Segment Information Level 4 (Details) - Revenues by Segment - USD ($) $ in Millions		3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
		Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net Sales to Unaffiliated Customers		$ 1,065	$ 1,347	$ 3,231	$ 3,977
Epoxy, Phenolic and Coating Resins [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net Sales to Unaffiliated Customers	[1]	669	878	2,026	2,557
Forest Products Resins [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net Sales to Unaffiliated Customers	[1]	$ 396	$ 469	$ 1,205	$ 1,420

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