COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENT LIABILITIES (Asbestos-Related Matters of Union Carbide Corporation) (Table and Narrative) (Details) (Union Carbide [Member], USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2002
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Liability for asbestos claims, gross	$ 485		$ 501	$ 602	$ 2,200
Percentage of recorded asbestos liability related to pending claims	20.00%		19.00%
Percentage of recorded asbestos liability related to future claims	80.00%		81.00%
Estimated insurance recoveries	88		91		1,350
Defense and resolution costs for asbestos related claims	25	22
Estimated Insurance Recoveries Defense And Resolution Costs [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Estimated insurance recoveries	63		66
Estimated Insurance Recoveries Carriers Without Settlement Agreements [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Estimated insurance recoveries	$ 25		$ 25