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NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS Noncontrolling Interests (Tables)
 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2019
Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract]  
Noncontrolling Interests [Table Text Block]
The following table summarizes the activity for equity attributable to noncontrolling interests for the three and six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018:

Noncontrolling Interests
Three Months Ended
Six Months Ended

In millions
Jun 30, 2019
Jun 30, 2018
Jun 30, 2019
Jun 30, 2018
Balance at beginning of period
$
1,180

$
1,190

$
1,138

$
1,186

Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests - continuing operations
15

25

47

46

Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests - discontinued operations
—

6

13

20

Distributions to noncontrolling interests 1
(5
)
(37
)
(14
)
(61
)
Impact of common control transaction 2
(353
)
—

(353
)
—

Purchase of noncontrolling interest 3
(254
)
—

(254
)
—

Cumulative translation adjustments
6

(34
)
13

(40
)
Other
—

2

(1
)
1

Balance at end of period
$
589

$
1,152

$
589

$
1,152


1. Distributions to noncontrolling interests are net of $6 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2018 in dividends paid to a joint venture, which were reclassified to "Equity in earnings of nonconsolidated affiliates" in the consolidated statements of income. Also includes amounts attributable to discontinued operations of zero for the three months ended June 30, 2019 ($23 million for the the three months ended June 30, 2018) and $7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2019 ($28 million for the six months ended June 30, 2018).
2.
Relates to the separation from DowDuPont. See Note 3 for additional information.
3.
Relates to the pending acquisition of full ownership in a propylene oxide manufacturing joint venture, which is expected to occur in the fourth quarter of 2019. See Note 21 for additional information. As a result of this arrangement, the carrying value of the noncontrolling interest was removed, a liability of $283 million was recognized, and “Additional paid-in capital” was adjusted by $29 million. After adjustment for subsequent dividends of $127 million, paid to the noncontrolling interest holder in the second quarter of 2019, the liability at June 30, 2019 was $156 million and is reflected in “Accrued and other current liabilities” in the consolidated balance sheets.