Restructuring Level 3 (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2017

Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]

Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs [Table Text Block]

	Epoxy, Phenolic and Coating Resins			Forest Products Resins			Corporate and Other		Total
Total restructuring costs expected to be incurred	$	16		$	4		$	8	$	28
Restructuring costs incurred through December 31, 2017	$	12		$	5		$	3	$	20
Accrued liability at December 31, 2016	$	—		$	—		$	—	$	—
Restructuring charges	12			5			3		20
Payments	(1		)	(2		)	—		(3		)
Accrued liability at December 31, 2017	$	11		$	3		$	3	$	17