Segment Information Level 4 (Details) - Revenues by Segment (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended				6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2012		Jun. 30, 2011		Jun. 30, 2012		Jun. 30, 2011
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net Sales to Unaffiliated Customers	$ 1,259		$ 1,438		$ 2,495		$ 2,732
Epoxy, Phenolic and Coating Resins [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net Sales to Unaffiliated Customers	796	[1]	972	[1]	1,590	[1]	1,818	[1]
Forest Products Resins [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net Sales to Unaffiliated Customers	$ 463	[1]	$ 466	[1]	$ 905	[1]	$ 914	[1]

[1] Intersegment sales are not significant and, as such, are eliminated within the selling segment.