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Note 8 - Investments (Details) - Dow Corning Corporation [Member] - USD ($)
$ in Millions
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2015
Mar. 31, 2015
Jun. 30, 2014
Jun. 30, 2015
Jun. 30, 2014
Note 8 - Investments (Details) [Line Items]          
Research and Development Expense $ 63   $ 70 $ 125 $ 137
Litigation Settlement, Amount 29     29  
Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, Derivative, Loss on Derivative $ 21     $ 48  
Gain (Loss) on Contract Termination   $ 178     32
Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, Derivative, Gain on Derivative     $ 25   $ 114