NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS Noncontrolling Interests (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2020

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, 2020 and 2019:

Noncontrolling Interests	Three Months Ended				Six Months Ended
In millions	Jun 30, 2020		Jun 30, 2019		Jun 30, 2020		Jun 30, 2019
Balance at beginning of period	$	555	$	1,180	$	553	$	1,138
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests - continuing operations	8		15		27		47
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests - discontinued operations	—		—		—		13
Distributions to noncontrolling interests 1	(11)		(5)		(12)		(14)
Impact of common control transaction 2	—		(353)		—		(353)
Purchase of noncontrolling interest 3	—		(254)		—		(254)
Cumulative translation adjustments	8		6		(8)		13
Other	—		—		—		(1)
Balance at end of period	$	560	$	589	$	560	$	589

1.Distributions to noncontrolling interests are net of $7 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020 in dividends paid to a joint venture, which were reclassified to "Equity in losses of nonconsolidated affiliates" in the consolidated statements of income. Also includes amounts attributable to discontinued operations of $7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2019.

2.Relates to the separation from DowDupont. See Note 3 for additional information.

3.Relates to the acquisition of full ownership in a propylene oxide manufacturing joint venture.