COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Asbestos-Related Matters of Union Carbide Corporation) (Details) - Union Carbide Corporation - Asbestos Related Matters - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Liability for asbestos-related pending and future claims	$ 867	$ 947
Percentage of recorded asbestos liability related to pending claims	25.00%	23.00%
Percentage of recorded asbestos liability related to future claims	75.00%	77.00%