Segment Information Level 4 (Details) - Revenues by Segment (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015		Mar. 31, 2014
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net Sales to Unaffiliated Customers	$ 1,079		$ 1,293
Epoxy, Phenolic and Coating Resins [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net Sales to Unaffiliated Customers	674	[1]	817	[1]
Forest Products Resins [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net Sales to Unaffiliated Customers	$ 405	[1]	$ 476	[1]

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