COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENT LIABILITIES (Asbestos-Related Matters of Union Carbide Corporation) (Table and Narrative) (Details) - Asbestos Related Matters [Member] - Union Carbide Corporation [Member] - USD ($) $ in Millions	Sep. 30, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Liability for Asbestos and Environmental Claims, Gross	$ 1,398	$ 1,490
Percentage of recorded asbestos liability related to pending claims	15.00%
Percentage of recorded asbestos liability related to future claims	85.00%