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[Policy Text Block] Decrease in the unrecognized tax benefits reasonably possible, low end of range Significant Change in Unrecognized Tax Benefits is Reasonably Possible, Estimated Range of Change, Lower Bound Decrease in the unrecognized tax benefits reasonably possible, high end of range Significant Change in Unrecognized Tax Benefits is Reasonably Possible, Estimated Range of Change, Upper Bound Segments [Axis] Equity Components [Axis] Geographical [Axis] Statement STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY Other comprehensive income Components of other comprehensive income Statement [Line Items] CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EQUITY Operating Activities [Axis] Scenario [Axis] Huntsman International LLC members' equity: Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent [Abstract] Huntsman International LLC members' equity Equity STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract] Increase (decrease) in equity during the period Stockholders' Equity, Period Increase (Decrease) Increase (decrease) in shares during the period Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Period Increase (Decrease) Stock options exercised (in shares) Exercised (in shares) Exercised (in shares) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period Stock options exercised Stock Issued During Period, Value, Stock Options Exercised SUBSEQUENT EVENTS Subsequent Event [Line Items] SUBSEQUENT EVENTS Subsequent Events Subsequent Events, Policy [Policy Text Block] Subsequent Event [Table] Schedule of reconciliation of unrecognized tax benefits Summary of Income Tax Contingencies [Table Text Block] Summary of the tax years that remain subject to examination by major tax jurisdictions Summary of Income Tax Examinations [Table Text Block] Schedule of changes in valuation allowance Summary of Valuation Allowance [Table Text Block] Supplemental cash flow information: Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract] Valuation allowance against incremental deferred tax asset Tax Credit Carryforward, Valuation Allowance Tax on extraordinary gain (loss) Tax Effect of Extraordinary Item, Gain (Loss) Trademarks Trademarks [Member] OFF-BALANCE SHEET SECURITIZATION OF ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE Securitization of Accounts Receivable Transfers and Servicing of Financial Assets, Policy [Policy Text Block] Financial Instruments [Domain] Amount of gain (loss) recognized on the hedge of net investments Gain (Loss) on Derivative Used in Net Investment Hedge, Net of Tax Type of Restructuring [Domain] Debt issuance costs Unamortized Debt Issuance Expense Undistributed earnings of foreign subsidiaries that are deemed to be permanently invested Undistributed Earnings of Foreign Subsidiaries U.S. Defined Benefit Plans United States Pension Plan of US Entity, Defined Benefit [Member] U.S. Other Postretirement Benefit Plans United States Postretirement Benefit Plan of US Entity, Defined Benefit [Member] Unrecognized tax benefits, balance at the beginning of the period Unrecognized tax benefits, balance at the end of the period Unrecognized Tax Benefits Foreign currency movements Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Decrease Resulting from Foreign Currency Translation Decreases related to settlement of amounts due to tax authorities Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Decrease Resulting from Settlements with Taxing Authorities Accrued liability for penalties Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Income Tax Penalties Accrued Interest and penalties accrued related to unrecognized tax benefits Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Income Tax Penalties and Interest Accrued [Abstract] Interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits included in tax expense Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Income Tax Penalties and Interest Expense [Abstract] Penalties expense included in tax expense Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Income Tax Penalties Expense Accrued liability for interest Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Interest on Income Taxes Accrued Interest expense included in tax expense Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Interest on Income Taxes Expense Net increase in unrecognized tax benefits with a corresponding income tax expense Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Period Increase (Decrease) Reductions resulting from the lapse of statutes of limitation Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Reduction Resulting from Lapse of Applicable Statute of Limitations Unrecognized tax benefits which, if recognized, would affect the effective tax rate Unrecognized Tax Benefits that Would Impact Effective Tax Rate Purchase commitments: Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract] 2018 Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due within Five Years 2014 Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due in Next Twelve Months 2017 Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due within Four Years 2015 Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due within Two Years 2016 Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due within Three Years Total Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation Thereafter Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due after Five Years Minimum payments under purchase commitments Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Purchases Schedule of total purchase commitments Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligations Disclosure [Table Text Block] Use of Estimates Use of Estimates, Policy [Policy Text Block] Net decrease Change in valuation allowance Valuation Allowance, Deferred Tax Asset, Change in Amount Change in valuation allowance Balance at beginning of period Balance at end of period Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Balance Charges (credits) to cost and expenses Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Charged to Cost and Expense Charged to other accounts Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Charged to Other Accounts Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Domain] Valuation Allowances and Reserves Type [Axis] Schedule II-Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items] Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Table] Variable Interest Entities [Axis] Assets and liabilities of VIE Variable Interest Entity, Consolidated, Carrying Amount, Assets and Liabilities, Net [Abstract] Variable Interest Entity Identification of variable interest entities through investments and transactions Variable Interest Entity [Line Items] Variable interest entity ownership percentage Variable Interest Entity, Qualitative or Quantitative Information, Ownership Percentage Consolidated VIE's Variable Interest Entity, Primary Beneficiary [Member] All Countries [Domain] Switzerland SWITZERLAND China CHINA Germany GERMANY Spain SPAIN France FRANCE United Kingdom U.K. UNITED KINGDOM Italy ITALY LUXEMBOURG Luxembourg Mexico MEXICO Netherlands NETHERLANDS Saudi Arabia SAUDI ARABIA United States UNITED STATES All Currencies [Domain] RMB borrowings China, Yuan Renminbi U.S. dollar borrowings United States of America, Dollars Amendment Description Amendment Flag Document Period End Date Document Type Entity by Location [Axis] Entity Central Index Key Entity [Domain] Entity Filer Category Entity Registrant Name Legal Entity [Axis] Location [Domain] Notional Amounts Derivative, Notional Amount A/R Programs Accounts Receivable Programs [Abstract] Represents the accounts receivable program of the reporting entity. Accounts receivable programs Accounts Receivable Programs [Member] Accruals Related to Unasserted Asbestos Exposure Claims Accruals with respect to unasserted asbestos exposure claims Represents information pertaining to the amount of accruals with respect to unasserted asbestos exposure claims. Employee benefit accrual Carrying value of the noncurrent 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. Accrued Employee Benefits Noncurrent 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 Accrued Payroll and Related Costs Balance at the beginning of the period Balance at the end of the period Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Net of Tax Accumulated change in equity, including portion attributable to noncontrolling interests, from transactions and other events and circumstances from non-owner sources, net of tax effect, at period end. Excludes Net Income (Loss), and accumulated changes in equity from transactions resulting from investments by owners and distributions to owners. Includes foreign currency translation items, certain pension adjustments, unrealized gains and losses on certain investments in debt and equity securities, other than temporary impairment (OTTI) losses related to factors other than credit losses on available-for-sale and held-to-maturity debt securities that an entity does not intend to sell and it is not more likely than not that the entity will be required to sell before recovery of the amortized cost basis, as well as changes in the fair value of derivatives related to the effective portion of a designated cash flow hedge. Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unconsolidated Affiliates [Member] Other comprehensive income of unconsolidated affiliates Represents the changes to accumulated comprehensive income (loss) related to unconsolidated affiliates of the reporting entity. Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Other, Net [Member] Other, net Represents the changes to accumulated comprehensive income (loss) resulting from other items not separately disclosed. Represents the amount of foreign tax credit claimed by the entity. Additional Foreign Tax Credits Claimed Additional foreign tax credits claimed Additional Term Loan [Member] Additional Term Loan Represents the additional term loan of the reporting entity. Information pertaining to the Advanced Materials segment of the entity. Advanced Materials Advanced Materials [Member] Information pertaining to all country. All Countries [Axis] 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. Amortization Expense of Catalyst, Assets Percentage of amortization of the original principal amount Represents the percentage of the principal amount of debt by which it will be amortized. Amortization Percentage of Principal Amount Antitrust Matters Indirect Action Cases [Member] Antitrust matters - Indirect action cases Represents the antitrust matters of indirect action cases. Arabian Amines Company [Member] Represents the joint venture partnership, Arabian Amines Company. Arabian Amines Company Represents the accepted and tendered cases of the Asbestos litigation. Accepted and tendered cases Asbestos Litigation Accepted and Tendered Cases [Member] Represents the accepted Asbestos litigation cases by the company not subject to indemnification by prior owners. Accepted cases not subject to indemnification Asbestos Litigation Accepted Cases [Member] Represents the Asbestos litigation. Asbestos Litigation Asbestos Litigation [Member] Current and noncurrent portion of the carrying amount of a liability for an asset retirement obligation. An asset retirement obligation is a legal obligation associated with the disposal or retirement of a tangible asset that results from the acquisition, construction or development, or the normal operations of an asset, except for certain obligations of lessees. Asset retirement obligations Asset Retirement Obligations Current and Noncurrent Assets Acquired Under Capital Lease Assets acquired under capital lease Represents the amount of assets acquired under capital lease. Australian Consolidation [Member] Australian operation Represents the activity related to consolidation of manufacturing facilities in Australia. Represents activity related to manufacturing activities in Basel, Switzerland. Basel Switzerland [Member] Basel, Switzerland Represents the joint venture partnership, BASF Huntsman Shanghai Isocyanate Investment BV. BASF Huntsman Shanghai Isocyanate Investment BV BASF Huntsman Shanghai Isocyanate Investment BV [Member] Long lived, depreciable structure, including related equipment, held for productive use. Buildings and equipment Buildings and Equipment [Member] Textile Effects Acquisition Business Acquisition, Acquiree Cibas Textile Effects [Member] Ciba's textile effects business Represents the acquisition of Ciba's textile. Business Combination Contingent Consideration Earnout Period Earn-out period Represents the period over which earn-out is to be paid as per the earn-out agreement. Represents the amount of unfunded pension liabilities assumed at the acquisition date. Business Combination Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed Unfunded Pension Liabilities Unfunded pension liabilities Capitalized turnaround costs Represents the carrying amount as of the balance sheet date of capitalized turnaround costs. Capitalized Turnaround Costs, Noncurrent 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. Cash Flow Hedge Derivative Instrument Effectiveness Percentage 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 Catalyst assets Represents the carrying amount as of the balance sheet date of catalyst assets. Catalyst Assets, Noncurrent Change in Deferred Tax Assets Valuation Allowance Affecting Tax Expense [Abstract] Components of change in valuation allowance affecting tax expense Represents information pertaining to China, the U.S. and Luxembourg. China US and Luxembourg [Member] China, the U.S. and Luxembourg CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING FINANCIAL INFORMATION This element pertains to contribution from parent net of distributions. Contribution from parent Contribution from Parent Net of Distributions This element represents disclosure of the aggregate contributions received from the parent company. Contribution from parent Contributions from Parent 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. Cost Method Investment Ownership Percentage 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. Cumulative Inflation Rate Considered for Economic Environment to be Highly Inflationary The set of underlying currencies under which a debt instrument is issued. Debt Denominated Currency [Axis] 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 Represents the period prior to August 17, 2020. Debt Instrument, Redemption Period Prior to August 2020 [Member] Prior to August 17, 2020 Debt Instrument Redemption Period Prior to January 2021 [Member] Prior to January 15, 2021 Represents the debt redemption period prior to January 15, 2021. Represents information pertaining to the occurrence of certain change of control events, which is a basis for the redemption. Debt Instrument, Redemption Period upon Occurrence Certain Change of Control Events [Member] Occurrence of certain change of control events Extension period of scheduled commitment termination date Represents the extension period of scheduled commitment termination date. Debt Instrument, Scheduled Commitment Termination Date Extension Period The compensation expense recognized during the period relating to the deferred compensation arrangement. Deferred compensation expense Deferred Compensation Arrangement Compensation Expense 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 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. Net operating loss 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. Deferred Tax Assets, Operating Loss and AMT Credit Carryforwards Deferred Tax Assets Valuation Allowance Foreign Tax Credits Valuation allowance-foreign tax credits Amount of deferred tax assets pertaining to foreign tax credits, for which it is more likely than not, that a tax benefit will not be realized. Deferred Tax Assets Valuation Allowance Net Operating Losses and Other Valuation allowance-net operating losses and other Amount of deferred tax assets pertaining to net operating losses and other, for which it is more likely than not, that a tax benefit will not be realized. Pension and other employee compensation 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 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, 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. Annual pay credits, percentage of eligible pay 2014 expected employer contributions: Defined Benefit Plan, Estimated Future Employer Contributions in Next Fiscal Year [Abstract] 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, Health Care Cost Trend Rate Assumed for Current Fiscal Year 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 income (loss) Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Other Comprehensive Income Adjustment before Tax Period of service, to be achieved by the employees, to receive additional matching percentage Represents the period of service to be achieved by the employee to receive additional matching percentage. Defined Contribution Plan Completed Period of Service to Receive Additional Matching Amount DEFINED CONTRIBUTION PLANS Defined Contribution Plan, Disclosure [Line Items] 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, Employer Contribution as Percentage of Employees Contribution The limit of annual employer contributions to the plan per calendar year as a percentage of compensation. Defined Contribution Plan, Employer Contribution Limit Percentage of Compensation Employer contribution limit (as a percent of compensation) Represents the description and required disclosures pertaining to the entity's defined contributions plans. Defined Contribution Plans, Disclosures [Axis] Defined Contribution Plans [Domain] Represents the name of the defined contribution plan. Demolition and Decommissioning [Member] Demolition and decommissioning Demolition and decommissioning associated with the exit from or disposal of business activities or restructurings pursuant to a plan. Decommissioning Amount payable to counterparties on maturity of derivative contract Represents the payment to be made to counterparties at the maturity of a derivative contract. Derivative, Amount Payable to 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, Amount Receivable from Counterparties on Maturity Derivative, Equivalent Annual Interest Rate of Interest Payable Amount Equivalent annual rate of interest payable (as a percent) Represents the equivalent annual interest rate of the semi annual interest payments payable under the derivative contract. 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. Derivative, Equivalent Annual Interest Rate of Interest Receivable Amount Approximate term of foreign currency contracts Represents the approximate term of foreign currency contracts. Derivative Instruments, Approximate Term of Foreign Currency Contracts 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. Derivative, Interest Payable Amount U.S. dollar interest payments to be received on March 15 and September 15 of each year Derivative, Interest Receivable Amount Represents the semi annual interest payments receivable under the derivative contract. Maximum maturity period of spot or forward exchange rate contracts Represents the maximum maturity period of derivative contracts. Derivative, Maximum Maturity Period Number of counterparties Represents the number of counterparties in a derivative contract. Derivative, Number of Counterparties Amount paid to counterparties Represents the payment made to counterparties on the inception of a derivative contract. Derivative, Payment to Counterparties Amount received from counterparties Represents the amount received from counterparties on the inception of a derivative contract. Derivative Proceeds from Counterparties Description of Business [Line Items] GENERAL Description of Business [Table] Tabular disclosure pertaining to description of business. 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. Discontinued Operation, Depreciation Distribution to parent This element represents disclosure of the aggregate distribution to the parent company. Distribution to Parent Dividends paid to parent Aggregate cash, units and paid-in-kind dividends paid to the parent entity. Dividends Paid to Parent Dividends paid to parent This element represents disclosure of the aggregate dividends paid to the parent company. Dividends Paid to Parent Company Document and Entity Information Entity by Secondary Categorization [Domain] The second categorization of the legal entity by type. ENVIRONMENTAL, HEALTH AND SAFETY MATTERS ENVIRONMENTAL, HEALTH AND SAFETY MATTERS Disclosures of measures taken for environmental remediation, employees health and safety related matters. Environmental Health and Safety Matters Disclosure [Text Block] Equity Awards Represents restricted stock, which is accounted for as a equity award under the Stock Incentive Plan. Equity Awards [Member] 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 Establish of Valuation Allowances in Various Jurisdictions Establishment of valuation allowances in various jurisdictions Represents the amount of valuation allowance established in various jurisdictions. EU Accounts Receivable Program Maturing April 2016 [Member] EU A/R Program Maturing April 2016 Represents European accounts receivable program, EU A/R Program maturing April 2016 of the reporting entity. Represents the Extended Term Loan B of the reporting entity. Extended Term Loan B Extended Term Loan B [Member] 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. 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 Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset Return on Pension Plan Assets 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 2014 and 2015 [Member] Forward interest rate contract beginning in December, 2014 Represents the forward interest rate contracts, which will begin in December, 2014 with maturity in April, 2017. Forward Interest Rate Contract 2014 [Member] 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. France, Spain, Singapore, Australia and Luxembourg Represents information pertaining to France, Spain, Singapore, Australia and Luxembourg. France, Spain, Singapore, Australia and Luxembourg [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. Furniture, Fixtures and Leasehold Improvements [Member] Represents the gain (loss) on consolidation of subsidiaries. Loss (gain) on initial consolidation of subsidiaries Gain or Loss on Consolidation of Subsidiaries Represents activity related to production and manufacturing in Langweid, Germany and Basel, Switzerland. Germany and Switzerland [Member] Langweid, Germany and Basel, Switzerland Global transformational change program Global transformational change program associated with the exit from or disposal of business activities or restructurings pursuant to a plan. Global Transformational Change Program [Member] Grimsby United Kingdom [Member] Grimsby, U.K. plant Represents activity related to the Grimsby, U.K. plant. Guarantee Obligation Percentage of Debt Guaranteed Percentage of guarantee, given by Zamil Group Represents the portion of debt guaranteed by joint venture represented as percentage. Represents the debt related to Huntsman Polyurethanes Shanghai, China. HPS (China) debt HPS China Debt [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 Term Loans and Working Capital Loans [Member] HPS China Working Capital and Commercial Draft Discounting with Recourse [Member] HPS (China) working capital loans and commercial drafts Represents facility for issuing working capital loans and for discounting commercial drafts with recourse. Huelva, Spain and Scarlino, Italy plants Represents activity related to the Huelva, Spain and Scarlino, Italy plants. Huelva Spain and Scarlino Italy Plants [Member] Huntsman Foundation Details pertaining to Huntsman Foundation, a private charitable foundation. Huntsman Foundation [Member] The co-registrant that controls, directly or indirectly, another entity (or entities). The usual condition for control is ownership of a majority (over 50%) of the outstanding voting stock. The power to control may also exist with a lesser percentage of ownership, for example, by contract, lease, agreement with other stockholders or by court decree. Parent Company Huntsman International Parent Company [Member] Income (Loss) from Continuing and Discontinuing Operations before Income Taxes Total before tax Represents the sum of operating profit and nonoperating income (expense) from continuing and discontinued 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 Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes Income from continuing operations before income taxes Income from continuing operations before income taxes Income (loss) 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. Component of income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes Represents the Component of income (loss) from continuing operations before income. Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes [Abstract] Income (Loss) from Operations before Interest, Tax, Depreciation and Amortization, Net Segment EBITDA Represents the EBITDA from an identifiable segment of the enterprise. EBITDA which is defined by the company as net income (loss) before interest, income tax, depreciation and amortization and certain Corporate and other items. Income tax expense Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Including Discontinued Operations Amount of current income tax expense (benefit) and deferred income tax expense (benefit) pertaining to continuing and discontinued operations. Income tax expense Income tax benefit (expense) INCOME TAXES Income Tax Expense (Benefit) [Line Items] Income Tax Expense (Benefit) on Pretax Income Losses in Jurisdictions with Valuation Allowances Expense (benefit) as a result of pre-tax losses in jurisdictions with valuation allowances Represent the amount of expense (benefit) as a result of pre-tax losses in jurisdictions with valuation allowances. Income Tax, Number of Tax Jurisdictions Number of non-U.S. tax jurisdictions in which the entity is operating Represents the number of non-U.S. tax jurisdictions in which the entity is operating. 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. Income Tax Reconciliation, Foreign Operations Effects of non-U.S. operations 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. Change resulting from: Income Tax Reconciliation, Reconciling Items [Abstract] 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 Amount of the difference between reported income tax expense (benefit) and expected income tax expense (benefit) computed by applying the domestic federal statutory income tax rates to pretax income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to tax benefit of losses with valuation allowances as a result of other comprehensive income. Income Tax Reconciliation, Unrealized Currency Exchange Gains and Losses 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 unrealized currency exchange gains and losses. Unrealized currency exchange gains and losses Income Tax, Tax Credits Foreign Utilized Utilization of foreign tax credits Represents the amount of foreign tax credits utilized during the period. Indemnification Matter Represents the details pertaining to the indemnification matter. Indemnification Matter Claim [Member] India Indonesia and US [Member] India, Indonesia and the U.S. Represents information pertaining to India, Indonesia and the U.S. 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) Indirect Ownership Percentage Initiative 2010 and Prior [Member] 2010 and prior initiatives Represents the 2010 and prior initiatives. Initiative 2011 and Prior [Member] 2011 and prior initiatives Represents the 2011 and prior initiatives. Represents the 2011 initiatives. 2011 initiatives Initiative 2011 [Member] Initiative 2012 and Prior [Member] 2012 and prior initiatives Represents the 2012 and prior initiatives. 2012 initiatives and prior 2012 initiatives Represents the 2012 initiatives. Initiative 2012 [Member] Initiative 2013 and Prior [Member] 2013 and prior initiatives Represents the 2013 and prior initiatives. Initiative 2013 [Member] 2013 initiatives Represents the 2013 initiatives. Intercompany Note Represents activity related to intercompany loans. Intercompany Debt Payable Receivable [Member] 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] Represents five-year interest rate contract entered by the reporting entity in year 2010. Five-year interest rate contract entered in year 2010 Interest Rate Five Year Contract 2010 [Member] Twelve-year interest rate contract entered in year 2009 Interest Rate Twelve Year Contract 2009 [Member] Represents twelve-year interest rate contract entered by the reporting entity in year 2009. International Diol Company Represents the joint venture partnership, International Diol Company. International Diol Company [Member] Other information Investment in Affiliates Other Disclosures [Abstract] 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. INVESTMENT IN UNCONSOLIDATED AFFILIATES Investment in Unconsolidated Affiliates Disclosure [Text Block] Represents the partnership interest (as a percent) in a joint venture. Huntsman share of joint venture (as a percent) Joint Venture Partnership Percentage Entity 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) Joint Venture Partnership Share Joint Venture Partner Jstar Corporation [Member] Jstar Represents information pertaining to Jstar Corporation, a corporation wholly owned by the Executive Chairman of the entity. Jurong Ningwu New Materials Development Co Ltd [Member] Represents the joint venture partnership, Jurong Ningwu New Materials Development Co., Ltd. Jurong Ningwu New Materials Development Co Ltd Langweid, Germany Represents activity related to production facility in Langweid, Germany. Langweid Germany [Member] Legal Entity Secondary Categorization [Axis] Information by second categorization of legal entity. 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, Current Legal reserve 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. Legal Reserve, Noncurrent Liability Awards Represents phantom stock awards that may be settled in stock or cash. Liability Awards [Member] Rights, generally of limited duration, under a license or other arrangement. Licenses and other agreements Licensing and Other Agreements [Member] Type of ownership in a limited liability company, typically member units. Limited Liability Company Equity [Member] Members' equity Line of Credit Facility Commitment Increase Revolving Increase provided by commitments Increase (decrease) of revolving credit borrowing capacity provided by commitments with certain financial institutions. Maximum borrowing capacity under revolving commitments Line of Credit Facility, Increase Maximum Borrowing Capacity 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 which may later be increased. Committed Amount Table representing the line items and details of equity in a statement format. LLC Equity Statement [Table] Balance (in units) Balance (in units) Number of units of equity issued as of the balance sheet date. Members' equity, units issued (in units) LLC Members Equity, Units Issued LLC Members Equity, Units Outstanding Members' equity, units outstanding (in units) Number of units of equity outstanding as of the balance sheet date. Represents the information pertaining to a loan facility from Saudi Industrial Development Fund (the SIDF Facility). Loan Facility from Saudi Industrial Development Fund [Member] SIDF Facility Represents the amount of claims of the customer. Loss Contingency, Amount of Claims of Customer Maximum amount of claims of customer Loss Contingency, Claims Quantities [Roll Forward] Information about the cases Loss Contingency Claims Tendered to Prior Owner Represents information pertaining to the cases tendered to the prior owner. Number of cases on service of complaint tendered to the prior owner Loss Contingency, Number of Claims Tendered to Prior Owners The number of claims tendered to prior owners. Tendered during period Minimum threshold amount for insured liability Represents the specified threshold amount in order for any liability claim to be insured. Loss Contingency Threshold Specified Amount for Insured Liability Represents the joint venture partnership, Louisiana Pigment Company, L.P. Louisiana Pigment Company, L.P. Louisiana Pigment Company LP [Member] 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. Maximum period for payment of remediation liabilities Represents the maximum period for the payment of remediation liabilities. Maximum Period for Payment of Remediation Liabilities The value of the equity related to the limited liability corporation's equity, including the portion attributable to the noncontrolling interests. Members' equity Members Capital Value Members' equity, 2,728 units issued and outstanding 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. Minimum Annual Limit of Chemical Substance for Registration Consolidation of a variable interest entity This element represents increase in non-controlling interest, resulting from consolidation of Variable Interest Entities (VIEs). Minority Interest, Increase from Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities Money purchase pension plan Represents the money purchase pension plan. Money Purchase Pension Plan [Member] Multi Purpose Islamic Term Facility [Member] Represents the information pertaining to multi- purpose Islamic term facility. Multi- purpose Islamic term facility Nanjing Jinling Huntsman New Material Co Ltd [Member] Represents information pertaining to Nanjing Jinling Huntsman New Material Co., Ltd. Nanjing Jinling Huntsman New Material Co., Ltd. New Term Loan [Member] New Term Loan Represents the new term loan of the reporting entity. Represents information pertaining to Nippon Aqua Co. Ltd. Nippon Aqua Co Ltd [Member] Nippon Aqua Co., Ltd. NonCancelable Lease Cost and Contract Termination Costs [Member] Long-term contract termination costs Non-cancelable lease and contract termination costs associated with the exit from or disposal of business activities or restructurings pursuant to a plan. Non-cancelable lease and contract termination costs Long-term fixed cost contracts Represents nonvested shares granted under the Stock Incentive Plan which consists of restricted stock and phantom stock awards. Nonvested Shares [Member] Nonvested shares North Carolina Site Consolidation [Member] North Carolina consolidation Represents activity related to consolidation of sites in North Carolina. Number of Chinese chemical companies Represents the number of Chinese chemical companies. Number of Chinese Chemical Companies 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 Number of Joint Ventures Number of joint ventures Represents the number of joint ventures for which the company is the primary beneficiary. 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 Information pertaining to the expiration of operating loss carryforwards, by expiration period. Operating Loss Carryforwards, Expiration by Period [Axis] Represents the expiration period of each operating loss carryforward included in total operating loss carryforwards. Operating Loss Carryforwards, Expiration Period [Domain] Represents the operating loss carryforwards scheduled to expire in next year. Scheduled to expire in 2014 Operating Loss Carryforwards, Scheduled to Expire in Next Year [Member] Operating loss carryforwards, subject to expiration The amount of operating loss carryforwards, which are subject to expiration dates. Operating Loss Carryforwards, Subject to Expiration 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. Operating Loss Carryforwards, Subject to Expiration and Valuation Allowance The change in other comprehensive income due to curtailment effects. Curtailment effects Other Comprehensive Income, Defined Benefit Plan, Curtailment Effects Benefit Cost before Tax The change in other comprehensive income due to the settlements into net periodic pension costs. Settlements Other Comprehensive Income, Defined Benefit Plan, Settlement Cost Recognized in Net Periodic Benefit Cost before Tax Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans for Settlement Gain (Loss) before Tax Settlement loss Amount before tax of reclassification adjustment from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) for settlement gain (loss) related to pension and other postretirement benefit plans. 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 Other Debt Instruments [Member] Other nations Other Nations [Member] Represents information pertaining to the other nations not otherwise defined in the taxonomy. Represents the disclosure of accounting policy related to noncurrent assets. Other Noncurrent Assets [Policy Text Block] Other Noncurrent Assets Other operating 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 (Expense) Other operating (income) expense Represents the current liability recognized in the balance sheet that is associated with other postretirement defined benefit plans (excluding pension plans). Other Postretirement Defined Benefit Plan Liabilities, Current Other postretirement benefits 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] Noncash compensation Huntsman Corporation stock-based compensation contribution Compensation expense related to stock-based compensation for Huntsman International employees. Other Significant Noncash Transaction Compensation Others Others [Member] Represents the joint venture partnership with other unconsolidated affiliates. Ownership interest held by equity method investee that creates an indirect ownership interest by the reporting entity (as a percent) 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. Ownership Interest Held by Equity Method Investee Oxid LP [Member] Represents information pertaining to Oxid L.P., an acquiree of the entity. Oxid 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. Patents and Technology [Member] Patents and technology 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. Contingent consideration paid for acquisition The cash outflow for payment of contingent consideration under the business combination. Contingent consideration paid for acquisition Payment for Contingent Consideration for Acquisition Represents the payment of premium pertaining to the early extinguishment of debt. Call premiums related to early extinguishment of debt Payments of Call Premiums Related to Early Extinguishment of Debt Call premiums and other costs related to early extinguishment of debt The cash outflow associated with the purchase of or advances to an affiliated company. Payments to Acquire Investments in Affiliated Companies Investment in affiliate 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. Performance Products Performance Products [Member] Information pertaining to the Performance Products segment of the entity. 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. Period Considered for Determining Highly Inflationary Economic Environment Period used to determine if economic environment is highly inflationary 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. Information pertaining to the Pigments segment of the entity. Pigments Pigments [Member] Plant and Equipment [Member] Long lived structure, including related equipment, used in the manufacturing of goods. Plant and equipment Information pertaining to the Polyurethanes segment of the entity. Polyurethanes Polyurethanes [Member] 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 Pretax Income (Losses) in Jurisdictions with Valuation Allowances Proceeds from/or repayments of revolving loan facilities, such loan raised could be for a period within one year or beyond it. Net repayments under revolving loan facilities Net borrowings (repayments) under revolving loan facilities Proceeds from Repayments of Revolving Loan Facilities 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. Product Delivery Claim [Member] Product Delivery Claim Quarterly Financial Information Condensed Financial Information of Registrant Quarterly Financial Information [Line Items] Real Estate/Other Real Estate and Other [Member] Represents the property composed of land and improvements and other assets. Represents the reduction in the applicable margin on borrowings. Reduction in applicable margin on borrowings (as a percent) Reduction in Applicable Margin on Borrowings Related Party Transaction, Amount Payable by Third Party Amount payable by the unrelated third party to the subsidiary Represents the per year amount payable by the unrelated third-party to the subsidiary of the entity for part-time use of the Aircraft. Related Party Transaction, Appraised Value of Building Donated Appraised value of building donated Represents the appraised value of building at the time of donation. Represents inventory purchases from related parties. Inventory purchases Related Party Transaction, Inventory Purchases Current lease term Represents the lease term. Related Party Transaction, Lease Term Related Party Transaction, Monthly Sublease Payments Monthly sublease payments Represents the monthly sublease payables under the lease agreement. Represents the extension period available under the terms of lease agreement with related party. Related Party Transaction, Operating Lease Extension Period Extension period of lease Related Party Transaction, Payable at End of Lease Term Amount payable at the end of the lease term Represents the amount payable at the end of the lease term. Related Party Transaction, Sublease Extension Period Extension period of sublease Represents the extension period available under the terms of the sublease agreement with related party. Represents the amount of valuation allowance released in various jurisdictions. Releases of valuation allowances in various jurisdictions Releases of Valuation Allowances in Various Jurisdictions Releases of valuation allowances in various jurisdictions Subtotal Reportable Segment [Member] Represents the component of the entity for which there is an accounting requirement to report separate financial information on that component in the entity's financial statements during the reporting period. The number of positions not eliminated as of balance sheet date. Number of positions not terminated Restructuring and Related Cost Number of Positions Not been Terminated Restructuring Charges Related to Closure of Facility Charges related to closure of St. Eons France facility Represents the charges incurred related to closure of the St. Eons France facility. Represents the charges incurred related to a global transfer pricing initiative. Charges related to global transfer pricing initiative Restructuring Charges Related to Global Transfer Pricing Initiative 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. Restructuring Charges, Related to Simplification of Commercial Organization and Optimization of Distribution Network 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 Information about restructuring impairment and plant closing costs initiative. Restructuring Impairment and Plant Closing Costs Initiative [Axis] Restructuring Impairment and Plant Closing Costs Initiative [Domain] Provides information of restructuring impairment and plant closing initiative related to specific period. Restructuring Impairment and Plant Closing Costs Initiative [Table] Table presenting the description of the restructuring impairment and plant closing costs. Pension-related charges Amount charged for cash portion of pension settlements costs associated with exit from or disposal of business activities or restructurings. Restructuring Pension Settlements Cash Charge Restructuring Pension Settlements Noncash Charge Noncash pension-related charges Adjustment to remove noncash portion of pension settlements. Noncash pension settlement loss Restructuring Related to Redesign of Planning Process Restructuring charges related to redesign Represents the restructuring charges primarily related to a redesign of planning process focused on inventory reduction. Rockwood Holdings Inc [Member] Rockwood Holdings, Inc Represents information pertaining to Rockwood Holdings, Inc., an acquiree of the entity. Rockwood Holdings, Inc. 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] Rubicon LLC, Pacific Iron Products, Arabian Amines and Sasol Huntsman GmbH and Co. KG Represents the entity's joint venture partnerships with Rubicon LLC, Pacific Iron Products, Arabian Amines and Sasol Huntsman GmbH and Co. KG. Rubicon Pacific Iron Products and Arabian Amines Sasol Huntsman GmbH and Co KG [Member] Salary deferral plan for new hires Represents the salary deferral plan for new hires. Salary Deferral Plan for New Hires [Member] Salary deferral plan Represents the salary deferral plan. Salary Deferral Plan [Member] Sasol Huntsman GmbH and Co. KG Sasol Huntsman GmbH and CoKG [Member] Represents the joint venture partnership, Sasol Huntsman GmbH and Co. KG ("Sasol Huntsman"). Scarlino Italy Plant [Member] Scarlino, Italy plant Represents activity related to the Scarlino, Italy plant. 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. Schedule of Accounts Receivable Programs [Table Text Block] Tabular disclosure of amounts recognized in net periodic benefit cost and other comprehensive income (loss). 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 loss (income) Tabular disclosure of the entity's cash and non-cash restructuring charges by initiative type. Schedule of Cash and Noncash Restructuring Charges by Type of Initiative [Table Text Block] Cash and noncash restructuring charges by initiative Schedule of Defined Contribution Plans Disclosures [Table] Disclosures about an individual defined contribution plan. 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 Employer Future Contribution and Expected Benefit Payments [Table Text Block] 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. Schedule of Fair Value of Plan Assets [Table Text Block] Schedule of plan assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis Schedule of Income Tax Expense (Benefit) [Table] Represents the income tax expense and benefit attributable to continuing operations. 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 Accepted Cases [Table Text Block] Schedule of cases for which service has been tendered and accepted Schedule of cases filed and received by the company Tabular disclosure of cases filed against and received by the entity. Schedule of Loss Contingencies Cases Received [Table Text Block] Tabular disclosure of the major products of each operating segment. Schedule of major products by reportable operating segment Schedule of Major Products by Operating Segment [Table Text Block] 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. Schedule of Notes Outstanding [Table Text Block] Represents the tabular disclosure of notes outstanding as of the reporting date. Summary of outstanding notes Tabular disclosure of the components of other noncurrent liabilities. Schedule of Other Liabilities, Noncurrent [Table Text Block] Schedule of components of other noncurrent liabilities Tabular disclosure of the components of property, plant and equipment. Property, Plant and Equipment Schedule of Property, Plant and Equipment Components [Table Text Block] 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. 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 Restructuring Reserve by Type of Cost and Segment [Table Text Block] 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 Year of Initiative [Table Text Block] Accrued liabilities by initiative 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 Senior Credit Facilities [Table Text Block] Tabular disclosure of recognized interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits in income tax expense and accrued interest and penalties. Schedule of Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Income Tax Penalties and Interest Recognized in Financial Statement [Table Text Block] Schedule of interest and penalties accrued related to unrecognized tax benefits included in the income tax expense Tabular disclosure of the useful life of assets, excluding financial assets and goodwill, lacking physical substance with a finite life, by either major class or business segment. Schedule of Useful Life of Finite Lived Intangible Assets [Table Text Block] Schedule of estimated useful lives of intangible assets Senior Credit Facilities Represents the information pertaining to Senior credit facility. Senior Credit Facilities [Member] Senior Notes 5.50 Percent Due 2016 [Member] 2016 Senior Notes Represents the senior notes bearing an interest at 5.50 percent and which are due in 2016. Senior Notes due 2016 Represents information pertaining to Senior Notes maturing April 2021. Senior Notes Maturing April 2021 [Member] 2021 Senior Notes Senior Notes Maturing November 2020 [Member] 2020 Senior Notes Represents the information pertaining to Senior Notes maturing November 2020. Represents the senior subordinated notes bearing interest at 7.50 percent, due in 2015. 7.50% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2015 Senior Subordinated Notes 7.50 Percent Due 2015 [Member] Senior Subordinated Notes, March 2020 Represents the information pertaining to Senior Subordinated Notes maturing March 2020. Senior Subordinated Notes Maturing March, 2020 [Member] Senior Subordinated Notes, March 2021 Represents the information pertaining to Senior Subordinated Notes maturing March 2021. Senior Subordinated Notes Maturing March, 2021 [Member] 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 Delayed Initial Acceptance 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. Settlement Amount Due to Reimbursement of Capital Expenditures 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) 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. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES Significant Accounting Policies and Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements [Text Block] 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 Simplification of Commercial Organization and Optimization of Distribution Network [Member] Sinopec Jinling [Member] Sinopec (Nanjing Jingling) Represents the joint venture partnership, Sinopec Jinling Company, a subsidiary of Sinopec. Site Contingency, Environmental Remediation Costs Liability Liability related to estimated environmental remediation costs Represents the liability related to the estimated environmental remediation costs. 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. 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 Former Facility or Third Party Sites with Claims Against Entity for Cleanup Liabilities Operated by Predecessor Companies SLIC Represents the Louisiana Pigment company, L.P. SLIC [Member] Represents the information pertaining to Stereolithography resin and Digitalis machine manufacturing businesses managed by Advanced Materials division of the entity. Stereolithography Resin and Digitalis Machine Manufacturing Businesses [Member] Stereolithography resin and Digitalis machine manufacturing businesses SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES Surfactants Business Europe [Member] Surfactants business, Europe Represents the activity related to the Surfactants business in Europe. Switzerland Consolidation [Member] Switzerland Consolidation Represents activity related to consolidation of manufacturing facilities in Switzerland. Term Loan B [Member] Represents the Term Loan B of the reporting entity. Term Loan B Represents Term Loan C of the reporting entity. Term Loan C Term Loan C [Member] Term Loan [Member] Represents the term loan of the reporting entity. Term loans Information pertaining to the Textile Effects segment of the entity. Textile Effects Textile Effects [Member] 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 Total debt - excluding debt to affiliates Type of Restructuring Impairment and Plant Closing Initiative [Axis] Quantitative and qualitative information of restructuring and related activities by the year of the initiative. Identification of restructuring and related activities by the year of the initiative. Type of Restructuring Impairment and Plant Closing Initiative [Domain] Umbogintwini, South Africa plant Represents activity related to the Umbogintwini, South Africa plant. Umbogintwini South Africa [Member] 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, 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. 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 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 Contract Period Minimum contracts period which require minimum volume purchases US Accounts Receivable Program Maturing April 2016 [Member] U.S. A/R Program Maturing April 2016 Represents U.S. accounts receivable program, U.S. A/R Program maturing April 2016 of the reporting entity. The increases or decreases in valuation allowances due to foreign currency movements. Valuation Allowances Deferred Tax Assets, Foreign Currency Movements Foreign currency movements (Decrease) increase to deferred tax assets with no impact on operating tax expense, including 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. Valuation Allowances Effect of Increase (Decrease) in Deferred Tax Assets VARIABLE INTEREST ENTITIES VARIABLE INTEREST ENTITIES The entire disclosure for information about variable interest entities. Variable Interest Entities Disclosure [Text Block] The cash inflow related to the initial consolidation of a variable interest entity. Variable Interest Entity, Cash Assumed on Initial Consolidation Cash assumed in connection with the initial consolidation of a variable interest entity 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. White Mountain Titanium Corporation [Member] White Mountain Titanium Corporation Represents the joint venture partnership, White mountain titanium corporation.