such loan raised could be for a period within one year or beyond it. Net borrowings (repayments) under revolving loan facilities Australia, Dollars Australian borrowings Represents the payment of premium pertaining to the early extinguishment of debt. Payments of Call Premiums Related to Early Extinguishment of Debt Call premiums related to early extinguishment of debt ENVIRONMENTAL, HEALTH AND SAFETY MATTERS CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING FINANCIAL INFORMATION (UNAUDITED) Amendment Description Schedule of Major Products by Operating Segment [Table Text Block] Tabular disclosure of the major products of each operating segment. Schedule of major products by reportable operating segment Amendment Flag Contribution from parent This element pertains to contribution from parent net of distributions. Contribution from Parent Net of Distributions Limited Liability Company Member Equity The limited liability company's members' equity, including the portion attributable to the noncontrolling interests. Limited liability company members have limited liability. Total equity Balance Balance AUSTRALIA Australia Dividends paid to parent Dividends Members Equity Aggregate cash, units and paid-in-kind dividends paid to LLC members. Balance (in units) Balance (in units) LLC Members Equity, Units Issued Number of units of equity issued as of the balance sheet date. Members' equity, units issued (in units) Members' equity, units outstanding (in units) LLC Members Equity, Units Outstanding Number of units of equity outstanding as of the balance sheet date. Members Capital Value Members' equity, 2,728 units issued and outstanding The value of the equity related to the limited liability corporation's equity, including the portion attributable to the noncontrolling interests. Members' equity All Countries [Domain] Subsidiary Preferred Stock, Value, Outstanding Subsidiary preferred stock Represents the value of all nonredeemable preferred stock (or preferred stock redeemable solely at the option of the issuer) of the subsidiary held by entity, which is net of related treasury stock. Limited Liability Company Equity Attributable to Parent Total of all LLC equity items which are attributable to the parent. This amount excludes the amount of LLC equity attributable to noncontrolling interests. Total Huntsman International LLC members' equity Type of ownership in a limited liability company, typically member units. Members' equity Limited Liability Company Equity [Member] Noncash compensation Huntsman Corporation stock-based compensation contribution Compensation expense related to stock-based compensation for Huntsman International employees. Other Significant Noncash Transaction Compensation Contributions from Parent This element represents disclosure of the aggregate contributions received from the parent company. Contribution from parent LLC Members Equity Period Increase (Decrease) Net change in LLC members' equity during the period. Increase (decrease) in members equity The net proceeds or repayments of accounts receivable pledged as security for revolving loan facility. Net Proceeds from Repayments of Revolving Loan Facility from Securitization Program Revolving loan facility from A/R Programs VARIABLE INTEREST ENTITIES Dividends Paid to Parent Company Dividends paid to parent This element represents disclosure of the aggregate dividends paid to the parent company. Consolidation of a variable interest entity Minority Interest Increase from Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities This element represents increase in non-controlling interest, resulting from consolidation of Variable Interest Entities (VIEs). Current Fiscal Year End Date This element may be used to describe all the significant accounting policies of the reporting entity. It also discloses any change in the method of applying an accounting principle, or any change in an accounting principle required by a new pronouncement in the unusual instance that a new pronouncement does not include specific transition provisions. Significant Accounting Policies and Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements [Text Block] SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES Represents the number of business segments of the company. Number of Business Segments Number of business segments RMB borrowings China, Yuan Renminbi Laffans Petrochemicals Limited Represents the acquisition of the chemical business of Laffans Petrochemicals Limited, an amines and surfactants manufacturer located in Ankleshwar, India. Business Acquisition, Acquiree Laffans Petrochemicals Limited [Member] Represents the acquisition of Ciba's textile. Textile Effects Acquisition Business Acquisition Acquiree Cibas Textile Effects [Member] Ciba's textile effects business Multi Purpose Islamic Term Facility [Member] Multi- purpose Islamic term facility Represents the information pertaining to multi- purpose Islamic term facility. Loan Facility from Saudi Industrial Development Fund [Member] SIDF Facility Represents the information pertaining to a loan facility from Saudi Industrial Development Fund (the SIDF Facility). Stereolithography Resin and Digitalis Machine Manufacturing Businesses [Member] Stereolithography resin and Digitalis machine manufacturing businesses Represents the information pertaining to Stereolithography resin and Digitalis machine manufacturing businesses managed by Advanced Materials division of the entity. EMA Acquisition [Member] EMA Acquisition Represents information pertaining to the acquisition of EMA Kimya Sistemleri Sanayi ve Ticaret A.S., an MDI-based polyurethanes systems house in Istanbul, Turkey. U.S. Base Chemicals Disposition Represents information pertaining to U.S. base chemicals businesses which are classified as discontinued operations of the entity. US Base Chemicals [Member] Arabian Amines Company [Member] Represents the joint venture partnership, Arabian Amines Company. Arabian Amines Company Louisiana Pigment Company LP [Member] Represents the joint venture partnership, Louisiana Pigment Company, L.P. Louisiana Pigment Company, L.P. Document Period End Date Represents the joint venture partnership, BASF Huntsman Shanghai Isocyanate Investment BV. BASF Huntsman Shanghai Isocyanate Investment BV BASF Huntsman Shanghai Isocyanate Investment BV [Member] International Polyuretanes Investment BV [Member] Represents the joint venture partnership, International Polyurethanes Investments B.V. International Polyurethanes Investments B.V. Russian MDI Acquisition Others [Member] Represents the joint venture partnership with other unconsolidated affiliates. Others Sasol Huntsman GmbH and CoKG [Member] Represents the joint venture partnership, Sasol Huntsman GmbH and Co. KG ("Sasol Huntsman"). Sasol Huntsman GmbH and Co. KG Approximate annual capacity of plant (in pounds) Annual Plant Capacity Represents the approximate annual capacity of the plant. SWITZERLAND Switzerland Number of Joint Ventures Number of joint ventures Represents the number of joint ventures for which the company is the primary beneficiary. Derivative, Number of Counterparties Number of counterparties Represents the number of counterparties in a derivative contract. Amount paid to counterparties Represents the payment made to counterparties on the inception of a derivative contract. Derivative, Payment to Counterparties Notional Amounts Derivative, Notional Amount Derivative, Proceeds from Counterparties Amount received from counterparties Represents the amount received from counterparties on the inception of a derivative contract. Entity [Domain] Derivative, Amount Payable to Counterparties on Maturity Amount payable to counterparties on maturity of derivative contract Represents the payment to be made to counterparties at the maturity of a derivative contract. CHINA China Derivative, Amount Receivable from Counterparties on Maturity Amount receivable from counterparties on maturity of derivative contract Represents the amount to be received from counterparties at the maturity of a derivative contract. Derivative, Interest Receivable Amount U.S. dollar interest payments to be received on March 15 and September 15 of each year Represents the semi annual interest payments receivable under the derivative contract. Derivative, Equivalent Annual Interest Rate of Interest Receivable Amount Equivalent annual rate of interest receivable (as a percent) Represents the equivalent annual interest rate of the semi annual interest payments receivable under the derivative contract. Equivalent annual rate of interest payable (as a percent) Derivative, Equivalent Annual Interest Rate of Interest Payable Amount Represents the equivalent annual interest rate of the semi annual interest payments payable under the derivative contract. Derivative, Interest Payable Amount U.S. dollar interest payments to be made on March 15 and September 15 of each year Represents the semi annual interest payments payable under the derivative contract. Australian styrenics business Represents the information pertaining to Australian styrenics business which is classified as a discontinued operation of the entity. Australian Styrenics Business [Member] AUSTRALIA STYRENICS BUSINESS SHUTDOWN Income Tax Reconciliation Tax Benefit of Losses with Valuation Allowance as Result of Other Comprehensive Income Tax benefit of losses with valuation allowances as a result of other comprehensive income Represents 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 that is attributable to tax benefit of losses with valuation allowance as a result of other comprehensive income. Huntsman Chemical Company Australia Pty Ltd [Member] Represents the information pertaining to the entity's subsidiary, Huntsman Chemical Company Australia Pty Ltd (HCCA). Huntsman Chemical Company Australia Pty Ltd ("HCCA") GERMANY Germany Settlement of 2006 Fire Insurance Claims [Member] PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS PLANT FIRE Settlement of fire insurance claims Represents the descriptions of insurance claim related to the 2006 fire at former Port Arthur. Product Exchange Liability Settlement [Member] Settlement of product exchange liabilities Represents information related to the settlement of various product exchange liabilities. Represents the joint venture partnerships of Rubicon LLC, Pacific Iron Products and Arabian Amines Company. Rubicon LLC, Pacific Iron Products and Arabian Amines Rubicon Pacific Iron Products and Arabian Amines [Member] 2005 gulf coast storms Represents the descriptions of insurance claim related to the 2005 gulf coast storms. US 2005 Gulf Coast Storms [Member] 2005 U.S. GULF COAST STORMS Derivative, Maximum Maturity Period Maximum maturity period of spot or forward exchange rate contracts Represents the maximum maturity period of derivative contracts. Interest Rate Five Year Contract 2010 [Member] Five-year interest rate contract entered in year 2010 Represents five-year interest rate contract entered by the reporting entity in year 2010. Represents twelve-year interest rate contract entered by the reporting entity in year 2009. Interest Rate Twelve Year Contract 2009 [Member] Twelve-year interest rate contract entered in year 2009 Schedule of Income Tax Expense (Benefit) [Table] Represents the income tax expense and benefit attributable to continuing operations. Income Tax Expense (Benefit) [Line Items] INCOME TAXES Intercompany Repayments Intercompany repayments Represents the repayments of intercompany loans made between the LLC or LP and its managing member or general partner or affiliates, including the amount of loan, key terms of loans, type of notes, date of issuance, collaterals held, interest rates, and allowance for doubtful accounts provided for, if any. Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Change in Unrealized Gain (Loss) Included in Other Comprehensive Loss Changes in unrealized gains relating to assets at the end of the period, included in other comprehensive income Represents the amount of the total change in unrealized (holding) gains or losses for the period which are included in other comprehensive income. Such unrealized (holding) gains or losses relate to those assets still held at the reporting date for which fair value is measured on a recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3). Changes in unrealized losses relating to assets at the end of the period, included in other comprehensive income (loss) VARIABLE INTEREST ENTITIES Variable Interest Entities Disclosure [Text Block] The entire disclosure for information about variable interest entities. SPAIN Spain Polyurethanes [Member] Information pertaining to the Polyurethanes segment of the entity. Polyurethanes Performance Products [Member] Information pertaining to the Performance Products segment of the entity. Performance Products Advanced Materials [Member] Information pertaining to the Advanced Materials segment of the entity. Advanced Materials Textile Effects [Member] Information pertaining to the Textile Effects segment of the entity. Textile Effects Pigments [Member] Information pertaining to the Pigments segment of the entity. Pigments Income (Loss) from Operations before Interest, Tax, Depreciation and Amortization, Net Segment EBITDA Represents the adjusted EBITDA from an identifiable segment of the enterprise. Adjusted EBITDA which is defined by the company as net income (loss) before interest, income tax, depreciation and amortization, and certain Corporate and other items. Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unconsolidated Affiliates Other comprehensive income (loss) of unconsolidated affiliates Accumulated adjustment, from unconsolidated affiliates. FRANCE France Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Other Other, net Other accumulated adjustment of comprehensive income, not defined anywhere else in the taxonomy. Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unconsolidated Affiliates Other comprehensive income (loss) of unconsolidated affiliates Represents the other comprehensive income (loss) adjustment, from unconsolidated affiliates. UNITED KINGDOM United Kingdom U.K. Schedule of Loss Contingencies Accepted Cases [Table Text Block] Schedule of cases for which service has been tendered and accepted Tabular disclosure of cases for which service has been received that the entity has tendered to the prior owner, all of which have been accepted. Schedule of Loss Contingencies Cases Received [Table Text Block] Schedule of cases filed and received by the company Tabular disclosure of cases filed against and received by the entity. Asbestos Litigation [Member] Represents the Asbestos litigation. Asbestos Litigation Asbestos Litigation Accepted and Tendered Cases [Member] Represents the accepted and tendered cases of the Asbestos litigation. Accepted and tendered cases Asbestos Litigation Accepted Cases [Member] Represents the accepted Asbestos litigation cases by the company not subject to indemnification by prior owners. Accepted cases not subject to indemnification Antitrust Matters Direct Action Cases [Member] Represents the antitrust matters of direct action cases. Antitrust matters - Direct action cases Antitrust matters - Purported class action cases Represents the number of purported class action antitrust suits. Antitrust Matters Purported Class Action Cases [Member] Port Arthur Plant Fire Insurance Litigation Settlement Represents the Port Arthur plant fire insurance litigation settlement. Port Arthur Plant Fire Insurance Litigation Settlement [Member] Product Delivery Claim [Member] Product Delivery Claim Represents the details pertaining to the product delivery claim in which the entity is faced with potential claims related to it allegedly delivering a customer, a different product from that which was ordered and the product so delivered had been used by customer in the manufacture of certain products which have been subsequently sold. Experience with tendering cases Represents the number of years of experience of the entity with tendering cases. Number of Years of Experience with Tendering Cases Loss Contingency, Claims Quantities [Roll Forward] Information about the cases Proceeds from Reinsurance Proceeds from reinsurers Represents proceeds from reinsurers during the current period. Loss Contingency, Amount of Claims of Customer Amount of claims of customer Represents the amount of claims of the customer. Amount of insurance available for claims in excess of specified amount Represents the amount of insurance available for claims in excess of the specified amount. Loss Contingency, Amount of Insurance Available for Claims in Excess of Specified Amount Loss Contingency, Settlement Agreement, Remainder Consideration Amount Remainder amount of settlement agreement with the reinsurers Represents the amount of consideration to which the reinsurers agreed to pay in a settlement agreement that resolved the legal matter. Proceeds from reinsurers Liability Awards Represents phantom stock awards that may be settled in stock or cash. Liability Awards [Member] Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer Equity Awards Represents restricted stock, which is accounted for as a equity award under the Stock Incentive Plan. Equity Awards [Member] Entity Voluntary Filers Nonvested shares Represents nonvested shares granted under the Stock Incentive Plan which consists of restricted stock and phantom stock awards. Nonvested Shares [Member] Entity Current Reporting Status Vested restricted stock units reflected (in shares) Represents the number of shares reflected as vested shares. In accordance with the restricted stock unit agreements, shares of common stock are not issued for vested restricted stock units until termination of employment. Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period Reflected Entity Filer Category Total Represents accumulated other comprehensive income including the portion applicable to noncontrolling interest. Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Including Noncontrolling Interest Entity Public Float Amounts attributable to non controlling interests Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Represents accumulated other comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest Entity Registrant Name Represents five-year interest rate contract entered by the reporting entity in year 2009. Five-year interest rate contract entered in year 2009 Interest Rate Five Year Contract 2009 [Member] Entity Central Index Key Schedule of Restructuring Reserve by Year of Initiative [Table Text Block] Accrued restructuring costs by type of initiative Tabular disclosure of the entity's restructuring reserve with respect to restructuring, impairment and plant closing costs, provided by year of initiative. Schedule of Restructuring Reserve by Type of Cost and Segment [Table Text Block] Details with respect to reserves for restructuring, impairment and plant closing costs, provided by segment and initiative Tabular disclosure of the entity's restructuring reserve with respect to restructuring, impairment and plant closing costs, provided by segment and initiative type. Schedule of Cash and Noncash Restructuring Charges by Type of Initiative [Table Text Block] Cash and non-cash restructuring charges by initiative Tabular disclosure of the entity's cash and non-cash restructuring charges by initiative type. Demolition and decommissioning Demolition and decommissioning associated with the exit from or disposal of business activities or restructurings pursuant to a plan. Demolition and Decommissioning [Member] Decommissioning Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding Simplification of Commercial Organization and Optimization of Distribution Network [Member] Represents information pertaining to Simplification of the commercial organization and optimization of our distribution network. Simplification of the commercial organization and optimization of our distribution network Pension Curtailment Gain [Member] Pension curtailment gain Pension curtailment gains associated with the exit from or disposal of business activities or restructurings pursuant to a plan. Non-cancelable lease costs Non-cancelable lease costs associated with the exit from or disposal of business activities or restructurings pursuant to a plan. Non Cancelable Lease Cost [Member] Other restructuring costs Other restructuring costs associated with the exit from or disposal of business activities or restructurings pursuant to a plan. Other Restructuring Costs [Member] Type of Restructuring Impairment and Plant Closing Initiative [Axis] Quantitative and qualitative information of restructuring and related activities by the year of the initiative. Type of Restructuring Impairment and Plant Closing Initiative [Domain] Identification of restructuring and related activities by the year of the initiative. 2010 charges for 2005 initiatives Represents the 2005 initiative. Initiative 2005 [Member] Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities Disclosure [Text Block] ACCRUED LIABILITIES Initiative 2006 and Prior [Member] Represents the 2006 and prior initiatives. 2006 initiatives and prior ITALY Italy Initiative 2005 and Prior [Member] 2005 initiatives and prior Represents the 2005 and prior initiatives. Initiative 2006 [Member] 2006 initiatives Represents the 2006 initiatives. Initiative 2008 [Member] Represents the 2008 initiatives. 2008 initiatives Initiative 2009 [Member] Represents the 2009 initiatives. 2009 initiatives Initiative 2010 [Member] Represents the 2010 initiatives. 2010 initiatives Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable, Net, Current Accounts and notes receivable (net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $46 and $52, respectively), ($659 and $589 pledged as collateral, respectively) Accounts and notes receivable (net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $46, each), ($592 and $659 pledged as collateral, respectively) Accounts and notes receivable (net) Initiative 2011 [Member] Represents the 2011 initiatives. 2011 initiatives Restructuring Impairment and Plant Closing Costs Initiative [Axis] Information about restructuring impairment and plant closing costs initiative. Operating Loss Carryforwards Expiration by Period [Axis] Information pertaining to the expiration of operating loss carryforwards, by expiration period. Restructuring Impairment and Plant Closing Costs Initiative [Domain] Provides information of restructuring impairment and plant closing initiative related to specific period. Document Fiscal Year Focus Operating Loss Carryforwards Expiration Period [Domain] Represents the expiration period of each operating loss carryforward included in total operating loss carryforwards. Document Fiscal Period Focus Operating Loss Carryforwards, Expired in Current Year [Member] Expire unused in 2011 Represents the operating loss carryforwards expired in current year. Estimated Additional Restructuring Cost [Abstract] Estimated additional future charges for current restructuring projects Estimated Additional Restructuring Cost Related to Plant Closure Represents the estimated additional charges expected to be incurred related to closure of the plant. Expected additional charges related to closure of Grimsby, U.K. plant Estimated Additional Restructuring Cost Related to Plant Closure and Workforce Reductions Expected additional charges related to closure and workforce reductions Represents the estimated additional charges expected to be incurred related to closure of the plant and workforce reduction. Entity by Location [Axis] Estimated Additional Restructuring Cost within One Year Estimated additional charges within one year Represents the estimated additional future charges to be incurred within one year, for current restructuring projects. Location [Domain] Estimated Additional Restructuring Cost Estimated additional charges Represents the estimated additional future charges to be incurred, for current restructuring projects. Estimated Additional Restructuring Cost beyond One Year Estimated additional charges beyond one year Represents the estimated additional future charges to be incurred beyond one year, for current restructuring projects. Restructuring Impairment and Plant Closing Costs Initiative [Table] Table presenting the description of the restructuring impairment and plant closing costs. Accounts Payable, Related Parties, Current Accounts payable to affiliates Payable to affiliate Restructuring Charges, Related to Simplification of Commercial Organization and Optimization of Distribution Network Restructuring charges related to the simplification of the commercial organization and optimization of our distribution network Represents restructuring charges related to the simplification of the commercial organization and optimization of the entity's distribution network. Schedule of Senior Credit Facilities [Table Text Block] Schedule of Senior Credit Facilities Tabular disclosure of the Company's senior credit facilities, including committed amount, principal outstanding, carrying value, interest rate and maturity date. Schedule of Accounts Receivable Programs [Table Text Block] Schedule of A/R Programs Tabular disclosure of the Company's s A/R Programs, including maximum funding availability, amount outstanding, interest rate and maturity date. Legal Entity [Axis] Term Loan [Member] Represents the term loan of the reporting entity. Term loans Document Type Accounts Receivable Programs [Member] Represents the accounts receivable program of the reporting entity. Accounts receivable programs HPS China Debt [Member] Represents the debt related to Huntsman Polyurethanes Shanghai, China. HPS (China) debt Financed Insurance Premiums Payable Outstanding amount of financed insurance premiums Represents the outstanding amount of financed insurance premiums. HPS China Term Loans and Working Capital Loans [Member] Represents secured term loan and working capital loan facilities related to Huntsman Polyurethanes Shanghai, China. HPS (China) secured term and working capital loan facilities HPS China Working Capital and Commercial Draft Discounting with Recourse [Member] Represents facility for issuing working capital loans and for discounting commercial drafts with recourse. HPS (China) working capital and commercial drafts facility HPS (China) working capital loans and commercial drafts Other Debt Instruments [Member] This category includes information about other debt securities which are not otherwise provided for in the existing taxonomy in the form of domain members or individual elements. Other debt instruments LUXEMBOURG Luxembourg Term Loan B [Member] Represents the Term Loan B of the reporting entity. Term Loan B Term Loan C [Member] Represents Term Loan C of the reporting entity. Term Loan C Extended Term Loan B [Member] Represents the Extended Term Loan B of the reporting entity. Extended Term Loan B US Accounts Receivable Program [Member] Represents the U.S. accounts receivable program, U.S. A/R Program of the reporting entity. U.S. A/R Program US Accounts Receivable Program Maturing April 2014 [Member] U.S. A/R Program Maturing April 2014 Represents the U.S. accounts receivable program, U.S. A/R Program maturing april 2014 of the reporting entity. US Accounts Receivable Program Maturing October 2012 [Member] U.S. A/R Program Maturing October 2012 Represents the U.S. accounts receivable program, U.S. A/R Program Maturing October 2012 of the reporting entity. EU Accounts Receivable Program Maturing October 2011 [Member] EU A/R Program Maturing October 2011 Represents the European accounts receivable program, EU A/R Program maturing october 2011 of the reporting entity. US Accounts Receivable Program Maturing October 2011 [Member] U.S. A/R Program Maturing October 2011 Represents the U.S. accounts receivable program, U.S. A/R Program Maturing October 2011 of the reporting entity. EU Accounts Receivable Program Maturing April 2014 [Member] EU A/R Program Maturing April 2014 Represents the European accounts receivable program, EU A/R Program maturing april 2014 of the reporting entity. Senior Subordinated Notes 7.875 Percent, Due 2014 Redeemed on November 29, 2010 [Member] 7.875% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2014, redeemed on November 29, 2010 Represents the senior subordinated notes bearing interest at 7.875 percent, due in 2014 and redeemed on November 29, 2010. Senior Subordinated Notes 7.875 Percent, Due 2014 Redeemed on November 26, 2010 [Member] 7.875% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2014, redeemed on November 26, 2010 Represents the senior subordinated notes bearing interest at 7.875 percent, due in 2014 and redeemed on November 26, 2010. Senior Subordinated Notes 7.875 Percent, Due 2014 Redeemed on October 12, 2010 [Member] 7.875% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2014, redeemed on October 12, 2010 Represents the senior subordinated notes bearing interest at 7.875 percent, due in 2014 and redeemed on October 12, 2010. United States of America, Dollars U.S. dollar borrowings Total debt - excluding debt to affiliates Total Debt Excluding Debt to Affiliates Represents the aggregate carrying amount of long-term borrowings including current and noncurrent portions and excluding debt to affiliates, as of the balance sheet date. It may include notes payable, bonds payable, commercial loans, mortgage loans, convertible debt, subordinated debt and other types of debt, which had initial maturities beyond one year or beyond the normal operating cycle, whichever is longer, and after deducting unamortized discount or premiums, if any. Total debt - excluding debt to affiliates Increase in the interest rate margin (as a percent) Represents the percentage increase in the interest rate margin with respect to the debt of the reporting entity. Debt Instrument, Increase in Interest Rate Margin Percentage Amortization Percentage of Principal Amount Percentage of amortization of the principal amount of Extended Term Loan B Represents the percentage of the principal amount of debt by which it will be amortized. Future percentage of amortization of the principal amount Reduction in Applicable Margin on Borrowings Reduction in applicable margin on borrowings (as a percent) Represents the reduction in the applicable margin on borrowings. Maximum Funding Availability Maximum Funding Availability Represents the amount of actual availability under the A/R Programs which may be lower, based on the level of eligible receivables sold, changes in the credit ratings of customers, customer concentration levels and certain characteristics of the accounts receivable being transferred, as defined in the applicable agreements. Intercompany Unsecured Note Amount Outstanding Intercompany note, outstanding amount Represents the outstanding amount of intercompany notes. 7.375% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2015 Represents the senior subordinated notes bearing interest at 7.375 percent, due in 2015. Senior Subordinated Notes 7.375 Percent, Due 2015 [Member] 6.875% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2013 Represents the senior subordinated notes bearing interest at 6.875 percent, due in 2015. Senior Subordinated Notes 6.875 Percent, Due 2013 [Member] Senior Subordinated Notes 7.50 Percent, Due 2015 [Member] Represents the senior subordinated notes bearing interest at 7.50 percent, due in 2015. 7.50% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2015 7.5% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2015 Convertible Notes 7 Percent Due 2018 [Member] Represents the convertible notes bearing interest at 7.00 percent, due in 2018. 7.00% Convertible Notes due 2018 Convertible Notes Accounts Payable, Current Accounts payable Debt Instrument, Covenant Consolidated Leverage Ratio Denominator Debt Instrument Covenant Consolidated Leverage Ratio, denominator Represents the denominator of the ratio of consolidated total debt to consolidated adjusted earnings before, interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization allowed under the terms of the senior credit facilities' covenants. MEXICO Mexico Debt Instrument, Covenant Consolidated Leverage Ratio Numerator Debt Instrument Covenant Consolidated Leverage Ratio, numerator Represents the numerator of the ratio of consolidated total debt to consolidated adjusted earnings before, interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization allowed under the terms of the senior credit facilities' covenants. Site Contingency, Number of Former Facility or Third Party Sites with Claims Against Entity for Cleanup Liabilities Number of former facilities or third party sites with claims against the entity for cleanup liabilities Represents the number of former facilities or third party sites with claims against the entity for cleanup liabilities. Site Contingency, Number of Former Facility or Third Party Sites with Claims Against Entity for Cleanup Liabilities Operated by Predecessor Companies Number of former facilities or third party sites with claims against the entity for cleanup liabilities operated by predecessor companies Represents the number of former facilities or third party sites with claims against the entity for cleanup liabilities operated by predecessor companies. Site Contingency, Number of Predecessor Companies Number of predecessor companies Represents the number of predecessor companies operating the site. Site Contingency, Number of Potentially Responsible Parties Number of PRPs Represents the number of potentially responsible parties (PRPs). Site Contingency, Number of Phases of Remedial Approach Number of phases of remedial approach Represents the number of phases of remedial approach. Represents the number of times the tolling agreement has been extended. Number of Tolling Agreement Extensions Number of tolling agreement extensions Represents the number of limited areas that involve groundwater extraction and treatment. Site Contingency, Number of Limited Areas that Involves Ground Water Extraction Treatment Number of limited areas that involve groundwater extraction and treatment Site Contingency, Environmental Remediation Costs Liability Liability related to estimated environmental remediation costs Represents the liability related to the estimated environmental remediation costs. NETHERLANDS Netherlands All Currencies [Domain] Payment of Approximate Unreimbursed Response Costs Related to Remediation Liabilities Approximate unreimbursed response costs incurred and paid by EPA Represents the approximate unreimbursed response costs incurred and paid by Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Maximum Period for Payment of Remediation Liabilities Maximum period for payment of remediation liabilities Represents the maximum period for the payment of remediation liabilities. Period over which Program is Phased Period over which Registration, Evaluation and Authorization of Chemicals (REACH) program is phased Represents the period over which Registration, Evaluation and Authorization of Chemicals (REACH) program is phased. Minimum Annual Limit of Chemical Substance for Registration Minimum quantity of chemical substances and isolated intermediates, companies can manufacture in or import into the EEA per year which will require registration Represents the minimum quantity of chemical substances and isolated intermediates at which companies can manufacture in or import into the EEA per year, which will require registration into the central database as per the new EU regulatory framework. Environmental Loss Contingencies, Number of Lawsuits Number of MTBE lawsuits for which company has been named as a defendant Represents the number of environmental lawsuits for which the company has been named as a defendant. Maximum Payments Made to Officials for Environmental Liabilities Maximum payments made to government officials in India Represents the maximum amount of payments made to the government officials in India. Loss Contingency, Number of Claims Tendered to Prior Owners The number of claims tendered to prior owners. Tendered during period Restructuring and Related Cost Number of Positions Not been Terminated The number of positions not eliminated as of balance sheet date. Number of positions not terminated Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options Vested Number The number of vested equity-based payment instruments, excluding stock (or unit) options, that validly exist and are outstanding as of the balance sheet date. The number of restricted stock units vested at the balance sheet date (in shares) Settlement Amount Due to Delayed Initial Acceptance Damages incurred due to the delayed initial acceptance of the plant Represents the amount awarded, to be received by, or to be remitted to the entity in settlement of damages incurred due to the delayed initial acceptance of the plant. Settlement Amount Due to Reimbursement of Capital Expenditures Reimbursement of capital expenditures for work left unfinished by the third party contractors Represents the amount awarded, to be received by, or to be remitted to the entity in settlement of capital expenditures for work left unfinished by the third party contractors. Number of Parents Number of parents for which tax consequence adjustment is applicable Represents the number of parents for which tax consequence adjustment is applicable. Number of Purported Class, Action Cases Filed Represents the number of purported class action cases filed. Number of purported class action cases filed Accounts Receivable Programs [Abstract] A/R Programs Number of Chinese Chemical Companies Number of Chinese chemical companies Represents the number of Chinese chemical companies. Minimum Maturity Period of Bank Accepted Drafts Reclassified from Accounts Receivable to Other Current Assets Minimum period of receivable to classify as current assets Represents the minimum maturity period of bank accepted drafts reclassified from accounts receivable to other current assets. Bank Accepted Drafts Reclassified from Accounts Receivable to Other Current Assets Bank accepted drafts reclassified from accounts receivable to other current assets Represents the amount of bank accepted drafts reclassified from accounts receivable to other current assets. Variable Interest Entity One Time Income Tax Expense Recognized on Initial Consolidation One-time noncash income tax expense recognized Represents a one-time noncash income tax expense recognized upon consolidation of a variable interest entity. Australian Subsidiary [Member] Represents the Australian subsidiary of the entity. Australian subsidiary Payments to Acquire Investments in Affiliated Companies The cash outflow associated with the purchase of or advances to an affiliated company. Investment in affiliate Investment in consolidated affiliate Accrual for Taxes Other than Income Taxes, Current Taxes other than income taxes Changes in unrealized gains relating to assets at the end of the period, included in interest expense Represents the amount of the total change in unrealized (holding) gains or losses for the period which are included in interest expense. Such unrealized (holding) gains or losses relate to those assets still held at the reporting date for which fair value is measured on a recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3). Fair Value Assets Measured on Recurring Basis Change in Unrealized Gain (Loss) Included in Interest Expense Discontinued Operation, Depreciation Depreciation expense related to discontinued operations Represents the amount of expense recognized during the current period that reflects the allocation of the cost of tangible assets of discontinued operations over the assets' useful lives. Patents Trademarks and Technology [Member] Patents, trademarks and technology Represents 1) The exclusive legal right granted by the government to the owner of the patent to exploit an invention or a process for a period of time specified by law, 2) Long lived, depreciable assets used in the creation, maintenance and utilization of information systems which include computers and peripherals and 3) The rights acquired through registration of a trademark to gain or protect exclusive use of a business name, symbol or other device or style. Capitalized Turnaround Costs, Noncurrent Capitalized turnaround costs Represents the carrying amount as of the balance sheet date of capitalized turnaround costs. Catalyst Assets, Noncurrent Catalyst assets Represents the carrying amount as of the balance sheet date of catalyst assets. Amortization Expense of Catalyst, Assets Amortization expense of catalyst assets Represents the expense charged against earnings during the period to allocate the costs of catalyst assets over the periods expected to benefit from such costs. Other Postretirement Defined Benefit Plan Liabilities, Current Other postretirement benefits Represents the current liability recognized in the balance sheet that is associated with other postretirement defined benefit plans (excluding pension plans). Variable Interest Entity Gain on Consolidation of Business Gain on the consolidation of a variable interest entity The gain recognized on the consolidation of a variable interest entity (VIE) when the VIE is defined as a business. Cash assumed in connection with the initial consolidation of a variable interest entity Variable Interest Entity Cash Assumed on Initial Consolidation The cash inflow related to the initial consolidation of a variable interest entity. SAUDI ARABIA Saudi Arabia Accrued Payroll and Related Costs Total of the carrying values as of the balance sheet date of obligations incurred through that date and payable for obligations related to services received from employees, such as accrued salaries and bonuses, vacation, payroll taxes and other fringe benefits. Used to reflect the current portion of the liabilities (due within one year or within the normal operating cycle if longer). Payroll and related costs Schedule of Other Liabilities, Noncurrent [Table Text Block] Schedule of components of other noncurrent liabilities Tabular disclosure of the components of other noncurrent liabilities. Information by name of cost-method investment. Cost Method Investments Entity [Domain] International Diol Company Represents the joint venture partnership, International Diol Company. International Diol Company [Member] SLIC Represents the Louisiana Pigment company, L.P. SLIC [Member] SINGAPORE Singapore Zamil Group Zamil Group [Member] Represents the Zamil Group. Cost Method Investment Ownership Percentage Ownership percentage in cost method unconsolidated affiliates The percentage of ownership of common stock or equity participation in the investee accounted for under the cost method of accounting. Joint Venture Partnership Percentage Entity Represents the partnership interest (as a percent) in a joint venture. Huntsman share of joint venture (as a percent) Joint Venture Partnership Share Joint Venture Partner Represents the partnership interest (as a percent) of the joint venture partner of the entity. Joint venture partner share of joint venture (as a percent) Ownership interest held by equity method investee that creates an indirect ownership interest by the reporting entity (as a percent) Ownership Interest Held by Equity Method Investee Represents the ownership interest held by an equity method investee of the entity in an unaffiliated entity which creates an indirect ownership interest between the reporting entity and the unaffiliated entity. Indirect Ownership Percentage Represents the indirect ownership interest percentage in an unaffiliated entity. The unaffiliated entity is accounted for as a consolidated subsidiary of an equity method investee of the reporting entity. Indirect ownership interest in an unaffiliated entity (as a percent) Adjustment to Textile Effects opening balance sheet liabilities Restructuring Reserve Adjustment to Opening Balance Sheet, Liabilities Adjustment to Textile Effects opening balance sheet liabilities Amount of adjustment made during the period to the opening balance sheet liabilities accrued during business acquisition. Restructuring charges related to employee termination costs recorded in connection with the acquisition Derivative Instruments, Approximate Term of Foreign Currency Contracts Approximate term of foreign currency contracts Represents the approximate term of foreign currency contracts. Huntsman Foundation [Member] Huntsman Foundation Details pertaining to Huntsman Foundation, a private charitable foundation. Reaud Morgan and Quinn [Member] Law firm of Reaud, Morgan & Quinn Details pertaining to the law firm of Reaud, Morgan and Quinn. Related Party Transaction, Appraised Value of Building Donated Appraised value of building donated Represents the appraised value of building at the time of donation. Accrual for Environmental Loss Contingencies Accrued environmental liabilities Related Party Transaction, Inventory Purchases Represents inventory purchases from related parties. Inventory purchases Related Party Transaction, Operating Lease, Number of Five Year Extensions Number of five-year extensions Represents the number of extensions available under the terms of the lease agreement with related party. Related Party Transaction, Operating Lease Extension Period Extension period of lease Represents the extension period available under the terms of lease agreement with related party. Other Non Current Assets [Policy Text Block] Other Noncurrent Assets Represents the disclosure of accounting policy related to non current assets. Cash Equivalents Maximum Remaining Maturity Period at Purchase Maximum Investments classified as cash and cash equivalents, maximum maturity period Represents the maximum remaining maturity period, at the time of purchase, of investments classified as cash equivalents. Furniture Fixtures and Leasehold Improvements [Member] Furniture, fixtures and leasehold improvements Represents long lived, depreciable assets, commonly used in offices and stores. Also includes depreciable asset that is an addition or improvement to assets held under a lease arrangement. Patents and Technology [Member] Patents and technology Represents the exclusive legal right granted by the government to the owner of the patent to exploit an invention or a process for a period of time specified by law. It also includes technology-based intangible assets. Licensing and Other Agreements [Member] Rights, generally of limited duration, under a license or other arrangement. Licenses and other agreements THAILAND Thailand Minimum interval period of effectiveness assessments Represents the minimum interval period in which effectiveness assessments of derivative instruments designated as cash flow hedging instrument is carried out. Cash Flow Hedge Derivative Instrument Interval Period of Effectiveness Assessment Minimum Cash Flow Hedge Derivative Instrument Effectiveness Percentage Derivative designated as a cash flow hedge, effectiveness percentage (as a percent) Represents the effectiveness percentage of derivative instruments designated as cash flow hedging instruments. The percentage is calculated by the change in the value of the hedge divided by the change in value of the hedged item. Cumulative Inflation Rate Considered for Economic Environment to be Highly Inflationary Cumulative inflation rate used to determine if economic environment is highly inflationary (as a percent) Represents the percentage for determining whether an economic environment is highly inflationary for the purpose of determining the functional currency of the entity. Period Considered for Determining Highly Inflationary Economic Environment Period used to determine if economic environment is highly inflationary Represents the period used in the calculation to determine whether an economic environment is highly inflationary for the purpose of determining the functional currency of the entity. Schedule of Net Funded Status and Amounts Recognized in Balance Sheet [Table Text Block] Schedule of funded status of the plans and the amounts recognized in the consolidated balance sheets Tabular disclosure of net funded status of pension plans and/or other employee benefit plans and of the amounts that are recognized in the balance sheet (or statement of financial position) for pension plans and/or other employee benefit plans, showing separately the assets and current and noncurrent liabilities (if applicable) recognized. ACCRUED LIABILITIES Schedule of Amount Recognized in Net Periodic Benefit Cost and Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block] Schedule of amounts recognized in net periodic benefit cost and other comprehensive income (loss) Tabular disclosure of amounts recognized in net periodic benefit cost and other comprehensive income (loss). Schedule of Employer Future Contribution and Expected Benefit Payments [Table Text Block] Schedule of expected future contributions and benefit payments Tabular disclosure of the expected employer contribution in the next fiscal year, benefits expected to be paid by pension plans and/or other employee benefit plans in each of the next five fiscal years and in the aggregate for the five fiscal years thereafter. Schedule of Fair Value of Plan Assets [Table Text Block] Schedule of plan assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis Tabular disclosure of the fair value of each major category of plan assets and the level within the fair value hierarchy in which the fair value measurements fall. Annual pay credits, percentage of eligible pay Defined Benefit Plan, Cash Balance, Plan Annual Pay Credits, Percentage of Eligible Pay Represents the percentage of eligible pay provided as annual pay credits under cash balance plan. Defined Benefit Plan, Cash Balance, Plan Additional Annual Pay Credits Percentage of Eligible Pay Additional annual pay credits, percentage of eligible pay for participants in the plan on July 1, 2004 Represents the percentage of eligible pay provided as additional annual pay credits under cash balance plan depending on the employees' age and service for the participants in the plan on July 1, 2004. Defined Benefit Plan, Cash Balance, Plan Additional Annual Pay Credits Period Period of additional annual pay credits Represents the period for which employees' are eligible for additional annual pay credits under cash balance plan. Defined Benefit Plan, Adjustments Other Change Plan Assets Other Represents the amount of change in the fair value of plan assets during the reporting period due to other factors that are not otherwise specified. Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Other Comprehensive Income Adjustment before Tax Represents the total amount of net periodic benefit cost for defined benefit plans during the period and of amounts recognized in other comprehensive income (but not yet recognized in net periodic benefit cost), including the net gain (loss) and net prior service cost (credit) arising during the period. Total recognized in net periodic benefit cost and other comprehensive loss (income) Defined Benefit Plan, Health Care Cost Trend Rate Assumed for Current Fiscal Year Health care trend rate (as a percent) Represents the assumed health care cost trend rate for the current year used to measure the expected cost of benefits covered by the plan (gross eligible charges). This is based upon the annual rate of change in the cost of health care benefits currently provided by the postretirement benefit plan, due to factors other than changes in the composition of the plan population by age and dependency status. Defined Benefit Plan, Estimated Future Employer Contributions in Next Fiscal Year [Abstract] 2012 expected employer contributions: Real Estate and Other [Member] Represents the property composed of land and improvements and other assets. Real Estate/Other Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset Return on Pension Plan Assets Represents the difference between the fair value of pension plan assets at the end of the period and the fair value at the beginning of the period, adjusted for contributions and payments of benefits during the period and after adjusting for taxes and other expenses, as applicable in relation to assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis using unobservable inputs (level 3). Return on pension plan assets Schedule of Defined Contribution Plans Disclosures [Table] Disclosures about an individual defined contribution plan. UNITED STATES United States Defined Contribution Plans Disclosures [Axis] Represents the description and required disclosures pertaining to the entity's defined contributions plans. Defined Contribution Plans [Domain] Represents the name of the defined contribution plan. Money Purchase Pension Plan [Member] Money purchase pension plan Represents the money purchase pension plan. Defined Contribution Plan, Employer Contribution Limit Percentage of Compensation Employer contribution limit (as a percent of compensation) The limit of annual employer contributions to the plan per calendar year as a percentage of compensation. Defined Contribution Plan, Employer Contribution as Percentage of Employees Contribution Employer matching contribution as a percentage of employee's contribution Represents the employer matching contribution as a percentage of employee contribution, towards the defined contribution plan. Defined Contribution Plan, Completed Period of Service to Participate in the Plan Period of service, to be achieved by the employees, to participate in the plan Represents the period of service to be achieved by the employee to participate in the plan. Defined Contribution Plan Disclosure [Line Items] DEFINED CONTRIBUTION PLANS Salary Deferral Plan [Member] Salary deferral plan Represents the salary deferral plan. Salary Deferral Plan for New Hires [Member] Salary deferral plan for new hires Represents the salary deferral plan for new hires. Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual Percentage of Salary Maximum Defer Represents the maximum percentage of salary which the participant can defer under Huntsman supplemental deferral plan. Maximum percentage of salary which participant can defer under Huntsman supplemental deferral plan Quarterly Financial Information [Line Items] Quarterly Financial Information Condensed Financial Information of Registrant Dividend Income (Expense) Dividends income Represents the amount of dividend income or expense. Restructuring Reserve Related to Streamlining of Business Restructuring reserve related to the streamlining of business Represents the restructuring reserve related to streamlining of business into various strategic business units. Number of Strategic Business Units Due to Streamlining of Business Number of new strategic business units resulting from streamlining of business Represents the number of strategic business units that came into effect due to streamlining of the business. Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation Minimum Contract Period Minimum contracts period which require minimum volume purchases Represents minimum contracts period which require minimum volume purchases in connection with an unconditional purchase obligation that has not been recognized for financial reporting purposes. Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation Minimum Payments under Contracts with No Volume Purchased Minimum payments under take or pay contracts without taking the product Represents the minimum payments under take or pay contracts even if no volume is purchased in connection with an unconditional purchase obligation that has not been recognized for financial reporting purposes. Schedule of Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Income Tax Penalties and Interest Recognized in Financial Statement [Table Text Block] Schedule of interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits included in the financial statement Tabular disclosure of recognized interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits in income tax expense and accrued interest and penalties. Income Tax Reconciliation Reconciling Items [Abstract] Change resulting from: Represents the reconciling items which create difference 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. Accrued Income Taxes, Current Income taxes Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes [Abstract] Component of income (loss) from continuing operations before income Represents the Component of income (loss) from continuing operations before income. Deferred Tax Assets, Intangible Assets Intangible assets The tax effect as of the balance sheet date of the amount of the estimated future tax deductions attributed to intangible assets. The amount as of the balance sheet date of the estimated future tax effects attributable to pension costs and related employee compensations. Deferred Tax Liabilities, Tax Deferred Expense Compensation and Benefits Pension and other employee compensation Deferred Tax Assets, Liabilities Gross Net deferred tax asset before valuation allowance For entities that net deferred tax assets and tax liabilities, represents the unclassified net amount of deferred tax assets and liabilities, before deducting valuation allowance, as of the balance sheet date, which result from applying the applicable enacted tax rate to net temporary differences and carryforwards pertaining to assets or liabilities. Australia and Luxembourg [Member] Australia and Luxembourg The designated tax department of the government that is entitled to levy and collect income taxes from the entity in Australia and Luxembourg. Operating Loss Carryforwards Subject to Expiration Operating loss carryforwards, subject to expiration The amount of operating loss carryforwards, which are subject to expiration dates. Operating Loss Carryforwards, Subject to Expiration and Valuation Allowance Portion of operating loss carryforwards that are subject to expiration, subject to valuation allowance The amount of operating loss carryforwards, which are subject to expiration dates and valuation allowance. Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Increases (Decrease) Resulting from Current Period Tax Positions Gross increases and decreases-tax positions taken during the current period The gross amount of increases (decreases) in unrecognized tax benefits resulting from tax positions that have been or will be taken in the tax return for the current period, excluding amounts pertaining to examined tax returns. Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Movements in Foreign Currency Foreign currency movements The gross amount of increases (decreases0 in unrecognized tax benefits resulting from foreign currency movement. Accrued Marketing Costs, Current Volume and rebate accruals Notes Receivable Subsidiary [Member] Notes receivable from subsidiary Senior Notes, June 2016 Represents the information pertaining to Senior Notes maturing June 2016. Senior Notes Maturing June, 2016 [Member] Senior Subordinated Notes Maturing March, 2021 [Member] Senior Subordinated Notes, March 2021 Represents the information pertaining to Senior Subordinated Notes maturing March 2021. Represents the information pertaining to Senior Subordinated Notes maturing March 2020. Senior Subordinated Notes Maturing March, 2020 [Member] Senior Subordinated Notes, March 2020 Senior Subordinated Notes Maturing January, 2015 [Member] Senior Subordinated Notes, January 2015 Represents the information pertaining to Senior Subordinated Notes maturing January 2015. Debt Instrument Margin Interest below Reference Rate Margin interest below reference rate (as a percent) Represents the margin interest below the reference rate. Accrued Liabilities, Current Accrued liabilities Total Represents the pre-tax income and pre-tax losses in jurisdictions with valuation allowances resulting in no tax expense or benefit. Pre-tax income and pre-tax losses in jurisdictions with valuation allowances resulting in no tax expense or benefit Pre-tax Income (Losses) in Jurisdictions with Valuation Allowances Represents the amount of valuation allowance released in various jurisdictions. Releases of valuation allowances in various jurisdictions Releases of Valuation Allowances in Various Jurisdictions Represents the amount of valuation allowance established in various jurisdictions. Establishments of valuation allowances in various jurisdictions Establishments of Valuation Allowances in Various Jurisdictions Establishments of valuation allowances in various jurisdictions Change in Deferred Tax Assets Valuation Allowance Affecting Tax Expense [Abstract] Components of change in valuation allowance affecting tax expense Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Increases (Decrease) Resulting from Prior Period Tax Positions Gross increases and decreases-tax positions taken during the prior period The gross amount of increases (decreases) in unrecognized tax benefits resulting from tax positions taken in prior period tax returns, excluding amounts pertaining to examined tax returns. Receivables Trade and Other Accounts Receivable Allowance for Doubtful Accounts [Policy Text Block] Allowance for Doubtful Trade Receivables Disclosure of how an entity determines the level of its allowance for doubtful accounts for its trade and other accounts receivable balances, and when impairments, charge-offs or recoveries are recognized. The description identifies the factors that influence management's establishment of the level of the allowance (for example, historical losses and existing economic conditions) and may also include discussion of the risk elements relevant to particular categories of receivables. Net operating loss carryforwards Deferred Tax Assets, Operating Loss and AMT Credit Carryforwards The sum of the tax effects as of the balance sheet date of the amount of excesses of tax deductions over gross income and AMT credit in a year which cannot be used on the tax returns in the current year but can be carried forward to reduce taxable income or income taxes payable in a future year, for which there must be sufficient tax-basis income to utilize a portion or all of the carryforward amount to realize the deferred tax asset. Curtailment effects Other Comprehensive Income, Defined Benefit Plan Curtailment Effects Benefit Cost before Tax The change in other comprehensive income due to curtailment effects. Other Comprehensive Income, Defined Benefit Plan, Settlement Cost Recognized in Net Periodic Benefit Cost before Tax The change in other comprehensive income due to the settlements into net periodic pension costs. Settlements Schedule of Quarterly Financial Information [Table] A table disclosing the quarterly financial data in the annual financial statements. The disclosure includes financial information for each fiscal quarter for the current and previous year, including revenues, gross profit, income (loss) before extraordinary items and cumulative effect of a change in accounting principle and earnings per share data. Deferred Compensation Arrangement Compensation Expense The compensation expense recognized during the period relating to the deferred compensation arrangement. Deferred compensation expense INVESTMENT IN UNCONSOLIDATED AFFILIATES Investment in Unconsolidated Affiliates Disclosure [Text Block] The entire disclosure for equity and cost method investments, or group of investments, for which combined disclosure is appropriate, including: (a) the name of each investee and percentage of ownership of common stock, (b) accounting policies for investments in common stock, (c) difference between the amount at which the investment is carried and the amount of underlying equity in net assets and the accounting treatment of the difference, (d) the total fair value of each identified investment for which a market value is available, (e) summarized information as to assets, liabilities, and results of operations of the investees (for investments in unconsolidated subsidiaries, common stock of joint ventures, or other investments using the equity method), and (f) material effects of possible conversions, exercises, or contingent issuances of the investee. Accrued Environmental Loss Contingencies, Noncurrent Accrued environmental liabilities, classified as other noncurrent liabilities Environmental accruals Schedule of Financial Information of Unconsolidated Affiliates [Table Text Block] Tabular presentation of summarized applicable financial information of unconsolidated affiliates. Summarized applicable financial information of unconsolidated affiliates Other information Investment in Affiliates Other Disclosures [Abstract] Schedule of Property, Plant and Equipment Components [Table Text Block] Tabular disclosure of the components of property, plant and equipment. Property, Plant and Equipment Buildings and Equipment [Member] Long lived, depreciable structure, including related equipment, held for productive use. Buildings and equipment Plant and Equipment [Member] Long lived structure, including related equipment, used in the manufacturing of goods. Plant and equipment Germany and Switzerland [Member] Langweid, Germany and Basel, Switzerland Represents activity related to production and manufacturing in Langweid, Germany and Basel, Switzerland. Langweid Germany [Member] Langweid, Germany Represents activity related to production facility in Langweid, Germany. Grimsby United Kingdom and Scarlino Italy Plants [Member] Represents activity related to Grimsby United Kingdom and Scarlino Italy Plants. Grimsby United Kingdom and Scarlino Italy Plants Grimsby United Kingdom [Member] Grimsby, U.K. plant Represents activity related to the Grimsby, U.K. plant. Basel Switzerland [Member] Basel, Switzerland Represents activity related to manufacturing activities in Basel, Switzerland. North Carolina Site Consolidation [Member] North Carolina consolidation Represents activity related to consolidation of sites in North Carolina. Accrued Environmental Loss Contingencies, Current Accrued environmental liabilities, classified as accrued liabilities Environmental accruals Umbogintwini South Africa [Member] Umbogintwini, South Africa plant Represents activity related to the Umbogintwini, South Africa plant. Rozenburg Netherlands [Member] Rozenburg, The Netherlands site Represents activity related to the Rozenburg, Netherlands site. Huelva Spain and Scarlino Italy Plants [Member] Huelva, Spain and Scarlino, Italy plants Represents activity related to the Huelva, Spain and Scarlino, Italy plants. Huelva Spain Plant [Member] Huelva, Spain plant Represents activity related to the Huelva, Spain plant. Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax Foreign currency translation adjustments Debt Denominated Currency [Axis] The set of underlying currencies under which a debt instrument is issued. Forward interest rate contract beginning in December, 2014 Forward Interest Rate Contract 2014 [Member] Represents the forward interest rate contracts, which will begin in December, 2014 with maturity in April, 2017. Forward Interest Rate Contract 2014 and 2015 [Member] Forward interest rate contract beginning in December, 2014 and January, 2015 Represents the forward interest rate contracts, beginning in December, 2014 and January, 2015. Forward Interest Rate Contract 2015 [Member] Forward interest rate contract beginning in January, 2015 Represents the forward interest rate contracts, which will begin in January, 2015 with maturity in April, 2017. Jurong Ningwu New Materials Development Co Ltd [Member] Jurong Ningwu New Materials Development Co Ltd Represents the joint venture partnership, Jurong Ningwu New Materials Development Co., Ltd. Guarantee Obligation, Percentage of Debt Guaranteed Percentage of gaurantee, given by Zamil Group Represents the portion of debt guaranteed by joint venture represented as percentage. Schedule of Notes Outstanding [Table Text Block] Represents the tabular disclosure of notes outstanding as of the reporting date. Summary of outstanding notes Business Acquisition, Preexisting Relationship Revenue Net sales related to the business acquired Represents the revenue from sales to the acquired entity. Asset Retirement Obligation Liabilities Assumed in Connection with Consolidation of Variable Interest Entity Liabilities assumed in connection with consolidation of a variable interest entity Represents the amount of asset retirement obligations incurred during the period, in connection with the consolidation of a variable interest entity. Legal Reserve, Current Legal reserve Represents the amount of current accrual as of the balance sheet date for the estimate of the probable outcome of potential and pending litigations. It excludes statutory reserves for a bank or insurance company. Legal reserve Legal Reserve, Noncurrent Represents the amount of noncurrent accrual as of the balance sheet date for the estimate of the probable outcome of potential and pending litigations. It excludes statutory reserves for a bank or insurance company. Accrued Employee Benefits Noncurrent Employee benefit accrual Carrying value of the non current portion of obligations, excluding pension and other postretirement benefits, incurred through that date and payable for perquisites provided to employees pertaining to services received from them. Number of Claimants with Whom Entity has Agreed to Settle Claims Number of claimants with whom the entity has agreed to settle claims Represents the number of claimants with whom the entity has agreed to settle claims. Number of claims where insurers continue to defend Represent the number of claims where insurers continue to defend the entity from losses. Number of Claims Covered by Insurance Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member] Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income Income Tax Reconciliation Foreign Operations Effects of non-U.S. operations 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, which is attributable to total foreign income tax expense or benefit from foreign operations. Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net of Tax Pension and other postretirement benefit adjustments France, Spain, Singapore, Australia and Luxembourg [Member] France, Spain, Singapore, Australia and Luxembourg Represents information pertaining to France, Spain, Singapore, Australia and Luxembourg. China and Thailand [Member] China and Thailand Represents information pertaining to China and Thailand. All in Interest Rate at Period End All in interest rate at period end The all in interest rate at the end of the reporting period. Unrecognized Tax Benefits that would Impact Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Period Represents the number of months from the reporting date during which unrecognized tax benefit would result in change in income tax expenses Number of months from the reporting date during which unrecognized tax benefit would result in change in income tax Valuation Allowances Deferred Tax Assets, Foreign Currency Movements Foreign currency movements The increases or decreases in valuation allowances due to foreign currency movements. Valuation Allowances Effect of Increase (Decrease) in Deferred Tax Assets Increase (decrease) to deferred tax assets with an offsetting (decrease) increase to valuation allowances The increases or decreases in allowances and reserves resulted from increase (decrease) in deferred tax assets with an offsetting (decrease) increase to valuation allowances. Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award, Expiration Term Maximum contractual term Description of the period of time, from the grant date, after which the equity-based award expires. Reclassifications Prior Period Reclassification Adjustments [Abstract] Schedule of estimated useful lives of intangible assets Schedule of Finite Lived Intangible Assets Estimated Useful Lives [Table Text Block] Tabular disclosure of the estimated useful lives or the life of the intangible assets by class. Information pertaining to all country. All Countries [Axis] Represents expected amount of annual fixed costs to be reduced due to implementation of a restructuring program. Annualized fixed costs Annualized Fixed Costs Expected to be Reduced Due to Implementation of Restructuring Program Antitrust matters - Direct and indirect action cases Represents the antitrust matters of direct and indirect action cases. Antitrust Matters Direct and Indirect Action Cases [Member] Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract] Accumulated income (loss) Accumulated other comprehensive loss Business Acquisition, Fair Value Input Discount Rate Discount rate Represents discount rate used as an input to measure fair value . Business Acquisition, Fair Value Input Terminal Growth Rate Terminal growth rate Represents terminal growth rate used as an input to measure fair value. Business Acquisition, Preexisting Relationship Gain (Losses) Recognized Gain (losses) recognized from the settlement of a preexisting relationship between the acquirer and the acquiree. Net loss associated with the business acquired Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment Less accumulated depreciation Deferred income taxes The amount of acquisition cost of a business combination allocated to deferred tax liability. Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Deferred Income Taxes Liability Represents the Australian credit facilities of the reporting entity. Australian credit facilities Credit Facilities Australian [Member] Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax Accumulated other comprehensive loss Accumulated other comprehensive loss Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income Amounts attributable to the entity Debt Instrument Covenant Consolidated Leverage Ratio Represents the ratio of consolidated total debt to consolidated adjusted earnings before, interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization allowed under the terms of the senior credit facilities' covenants. Debt instrument covenant consolidated leverage ratio Decrease in the interest rate margin (as a percent) Represents the percentage decrease in the interest rate margin with respect to the debt of the reporting entity. Debt Instrument, Decrease in Interest Rate Margin Percentage The amount of inventory exchanged under open exchange agreements that are settled in cash and result in either a net deferred profit or loss as of the end of the period. Deferred profit from inventories exchanged under open exchange agreements settled in cash Deferred Profit (Loss) from Inventories Exchanged under Open Exchange Agreements Settled in Cash Reduction of pension liability Represents the reduction of pension liability due to plan change related to Rubicon LLC retirement plan change. Defined Benefit Plan, Liability Reduce Due to Plan Change Discrete benefit from de-recognition of net deferred tax liability Represents the amount of discrete benefits from de-recognition of net deferred tax liability. Discrete Benefit from Derecognition of Net Deferred Tax Liability Distribution to parent This element represents disclosure of the aggregate distribution to the parent company. Distribution to Parent Extended Term Loan B Series 2 [Member] Extended Term Loans B Series 2 Represents the Extended Term Loan B-Series 2 of the reporting entity. Loss on the consolidation of a business Gain or Loss on Consolidation of Business Represents the gain/loss on consolidation of business. Guatemala, Indonesia, and China Represents information about the countries of Guatemala, Indonesia, and China. Guatemala, Indonesia and China [Member] Income tax expense Represents the income tax expense excluding tax effects resulting from net valuation changes, the net unrecognized tax benefit items and the foreign tax holiday. Income Tax Expense Excluding Net Valuation Allowance Changes Tax Effects Unrecognized Tax Benefit and Foreign Tax Holiday Represents the details pertaining to the indemnification matter. Indemnification Matter Claim [Member] Indemnification Matter 2007 initiatives and prior Represents the 2007 and prior initiatives. Initiative 2007 and Prior [Member] 2012 initiatives Represents the 2012 initiatives. Initiative 2012 [Member] Intercompany Debt Payable Receivable [Member] Intercompany Note Represents activity related to intercompany loans. Russian MDI, Coatings and Systems Acquisition Represents activity related to International Polyurethane Investment B.V.. International Polyurethane Investment [Member] Russian MDI Acquisition Inventory exchanges settled in cash Inventory Exchanges Settled in Cash [Abstract] The amount of maximum borrowing capacity under the credit facility without consideration of any current restrictions on the amount that could be borrowed or the amounts currently outstanding under the facility, before increase. Committed amount before increase Line of Credit Facility before Increase Maximum Borrowing Capacity Committed Amount Maximum borrowing capacity under revolving commitments Line of Credit Facility Increase Maximum Borrowing Capacity Increased maximum borrowing capacity under the credit facility without consideration of any current restrictions on the amount that could be borrowed or the amounts currently outstanding under the facility. Minimum number of months prior to the maturity date of the debt instrument Represents the minimum number of months prior to the maturity date of the debt instrument for accelerating maturities of certain term loan. Minimum Number of Months Prior to the Maturity Date of the Debt Instrument Fair value portion of equity (net assets) in a variable interest entity (VIE) not attributable, directly or indirectly, to the parent entity. Fair value of the noncontrolling interest Noncontrolling Interest in Variable Interest Entity Fair Value Disclosure Common stock loss due to Banks' misrepresentations (in shares) Represents the number of common stock loss due to Banks misrepresentations. Number of Common Stock Due to Banks Misrepresentations Other, net The change in other comprehensive income excluding income (loss) from unconsolidated affiliates during the reporting period, net of tax, for an item that is not separately disclosed. Other Comprehensive Income Other Excluding Income Loss from Unconsolidated Affiliates Net of Tax Polyurethanes and Textile Effects [Member] Information pertaining to the Polyurethanes and Textile Effects segment of the entity. 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