OTHER (INCOME) EXPENSE (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010	Dec. 31, 2009
Other Income Disclosure Nonoperating Abstract
Equity (income)/loss of affiliated companies		$ (51)	$ (28)	$ (26)
Gain on sale of non-strategic Business and assets		(61)	0	(87)
Interest Income		(58)	(39)	(33)
Foreign exchange		50	12	45
Other, Net		36	(42)	47
Other (Income) Expense, Total		(84)	(97)	(54)
Other Income Paragraph Details [Abstract]
Pretax gain on sale of non strategic businesses and assets				50
Gain on sale of non strategic businesses and assets, Net of tax				42
Noncontrolling interest fair value				67
Other than temporary asset impairment				62
Payments of debt extinguishment costs	29	29
Automotive Onboard Sensor Products [Member]
Other Income Expense Paragraph Details [Line Items]
Pretax gain on sale		50
Gain on sale, net of tax		31
Performance Materials And Technologies Joint Venture [Member]
Other Income Expense Paragraph Details [Line Items]
Pretax gain on sale			62
Gain on sale, net of tax			39
Intangible assets			24
Goodwill			$ 132