NONCONSOLIDATED AFFILIATES AND RELATED COMPANY TRANSACTIONS, Summarized Financial Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016		Dec. 31, 2015		Dec. 31, 2014
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Percent of principal nonconsolidated entities financial information which is presented	100.00%
Principal Nonconsolidated Affiliates [Member]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Current assets	$ 6,092	[1]	$ 8,794	[2]
Noncurrent assets	28,588	[1]	31,723	[2]
Total assets	34,680	[1]	40,517	[2]
Current liabilities	3,953	[1]	9,850	[2]
Noncurrent liabilities	23,223	[1]	21,461	[2]
Total liabilities	27,176	[1]	31,311	[2]
Noncontrolling interests	300	[1]	663	[2]
Sales	12,003	[3]	15,468	[4]	$ 19,333
Gross profit	2,518	[3]	3,206	[4]	3,526
Net income	$ 831	[3]	$ 1,343	[4]	$ 1,673

[1] The summarized balance sheet information for 2016 does not include Dow Corning.

[2] The summarized balance sheet information for 2015 does not include Univation; MEGlobal is included as part of EQUATE.

[3] The summarized income statement information for 2016 includes the results of Dow Corning through May 31, 2016.

[4] The summarized income statement information for 2015 includes the results of Univation through April 30, 2015 and MEGlobal through November 30, 2015.