Other (Charges) Gains, Net (Schedule of Other (Charges) Gains, Net) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010		Dec. 31, 2009
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]
Employee termination benefits	$ (22)	$ (32)		$ (105)
Ticona Kelsterbach plant relocation (Note 27)	(47)	(26)		(16)
Plumbing actions (Note 23)	6	59		10
Insurance recoveries (Note 28)	0	18	[1]	6
Asset impairments	(1)	(74)		(14)
Plant/office closures	0	(4)		(17)
Commercial disputes	15	13		0
Other	1	0		0
Total	$ (48)	$ (46)		$ (136)

[1] Total net recoveries for the year ended December 31, 2010 consists of $8 million related to property damage and $10 million related to business interruption.