Segment Information (Reconciliation of Other Items) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions		12 Months Ended
		Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Depreciation and amortization		$ 1,466	$ 1,617	$ 1,603
Equity in earnings of affiliates		49	(36)	22
Affiliate net assets		688	762	891
Purchases of property, plant and equipment		1,629	2,020	1,882
Segment Totals [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Depreciation and amortization		1,177	1,214	1,181
Equity in earnings of affiliates		47	(37)	23
Affiliate net assets		688	761	888
Purchases of property, plant and equipment		970	1,100	1,175
Corporate and Other [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Depreciation and amortization	[1]	289	403	422
Equity in earnings of affiliates	[1]	2	1	(1)
Affiliate net assets	[1]	0	1	3
Purchases of property, plant and equipment	[1]	$ 659	$ 920	$ 707

[1] Adjustments include amounts related to the Performance Chemicals and Performance Coatings businesses which met the criteria for discontinued operations during 2015 and 2012, respectively. See Note 1 for additional information on the presentation of discontinued operations and See Note 3 for depreciation, amortization and purchases of property, plant and equipment related to Performance Chemicals for 2015, 2014 and 2013.