PROPERTY PROPERTY (Narrative) (Details) $ in Billions	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2016 USD ($)
Dow Corning, Ownership Restructure [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Additions	$ 4

Amount of acquisition of long-lived, physical assets used in the normal conduct of business and not intended for resale. Examples include, but are not limited to, land, buildings, machinery and equipment, office equipment, furniture and fixtures, and computer equipment.

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