FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS (Basis of Fair Value Measurements on a Nonrecurring Basis) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	9 Months Ended		3 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2012 Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring [Member] Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]	Mar. 31, 2012 1Q12 Restructuring [Member]	Sep. 30, 2012 Performance Materials [Member]	Mar. 31, 2012 Performance Materials [Member] 1Q12 Restructuring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Long-lived assets and other assets		$ 10
Other Asset Impairment Charges	$ (123)		$ (94)	$ (29)	$ (40)

The charge against earnings resulting from the write down of long lived assets other than goodwill due to the difference between the carrying value and lower fair value.

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-Publisher FASB

-Name Accounting Standards Codification

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-Name Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (FAS)

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-LegacyDoc This reference is SUPERSEDED by the Accounting Standards Codification effective for interim and annual periods ending after September 15, 2009. This reference is included to help users transition from the previous accounting hierarchy and will be removed from future versions of this taxonomy.

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