Segment Information Level 4 (Details) - Revenues by Segment (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended				9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2012		Sep. 30, 2011		Sep. 30, 2012		Sep. 30, 2011
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net Sales to Unaffiliated Customers	$ 1,177		$ 1,322		$ 3,672		$ 4,054
Epoxy, Phenolic and Coating Resins [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net Sales to Unaffiliated Customers	751	[1]	870	[1]	2,341	[1]	2,688	[1]
Forest Products Resins [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net Sales to Unaffiliated Customers	$ 426	[1]	$ 452	[1]	$ 1,331	[1]	$ 1,366	[1]

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