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Acquisitions and Dispositions (Acquistions) (Detail) $ in Millions	1 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2017 distribution_center	Dec. 31, 2019 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2018 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2017 USD ($)	Jan. 31, 2018 store	Jun. 30, 2016	Dec. 31, 2013
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Consideration paid for acquired entities, net of cash acquired, debt assumed, and other adjustments		$ 9	$ 108	$ 74
Number Of Distributors (more than) \| distribution_center	200
Taiwan Chlorine Industries (“TCI”)
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business combination, recognized identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed, net				$ 100
ProCoatings [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Number of stores \| store					27
Taiwan Chlorine Industries (“TCI”)
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Noncontrolling interest, ownership percentage by parent				40.00%		40.00%	60.00%
Taiwan Chlorine Industries (“TCI”) \| China Petrochemical Development Corporation [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Noncontrolling interest, ownership percentage by parent						40.00%
China Petrochemical Development Corporation [Member] \| Axiall Corporation
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Noncontrolling interest, ownership percentage by parent						40.00%