COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENT LIABILITIES COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENT LIABILITIES (Warranties) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2011		Dec. 31, 2010
Warranty Accrual [Roll Forward]
Warranty Accrual, Balance at January 1	$ 16		$ 27
Accruals related to existing warranties	60	[1]	0
Settlements made during the year	(14)		(11)
Warranty Accrual, Balance at December 31	$ 62		$ 16

[1] The Company recorded a $60 million charge in the fourth quarter of 2011 related to an exited business, included in "Cost of sales" in the consolidated statements of income and reflected in Coatings and Infrastructure Solutions.