XML 24 R12.htm IDEA: XBRL DOCUMENT v3.24.2.u1
INVENTORIES
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]  
INVENTORIES
NOTE 3 - INVENTORIES

Finished goods primarily represent oil, which is carried at the lower of weighted-average cost or net realizable value, and caustic soda and chlorine, which are valued under the LIFO method. As of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, inventories consisted of the following:

millionsJune 30, 2024December 31, 2023
Raw materials$121 $115 
Materials and supplies1,157 988 
Commodity inventory and finished goods1,643 1,027 
2,921 2,130 
Revaluation to LIFO(108)(108)
Total
$2,813 $2,022