FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS (Basis of Fair Value Measurements on a Nonrecurring Basis) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended				3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended					3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended			3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended	12 Months Ended			3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended			3 Months Ended		3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended		3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended		3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended							3 Months Ended				12 Months Ended		3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended	3 Months Ended				12 Months Ended	15 Months Ended	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012		Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2013 Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring [Member]	Dec. 31, 2012 Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring [Member]	Dec. 31, 2013 Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring [Member]	Dec. 31, 2011 Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring [Member]	Dec. 31, 2013 Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring [Member] Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member]	Dec. 31, 2012 Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring [Member] Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member]	Dec. 31, 2011 Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring [Member] Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member]	Dec. 31, 2013 Coatings and Infrastructure Solutions [Member]	Dec. 31, 2012 Coatings and Infrastructure Solutions [Member]		Dec. 31, 2013 Coatings and Infrastructure Solutions [Member] Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring [Member] Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member]	Dec. 31, 2013 Performance Materials [Member]	Dec. 31, 2012 Performance Materials [Member]	Dec. 31, 2012 Performance Materials [Member]	Dec. 31, 2012 Performance Materials [Member]		Dec. 31, 2013 Performance Materials [Member] Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring [Member] Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member]	Dec. 31, 2012 Polyurethanes [Member] Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring [Member]	Dec. 31, 2013 Feedstocks and Energy [Member]	Dec. 31, 2012 Feedstocks and Energy [Member]		Dec. 31, 2013 Feedstocks and Energy [Member] Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring [Member] Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member]	Dec. 31, 2013 Corporate Segment [Member]	Dec. 31, 2013 Corporate Segment [Member] Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring [Member] Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member]	Mar. 31, 2012 1Q12 Restructuring [Member]	Dec. 31, 2013 1Q12 Restructuring [Member]	Dec. 31, 2012 1Q12 Restructuring [Member]	Dec. 31, 2012 1Q12 Restructuring [Member] Coatings and Infrastructure Solutions [Member]	Dec. 31, 2013 1Q12 Restructuring [Member] Coatings and Infrastructure Solutions [Member]	Dec. 31, 2013 1Q12 Restructuring [Member] Performance Materials [Member]	Dec. 31, 2012 4Q12 Restructuring [Member]	Dec. 31, 2013 4Q12 Restructuring [Member]	Dec. 31, 2013 North America and Europe [Member] Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member]		Dec. 31, 2012 North America and Europe [Member] Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member]		Dec. 31, 2011 North America and Europe [Member] Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member]		Dec. 31, 2013 Cost of Sales [Member]	Dec. 31, 2013 Intangible Assets, Amortization Period [Member]	Dec. 31, 2012 Impairment of Long-Lived Assets, Other Assets and Equity Method Investments [Member] Coatings and Infrastructure Solutions [Member]	Mar. 31, 2012 Impairment of Long-Lived Assets, Other Assets and Equity Method Investments [Member] 1Q12 Restructuring [Member]	Dec. 31, 2013 Impairment of Long-Lived Assets, Other Assets and Equity Method Investments [Member] 1Q12 Restructuring [Member]	Dec. 31, 2012 Impairment of Long-Lived Assets, Other Assets and Equity Method Investments [Member] 1Q12 Restructuring [Member]	Dec. 31, 2012 Impairment of Long-Lived Assets, Other Assets and Equity Method Investments [Member] 1Q12 Restructuring [Member] Coatings and Infrastructure Solutions [Member]	Mar. 31, 2012 Impairment of Long-Lived Assets, Other Assets and Equity Method Investments [Member] 1Q12 Restructuring [Member] Coatings and Infrastructure Solutions [Member]	Dec. 31, 2013 Impairment of Long-Lived Assets, Other Assets and Equity Method Investments [Member] 1Q12 Restructuring [Member] Coatings and Infrastructure Solutions [Member]	Dec. 31, 2013 Impairment of Long-Lived Assets, Other Assets and Equity Method Investments [Member] 1Q12 Restructuring [Member] Performance Materials [Member]	Mar. 31, 2012 Impairment of Long-Lived Assets, Other Assets and Equity Method Investments [Member] 1Q12 Restructuring [Member] Performance Materials [Member]	Mar. 31, 2012 Impairment of Long-Lived Assets, Other Assets and Equity Method Investments [Member] 1Q12 Restructuring [Member] Corporate Segment [Member]	Dec. 31, 2012 Impairment of Long-Lived Assets, Other Assets and Equity Method Investments [Member] 4Q12 Restructuring [Member]	Dec. 31, 2013 Impairment of Long-Lived Assets, Other Assets and Equity Method Investments [Member] 4Q12 Restructuring [Member]	Dec. 30, 2013 Impairment of Long-Lived Assets, Other Assets and Equity Method Investments [Member] 4Q12 Restructuring [Member]	Dec. 31, 2012 Impairment of Long-Lived Assets, Other Assets and Equity Method Investments [Member] 4Q12 Restructuring [Member] Coatings and Infrastructure Solutions [Member]	Dec. 31, 2012 Impairment of Long-Lived Assets, Other Assets and Equity Method Investments [Member] 4Q12 Restructuring [Member] Performance Materials [Member]	Dec. 31, 2012 Impairment of Long-Lived Assets, Other Assets and Equity Method Investments [Member] 4Q12 Restructuring [Member] Feedstocks and Energy [Member]	Dec. 31, 2012 Impairment of Long-Lived Assets, Other Assets and Equity Method Investments [Member] 4Q12 Restructuring [Member] Corporate Segment [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Fair Value, Assets, Level 1 to Level 2 Transfers, Amount	$ 4	$ 0
Long-Lived Assets, Other Assets and Equity method Investments, Fair Value Disclosure									45	0	127
Other Assets, Fair Value Disclosure										12					100						0					9		18
Equity Method Investments, Fair Value Disclosure										33
Asset write-downs and write-offs					178		(693)	(178)				(61)				(36)		(27)				(27)	(66)				(15)		(94)						(246)								(175)	(3)	(9)	(94)				(37)			(40)	0	(576)		(576)	(16)	(178)	(7)	(313)
Restructuring Reserve, Accrual Adjustment																														(16)	(4)	(4)	(1)	(15)		6											0	(4)	(4)		0	0				0
Goodwill, Fair Value Disclosure										0
Goodwill impairment loss	0	(220)	[1]	0		(220)							0	[1]			(220)		(220)	[1]				0	[1]
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset Value																																					1,227	[2]	1,057	[2]	1,141	[2]
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset, Gain (Loss) Included in Earnings																																					0	[2],[3]	8	[2],[3]
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset, Purchases																																					1,198	[2]	2,558	[2]
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset, Settlements																																					$ 1,028	[2]	$ 2,650	[2]

[1] See Note 9 for information regarding the goodwill impairment loss.

[2] Included in “Accounts and notes receivable – Other” in the consolidated balance sheets.

[3] Included in "Selling, general and administrative expenses" in the consolidated statements of income.