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NOTES PAYABLE, LONG-TERM DEBT AND AVAILABLE CREDIT FACILITIES (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended 3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2014
Mar. 31, 2013
Mar. 31, 2014
InterNotes issued [Member]
Mar. 31, 2013
InterNotes issued [Member]
Mar. 31, 2014
Long Term Debt entered into by Variable Interest Entities [Member]
Mar. 31, 2013
Long Term Debt entered into by Variable Interest Entities [Member]
Mar. 31, 2013
Inter Notes [Member]
Mar. 31, 2014
Long Term Debt Repayment - Variable Interest Entity [Member] [Domain]
Mar. 31, 2014
Long Term Debt Repayment-Purchase of Ethylene Facility [Member]
Mar. 31, 2013
Redemption of Notes [Member]
Five point six percents due March 15, 2013 [Member]
Mar. 25, 2013
Redemption of Notes [Member]
Seven point six percent notes due May 15 2014 [Member]
Mar. 31, 2013
Redemption of Notes [Member]
Seven point six percent notes due May 15 2014 [Member]
Mar. 31, 2013
Corporate Segment [Member]
Notes Payable Long Term Debt and Available Credit Facilities [Line Items]                          
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage                   5.60%   7.60%  
Extinguishment of Debt, Amount                     $ 750    
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt 138 123 99 72 26 44              
Repayments of Debt               5 346        
Repayments of Notes Payable             64     250      
Redemption price of the principle debt amount                     107.80%    
Gains (Losses) on Extinguishment of Debt $ 0 $ (60)                     $ (60)