Segment Information Level 4 (Details) - Revenues by Segment (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended				6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014		Jun. 30, 2013		Jun. 30, 2014		Jun. 30, 2013
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net Sales to Unaffiliated Customers	$ 1,337		$ 1,250		$ 2,630		$ 2,442
Epoxy, Phenolic and Coating Resins [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net Sales to Unaffiliated Customers	862	[1]	799	[1]	1,679	[1]	1,564	[1]
Forest Products Resins [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net Sales to Unaffiliated Customers	$ 475	[1]	$ 451	[1]	$ 951	[1]	$ 878	[1]

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