Segment Information Level 4 (Details) - Revenues by Segment (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014		Sep. 30, 2013
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net Sales to Unaffiliated Customers	$ 1,347	$ 1,249	$ 3,977		$ 3,691
Epoxy, Phenolic and Coating Resins [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net Sales to Unaffiliated Customers	878	806	2,557	[1]	2,370	[1]
Forest Products Resins [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net Sales to Unaffiliated Customers	$ 469	$ 443	$ 1,420	[1]	$ 1,321	[1]

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