COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENT LIABILITIES (Asbestos-Related Matters of Union Carbide Corporation) (Table and Narrative) (Details) (Union Carbide Corporation [Member], USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2002
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Liability for asbestos claims, gross	$ 501	$ 602	$ 668	$ 2,200
Percentage of recorded asbestos liability related to pending claims	19.00%	18.00%
Percentage of recorded asbestos liability related to future claims	81.00%	82.00%
Estimated insurance recoveries	91	179		1,350
Defense and resolution costs for asbestos related claims, net of insurance	107	100	88
Estimated Insurance Recoveries Defense And Resolution Costs [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Estimated insurance recoveries	66	154
Estimated Insurance Recoveries Carriers Without Settlement Agreements [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Estimated insurance recoveries	$ 25	$ 25