Segment Information Level 4 (Details) - Revenues by Segment (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended				6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2013		Jun. 30, 2012		Jun. 30, 2013		Jun. 30, 2012
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net Sales to Unaffiliated Customers	$ 1,250		$ 1,259		$ 2,442		$ 2,495
Epoxy, Phenolic and Coating Resins [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net Sales to Unaffiliated Customers	799	[1]	796	[1]	1,564	[1]	1,590	[1]
Forest Products Resins [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net Sales to Unaffiliated Customers	$ 451	[1]	$ 463	[1]	$ 878	[1]	$ 905	[1]

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