Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Net (Schedule of Goodwill) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Goodwill
Exchange rate changes	$ (4)
Goodwill	794	798
Accumulated impairment losses	0	0
Net book value	794	798
Advanced Engineered Materials [Member]
Goodwill
Exchange rate changes	(1)
Goodwill	302	303
Accumulated impairment losses	0	0
Net book value	302	303
Consumer Specialties [Member]
Goodwill
Exchange rate changes	(1)
Goodwill	253	254
Accumulated impairment losses	0	0
Net book value	253	254
Industrial Specialties [Member]
Goodwill
Exchange rate changes	0
Goodwill	43	43
Accumulated impairment losses	0	0
Net book value	43	43
Acetyl Intermediates [Member]
Goodwill
Exchange rate changes	(2)
Goodwill	196	198
Accumulated impairment losses	0	0
Net book value	$ 196	$ 198