Unaudited Interim Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015
Net earnings (loss)	$ 263	$ 151	$ 745	$ 586
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
Unrealized gain (loss) on marketable securities	(1)	1	0	0
Foreign currency translation	(8)	(11)	38	(130)
Gain (loss) on cash flow hedges	0	(1)	1	2
Pension and postretirement benefits	0	0	(1)	1
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	(9)	(11)	38	(127)
Total comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	254	140	783	459
Comprehensive (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	(1)	10	(5)	16
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Celanese Corporation	$ 253	$ 150	$ 778	$ 475