Union Carbide 10-K 14 Feb 14 2013 FY Annual report Financial data

Document_and_Entity_Informatio

Document and Entity Information (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]	'
Entity Registrant Name	'UNION CARBIDE CORP /NEW/
Entity Central Index Key	'0000100790
Current Fiscal Year End Date	'--12-31
Entity Filer Category	'Non-accelerated Filer
Document Type	'10-K
Document Period End Date	31-Dec-13
Document Fiscal Year Focus	'2013
Document Fiscal Period Focus	'FY
Amendment Flag	'false
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding	1,000
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	'No
Entity Voluntary Filers	'No
Entity Current Reporting Status	'Yes
Entity Public Float	$0

Consolidated_Statements_of_Ope

Consolidated Statements of Operations (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Consolidated Statements of Operations [Abstract]	'	'	'
Net trade sales	$161	$177	$186
Net sales to related companies	6,787	6,070	6,694
Total Net Sales	6,948	6,247	6,880
Cost of sales	6,214	6,088	6,493
Research and development expenses	25	35	47
Selling, general and administrative expenses	12	10	10
Restructuring charges	0	74	0
Equity in earnings of nonconsolidated affiliates	82	59	69
Sundry income (expense) - net	308	-182	-96
Interest income	12	14	33
Interest expense and amortization of debt discount	32	28	34
Income (Loss) Before Income Taxes	1,067	-97	302
Provision for income taxes	319	17	87
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Union Carbide Corporation	$748	($114)	$215

Consolidated_Statements_of_Com

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Union Carbide Corporation	$748	($114)	$215
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax	'	'	'
Cumulative translation adjustments	-22	-4	3
Pension and other postretirement benefit plan adjustments	322	-209	-109
Total other comprehensive income (loss)	300	-213	-106
Comprehensive Income (Loss) Attributable to Union Carbide Corporation	$1,048	($327)	$109

Consolidated_Balance_Sheets

Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Current Assets	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	$33	$18
Accounts receivable:	'	'
Trade (net of allowance for doubtful receivables - 2013: $-; 2012: $-)	25	35
Related companies	390	330
Other	80	86
Notes receivable from related companies	2,404	2,346
Inventories	404	420
Deferred income taxes and other current assets	101	95
Total current assets	3,437	3,330
Investments	'	'
Investments in related companies	823	840
Investments in nonconsolidated affiliates	6	106
Other investments	9	8
Noncurrent receivables	30	45
Noncurrent receivables from related companies	166	189
Total investments	1,034	1,188
Property	'	'
Property	7,079	7,211
Less accumulated depreciation	5,840	5,877
Net property	1,239	1,334
Other Assets	'	'
Intangible assets (net of accumulated amortization 2013: $72; 2012: $72)	10	7
Deferred income tax assets - noncurrent	692	775
Asbestos-related insurance receivables - noncurrent	86	155
Deferred charges and other assets	51	49
Total other assets	839	986
Total Assets	6,549	6,838
Current Liabilities	'	'
Notes payable - related companies	34	40
Accounts payable:	'	'
Trade	215	299
Related companies	398	411
Other	21	15
Income taxes payable	213	59
Asbestos-related liabilities - current	91	85
Accrued and other current liabilities	182	146
Total current liabilities	1,154	1,055
Long-Term Debt	471	471
Other Noncurrent Liabilities	'	'
Pension and other postretirement benefits - noncurrent	684	1,270
Asbestos-related liabilities - noncurrent	434	530
Other noncurrent obligations	95	188
Total other noncurrent liabilities	1,213	1,988
Stockholder's Equity	'	'
Common stock (authorized and issued: 1,000 shares of $0.01 par value each)	0	0
Additional paid-in capital	312	312
Retained earnings	4,442	4,355
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	-1,045	-1,345
Union Carbide Corporation's stockholder's equity	3,709	3,322
Noncontrolling interests	2	2
Total equity	3,711	3,324
Total Liabilities and Equity	$6,549	$6,838

Consolidated_Balance_Sheets_Pa

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified
Current Assets	'	'
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable, Current	$0	$0
Other Assets	'	'
Other Intangible Assets (accumulated amortization)	$72	$72
Stockholders' Equity	'	'
Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share	$0.01	$0.01
Common Stock, Shares Authorized	1,000	1,000
Common Stock, Shares, Issued	1,000	1,000

Consolidated_Statements_of_Cas

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013		Dec. 31, 2012		Dec. 31, 2011
Operating Activities	'		'		'
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Union Carbide Corporation	$748		($114)		$215
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:	'		'		'
Depreciation and amortization	222		235		270
Provision (credit) for deferred income tax	-29		12		-43
Earnings of nonconsolidated affiliates less than (in excess of) dividends received	-21		13		4
Net gains on sales of assets	-368		-4		-5
Restructuring charges	0		74		0
Impairment of investment in related company	25	[1]	131	[1]	0
Pension contributions	-158		-158		-48
Net loss on early extinguishment of debt	0		0		6
Other, net	2		-1		0
Changes in assets and liabilities, net of effects of divested companies:	'		'		'
Accounts and notes receivable	4		-6		12
Related company receivables	-135		970		1,092
Inventories	-3		-213		-13
Accounts payable	-80		25		-10
Related company payables	-32		54		-132
Other assets and liabilities	105		82		-171
Cash provided by operating activities	280		1,100		1,177
Investing Activities	'		'		'
Capital expenditures	-121		-241		-168
Purchase of related company receivables	0		-8		0
Change in noncurrent receivable from related company	23		-53		-11
Proceeds from sale of ownership interest in nonconsolidated affiliate	13		0		0
Proceeds from sales of assets	411		7		19
Purchases of investments	0		-1		-11
Proceeds from sales of investments	0		0		17
Cash provided by (used in) investing activities	326		-296		-154
Financing Activities	'		'		'
Dividends paid to stockholder	-591		-775		-950
Payments on long-term debt	0		-37		-69
Cash used in financing activities	-591		-812		-1,019
Summary	'		'		'
Increase (Decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	15		-8		4
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year	18		26		22
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$33		$18		$26
[1]	See Note 17 for additional information.

Consolidated_Statements_of_Equ

Consolidated Statements of Equity (USD $)	Total	Union Carbide Corporation's Stockholder's Equity [Member]	Common Stock [Member]	Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]	Retained Earnings [Member]	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss, Net of Tax [Member]	Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Union Carbide Corporation's Stockholder's Equity, Beginning at Dec. 31, 2010	'	'	$0	$312	$5,990	($1,026)	'
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Union Carbide Corporation	215	'	'	'	215	'	'
Dividends declared	'	'	'	'	-951	'	'
Other	'	'	'	'	-1	'	'
Other comprehensive income (loss)	-106	'	'	'	'	-106	'
Noncontrolling interests	'	'	'	'	'	'	2
Total Equity at Dec. 31, 2011	4,435	'	'	'	'	'	'
Union Carbide Corporation's Stockholder's Equity, Ending at Dec. 31, 2011	'	4,433	0	312	5,253	-1,132	'
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Union Carbide Corporation	-114	'	'	'	-114	'	'
Dividends declared	'	'	'	'	-784	'	'
Other	'	'	'	'	0	'	'
Other comprehensive income (loss)	-213	'	'	'	'	-213	'
Noncontrolling interests	2	'	'	'	'	'	2
Total Equity at Dec. 31, 2012	3,324	'	'	'	'	'	'
Union Carbide Corporation's Stockholder's Equity, Ending at Dec. 31, 2012	3,322	3,322	0	312	4,355	-1,345	'
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Union Carbide Corporation	748	'	'	'	748	'	'
Dividends declared	'	'	'	'	-661	'	'
Other	'	'	'	'	0	'	'
Other comprehensive income (loss)	300	'	'	'	'	300	'
Noncontrolling interests	2	'	'	'	'	'	2
Total Equity at Dec. 31, 2013	3,711	'	'	'	'	'	'
Union Carbide Corporation's Stockholder's Equity, Ending at Dec. 31, 2013	$3,709	$3,709	$0	$312	$4,442	($1,045)	'

SUMMARY_OF_SIGNIFICANT_ACCOUNT

SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Accounting Policies [Abstract]	'
Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block]	'
	SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
	Principles of Consolidation and Basis of Presentation
	Except as otherwise indicated by the context, the terms “Corporation” and “UCC” as used herein mean Union Carbide Corporation and its consolidated subsidiaries. The accompanying consolidated financial statements of the Corporation were prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”) and include the assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses of all majority-owned subsidiaries over which the Corporation exercises control and, when applicable, entities for which the Corporation has a controlling financial interest. Intercompany transactions and balances are eliminated in consolidation. Investments in nonconsolidated affiliates (20-50 percent owned companies, joint ventures and partnerships) are accounted for using the equity method.
	The Corporation is a wholly owned subsidiary of The Dow Chemical Company (“Dow”). In accordance with the accounting requirements for wholly owned subsidiaries, the presentation of earnings per share is not required and therefore is not provided.
	Dow conducts its worldwide operations through global businesses, and the Corporation's business activities comprise components of Dow's global operations rather than stand-alone operations. The Corporation sells substantially all of its products to Dow at market-based prices, in accordance with Dow's long-standing intercompany pricing policy, in order to simplify the customer interface process. Because there are no separable reportable business segments for UCC and no detailed business information is provided to a chief operating decision maker regarding the Corporation's stand-alone operations, the Corporation's results are reported as a single operating segment.
	Related Companies
	Transactions with the Corporation's parent company, Dow, or other Dow subsidiaries have been reflected as related company transactions in the consolidated financial statements.
	Use of Estimates in Financial Statement Preparation
	The preparation of financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP requires the use of estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. The Corporation's consolidated financial statements include amounts that are based on management's best estimates and judgments. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
	Foreign Currency Translation
	While the Corporation's consolidated subsidiaries are primarily based in the United States, the Corporation has small subsidiaries in Asia Pacific. For those subsidiaries, the local currency has been primarily used as the functional currency. Translation gains and losses of those operations that use local currency as the functional currency are included in the consolidated balance sheets in "Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)" ("AOCI"). Where the U.S. dollar is used as the functional currency, foreign currency gains and losses are reflected in income.
	Environmental Matters
	Accruals for environmental matters are recorded when it is probable that a liability has been incurred and the amount of the liability can be reasonably estimated, based on current law and existing technologies. These accruals are adjusted periodically as assessment and remediation efforts progress or as additional technical or legal information becomes available. Accruals for environmental liabilities are included in the consolidated balance sheets in both “Accrued and other current liabilities” and “Other noncurrent obligations” at undiscounted amounts. Accruals for related insurance or other third-party recoveries for environmental liabilities are recorded when it is probable that a recovery will be realized and are included in the consolidated balance sheets as “Accounts receivable - Other.”
	Environmental costs are capitalized if the costs extend the life of the property, increase its capacity, and/or mitigate or prevent contamination from future operations. Environmental costs are also capitalized in recognition of legal asset retirement obligations resulting from the acquisition, construction and/or normal operation of a long-lived asset. Costs related to environmental contamination treatment and cleanup are charged to expense. Estimated future incremental operations, maintenance and management costs directly related to remediation are accrued when such costs are probable and reasonably estimable.
	Cash and Cash Equivalents
	Cash and cash equivalents include time deposits and investments with maturities of three months or less at the time of purchase.
	Financial Instruments
	The Corporation calculates the fair value of financial instruments using quoted market prices whenever available. When quoted market prices are not available for various types of financial instruments (such as forwards, options and swaps), the Corporation uses standard pricing models with market-based inputs that take into account the present value of estimated future cash flows.
	Inventories
	Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market. The method of determining cost for each subsidiary varies among last-in, first-out (“LIFO”); first-in, first-out (“FIFO”); and average cost, and is used consistently from year to year.
	The Corporation routinely exchanges and swaps raw materials and finished goods with other companies to reduce delivery time, freight and other transportation costs. These transactions are treated as non-monetary exchanges and are valued at cost.
	Property
	Land, buildings and equipment are carried at cost less accumulated depreciation. Depreciation is based on the estimated service lives of depreciable assets and is calculated using the straight-line method. Fully depreciated assets are retained in property and accumulated depreciation accounts until they are removed from service. In the case of disposals, assets and related accumulated depreciation are removed from the accounts, and the net amounts, less proceeds from disposal, are included in income.
	Impairment and Disposal of Long-Lived Assets
	The Corporation evaluates long-lived assets and certain identifiable intangible assets for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. When undiscounted future cash flows are not expected to be sufficient to recover an asset's carrying amount, the asset is written down to its fair value based on bids received from third parties or a discounted cash flow analysis based on market participant assumptions.
	Long-lived assets to be disposed of by sale are classified as held for sale and reported at the lower of carrying amount or fair value less cost to sell, and depreciation is ceased. Long-lived assets to be disposed of other than by sale are classified as held and used until they are disposed of and reported at the lower of carrying amount or fair value, and depreciation is recognized over the remaining useful life of the assets.
	Asset Retirement Obligations
	The Corporation records asset retirement obligations as incurred and reasonably estimable, including obligations for which the timing and/or method of settlement are conditional on a future event that may or may not be within the control of the Corporation. The fair values of obligations are recorded as liabilities on a discounted basis and are accreted over time for the change in present value. Costs associated with the liabilities are capitalized and amortized over the estimated remaining useful life of the asset, generally for periods of 10 years or less.
	Investments in Related Companies
	Investments in related companies consist of the Corporation's ownership interests in Dow subsidiaries located in North America and Latin America. The Corporation accounts for these investments using the cost method as it does not have significant influence over the operating and financial policies of these related companies.
	Investments
	Investments in debt securities are classified as available-for-sale and reported at fair value with unrealized gains and losses recorded in AOCI. The cost of investments sold is determined by specific identification. The Corporation routinely reviews available-for-sale securities for other-than-temporary declines in fair value below the cost basis, and when events or changes in circumstances indicate the carrying value of an asset may not be recoverable, the security is written down to fair value establishing a new cost basis.
	Revenue
	Substantially all of the Corporation's revenues are generated by sales to Dow. Approximately 97 percent of the Corporation's sales are related to sales of product (96 percent in 2012 and 99 percent in 2011); the remaining 3 percent is related to the licensing of patents and technology (4 percent in 2012 and 1 percent in 2011).
	Revenue for product sales to related companies is recognized as risk and title to the product transfer to the related company, which occurs either at the time production is complete or free on board (“FOB”) UCC's manufacturing facility, in accordance with the sales agreement between the Corporation and Dow.
	Revenue for product sales is recognized as risk and title to the product transfer to the customer, which for trade sales, usually occurs at the time shipment is made. As such, title to the product passes when the product is delivered to the freight carrier. UCC's standard terms of delivery are included in its contracts of sale, order confirmation documents, and invoices. Freight costs and any directly related costs of transporting finished product to customers are recorded as “Cost of sales.”
	Revenue related to the initial licensing of patents and technology is recognized when earned; revenue related to running royalties is recognized according to licensee production levels.
	Legal Costs
	The Corporation expenses legal costs as incurred. Accruals for legal matters are recorded when it is probable that a liability has been incurred and the amount of the liability can be reasonably estimated.
	Severance Costs
	Management routinely reviews its operations around the world in an effort to ensure competitiveness across its businesses and geographic areas. When the reviews result in a workforce reduction related to the shutdown of facilities or other optimization activities, severance benefits are provided to employees primarily under ongoing benefit arrangements. These severance costs are accrued once management commits to a plan of termination including the number of employees to be terminated, their job classifications or functions, their locations and the expected termination date.
	Income Taxes
	The Corporation accounts for income taxes using the asset and liability method. Under this method, deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences of temporary differences between the carrying amounts and tax bases of assets and liabilities using enacted tax rates. The effect of a change in tax rates on deferred tax assets or liabilities is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date. The Corporation is included in Dow's consolidated federal income tax group and consolidated income tax return. The Corporation uses the separate return method to account for its income taxes; accordingly, there is no difference between the method used to account for income taxes at the UCC level and the formula in the Dow-UCC Tax Sharing Agreement used to compute the amount due to Dow or UCC for UCC's share of taxable income and tax attributes on Dow's consolidated income tax return.
	Annual tax provisions include amounts considered sufficient to pay assessments that may result from examinations of prior year tax returns; however, the amount ultimately paid upon resolution of issues raised may differ from the amounts accrued.
	The Corporation recognizes the financial statement effects of an uncertain income tax position when it is more likely than not, based on the technical merits, that the position will be sustained upon examination. The Corporation accrues for non-income tax contingencies when it is probable that a liability to a taxing authority has been incurred and the amount of the contingency can be reasonably estimated. The current portion of uncertain income tax positions is included in “Income taxes payable” and the long-term portion is included in “Other noncurrent obligations” in the consolidated balance sheets.
	Provision is made for taxes on undistributed earnings of foreign subsidiaries and related companies to the extent that such earnings are not deemed to be permanently invested.

RECENT_ACCOUNTING_GUIDANCE

RECENT ACCOUNTING GUIDANCE	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
New Accounting Pronouncements and Changes in Accounting Principles [Abstract]	'
Recent Accounting Guidance [Text Block]	'
	RECENT ACCOUNTING GUIDANCE
	Recently Adopted Accounting Guidance
	During the first quarter of 2013, the Corporation adopted Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") 2011-11, "Balance Sheet (Topic 210): Disclosures about Offsetting Assets and Liabilities," which requires entities to disclose both gross and net information about both instruments and transactions subject to an agreement similar to a master netting agreement and ASU 2013-01, "Balance Sheet (Topic 210): Clarifying the Scope of Disclosures about Offsetting Assets and Liabilities," which clarifies the scope of the offsetting disclosures of ASU 2011-11. The objective of this disclosure is to facilitate comparison between those entities that prepare their financial statements on the basis of U.S. GAAP and those entities that prepare their financial statements on the basis of International Financial Reporting Standards ("IFRS"). The adoption of this standard was immaterial to the consolidated financial statements.
	During the first quarter of 2013, the Corporation adopted ASU 2013-02, "Comprehensive Income (Topic 220): Reporting of Amounts Reclassified Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income," which requires entities to provide information about the amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income by component. In addition, entities are required to present, either on the face of the statement where net income is presented or in the notes, significant amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income by the respective line items of net income but only if the amount reclassified is required under U.S. GAAP to be reclassified to net income in its entirety in the same reporting period. For other amounts that are not required under U.S. GAAP to be reclassified in their entirety to net income, entities are required to cross-reference to other disclosures required under U.S. GAAP that provide additional detail on these amounts. See Note 19 for the disclosures related to this adoption.
	On January 1, 2012, the Corporation adopted ASU 2011-05, "Comprehensive Income (Topic 220): Presentation of Comprehensive Income," as amended by ASU 2011-12, "Comprehensive Income (Topic 220): Deferral of the Effective Date for Amendments to the Presentation of Reclassifications of Items Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income in Accounting Standards Update No. 2011-05." This standard improves the comparability, consistency and transparency of financial reporting and increases the prominence of items reported in other comprehensive income. See the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) and Note 19 for additional information.
	On January 1, 2012, the Corporation adopted ASU 2011-04, "Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820): Amendments to Achieve Common Fair Value Measurement and Disclosure Requirements in U.S. GAAP and IFRS," which provides common requirements for measuring fair value and disclosing information about fair value measurements in accordance with U.S. GAAP and IFRS. See Note 11 for additional information about fair value measurements.
	On January 1, 2011, the Corporation adopted ASU 2009-13, “Revenue Recognition (Topic 605): Multiple-Deliverable Revenue Arrangements – a consensus of the FASB Emerging Issues Task Force.” This ASU amended the criteria for when to evaluate individual delivered items in a multiple deliverable arrangement and how to allocate consideration received. The adoption of this guidance did not have a material impact on the Corporation’s consolidated financial statements.
	Accounting Guidance Issued But Not Adopted as of December 31, 2013
	In February 2013, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued ASU 2013-04, "Liabilities (Topic 405): Obligations Resulting from Joint and Several Liability Arrangements for Which the Total Amount of the Obligation is Fixed at the Reporting Date," which defines how entities measure obligations from joint and several liability arrangements for which the total amount of the obligation is fixed at the reporting date and for which no guidance exists, except for obligations addressed within existing guidance in U.S. GAAP. The guidance also requires entities to disclose the nature and amount of the obligation as well as other information about those obligations. This ASU is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2013. Retrospective presentation for all comparative periods presented is required and early adoption is permitted. The Corporation is currently evaluating the impact of adopting this guidance.
	In March 2013, the FASB issued ASU 2013-05, "Foreign Currency Matters (Topic 830): Parent's Accounting for the Cumulative Translation Adjustment upon Derecognition of Certain Subsidiaries or Groups of Assets within a Foreign Entity or of an Investment in a Foreign Entity," which defines the treatment of the release of cumulative translation adjustments upon derecognition of certain subsidiaries or groups of assets within a foreign entity or of an investment in a foreign entity. This ASU is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2013. Early adoption is permitted and prior periods should not be adjusted. The Corporation does not expect the adoption of this guidance to have a material impact on the consolidated financial statements.
	In July 2013, the FASB issued ASU 2013-11, "Income Taxes (Topic 740): Presentation of an Unrecognized Tax Benefit When a Net Operating Loss Carryforward, a Similar Tax Loss, or a Tax Credit Carryforward Exists," which defines the presentation requirements of an unrecognized tax benefit, or a portion of an unrecognized tax benefit, in the financial statements. This ASU is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2013. Early adoption is permitted and retrospective application is permitted but not required. The new guidance will be implemented prospectively in the first quarter of 2014 and the impact is expected to be immaterial to the consolidated balance sheets of the Corporation.

RESTRUCTURING

RESTRUCTURING	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]	'
Restructuring and Related Activities Disclosure [Text Block]	'
	RESTRUCTURING
	On October 22, 2012, the Board of Directors of the Corporation approved a restructuring plan to improve the cost effectiveness of the Corporation's global operations. The restructuring plan affected approximately 100 positions and resulted in the shutdown of certain manufacturing facilities. These actions are expected to be completed primarily by December 31, 2014.
	As a result of the restructuring activities, the Corporation recorded pretax restructuring charges of $71 million in the fourth quarter of 2012 consisting of costs associated with exit or disposal activities of $13 million, severance costs of $10 million and asset write-downs and write-offs of $48 million. The impact of these charges is shown as "Restructuring charges" in the consolidated statements of operations.
	Details on the components of the restructuring charges are discussed below:
	Cost Associated with Exit or Disposal Activities
	The restructuring charges for costs associated with exit or disposal activities totaled $13 million in the fourth quarter of 2012 for contract cancellations fees.
	Severance
	The restructuring charges in the fourth quarter of 2012 included severance of $10 million for the separation of approximately 100 employees under the terms of the Corporation's ongoing benefit arrangements, primarily over the next two years. At December 31, 2013, severance of $6 million had been paid and a liability of $4 million remained for 21 employees.
	Impairment of Long-Lived Assets, Other Assets and Equity Method Investments
	The restructuring charges related to the write-down and write-off of assets in the fourth quarter of 2012 total $48 million. Details regarding the write-downs and write-offs are as follows:
	•	Certain oxygenated solvents manufacturing facilities in Texas City, Texas have been consolidated and/or shut down, resulting in an asset write-down of $36 million. The facilities were shut down in the fourth quarter of 2012.
	•	A performance monomer manufacturing facility in South Charleston, West Virginia was shut down, resulting in an asset write-down of $1 million and the write-off of other assets totaling $2 million. The assets were shut down in the fourth quarter of 2012.
	•	Due to a change in the Corporation's strategy regarding its ownership in Nippon Unicar Company Limited ("NUC"), a 50:50 joint venture, the Corporation had determined its equity investment in NUC to be other-than-temporarily impaired and recorded a $9 million write-down of its interest in NUC. UCC completed the sale of its 50 percent ownership interest in NUC on July 1, 2013.
	The following table summarizes the activities related to the Corporation's restructuring reserve:
	Restructuring Activities		Costs Associated with Exit or Disposal Activities			Severance Costs			Impairment of Long-Lived Assets, Other Assets and Equity Method Investments
	In millions											Total
	Restructuring charges recognized in the fourth quarter of 2012		$	13		$	10		$	48		$	71
	Charges against the reserve		—			—			(48		)	(48		)
	Reserve balance at December 31, 2012		$	13		$	10		$	—		$	23
	Cash payments		(2		)	(6		)	—			(8		)
	Reserve balance at December 31, 2013		$	11		$	4		$	—		$	15
	The reserve balance is included in the consolidated balance sheets as "Accrued and other current liabilities" and "Other noncurrent obligations."
	The Corporation expects to incur additional costs in the future related to its restructuring activities, as UCC continually looks for ways to enhance the efficiency and cost effectiveness of its operations. Future costs are expected to include demolition costs related to closed facilities; these will be recognized as incurred. The Corporation also expects to incur additional employee-related costs, including involuntary termination benefits, related to its other optimization activities. These costs cannot be reasonably estimated at this time.
	In the first quarter of 2012, the Corporation recorded restructuring charges totaling $3 million related to a workforce reduction of approximately 20 employees. In the third quarter of 2012, all severance related to this restructuring charge was paid.

DIVESTITURES

DIVESTITURES	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Divestitures [Abstract]	'
Divestitures [text block]	'
	DIVESTITURES
	Divestiture of Polypropylene Licensing and Catalysts Business
	On October 11, 2013, Dow entered into a definitive agreement to sell its global Polypropylene Licensing and Catalysts business to W.R. Grace & Co., which included the Corporation's polypropylene catalysts manufacturing facility in Norco, Louisiana as well as customer contracts, accounts receivable, licenses, intellectual property and inventory. On December 2, 2013, the sale was completed and proceeds allocated to the Corporation for the sale were $398 million, net of working capital adjustments and costs to sell, with proceeds subject to customary post-closing adjustments to be finalized in subsequent periods. The carrying amount of the assets divested on December 2, 2013, are noted below:
	Assets Divested	2-Dec-13
	In millions
	Accounts receivable	$	4
	Inventories	19
	Net property	7
	Total assets divested	$	30
	The Corporation recognized a pretax gain of $368 million on the sale, included in "Sundry income (expense) - net" in the consolidated statements of operations and an after-tax gain of $233 million.
	Divestiture of Polypropylene Business
	On July 27, 2011, Dow entered into a definitive agreement to sell Dow's global Polypropylene business to Braskem SA. The definitive agreement specified the assets included in the sale, which included the following assets of the Corporation: polypropylene manufacturing facility at Seadrift, Texas; railcars; inventory; business know-how; and certain product and process technology. On September 30, 2011, the sale was completed. The Corporation received $19 million for the sale of its assets, net of working capital adjustments and costs to sell, with proceeds subject to customary post-closing adjustments. The carrying amount of the assets divested on September 30, 2011, are noted below:
	Assets Divested	September 30, 2011
	In millions
	Inventories	$	2
	Net property	12
	Total assets divested	$	14
	The Corporation recognized a pretax gain of $5 million on the sale in the third quarter of 2011. Post-closing adjustments of $1 million in the fourth quarter of 2011 reduced the pretax gain to $4 million, which is included in "Sundry income (expense) - net" in the consolidated statements of operations.

INVENTORIES

INVENTORIES	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Inventory Disclosure [Text Block]	'
	INVENTORIES
	The following table provides a breakdown of inventories:
	Inventories at December 31	2013		2012
	In millions
	Finished goods	$	233	$	263
	Work in process	31		33
	Raw materials	50		46
	Supplies	90		78
	Total inventories	$	404	$	420
	The reserves reducing inventories from a FIFO basis to a LIFO basis amounted to $132 million at December 31, 2013 and $150 million at December 31, 2012. Inventories that were valued on a LIFO basis, principally U.S. chemicals and plastics product inventories, represented 70 percent of the total inventories at December 31, 2013 and 75 percent of the total inventories at December 31, 2012.
	A reduction of certain inventories resulted in the liquidation of some of the Corporation's LIFO inventory layers which had an immaterial impact on pretax income in 2013, 2012 and 2011.

PROPERTY

PROPERTY	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]	'
Property, Plant and Equipment Disclosure [Text Block]	'
	PROPERTY
	Property at December 31	Estimated Useful
	In millions	Lives (Years)		2013			2012
	Land	—		$	51		$	50
	Land and waterway improvements	15-25		204			202
	Buildings	May-50		412			412
	Machinery and equipment	20-Mar		5,862			5,915
	Utility and supply lines	20-May		157			153
	Other property	30-Mar		291			285
	Construction in progress	—		102			194
	Total property			$	7,079		$	7,211
	In millions	2013			2012			2011
	Depreciation expense	$	204		$	217		$	236
	Manufacturing maintenance and repair costs	$	304		$	324		$	280
	Capitalized interest	$	5		$	8		$	6

NONCONSOLIDATED_AFFILIATES

NONCONSOLIDATED AFFILIATES	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Nonconsolidated Affiliates [Abstract]	'
Equity Method Investments Disclosure [Text Block]	'
	NONCONSOLIDATED AFFILIATES
	The Corporation's investments in companies accounted for by the equity method (“nonconsolidated affiliates”) were $6 million at December 31, 2013 and $106 million at December 31, 2012. Dividends received from nonconsolidated affiliates were $62 million in 2013, $72 million in 2012 and $73 million in 2011. Undistributed earnings of nonconsolidated affiliates included in retained earnings were zero at December 31, 2013 and $21 million at December 31, 2012.
	All of the nonconsolidated affiliates in which the Corporation has investments are privately held companies; therefore, quoted market prices are not available.
	Principal Nonconsolidated Affiliates
	The Corporation's principal nonconsolidated affiliates and the Corporation's ownership interest for each at December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 are shown below:
	Principal Nonconsolidated Affiliates at December 31	Ownership Interest
		2013	2012	2011
	Nippon Unicar Company, Limited	—%	50%	50%
	Univation Technologies, LLC	—%	50%	50%
	The Corporation's investment in the principal nonconsolidated affiliates was zero at December 31, 2013 and $97 million at December 31, 2012, and its equity in earnings was $84 million in 2013, $59 million in 2012 and $65 million in 2011. The summarized financial information presented represents the combined accounts (at 100 percent) of the principal nonconsolidated affiliates. See Note 3 for details on the 2012 impairment charge related to Nippon Unicar Company, Limited.
	Divestiture
	On January 31, 2013, UCC entered into a definitive agreement to sell its 50 percent ownership interest in Nippon Unicar Company, Limited to TonenGeneral Sekiyu K. K. On July 1, 2013, the sale was completed for $13 million. As a result of this share sale, the Corporation reclassified a $20 million gain, primarily attributable to cumulative translation adjustments, from "Accumulated other comprehensive loss" into earnings in the third quarter of 2013 and is included in "Sundry income (expense) - net" in the consolidated statements of operations for the year ended December 31, 2013. Including this reclassification, the sale resulted in no pretax gain or loss.
	Stock Dividend
	On September 26, 2013, UCC declared a stock dividend to Dow of its 100 percent ownership interest in Union Carbide Subsidiary C, Inc., which included UCC's full ownership interest in Univation Technologies, LLC. This stock dividend was effective on September 29, 2013 and totaled $70 million.
	Summarized Balance Sheet Information at December 31
	In millions	2013			2012
	Current assets	$	—		$	311
	Noncurrent assets	—			165
	Total assets	$	—		$	476
	Current liabilities	$	—		$	164
	Noncurrent liabilities	—			86
	Total liabilities	$	—		$	250
	Summarized Income Statement Information
	In millions	2013 (1)			2012		2011
	Sales	$	452		$	773	$	715
	Gross profit	$	208		$	209	$	244
	Net income	$	142		$	112	$	145
	-1	Income statement information for Nippon Unicar Company, Limited is for the six month period ended June 30, 2013 and income statement information for Univation Technologies, LLC is for the nine month period ended September 30, 2013.

INVESTMENTS_IN_RELATED_COMPANI

INVESTMENTS IN RELATED COMPANIES	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Investments in Related Companies [Abstract]	'
Cost-method Investments, Description [Text Block]	'
	INVESTMENTS IN RELATED COMPANIES
	The Corporation's ownership interests in related companies at December 31, 2013 and 2012 were as follows:
	Investments in Related Companies at December 31	Ownership Interests				Investment Balance
	In millions (except percentages)	2013		2012		2013		2012
	Dow International Holdings Company	19	%	19	%	$	807	$	807
	Dow Quimica Argentina S.A.	23	%	23	%	—		17
	GWN Holding, Inc.	6	%	6	%	10		10
	Dow Quimica Mexicana S.A. de C.V.	15	%	15	%	5		5
	Other	—	%	—	%	1		1
	Total Investments in Related Companies					$	823	$	840
	In the fourth quarter of 2013, the Corporation recorded an impairment charge of $25 million for the full value of the cost method investment in Dow Quimica Argentina S.A. The related company investment, classified as a Level 3 measurement, was valued using unobservable inputs. The impairment charge was triggered by ongoing losses in the entity and is included in "Sundry income (expense) - net" in the consolidated statements of operations.

INTANGIBLE_ASSETS

INTANGIBLE ASSETS	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Intangible Assets [Abstract]	'
Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block]	'
	INTANGIBLE ASSETS
	The following table provides information regarding the Corporation's intangible assets:
	Intangible Assets at December 31			2013							2012
	In millions	Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization			Net		Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization			Net
	Intangible assets with finite lives:
	Licenses and intellectual property	$	33	$	(33	)	$	—	$	33	$	(33	)	$	—
	Software	49		(39		)	10		46		(39		)	7
	Total intangible assets	$	82	$	(72	)	$	10	$	79	$	(72	)	$	7
	The following table provides information regarding amortization expense:
	Amortization Expense	2013		2012			2011
	In millions
	Software, included in “Cost of sales”	$	2	$	2		$	3
	Total estimated amortization expense for the next five fiscal years is as follows:
	Estimated Amortization Expense for Next Five Years
	In millions
	2014	$	2
	2015	$	2
	2016	$	2
	2017	$	1
	2018	$	1

FINANCIAL_INSTRUMENTS

FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Financial Instruments [Abstact]	'
Financial Instruments Text Block	'
	FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
	Investments
	The Corporation's investments in marketable securities are classified as available-for-sale.
	Investing Results
	In millions	2013			2012		2011
	Proceeds from sales of available-for-sale securities	$	—		$	—	$	9
	Portfolio managers regularly review all of the Corporation's holdings to determine if any investments are other-than-temporarily impaired. The analysis includes reviewing the amount of the impairment, as well as the length of time it has been impaired. In addition, specific guidelines for each instrument type are followed to determine if an other-than-temporary impairment has occurred. At December 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, there were no impairment indicators or circumstances that would result in a material adjustment of these investments.
	The Corporation's investments in debt securities, shown below, had contractual maturities of less than 10 years at December 31, 2013.
	Fair Value of Financial Instruments:
		At December 31, 2013											At December 31, 2012
	In millions	Cost			Gain		Loss			Fair Value			Cost			Gain		Loss			Fair Value
	Marketable securities (1):
	Debt securities	$	5		$	—	$	—		$	5		$	5		$	—	$	—		$	5
	Total marketable securities	$	5		$	—	$	—		$	5		$	5		$	—	$	—		$	5
	Long-term debt	$	(471	)	$	—	$	(85	)	$	(556	)	$	(471	)	$	—	$	(116	)	$	(587	)
	-1	Included in “Other investments” in the consolidated balance sheets.
	Cost approximates fair value for all other financial instruments.

FAIR_VALUE_MEASUREMENTS

FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]	'
Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block]	'
	FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
	Fair Value Measurements on a Recurring Basis
	The following table summarizes the basis used to measure certain assets and liabilities at fair value on a recurring basis:
	Basis of Fair Value Measurements on a Recurring Basis	Significant Other Observable Inputs			Significant Other Observable Inputs
	at December 31	(Level 2)			(Level 2)
	In millions	2013			2012
	Assets at fair value:
	Debt securities (1)	$	5		$	5
	Liabilities at fair value:
	Long-term debt (2)	$	556		$	587
	-1	Included in “Other investments” in the consolidated balance sheets.
	-2	See Note 10 for information on fair value measurements of long-term debt.
	For assets and liabilities classified as Level 2 measurements, where the security is frequently traded in less active markets, fair value is based on the closing price at the end of the period; where the security is less frequently traded, fair value is based on the price a dealer would pay for the security or similar securities, adjusted for any terms specific to that asset or liability, or by using observable market data points of similar, more liquid securities to imply the price. Market inputs are obtained from well-established and recognized vendors of market data and subjected to tolerance/quality checks.
	Assets that are measured using significant other observable inputs are primarily valued by reference to quoted prices of similar assets in active markets, adjusted for any terms specific to that asset. For all other assets for which observable inputs are used, fair value is derived through the use of fair value models, such as a discounted cash flow model or other standard pricing models. There were no transfers between Levels 1 and 2 during the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012.
	Fair Value Measurements on a Nonrecurring Basis
	The following table summarizes the basis used to measure certain assets and liabilities at fair value on a nonrecurring basis in the consolidated balance sheets in 2012:
	Basis of Fair Value Measurements on a Nonrecurring Basis in 2012		Significant Other Unobservable Inputs			Total Losses
	In millions		(Level 3)			2012
	Assets at fair value:
	Long-lived assets, other assets and equity method investments		$	42		$	(179	)
	2012 Fair Value Measurements on a Nonrecurring Basis
	As part of the restructuring plan that was approved on October 22, 2012, the Corporation shut down a number of manufacturing facilities during the fourth quarter of 2012. The manufacturing assets and facilities associated with this plan were written down to zero in the fourth quarter of 2012. In addition, an equity investment was impaired. The equity investment, classified as Level 3 measurements, was valued at $33 million using unobservable inputs, including assumptions a market participant would use to measure the fair value of the group of assets. These impairment charges, totaling $48 million, were included in "Restructuring charges" in the consolidated statements of operations. See Note 3 for additional information. Also included within the losses is a charge of $131 million related to an impairment of an investment in related companies. The investment in related companies, classified as Level 3 measurements, was valued at $9 million using unobservable inputs, including assumptions a market participant would use to measure the fair value of the group of assets. See Note 17 for additional information.

SUPPLEMENTARY_INFORMATION

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Supplementary Information [Abstract]	'
Supplementary Information [Text Block]	'
	SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION
	Sundry Income (Expense) - Net
	In millions	2013			2012			2011
	Dow administrative and overhead fees (1)	$	(25	)	$	(32	)	$	(48	)
	Net commission expense - related company (1)	(17		)	(35		)	(34		)
	Dividend income - related companies (1)	16			25			7
	Net gain on sale of Dow's Polypropylene Licensing and Catalysts business (2)	368			—			—
	Impairment of investment in related company (1)	(25		)	(131		)	—
	Foreign exchange loss	(2		)	—			(1		)
	Net gain on sales of property	—			5			4
	Loss on early extinguishment of debt	—			—			(6		)
	Other - net	(7		)	(14		)	(18		)
	Total Sundry income (expense) - net	$	308		$	(182	)	$	(96	)
	-1	See Note 17 for additional information.
	-2	See Note 4 for additional information.
	Accrued and Other Current Liabilities
	"Accrued and other current liabilities" were $182 million at December 31, 2013 and $146 million at December 31, 2012. The current portion of the Corporation's accrued obligations for environmental matters, which is a component of "Accrued and other current liabilities," was $58 million at December 31, 2013 and $48 million at December 31, 2012 (see Note 13 for additional information). No other component of accrued and other current liabilities was more than 5 percent of total current liabilities.
	Supplementary Cash Flow Information
	In millions	2013			2012			2011
	Cash payments for interest	$	37		$	37		$	41
	Cash payments (refunds) for income taxes	$	292		$	(94	)	$	316

COMMITMENTS_AND_CONTINGENT_LIA

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENT LIABILITIES	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]	'
	COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENT LIABILITIES
	Environmental Matters
	Accruals for environmental matters are recorded when it is probable that a liability has been incurred and the amount of the liability can be reasonably estimated, based on current law and existing technologies.
	At December 31, 2013, the Corporation had accrued obligations of $126 million for probable environmental remediation and restoration costs, including $23 million for the remediation of Superfund sites. This is management's best estimate of the costs for remediation and restoration with respect to environmental matters for which the Corporation has accrued liabilities, although it is reasonably possible that the ultimate cost with respect to these particular matters could range up to approximately two and a half times that amount. Consequently, it is reasonably possible that environmental remediation and restoration costs in excess of amounts accrued could have a material impact on the Corporation's results of operations, financial condition and cash flows. It is the opinion of the Corporation's management, however, that the possibility is remote that costs in excess of the range disclosed will have a material impact on the Corporation's results of operations, financial condition and cash flows. Inherent uncertainties exist in these estimates primarily due to unknown environmental conditions, changing governmental regulations and legal standards regarding liability, and emerging remediation technologies for handling site remediation and restoration. At December 31, 2012, the Corporation had accrued obligations of $95 million for probable environmental remediation and restoration costs, including $21 million for the remediation of Superfund sites.
	The following table summarizes the activity in the Corporation's accrued obligations for environmental matters for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012:
	Accrued Liability for Environmental Matters
	In millions	2013			2012
	Balance at January 1	$	95		$	101
	Additional accruals	80			31
	Charges against reserve	(49		)	(37		)
	Balance at December 31	$	126		$	95
	The amounts charged to income on a pretax basis related to environmental remediation totaled $80 million in 2013, $31 million in 2012 and $41 million in 2011. Capital expenditures for environmental protection were $2 million in 2013, $7 million in 2012 and $4 million in 2011.
	Litigation
	The Corporation is involved in a number of legal proceedings and claims with both private and governmental parties. These cover a wide range of matters, including, but not limited to: product liability; trade regulation; governmental regulatory proceedings; health, safety and environmental matters; employment; patents; contracts; taxes; and commercial disputes.
	Asbestos-Related Matters
	Separately, the Corporation is and has been involved in a large number of asbestos-related suits filed primarily in state courts during the past three decades. These suits principally allege personal injury resulting from exposure to asbestos-containing products and frequently seek both actual and punitive damages. The alleged claims primarily relate to products that UCC sold in the past, alleged exposure to asbestos-containing products located on UCC's premises, and UCC's responsibility for asbestos suits filed against a former UCC subsidiary, Amchem Products, Inc. (“Amchem”). In many cases, plaintiffs are unable to demonstrate that they have suffered any compensable loss as a result of such exposure, or that injuries incurred in fact resulted from exposure to the Corporation's products.
	The Corporation expects more asbestos-related suits to be filed against UCC and Amchem in the future, and will aggressively defend or reasonably resolve, as appropriate, both pending and future claims.
	Estimating the Liability
	Based on a study completed by Analysis, Research & Planning Corporation (“ARPC”) in January 2003, the Corporation increased its December 31, 2002 asbestos-related liability for pending and future claims for the 15-year period ending in 2017 to $2.2 billion, excluding future defense and processing costs. Since then, the Corporation has compared current asbestos claim and resolution activity to the results of the most recent ARPC study at each balance sheet date to determine whether the accrual continues to be appropriate. In addition, the Corporation has requested ARPC to review the Corporation's historical asbestos claim and resolution activity each year since 2004 to determine the appropriateness of updating the most recent ARPC study.
	In November 2011, the Corporation requested ARPC to review its historical asbestos claim and resolution activity and determine the appropriateness of updating its December 2010 study. In response to that request, ARPC reviewed and analyzed data through October 31, 2011. In January 2012, ARPC stated that an update of its study would not provide a more likely estimate of future events than the estimate reflected in its December 2010 study and, therefore, the estimate in that study remained applicable. Based on the Corporation's own review of the asbestos claim and resolution activity and ARPC's response, the Corporation determined that no change to the accrual was required. At December 31, 2011, the Corporation's asbestos-related liability for pending and future claims was $668 million.
	In October 2012, the Corporation requested ARPC to review its historical asbestos claim and resolution activity and determine the appropriateness of updating its December 2010 study. In response to that request, ARPC reviewed and analyzed data through September 30, 2012. In December, 2012, based upon ARPC's December 2012 study and the Corporation's own review of the asbestos claim and resolution activity for 2012, it was determined that no adjustment to the accrual was required at December 31, 2012. The Corporation's asbestos-related liability for pending and future claims was $602 million at December 31, 2012.
	In October 2013, the Corporation requested ARPC to review its historical asbestos claim and resolution activity and determine the appropriateness of updating its December 2012 study. In response to that request, ARPC reviewed and analyzed data through September 30, 2013. In December, 2013, ARPC stated that an update of its study would not provide a more likely estimate of future events than the estimate reflected in its December 2012 study and, therefore, the estimate in that study remained applicable. Based on the Corporation's own review of the asbestos claim and resolution activity and ARPC's response, the Corporation determined that no change to the accrual was required. The Corporation's asbestos-related liability for pending and future claims was $501 million at December 31, 2013.
	At December 31, 2013, approximately 19 percent of the recorded liability related to pending claims and approximately 81 percent related to future claims. At December 31, 2012, approximately 18 percent of the recorded liability related to pending claims and approximately 82 percent related to future claims.
	Insurance Receivables
	At December 31, 2002, the Corporation increased the receivable for insurance recoveries related to its asbestos liability to $1.35 billion, substantially exhausting its asbestos product liability coverage. The insurance receivable related to the asbestos liability was determined by the Corporation after a thorough review of applicable insurance policies and the 1985 Wellington Agreement, to which the Corporation and many of its liability insurers are signatory parties, as well as other insurance settlements, with due consideration given to applicable deductibles, retentions and policy limits, and taking into account the solvency and historical payment experience of various insurance carriers. The Wellington Agreement and other agreements with insurers are designed to facilitate an orderly resolution and collection of the Corporation's insurance policies and to resolve issues that the insurance carriers may raise.
	In September 2003, the Corporation filed a comprehensive insurance coverage case, now proceeding in the Supreme Court of the State of New York, County of New York, seeking to confirm its rights to insurance for various asbestos claims and to facilitate an orderly and timely collection of insurance proceeds (the “Insurance Litigation”). The Insurance Litigation was filed against insurers that were not signatories to the Wellington Agreement and/or did not otherwise have agreements in place with the Corporation regarding their asbestos-related insurance coverage, in order to facilitate an orderly resolution and collection of such insurance policies and to resolve issues that the insurance carriers may raise. Since the filing of the case, the Corporation has reached settlements with several of the carriers involved in the Insurance Litigation and continues to pursue settlements with the remaining carriers.
	The Corporation's receivable for insurance recoveries related to its asbestos liability was $25 million at December 31, 2013 and $25 million at December 31, 2012. At December 31, 2013 and 2012, all of the receivable for insurance recoveries was related to insurers that are not signatories to the Wellington Agreement and/or do not otherwise have agreements in place regarding their asbestos-related insurance coverage.
	In addition to the receivable for insurance recoveries related to its asbestos liability, the Corporation had receivables for defense and resolution costs submitted to insurance carriers that have settlement agreements in place regarding their asbestos-related insurance coverage.
	The following table summarizes the Corporation's receivables related to its asbestos-related liability:
	Receivables for Asbestos-Related Costs at December 31	2013			2012
	In millions
	Receivables for defense and resolution costs - carriers with settlement agreements	$	66		$	154
	Receivables for insurance recoveries - carriers without settlement agreements	25			25
	Total	$	91		$	179
	The decrease in 2013 in the receivables for asbestos-related costs was principally due to the resolution of receivables related to two insolvent insurance carriers.
	The Corporation expenses defense costs as incurred. The pretax impact for defense and resolution costs, net of insurance, was $107 million in 2013, $100 million in 2012 and $88 million in 2011, and was reflected in “Cost of sales” in the consolidated statements of operations.
	After a review of its insurance policies, with due consideration given to applicable deductibles, retentions and policy limits, and after taking into account the solvency and historical payment experience of various insurance carriers; existing insurance settlements; and the advice of outside counsel with respect to the applicable insurance coverage law relating to the terms and conditions of its insurance policies, the Corporation continues to believe that its recorded receivable for insurance recoveries from all insurance carriers is probable of collection.
	Summary
	The amounts recorded by the Corporation for the asbestos-related liability and related insurance receivable described above were based upon current, known facts. However, future events, such as the number of new claims to be filed and/or received each year, the average cost of disposing of each such claim, coverage issues among insurers, and the continuing solvency of various insurance companies, as well as the numerous uncertainties surrounding asbestos litigation in the United States, could cause the actual costs and insurance recoveries for the Corporation to be higher or lower than those projected or those recorded.
	Because of the uncertainties described above, the Corporation's management cannot estimate the full range of the cost of resolving pending and future asbestos-related claims facing UCC and Amchem. The Corporation's management believes that it is reasonably possible that the cost of disposing of the Corporation's asbestos-related claims, including future defense costs, could have a material impact on the Corporation's results of operations and cash flows for a particular period and on the consolidated financial position of the Corporation.
	While it is not possible at this time to determine with certainty the ultimate outcome of any of the legal proceedings and claims referred to in this filing, management believes that adequate provisions have been made for probable losses with respect to pending claims and proceedings, and that, except for the asbestos-related matters described above, the ultimate outcome of all known and future claims, after provisions for insurance, will not have a material adverse impact on the results of operations, cash flows and financial position of the Corporation. Should any losses be sustained in connection with any of such legal proceedings and claims in excess of provisions provided and available insurance, they will be charged to income when determinable.
	Purchase Commitments
	At December 31, 2013, the Corporation had various outstanding commitments for take-or-pay agreements, with remaining terms extending from two to fourteen years. Such commitments were not in excess of current market prices. The fixed and determinable portion of obligations under purchase commitments at December 31, 2013 is presented in the following table:
	Fixed and Determinable Portion of Take-or-Pay Obligations
	at December 31, 2013
	In millions
	2014	$	29
	2015	29
	2016	27
	2017	27
	2018	24
	2019 and beyond	90
	Total	$	226
	Asset Retirement Obligations
	The Corporation has recognized asset retirement obligations related to capping activities at landfill sites in the United States. The aggregate carrying amount of these asset retirement obligations was $4 million at December 31, 2013 and $4 million at December 31, 2012. The Corporation also has recognized conditional asset retirement obligations related to asbestos encapsulation as a result of planned demolition and remediation activities at manufacturing and administrative sites in the United States. The aggregate carrying amount of conditional asset retirement obligations was $8 million at December 31, 2013 and $7 million at December 31, 2012. The discount rate used to calculate the Corporation's asset retirement obligations and conditional asset retirement obligations was 0.88 percent at December 31, 2013 and 0.87 percent at December 31, 2012. These obligations are included in the consolidated balance sheets as “Accrued and other current liabilities” and "Other noncurrent obligations."
	The Corporation has not recognized conditional asset retirement obligations for which a fair value cannot be reasonably estimated in its consolidated financial statements. It is the opinion of management that the possibility is remote that such conditional asset retirement obligations, when estimable, will have a material impact on the Corporation's consolidated financial statements based on current costs.

NOTES_PAYABLE_AND_LONGTERM_DEB

NOTES PAYABLE AND LONG-TERM DEBT	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Debt Disclosure [Text Block]	'
	NOTES PAYABLE AND LONG-TERM DEBT
	Notes Payable at December 31	2013			2012
	In millions
	Notes payable - related companies	$	34		$	40
	Year-end average interest rates	0.92		%	0.86		%
	Long-Term Debt at December 31	2013					2012
		Average					Average
	In millions	Rate		2013			Rate		2012
	Promissory notes and debentures:
	Debentures due 2023	7.875	%	$	175		7.875	%	$	175
	Debentures due 2025	6.79	%	12			6.79	%	12
	Debentures due 2025	7.5	%	150			7.5	%	150
	Debentures due 2096	7.75	%	135			7.75	%	135
	Unamortized debt discount	—		(1		)	—		(1		)
	Total long-term debt			$	471				$	471
	The Corporation does not have any maturities related to long-term debt during the next five years.
	In the first quarter of 2012, the Corporation redeemed $37 million aggregate principal amount of pollution control/industrial revenue bonds that matured on January 1, 2012.
	On March 22, 2011, the Corporation concluded a cash tender offer for $65 million aggregate principal amount of certain notes issued by the Corporation. As a result of the tender offer, the Corporation redeemed $65 million of the notes and recognized a $6 million pretax loss on early extinguishment of debt, included in “Sundry income (expense) – net” in the consolidated statements of operations.
	Debt Covenants and Default Provisions
	The Corporation's outstanding public debt has been issued under indentures which contain, among other provisions, covenants that the Corporation must comply with while the underlying notes are outstanding. Such covenants are typically based on the Corporation's size and financial position and include, subject to the exceptions and qualifications contained in the indentures, obligations not to (i) allow liens on principal U.S. manufacturing facilities, (ii) enter into sale and lease-back transactions with respect to principal U.S. manufacturing facilities, or (iii) merge into or consolidate with any other entity or sell or convey all or substantially all of its assets. Failure of the Corporation to comply with any of these covenants could, after the passage of any applicable grace period, result in a default under the applicable indenture which would allow the note holders to accelerate the due date of the outstanding principal and accrued interest on the subject notes.

PENSION_PLANS_AND_OTHER_POSTRE

PENSION PLANS AND OTHER POSTRETIREMENT BENEFITS	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Disclosure [Text Block]	'
	PENSION PLANS AND OTHER POSTRETIREMENT BENEFITS
	Pension Plans
	The Corporation has a defined benefit pension plan that covers substantially all employees in the United States. Benefits are based on length of service and the employee's three highest consecutive years of compensation. Employees hired on or after January 1, 2008 earn benefits that are based on a set percentage of annual pay, plus interest. The Corporation also has a non-qualified supplemental pension plan.
	The Corporation's funding policy is to contribute to the plan when pension laws or economics either require or encourage funding. In 2013, UCC contributed $158 million to its pension plans including contributions to fund benefits payments for its non-qualified supplemental plan. UCC does not expect to make cash contributions to its pension plans in 2014.
	The weighted‑average assumptions used to determine pension plan obligations and net periodic benefit costs are provided below:
	Pension Plan Assumptions	Benefit Obligations							Net Periodic Costs
		at December 31							for the Year
		2013		2012		2011			2013		2012		2011
	Discount rate	4.75	%	3.85	%	4.85	%		3.85	%	4.85	%	5.35	%
	Rate of increase in future compensation levels	4.5	%	4.5	%	4.5	%		4.5	%	4.5	%	4.5	%
	Long-term rate of return on assets	—		—		—			6.9	%	6.9	%	7.4	%
	The Corporation determines the expected long-term rate of return on plan assets by performing a detailed analysis of key economic and market factors driving historical returns for each asset class and formulating a projected return based on factors in the current environment. Factors considered include, but are not limited to, inflation, real economic growth, interest rate yield, interest rate spreads, and other valuation measures and market metrics. The expected long-term rate of return for each asset class is then weighted based on the strategic asset allocation approved by the governing body for each plan. The Corporation's historical experience with the pension fund asset performance is also considered. The discount rates utilized to measure the pension and other postretirement obligations of the U.S. qualified plans are based on the yield on high-quality fixed income investments at the measurement date. Future expected actuarially determined cash flows of the plans are matched against the Towers Watson RATE:Link yield curve (based on 60th and 90th percentile bond yields) to arrive at a single discount rate by plan.
	The accumulated benefit obligation for all defined benefit pension plans was $4.0 billion at December 31, 2013 and $4.4 billion at December 31, 2012.
	Pension Plans with Accumulated Benefit Obligations
	in Excess of Plan Assets at December 31
	In millions	2013			2012
	Projected benefit obligation	$	3,995		$	4,433
	Accumulated benefit obligation	$	3,963		$	4,383
	Fair value of plan assets	$	3,586		$	3,548
	Other Postretirement Benefits
	The Corporation provides certain health care and life insurance benefits to retired U.S. employees. The plan provides health care benefits, including hospital, physicians' services, drug and major medical expense coverage, and life insurance benefits. The Corporation and the retiree share the cost of these benefits, with the Corporation portion increasing as the retiree has increased years of credited service, although there is a cap on the Corporation portion. The Corporation has the ability to change these benefits at any time. Employees hired after January 1, 2008 are not covered under this plan.
	During the fourth quarter of 2013, the Corporation started implementing an Employer Group Waiver Plan (“EGWP”) for its Medicare-eligible, retiree medical plan participants, which became effective on January 1, 2014. As a result, the Medicare Part D Retiree Drug Subsidy program (“RDS”) was eliminated on January 1, 2014. The EGWP does not significantly alter the benefits provided to retiree medical plan participants. The federal subsidies to be earned under the EGWP are expected to exceed those earned under the RDS and will be partially offset by increased costs related to the administration of the EGWP. The formation of the EGWP and the resulting change in assumption generated an actuarial gain of $55 million at December 31, 2013, included in "Accumulated other comprehensive loss" in the consolidated balance sheets. The Corporation also recognized a reduction in the postretirement benefit obligation of $55 million at December 31, 2013. The Corporation estimates net periodic benefit costs will decrease by approximately $10 million in 2014 due to the EGWP.
	The Corporation funds most of the cost of these health care and life insurance benefits as incurred. In 2013, UCC did not make any contributions to its other postretirement benefit plan trust. Likewise, UCC does not expect to contribute assets to its other postretirement benefit plan trust in 2014.
	The weighted-average assumptions used to determine other postretirement benefit obligations and net periodic benefit costs for the plan are provided in the following table:
	Plan Assumptions for Other Postretirement Benefits	Benefit Obligations							Net Periodic Costs
		at December 31							for the Year
		2013		2012		2011			2013		2012		2011
	Discount rate	4.4	%	3.65	%	4.6	%		3.65	%	4.6	%	5.1	%
	Initial health care cost trend rate	7.46	%	7.85	%	8.3	%		7.85	%	8.3	%	8.72	%
	Ultimate health care cost trend rate	5	%	5	%	5	%		5	%	5	%	5	%
	Year ultimate trend rate to be reached	2020		2019		2019			2020		2019		2019
	Increasing the assumed medical cost trend rate by one percentage point in each year would decrease the accumulated postretirement benefit obligation at December 31, 2013 by $4 million and the net periodic postretirement benefit cost for the year by an immaterial amount. Decreasing the assumed medical cost trend rate by one percentage point in each year would increase the accumulated postretirement benefit obligation at December 31, 2013 by $4 million and the net periodic postretirement benefit cost for the year by an immaterial amount.
	Net Periodic Benefit Cost for all Plans
		Defined Benefit Pension Plans										Other Postretirement Benefits
	In millions	2013			2012			2011				2013			2012			2011
	Service cost	$	31		$	28		$	25			$	2		$	2		$	2
	Interest cost	165			189			200				14			17			19
	Expected return on plan assets	(232		)	(235		)	(255		)		—			—			—
	Amortization of prior service cost (credit)	7			7			7				(1		)	(2		)	(2		)
	Amortization of net loss	88			60			85				—			—			—
	Net periodic benefit cost	$	59		$	49		$	62			$	15		$	17		$	19
	Other Changes in Plan Assets and Benefit Obligations Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
	for all Plans
		Defined Benefit Pension Plans										Other Postretirement Benefits
	In millions	2013			2012			2011				2013			2012			2011
	Net (gain) loss	$	(283	)	$	375		$	254			$	(102	)	$	16		$	(4	)
	Amortization of prior service (cost) credit	(7		)	(7		)	(7		)		1			2			2
	Amortization of net loss	(88		)	(60		)	(85		)		—			—			—
	Total recognized in other comprehensive (income) loss	$	(378	)	$	308		$	162			$	(101	)	$	18		$	(2	)
	Total recognized in net periodic benefit cost and other comprehensive (income) loss	$	(319	)	$	357		$	224			$	(86	)	$	35		$	17
	Change in Projected Benefit Obligations, Plan Assets and Funded Status for all Plans
		Defined Benefit							Other Postretirement Benefits
		Pension Plans
	In millions	2013			2012				2013			2012
	Change in projected benefit obligation:
	Benefit obligation at beginning of year	$	4,433		$	4,037			$	414		$	412
	Service cost	31			28				2			2
	Interest cost	165			189				14			17
	Actuarial changes in assumptions and experience	(342		)	472				(102		)	16
	Benefits paid	(285		)	(286		)		(26		)	(33		)
	Other	(7		)	(7		)		—			—
	Benefit obligation at end of year	$	3,995		$	4,433			$	302		$	414
	Change in plan assets:
Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year	$	3,548		$	3,351			$	—		$	—
Actual return on plan assets	174			331				—			—
Employer contributions	158			158				—			—
Asset transfer	(9		)	(6		)		—			—
Benefits paid	(285		)	(286		)		—			—
Fair value of plan assets at end of year	$	3,586		$	3,548			$	—		$	—
Funded status at end of year	$	(409	)	$	(885	)		$	(302	)	$	(414	)
Net amounts recognized in the consolidated balance sheets at December 31:
Current liabilities	$	(1	)	$	(1	)		$	(33	)	$	(36	)
Noncurrent liabilities	(408		)	(884		)		(269		)	(378		)
Net amounts recognized in the consolidated balance sheets	$	(409	)	$	(885	)		$	(302	)	$	(414	)
Pretax amounts recognized in AOCI at December 31:
Net loss (gain)	$	1,570		$	1,941			$	(107	)	$	(5	)
Prior service cost (credit)	26			33				(1		)	(2		)
Pretax balance in AOCI at end of year	$	1,596		$	1,974			$	(108	)	$	(7	)
In 2014, an estimated net loss of $66 million and prior service cost of $6 million for the defined benefit pension plans will be amortized from AOCI to net periodic benefit cost. In 2014, an estimated net gain of $10 million for the other postretirement benefit plan will be amortized from AOCI to net periodic benefit cost.
Estimated Future Benefit Payments
The estimated future benefit payments, reflecting expected future service, as appropriate, are presented in the following table:
Estimated Future Benefit Payments at December 31, 2013
In millions	Defined Benefit Pension Plans			Other Postretirement Benefits
2014	$	281		$	33
2015	276			32
2016	276			29
2017	274			26
2018	274			25
2019 through 2023	1,334			106
Total	$	2,715		$	251
Plan Assets
Plan assets consist mainly of equity and fixed income securities of U.S. and foreign issuers, and include alternative investments such as real estate, private equity and other absolute return strategies. At December 31, 2013, plan assets totaled $3.6 billion and $3.5 billion at December 31, 2012 which included no Dow common stock.
Investment Strategy and Risk Management for Plan Assets
The Corporation's investment strategy for the plan assets is to manage the assets in order to pay retirement benefits to plan participants over the life of the plans. This is accomplished by identifying and managing the exposure to various markets risks, diversifying investments across various asset classes and earning an acceptable long-term rate of return consistent with an acceptable amount of risk, while considering the liquidity needs of the plan.
The plan is permitted to use derivative instruments for investment purposes, as well as for hedging the underlying asset and liability exposures and rebalancing the asset allocation. The plan uses value at risk, stress testing, scenario analysis and Monte Carlo simulation to monitor and manage both asset risk in the portfolios and surplus risk.
Equity securities primarily include investments in large- and small-cap companies located in both developed and emerging markets around the world. Fixed income securities are primarily U.S. dollar based and include investment grade corporate bonds of companies diversified across industries and U.S. treasuries. Alternative investments primarily include investments in real estate, private equity limited partnerships and absolute return strategies. Other significant investment types include various insurance contracts; and interest rate, equity and foreign exchange derivative investments and hedges.
Strategic Target Allocation of Plan Assets
Asset Category	Target Allocation
Equity securities	25	%
Fixed income securities	45	%
Alternative investments	25	%
Other	5	%
Total	100	%
Concentration of Risk
The Corporation mitigates the credit risk of investments by establishing guidelines with the investment managers that limit investment in any single issue or issuer to an amount that is not material to the portfolio being managed. These guidelines are monitored for compliance both by the Corporation and the external managers. Credit risk for hedging activity is mitigated by utilizing multiple counterparties and through collateral support agreements.
The Northern Trust Collective Government Short Term Investment money market fund is utilized as the sweep vehicle for the pension plan, which from time to time can represent a significant investment. Approximately half of the liability of the pension plan is covered by a participating group annuity issued by Prudential Insurance Company.
The following tables summarize the bases used to measure the Corporation's pension plan assets at fair value for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012:
Basis of Fair Value Measurements at	Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Items			Significant Other Observable Inputs			Significant Unobservable Inputs			Total
31-Dec-13	(Level 1)			(Level 2)			(Level 3)
In millions
Cash and cash equivalents	$	3		$	304		$	—		$	307
Equity securities:
U.S. equity	$	388		$	143		$	—		$	531
Non-U.S. equity - developed countries	181			85			—			266
Emerging markets	119			67			2			188
Total equity securities	$	688		$	295		$	2		$	985
Fixed income securities:
U.S. government and municipalities	$	—		$	606		$	—		$	606
U.S. agency mortgage backed securities	—			63			—			63
Corporates - investment grade	—			635			—			635
Non-U.S. governments - developed countries	—			2			—			2
Non-U.S. corporates - developed countries	—			159			—			159
Emerging markets debt	—			22			—			22
Other asset-backed securities	—			9			2			11
Other fixed income funds	—			—			12			12
High yield bonds	—			3			—			3
Fixed income derivatives	—			(3		)	—			(3		)
Total fixed income securities	$	—		$	1,496		$	14		$	1,510
Alternative investments:
Real estate	$	—		$	—		$	292		$	292
Private equity	—			—			228			228
Absolute return	—			127			103			230
Total alternative investments	$	—		$	127		$	623		$	750
Total other securities	$	—		$	12		$	22		$	34
Total pension plan assets at fair value	$	691		$	2,234		$	661		$	3,586
Basis of Fair Value Measurements at	Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Items			Significant Other Observable Inputs			Significant Unobservable Inputs			Total
31-Dec-12	(Level 1)			(Level 2)			(Level 3)
In millions
Cash and cash equivalents	$	5		$	371		$	—		$	376
Equity securities:
U.S. equity	$	211		$	42		$	—		$	253
Non-U.S. equity - developed countries	208			71			—			279
Emerging markets	133			137			3			273
Convertible Bonds	—			2			—			2
Equity derivatives	—			1			—			1
Total equity securities	$	552		$	253		$	3		$	808
Fixed income securities:
U.S. government and municipalities	$	—		$	733		$	—		$	733
U.S. agency mortgage backed securities	—			115			—			115
Corporates - investment grade	—			685			—			685
Non-U.S. governments - developed countries	—			3			—			3
Non-U.S. corporates - developed countries	—			104			—			104
Emerging markets debt	—			10			—			10
Other asset-backed securities	—			6			—			6
Other fixed income funds	—			—			17			17
High yield bonds	—			2			—			2
Total fixed income securities	$	—		$	1,658		$	17		$	1,675
Alternative investments:
Real estate	$	—		$	—		$	248		$	248
Private equity	—			—			230			230
Absolute return	—			115			74			189
Total alternative investments	$	—		$	115		$	552		$	667
Other securities:
Insurance contracts	$	—		$	—		$	22		$	22
Total other securities	$	—		$	—		$	22		$	22
Total pension plan assets at fair value	$	557		$	2,397		$	594		$	3,548
For assets classified as Level 1 measurements (measured using quoted prices in active markets), the total fair value is either the price of the most recent trade at the time of the market close or the official close price, as defined by the exchange on which the asset is most actively traded on the last trading day of the period, multiplied by the number of units held without consideration of transaction costs.
For assets classified as Level 2 measurements, where the security is frequently traded in less active markets, fair value is based on the closing price at the end of the period; where the security is less frequently traded, fair value is based on the price a dealer would pay for the security or similar securities, adjusted for any terms specific to that asset or liability. Market inputs are obtained from well-established and recognized vendors of market data and subjected to tolerance/quality checks. For derivative assets and liabilities, standard industry models are used to calculate the fair value of the various financial instruments based on significant observable market inputs such as foreign exchange rates, commodity prices, swap rates, interest rates, and implied volatilities obtained from various market sources.
Some plan assets are held in funds where a net asset value is calculated based on the fair value of the underlying assets and the number of shares owned. The classification of the fund (Level 2 or 3 measurements) is determined based on the lowest level classification of significant holdings within the fund. For all other assets for which observable inputs are used, fair value is derived through the use of fair value models, such as a discounted cash flow model or other standard pricing models.
For assets classified as Level 3 measurements, total fair value is based on significant unobservable inputs including assumptions where there is little, if any, market activity for the investment. Investment managers or fund managers provide valuations of the investment on a monthly or quarterly basis. These valuations are reviewed for reasonableness based on applicable sector, benchmark and company performance. Adjustments to valuations are made where appropriate. Where available, audited financial statements are obtained and reviewed for the investments as support for the manager's investment valuation.
The following table summarizes the changes in fair value of Level 3 pension plan assets for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012:
Fair Value Measurement of Level 3	Equity Securities			Fixed Income Securities			Alternative Investments			Other Investments			Total
Pension Plan Assets
In millions
Balance at January 1, 2012	$	2		$	11		$	484		$	22		$	519
Actual return on plan assets:
Relating to assets held at Dec. 31, 2012	(1		)	—			53			—			52
Relating to assets sold during 2012	(1		)	—			(7		)	—			(8		)
Purchases, sales and settlements	3			6			(7		)	—			2
Transfers into Level 3, net	—			—			29			—			29
Balance at December 31, 2012	$	3		$	17		$	552		$	22		$	594
Actual return on plan assets:
Relating to assets held at Dec. 31, 2013	(2		)	—			22			—			20
Relating to assets sold during 2013	—			—			40			—			40
Purchases, sales and settlements	1			(3		)	9			—			7
Balance at December 31, 2013	$	2		$	14		$	623		$	22		$	661

LEASED_PROPERTY

LEASED PROPERTY	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Leases [Abstract]	'
Leases of Lessee Disclosure [Text Block]	'
	LEASED PROPERTY
	The Corporation has leases primarily for facilities and distribution equipment. The future minimum rental payments under leases with remaining noncancelable terms in excess of one year are as follows:
	Minimum Lease Commitments
	at December 31, 2013
	In millions
	2014	$	7
	2015	6
	2016	4
	2017	3
	2018	3
	2019 and thereafter	21
	Total	$	44
	Rental expenses under leases were $31 million in 2013, $35 million in 2012 and $31 million in 2011.

RELATED_PARTY_TRANSACTIONS

RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]	'
Related Party Transactions Disclosure [Text Block]	'
	RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
	The Corporation sells its products to Dow to simplify the customer interface process. Products are sold to and purchased from Dow at market-based prices in accordance with the terms of Dow’s intercompany pricing policies. Beginning in 2013, after each quarter, the Corporation and Dow analyze the pricing used for the sales in that quarter and reach agreement on any necessary adjustments, at which point the prices are final. The Corporation also procures certain commodities and raw materials through a Dow subsidiary and pays a commission to that Dow subsidiary based on the volume and type of commodities and raw materials purchased. The commission expense is included in “Sundry income (expense) - net” in the consolidated statements of operations. Purchases from that Dow subsidiary were approximately $2.9 billion in 2013, $3.1 billion in 2012 and $3.5 billion in 2011.
	The Corporation has a master services agreement with Dow whereby Dow provides services including, but not limited to, accounting, legal, treasury (investments, cash management, risk management, insurance), procurement, human resources, environmental, health and safety, and business management for UCC. Under the master services agreement with Dow, general administrative and overhead type services that Dow routinely allocates to various businesses are charged to UCC. The master services agreement cost allocation basis is headcount and includes a 10 percent service fee. This agreement resulted in expense of approximately $25 million in 2013, $32 million in 2012 and $48 million in 2011 for general administrative and overhead type services and the 10 percent service fee, included in “Sundry income (expense) - net” in the consolidated statements of operations. The decrease in general administrative and overhead type services including the service fee was due to a simplification of the cost structure as well as cost reduction initiatives by Dow. The remaining activity-based costs were approximately $46 million in 2013, $51 million in 2012 and $35 million in 2011 and were included in “Cost of sales” in the consolidated statements of operations. The increase in activity-based costs compared with 2011 was due to turnaround costs in both 2012 and 2013.
	Management believes the method used for determining expenses charged by Dow is reasonable. Dow provides these services by leveraging its centralized functional service centers to provide services at a cost that management believes provides an advantage to the Corporation.
	The monitoring and execution of risk management policies related to interest rate and foreign currency risks, which are based on Dow’s risk management philosophy, are provided as a service to UCC.
	As part of Dow’s cash management process, UCC is a party to revolving loans with Dow that have interest rates based on LIBOR (London Interbank Offered Rate) with varying maturities. At December 31, 2013, the Corporation had a note receivable of $2.4 billion ($2.3 billion at December 2012) from Dow under a revolving loan agreement. The Corporation may draw from this note receivable in support of its daily working capital requirements and, as such, the net effect of cash inflows and outflows under this revolving loan agreement is presented in the consolidated statements of cash flows as an operating activity.
	The Corporation also has a separate revolving credit agreement with Dow that allows the Corporation to borrow or obtain credit enhancements up to an aggregate of $1 billion that matures on December 30, 2014. Dow may demand repayment with a 30-day written notice to the Corporation, subject to certain restrictions. A related collateral agreement provides for the replacement of certain existing pledged assets, primarily equity interests in various subsidiaries and joint ventures, with cash collateral. At December 31, 2013, $843 million ($820 million at December, 2012) was available under the revolving credit agreement. The cash collateral is reported as “Noncurrent receivables from related companies” in the consolidated balance sheets.
	The Corporation recorded an impairment charge of $25 million in the fourth quarter of 2013 for the full value of the cost method investment in Dow Quimica Argentina S.A., a related company. The impairment charge, triggered by ongoing losses in the entity, is included in "Sundry income (expense) - net" in the consolidated statements of operations.
	In the fourth quarter of 2012, UCC recorded an impairment charge of $131 million related to its investment in Modeland International Holdings Inc. ("Modeland"), a related company, representing the difference between the investment's cost and its fair value. The impairment was triggered by an ownership reorganization of Modeland's subsidiaries. The amount of the impairment charge was calculated based on an appraisal of the fair value of Modeland's assets and liabilities. The fair value was determined through the use of both income and market valuation approaches. The impairment charge is included in "Sundry income (expense) -net" in the consolidated statements of operations. Subsequent to recording the impairment charge, the Corporation also declared and paid a stock dividend to Dow for its ownership interest in Modeland totaling $9 million.
	During 2013, the Corporation declared and paid dividends totaling $661 million which included cash dividends to Dow totaling $591 million. In September, 2013 UCC declared a stock dividend to Dow of its 100 percent ownership interest in Union Carbide Subsidiary C, Inc., which included UCC's full ownership interest in Univation Technologies, LLC. This stock dividend was effective on September 29, 2013 and totaled $70 million. During 2012, the Corporation declared and paid dividends totaling $784 million to Dow, which included cash dividends to Dow totaling $775 million and a stock dividend to Dow for its ownership interest in Modeland totaling $9 million.
	The Corporation received cash dividends from its investment in Dow Technology Investments, LLC, a related company, of $16 million in 2013 ($25 million in 2012 and $7 million in 2011). These dividends were included in "Sundry income (expense) - net" in the consolidated statements of operations.
	In accordance with the Tax Sharing Agreement between the Corporation and Dow, the Corporation makes payments to Dow to cover the Corporation's estimated federal tax liability; payments were $163 million in 2013, zero in 2012 and $227 million in 2011.

INCOME_TAXES

INCOME TAXES	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations [Abstract]	'
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]	'
	INCOME TAXES
	Domestic and Foreign Components of Income (Loss) Before Income Taxes
	In millions	2013			2012			2011
	Domestic (1)	$	1,077		$	(95	)	$	303
	Foreign	(10		)	(2		)	(1		)
	Total	$	1,067		$	(97	)	$	302
	-1	In 2013, the domestic component of "Income Before Income Taxes" included a gain of $368 million for the sale of Dow's Polypropylene Licensing and Catalysts business.
	Provision for Income Taxes
					2013										2012									2011
	In millions	Current			Deferred			Total				Current			Deferred			Total			Current			Deferred			Total
	Federal	$	337		$	18		$	355			$	10		$	15		$	25		$	126		$	(41	)	$	85
	State and local	5			(47		)	(42		)		(5		)	(3		)	(8		)	(2		)	(2		)	(4		)
	Foreign	6			—			6				—			—			—			6			—			6
	Total	$	348		$	(29	)	$	319			$	5		$	12		$	17		$	130		$	(43	)	$	87
	Reconciliation to U.S. Statutory Rate
	In millions	2013			2012			2011
	Taxes at U.S. statutory rate	$	374		$	(34	)	$	106
	Equity earnings effect (1)	(1		)	2			—
	U.S. business credits	—			—			(6		)
	Benefit of dividend income from investments in related companies	(6		)	(9		)	(2		)
	Audit settlement and court case impact	20			—			—
	Unrecognized tax benefits	(30		)	9			(1		)
	Impairment of investment in related company	1			46			—
	Federal tax accrual adjustments (1)	(5		)	(8		)	—
	State and local tax impact	(38		)	12			(7		)
	Other - net	4			(1		)	(3		)
	Total tax provision	$	319		$	17		$	87
	Effective tax rate	29.9		%	(17.5		)%	28.8		%
	-1	The amount for the noted reconciliation item is immaterial for 2011 and has been included in the “Other - net” category.
	The tax rate for 2013 was favorably impacted by changes in valuation allowances in the United States on state income tax attributes, audit settlements and remeasurement of tax positions. The 2013 tax rate was negatively impacted by an unfavorable court ruling in the first quarter of 2013. UCC's reported effective tax rate for 2013 was 29.9 percent.
	The tax rate for 2012 was negatively impacted primarily by the minimal tax relief related to the impairment of the investment in related company and the inability to utilize state tax credits. UCC's reported effective tax rate for 2012 was negative 17.5 percent.
	The tax rate for 2011 was positively impacted by U.S. state and business credits. These events resulted in an effective tax rate for 2011 that was lower than the U.S. statutory rate. UCC's reported effective tax rate for 2011 was 28.8 percent.
	Deferred Tax Balances at December 31	2013							2012
	In millions	Deferred Tax Assets			Deferred Tax Liabilities				Deferred Tax Assets			Deferred Tax Liabilities
	Property	$	—		$	235			$	—		$	202
	Tax loss and credit carryforwards	95			—				103			—
	Postretirement benefit obligations	706			440				887			403
	Other accruals and reserves	656			4				595			4
	Inventory	30			—				10			1
	Long-term debt	—			1				—			1
	Investments	7			—				—			1
	Other - net	2			1				28			46
	Subtotal	$	1,496		$	681			$	1,623		$	658
	Valuation allowances	(50		)	—				(124		)	—
	Total	$	1,446		$	681			$	1,499		$	658
	Gross operating loss carryforwards at December 31, 2013 amounted to $1,188 million compared with $1,255 million at the end of 2012. At December 31, 2013, $584 million of the operating loss carryforwards were subject to expiration in the years 2014 through 2018. The remaining balances expire in years beyond 2018 or have an indefinite carryforward period. Tax credit carryforwards amounted to $7 million at December 31, 2013 and $39 million at December 31, 2012, of which $2 million is subject to expiration in 2014 through 2018. The remaining tax credit carryforwards expire in years beyond 2018 or have an indefinite carryforward period.
	Undistributed earnings of foreign subsidiaries and related companies that are deemed to be permanently invested amounted to $48 million at December 31, 2013, $53 million at December 31, 2012 and $63 million at December 31, 2011. It is not practicable to calculate the unrecognized deferred tax liability on those earnings.
	The Corporation had valuation allowances that were primarily related to the realization of recorded tax benefits on state tax loss carryforwards from operations in the United States of $50 million at December 31, 2013 and $124 million at December 31, 2012.
	Total Gross Unrecognized Tax Benefits
	In millions	2013			2012			2011
	Balance at January 1	$	166		$	161		$	163
	Increases related to positions taken on items from prior years	1			—			—
	Decreases related to positions taken on items from prior years	(7		)	—			(1		)
	Increases related to positions taken in current year	—			8			1
	Settlement of uncertain tax positions with tax authorities	(154		)	—			—
	Decreases due to expiration of statutes of limitations	(2		)	(3		)	(2		)
	Balance at December 31	$	4		$	166		$	161
	At December 31, 2013, the total amount of unrecognized tax benefits was $4 million ($166 million at December 31, 2012), of which $3 million ($158 million at December 31, 2012) would impact the effective tax rate, if recognized.
	Interest and penalties associated with unrecognized tax benefits are recognized as components of “Provision for income taxes” in the consolidated statements of operations and was a benefit of $15 million in 2013, $1 million in 2012 and $2 million in 2011. The Corporation's accrual for interest and penalties was a payable of $1 million at December 31, 2013 and a receivable of $4 million at December 31, 2012.
	During 2013, the U.S. Supreme Court denied certiorari in UCC's research tax credit case. Through the denial of certiorari, the U.S. Court of Appeals decision denying UCC's tax credit claim for supplies used in process-related research and development at its manufacturing facilities became final. As a result of this ruling, UCC reversed the uncertain tax positions related to this matter, which resulted in a decrease to "Other noncurrent obligations" and an increase to "Income taxes payable" in the consolidated balance sheets in accordance with the Tax Sharing Agreement between the Corporation and Dow. In addition, UCC recognized a tax charge of $41 million in the first quarter of 2013 included in "Provision for income taxes" in the consolidated statements of operations. An audit settlement in the second quarter of 2013 resulted in a tax benefit of $22 million, included in "Provision for income taxes" and various balance sheet reclassifications from noncurrent to current accruals and receivables.
	Tax years that remain subject to examination for the Corporation's major tax jurisdictions are shown below:
	Tax Years Subject to Examination by Major Tax Jurisdiction at December 31
	Jurisdiction	Earliest Open Year
2013		2012
United States:
Federal income tax	2004	2004
State and local income tax	2004	2004
The Corporation is included in Dow's consolidated federal income tax group and consolidated tax return. Current and deferred tax expenses are calculated for the Corporation as a stand-alone group and are allocated to the group from the consolidated totals. UCC is currently under examination in a number of tax jurisdictions, including the U.S. federal and various state jurisdictions. It is reasonably possible that these examinations may be resolved within twelve months. As a result, it is reasonably possible that the total gross unrecognized tax benefits of the Corporation at December 31, 2013, will be reduced by approximately zero to $4 million from resolution of these examinations.
The reserve for non-income tax contingencies related to issues in the United States was zero at December 31, 2013 and $8 million at December 31, 2012. This is management's best estimate of the potential liability for non-income tax contingencies. Inherent uncertainties exist in estimates of tax contingencies due to changes in tax law, both legislated and concluded through the various jurisdictions' tax court systems. It is the opinion of the Corporation's management that the possibility is remote that costs in excess of those accrued will have a material impact on the Corporation's consolidated financial statements.

ACCUMULATED_OTHER_COMPREHENSIV

ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Abstract]	'
Comprehensive Income (Loss) Note [Text Block]	'
	ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
	The following table provides an analysis of the changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011:
	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
	In millions	2013			2012			2011
	Cumulative Translation Adjustments at beginning of year	$	(56	)	$	(52	)	$	(55	)
	Translation adjustments	(1		)	(4		)	3
	Reclassification to earnings - Sundry income (expense) - net (1)	(21		)	—			—
	Balance at end of period	$	(78	)	$	(56	)	$	(52	)
	Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans at beginning of year	$	(1,289	)	$	(1,080	)	$	(971	)
	Net gain (loss) during period (net of tax of $122, $(141), $(84)) (2) (3)	263			(250		)	(166		)
	Amortization of prior service cost included in net periodic pension costs (net of tax of $2, $2, $2) (2) (3)	4			3			3
	Amortization of net loss included in net periodic pension costs (net of tax of $33, $22, $31) (2)(3)	55			38			54
	Balance at end of period	$	(967	)	$	(1,289	)	$	(1,080	)
	Total accumulated other comprehensive loss	$	(1,045	)	$	(1,345	)	$	(1,132	)
	(1)    Reclassification resulted from the divestiture of a nonconsolidated affiliate.
	(2)    See Note 15 for additional information.
	(3)    Tax amounts are included in "Provision for income taxes" in the consolidated statements of operations.

BUSINESS_AND_GEOGRAPHIC_AREAS

BUSINESS AND GEOGRAPHIC AREAS	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Segment Reporting [Abstract]	'
Business and Geographic Areas [Text Block]	'
	BUSINESS AND GEOGRAPHIC AREAS
	Dow conducts its worldwide operations through global businesses, and the Corporation's business activities comprise components of Dow's global businesses rather than stand-alone operations. The Corporation sells its products to Dow in order to simplify the customer interface process at market-based prices in accordance with Dow's intercompany pricing policy. Because there are no separable reportable business segments for the Corporation and no detailed business information is provided to a chief operating decision maker regarding the Corporation's stand-alone operations, the Corporation's results are reported as a single operating segment.
	Sales are attributed to geographic areas based on customer location; long-lived assets are attributed to geographic areas based on asset location. Sales to external customers and long-lived assets by geographic area were as follows:
	In millions	United States		Asia Pacific		Rest of World		Total
	2013
	Sales to external customers (1)	$	100	$	43	$	18	$	161
	Long-lived assets	$	1,197	$	6	$	36	$	1,239
	2012
	Sales to external customers (1)	$	98	$	64	$	15	$	177
	Long-lived assets	$	1,287	$	8	$	39	$	1,334
	2011
	Sales to external customers (1)	$	126	$	45	$	15	$	186
	Long-lived assets	$	1,322	$	9	$	23	$	1,354
	-1	Of the total sales to external customers, China represented approximately 21 percent in 2013, 21 percent in 2012 and 7 percent in 2011, and Malaysia represented approximately 4 percent in 2013, 10 percent in 2012 and 5 percent in 2011, both of which are included in Asia Pacific.

SUMMARY_OF_SIGNIFICANT_ACCOUNT1

SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Policy)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Accounting Policies [Abstract]	'
Consolidation, Policy [Policy Text Block]	'
	Principles of Consolidation and Basis of Presentation
	Except as otherwise indicated by the context, the terms “Corporation” and “UCC” as used herein mean Union Carbide Corporation and its consolidated subsidiaries. The accompanying consolidated financial statements of the Corporation were prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”) and include the assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses of all majority-owned subsidiaries over which the Corporation exercises control and, when applicable, entities for which the Corporation has a controlling financial interest. Intercompany transactions and balances are eliminated in consolidation. Investments in nonconsolidated affiliates (20-50 percent owned companies, joint ventures and partnerships) are accounted for using the equity method.
	The Corporation is a wholly owned subsidiary of The Dow Chemical Company (“Dow”). In accordance with the accounting requirements for wholly owned subsidiaries, the presentation of earnings per share is not required and therefore is not provided.
	Dow conducts its worldwide operations through global businesses, and the Corporation's business activities comprise components of Dow's global operations rather than stand-alone operations. The Corporation sells substantially all of its products to Dow at market-based prices, in accordance with Dow's long-standing intercompany pricing policy, in order to simplify the customer interface process. Because there are no separable reportable business segments for UCC and no detailed business information is provided to a chief operating decision maker regarding the Corporation's stand-alone operations, the Corporation's results are reported as a single operating segment.
Related Companies, Policy [Policy Text Block]	'
	Related Companies
	Transactions with the Corporation's parent company, Dow, or other Dow subsidiaries have been reflected as related company transactions in the consolidated financial statements.
Use of Estimates, Policy [Policy Text Block]	'
	Use of Estimates in Financial Statement Preparation
	The preparation of financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP requires the use of estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. The Corporation's consolidated financial statements include amounts that are based on management's best estimates and judgments. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Foreign Currency Transactions and Translations Policy [Policy Text Block]	'
	Foreign Currency Translation
	While the Corporation's consolidated subsidiaries are primarily based in the United States, the Corporation has small subsidiaries in Asia Pacific. For those subsidiaries, the local currency has been primarily used as the functional currency. Translation gains and losses of those operations that use local currency as the functional currency are included in the consolidated balance sheets in "Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)" ("AOCI"). Where the U.S. dollar is used as the functional currency, foreign currency gains and losses are reflected in income.
Environmental Costs, Policy [Policy Text Block]	'
	Environmental Matters
	Accruals for environmental matters are recorded when it is probable that a liability has been incurred and the amount of the liability can be reasonably estimated, based on current law and existing technologies. These accruals are adjusted periodically as assessment and remediation efforts progress or as additional technical or legal information becomes available. Accruals for environmental liabilities are included in the consolidated balance sheets in both “Accrued and other current liabilities” and “Other noncurrent obligations” at undiscounted amounts. Accruals for related insurance or other third-party recoveries for environmental liabilities are recorded when it is probable that a recovery will be realized and are included in the consolidated balance sheets as “Accounts receivable - Other.”
	Environmental costs are capitalized if the costs extend the life of the property, increase its capacity, and/or mitigate or prevent contamination from future operations. Environmental costs are also capitalized in recognition of legal asset retirement obligations resulting from the acquisition, construction and/or normal operation of a long-lived asset. Costs related to environmental contamination treatment and cleanup are charged to expense. Estimated future incremental operations, maintenance and management costs directly related to remediation are accrued when such costs are probable and reasonably estimable.
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Policy [Policy Text Block]	'
	Cash and Cash Equivalents
	Cash and cash equivalents include time deposits and investments with maturities of three months or less at the time of purchase.
Financial Instruments Accounting Policies [Text Block]	'
	Financial Instruments
	The Corporation calculates the fair value of financial instruments using quoted market prices whenever available. When quoted market prices are not available for various types of financial instruments (such as forwards, options and swaps), the Corporation uses standard pricing models with market-based inputs that take into account the present value of estimated future cash flows.
Inventory, Policy [Policy Text Block]	'
	Inventories
	Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market. The method of determining cost for each subsidiary varies among last-in, first-out (“LIFO”); first-in, first-out (“FIFO”); and average cost, and is used consistently from year to year.
	The Corporation routinely exchanges and swaps raw materials and finished goods with other companies to reduce delivery time, freight and other transportation costs. These transactions are treated as non-monetary exchanges and are valued at cost.
Property, Plant and Equipment, Policy [Policy Text Block]	'
	Property
	Land, buildings and equipment are carried at cost less accumulated depreciation. Depreciation is based on the estimated service lives of depreciable assets and is calculated using the straight-line method. Fully depreciated assets are retained in property and accumulated depreciation accounts until they are removed from service. In the case of disposals, assets and related accumulated depreciation are removed from the accounts, and the net amounts, less proceeds from disposal, are included in income.
Impairment and Disposal of Long-Lived Assets, Policy [Policy Text Block]	'
	Impairment and Disposal of Long-Lived Assets
	The Corporation evaluates long-lived assets and certain identifiable intangible assets for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. When undiscounted future cash flows are not expected to be sufficient to recover an asset's carrying amount, the asset is written down to its fair value based on bids received from third parties or a discounted cash flow analysis based on market participant assumptions.
	Long-lived assets to be disposed of by sale are classified as held for sale and reported at the lower of carrying amount or fair value less cost to sell, and depreciation is ceased. Long-lived assets to be disposed of other than by sale are classified as held and used until they are disposed of and reported at the lower of carrying amount or fair value, and depreciation is recognized over the remaining useful life of the assets.
Asset Retirement Obligations, Policy [Policy Text Block]	'
	Asset Retirement Obligations
	The Corporation records asset retirement obligations as incurred and reasonably estimable, including obligations for which the timing and/or method of settlement are conditional on a future event that may or may not be within the control of the Corporation. The fair values of obligations are recorded as liabilities on a discounted basis and are accreted over time for the change in present value. Costs associated with the liabilities are capitalized and amortized over the estimated remaining useful life of the asset, generally for periods of 10 years or less.
Investments in Related Companies, Policy [Policy Text Block]	'
	Investments in Related Companies
	Investments in related companies consist of the Corporation's ownership interests in Dow subsidiaries located in North America and Latin America
Investment, Policy [Policy Text Block]	'
	Investments
	Investments in debt securities are classified as available-for-sale and reported at fair value with unrealized gains and losses recorded in AOCI. The cost of investments sold is determined by specific identification. The Corporation routinely reviews available-for-sale securities for other-than-temporary declines in fair value below the cost basis, and when events or changes in circumstances indicate the carrying value of an asset may not be recoverable, the security is written down to fair value establishing a new cost basis.
Revenue Recognition, Policy [Policy Text Block]	'
	Revenue
	Substantially all of the Corporation's revenues are generated by sales to Dow. Approximately 97 percent of the Corporation's sales are related to sales of product (96 percent in 2012 and 99 percent in 2011); the remaining 3 percent is related to the licensing of patents and technology (4 percent in 2012 and 1 percent in 2011).
	Revenue for product sales to related companies is recognized as risk and title to the product transfer to the related company, which occurs either at the time production is complete or free on board (“FOB”) UCC's manufacturing facility, in accordance with the sales agreement between the Corporation and Dow.
	Revenue for product sales is recognized as risk and title to the product transfer to the customer, which for trade sales, usually occurs at the time shipment is made. As such, title to the product passes when the product is delivered to the freight carrier. UCC's standard terms of delivery are included in its contracts of sale, order confirmation documents, and invoices. Freight costs and any directly related costs of transporting finished product to customers are recorded as “Cost of sales.”
	Revenue related to the initial licensing of patents and technology is recognized when earned; revenue related to running royalties is recognized according to licensee production levels.
Legal Costs, Policy [Policy Text Block]	'
	Legal Costs
	The Corporation expenses legal costs as incurred. Accruals for legal matters are recorded when it is probable that a liability has been incurred and the amount of the liability can be reasonably estimated.
Severance Costs [Policy Text Block]	'
	Severance Costs
	Management routinely reviews its operations around the world in an effort to ensure competitiveness across its businesses and geographic areas. When the reviews result in a workforce reduction related to the shutdown of facilities or other optimization activities, severance benefits are provided to employees primarily under ongoing benefit arrangements. These severance costs are accrued once management commits to a plan of termination including the number of employees to be terminated, their job classifications or functions, their locations and the expected termination date.
Income Tax, Policy [Policy Text Block]	'
	Income Taxes
	The Corporation accounts for income taxes using the asset and liability method. Under this method, deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences of temporary differences between the carrying amounts and tax bases of assets and liabilities using enacted tax rates. The effect of a change in tax rates on deferred tax assets or liabilities is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date. The Corporation is included in Dow's consolidated federal income tax group and consolidated income tax return. The Corporation uses the separate return method to account for its income taxes; accordingly, there is no difference between the method used to account for income taxes at the UCC level and the formula in the Dow-UCC Tax Sharing Agreement used to compute the amount due to Dow or UCC for UCC's share of taxable income and tax attributes on Dow's consolidated income tax return.
	Annual tax provisions include amounts considered sufficient to pay assessments that may result from examinations of prior year tax returns; however, the amount ultimately paid upon resolution of issues raised may differ from the amounts accrued.
	The Corporation recognizes the financial statement effects of an uncertain income tax position when it is more likely than not, based on the technical merits, that the position will be sustained upon examination. The Corporation accrues for non-income tax contingencies when it is probable that a liability to a taxing authority has been incurred and the amount of the contingency can be reasonably estimated. The current portion of uncertain income tax positions is included in “Income taxes payable” and the long-term portion is included in “Other noncurrent obligations” in the consolidated balance sheets.
	Provision is made for taxes on undistributed earnings of foreign subsidiaries and related companies to the extent that such earnings are not deemed to be permanently invested.

RESTRUCTURING_Tables

RESTRUCTURING (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Restructuring Reserve by Type of Cost [Table Text Block]	'
	Restructuring Activities	Costs Associated with Exit or Disposal Activities			Severance Costs			Impairment of Long-Lived Assets, Other Assets and Equity Method Investments
	In millions										Total
	Restructuring charges recognized in the fourth quarter of 2012	$	13		$	10		$	48		$	71
	Charges against the reserve	—			—			(48		)	(48		)
	Reserve balance at December 31, 2012	$	13		$	10		$	—		$	23
	Cash payments	(2		)	(6		)	—			(8		)
	Reserve balance at December 31, 2013	$	11		$	4		$	—		$	15

DIVESTITURES_Tables

DIVESTITURES (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Divestitures [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations, Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures [Table Text Block]	'
	Assets Divested	September 30, 2011
	In millions
	Inventories	$	2
	Net property	12
	Total assets divested	$	14
Schedule of Disposal Groups, Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures [Table Text Block]	'
	Assets Divested	2-Dec-13
	In millions
	Accounts receivable	$	4
	Inventories	19
	Net property	7
	Total assets divested	$	30

INVENTORIES_Tables

INVENTORIES (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Inventory, Current [Table Text Block]	'
	Inventories at December 31	2013		2012
	In millions
	Finished goods	$	233	$	263
	Work in process	31		33
	Raw materials	50		46
	Supplies	90		78
	Total inventories	$	404	$	420

PROPERTY_Tables

PROPERTY (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]	'
Schedule of other items related to property [Text Block]	'
	In millions	2013			2012			2011
	Depreciation expense	$	204		$	217		$	236
	Manufacturing maintenance and repair costs	$	304		$	324		$	280
	Capitalized interest	$	5		$	8		$	6
Schedule of property	'
	Property at December 31	Estimated Useful
	In millions	Lives (Years)		2013			2012
	Land	—		$	51		$	50
	Land and waterway improvements	15-25		204			202
	Buildings	May-50		412			412
	Machinery and equipment	20-Mar		5,862			5,915
	Utility and supply lines	20-May		157			153
	Other property	30-Mar		291			285
	Construction in progress	—		102			194
	Total property			$	7,079		$	7,211

NONCONSOLIDATED_AFFILIATES_Tab

NONCONSOLIDATED AFFILIATES (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Nonconsolidated Affiliates [Abstract]	'
Equity Method Investments [Table Text Block]	'
	Principal Nonconsolidated Affiliates at December 31	Ownership Interest
		2013	2012	2011
	Nippon Unicar Company, Limited	—%	50%	50%
	Univation Technologies, LLC	—%	50%	50%
Equity Method Investment Summarized Balance Sheet Information [Table Text Block]	'
	Summarized Balance Sheet Information at December 31
	In millions	2013			2012
	Current assets	$	—		$	311
	Noncurrent assets	—			165
	Total assets	$	—		$	476
	Current liabilities	$	—		$	164
	Noncurrent liabilities	—			86
	Total liabilities	$	—		$	250
Equity Method Investment Summarized Income Statement information [Table Text Block]	'
	Summarized Income Statement Information
	In millions	2013 (1)			2012		2011
	Sales	$	452		$	773	$	715
	Gross profit	$	208		$	209	$	244
	Net income	$	142		$	112	$	145
	-1	Income statement information for Nippon Unicar Company, Limited is for the six month period ended June 30, 2013 and income statement information for Univation Technologies, LLC is for the nine month period ended September 30, 2013.

INVESTMENTS_IN_RELATED_COMPANI1

INVESTMENTS IN RELATED COMPANIES (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Investments in Related Companies [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Cost Method Investments [Table Text Block]	'
	Investments in Related Companies at December 31	Ownership Interests				Investment Balance
	In millions (except percentages)	2013		2012		2013		2012
	Dow International Holdings Company	19	%	19	%	$	807	$	807
	Dow Quimica Argentina S.A.	23	%	23	%	—		17
	GWN Holding, Inc.	6	%	6	%	10		10
	Dow Quimica Mexicana S.A. de C.V.	15	%	15	%	5		5
	Other	—	%	—	%	1		1
	Total Investments in Related Companies					$	823	$	840

INTANGIBLE_ASSETS_Tables

INTANGIBLE ASSETS (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill) [Abstract]	'
Intangible Assets	'
	Intangible Assets at December 31			2013							2012
	In millions	Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization			Net		Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization			Net
	Intangible assets with finite lives:
	Licenses and intellectual property	$	33	$	(33	)	$	—	$	33	$	(33	)	$	—
	Software	49		(39		)	10		46		(39		)	7
	Total intangible assets	$	82	$	(72	)	$	10	$	79	$	(72	)	$	7
Schedule Of Finite Lived Intangible Assets Amortization Expense Table [Table Text Block]	'
	Amortization Expense	2013		2012			2011
	In millions
	Software, included in “Cost of sales”	$	2	$	2		$	3
Schedule of Expected Amortization Expense [Table Text Block]	'
	Estimated Amortization Expense for Next Five Years
	In millions
	2014	$	2
	2015	$	2
	2016	$	2
	2017	$	1
	2018	$	1

FINANCIAL_INSTRUMENTS_Tables

FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Financial Instruments [Abstract]	'
Investing Results	'
	Investing Results
	In millions	2013			2012		2011
	Proceeds from sales of available-for-sale securities	$	—		$	—	$	9
Fair Value of Financial Instruments	'
	Fair Value of Financial Instruments:
		At December 31, 2013											At December 31, 2012
	In millions	Cost			Gain		Loss			Fair Value			Cost			Gain		Loss			Fair Value
	Marketable securities (1):
	Debt securities	$	5		$	—	$	—		$	5		$	5		$	—	$	—		$	5
	Total marketable securities	$	5		$	—	$	—		$	5		$	5		$	—	$	—		$	5
	Long-term debt	$	(471	)	$	—	$	(85	)	$	(556	)	$	(471	)	$	—	$	(116	)	$	(587	)
	-1	Included in “Other investments” in the consolidated balance sheets.

FAIR_VALUE_MEASUREMENTS_Tables

FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Nonrecurring Basis, Valuation Techniques [Table Text Block]	'
	Basis of Fair Value Measurements on a Nonrecurring Basis in 2012		Significant Other Unobservable Inputs			Total Losses
	In millions		(Level 3)			2012
	Assets at fair value:
	Long-lived assets, other assets and equity method investments		$	42		$	(179	)
Schedule of Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Table Text Block]	'
	Basis of Fair Value Measurements on a Recurring Basis	Significant Other Observable Inputs			Significant Other Observable Inputs
	at December 31	(Level 2)			(Level 2)
	In millions	2013			2012
	Assets at fair value:
	Debt securities (1)	$	5		$	5
	Liabilities at fair value:
	Long-term debt (2)	$	556		$	587
	-1	Included in “Other investments” in the consolidated balance sheets.
	-2	See Note 10 for information on fair value measurements of long-term debt.

SUPPLEMENTARY_INFORMATION_Tabl

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Supplementary Information [Abstract]	'
Sundry Income, Net [Table Text Block]	'
	Sundry Income (Expense) - Net
	In millions	2013			2012			2011
	Dow administrative and overhead fees (1)	$	(25	)	$	(32	)	$	(48	)
	Net commission expense - related company (1)	(17		)	(35		)	(34		)
	Dividend income - related companies (1)	16			25			7
	Net gain on sale of Dow's Polypropylene Licensing and Catalysts business (2)	368			—			—
	Impairment of investment in related company (1)	(25		)	(131		)	—
	Foreign exchange loss	(2		)	—			(1		)
	Net gain on sales of property	—			5			4
	Loss on early extinguishment of debt	—			—			(6		)
	Other - net	(7		)	(14		)	(18		)
	Total Sundry income (expense) - net	$	308		$	(182	)	$	(96	)
	-1	See Note 17 for additional information.
	-2	See Note 4 for additional information.
Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information [Table Text Block]	'
	Supplementary Cash Flow Information
	In millions	2013			2012			2011
	Cash payments for interest	$	37		$	37		$	41
	Cash payments (refunds) for income taxes	$	292		$	(94	)	$	316

NOTES_PAYABLE_AND_LONGTERM_DEB1

NOTES PAYABLE AND LONG-TERM DEBT (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Short-term Debt [Table Text Block]	'
	Notes Payable at December 31	2013			2012
	In millions
	Notes payable - related companies	$	34		$	40
	Year-end average interest rates	0.92		%	0.86		%
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table Text Block]	'
	Long-Term Debt at December 31	2013					2012
		Average					Average
	In millions	Rate		2013			Rate		2012
	Promissory notes and debentures:
	Debentures due 2023	7.875	%	$	175		7.875	%	$	175
	Debentures due 2025	6.79	%	12			6.79	%	12
	Debentures due 2025	7.5	%	150			7.5	%	150
	Debentures due 2096	7.75	%	135			7.75	%	135
	Unamortized debt discount	—		(1		)	—		(1		)
	Total long-term debt			$	471				$	471

PENSION_PLANS_AND_OTHER_POSTRE1

PENSION PLANS AND OTHER POSTRETIREMENT BENEFITS (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'
Schedule of Net Benefit Costs [Table Text Block]	'
	Net Periodic Benefit Cost for all Plans
		Defined Benefit Pension Plans										Other Postretirement Benefits
	In millions	2013			2012			2011				2013			2012			2011
	Service cost	$	31		$	28		$	25			$	2		$	2		$	2
	Interest cost	165			189			200				14			17			19
	Expected return on plan assets	(232		)	(235		)	(255		)		—			—			—
	Amortization of prior service cost (credit)	7			7			7				(1		)	(2		)	(2		)
	Amortization of net loss	88			60			85				—			—			—
	Net periodic benefit cost	$	59		$	49		$	62			$	15		$	17		$	19
Schedule of Amounts Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]	'
	Other Changes in Plan Assets and Benefit Obligations Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
	for all Plans
		Defined Benefit Pension Plans										Other Postretirement Benefits
	In millions	2013			2012			2011				2013			2012			2011
	Net (gain) loss	$	(283	)	$	375		$	254			$	(102	)	$	16		$	(4	)
	Amortization of prior service (cost) credit	(7		)	(7		)	(7		)		1			2			2
	Amortization of net loss	(88		)	(60		)	(85		)		—			—			—
	Total recognized in other comprehensive (income) loss	$	(378	)	$	308		$	162			$	(101	)	$	18		$	(2	)
	Total recognized in net periodic benefit cost and other comprehensive (income) loss	$	(319	)	$	357		$	224			$	(86	)	$	35		$	17
Schedule of Change in Projected Benefit Obligations, Plan Assets and Funded Status of All Significant Plans [Table Text Block]	'
	Change in Projected Benefit Obligations, Plan Assets and Funded Status for all Plans
		Defined Benefit							Other Postretirement Benefits
		Pension Plans
	In millions	2013			2012				2013			2012
	Change in projected benefit obligation:
	Benefit obligation at beginning of year	$	4,433		$	4,037			$	414		$	412
	Service cost	31			28				2			2
	Interest cost	165			189				14			17
	Actuarial changes in assumptions and experience	(342		)	472				(102		)	16
	Benefits paid	(285		)	(286		)		(26		)	(33		)
	Other	(7		)	(7		)		—			—
	Benefit obligation at end of year	$	3,995		$	4,433			$	302		$	414
	Change in plan assets:
	Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year	$	3,548		$	3,351			$	—		$	—
	Actual return on plan assets	174			331				—			—
	Employer contributions	158			158				—			—
	Asset transfer	(9		)	(6		)		—			—
	Benefits paid	(285		)	(286		)		—			—
	Fair value of plan assets at end of year	$	3,586		$	3,548			$	—		$	—
	Funded status at end of year	$	(409	)	$	(885	)		$	(302	)	$	(414	)
	Net amounts recognized in the consolidated balance sheets at December 31:
	Current liabilities	$	(1	)	$	(1	)		$	(33	)	$	(36	)
	Noncurrent liabilities	(408		)	(884		)		(269		)	(378		)
	Net amounts recognized in the consolidated balance sheets	$	(409	)	$	(885	)		$	(302	)	$	(414	)
	Pretax amounts recognized in AOCI at December 31:
	Net loss (gain)	$	1,570		$	1,941			$	(107	)	$	(5	)
	Prior service cost (credit)	26			33				(1		)	(2		)
	Pretax balance in AOCI at end of year	$	1,596		$	1,974			$	(108	)	$	(7	)
Schedule of Expected Benefit Payments [Table Text Block]	'
	Estimated Future Benefit Payments at December 31, 2013
	In millions	Defined Benefit Pension Plans			Other Postretirement Benefits
	2014	$	281		$	33
	2015	276			32
	2016	276			29
	2017	274			26
	2018	274			25
	2019 through 2023	1,334			106
	Total	$	2,715		$	251
Schedule of Allocation of Plan Assets [Table Text Block]	'
	Strategic Target Allocation of Plan Assets
	Asset Category	Target Allocation
	Equity securities	25	%
	Fixed income securities	45	%
	Alternative investments	25	%
	Other	5	%
	Total	100	%
Schedule of Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table Text Block]	'
	Basis of Fair Value Measurements at	Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Items			Significant Other Observable Inputs			Significant Unobservable Inputs			Total
	31-Dec-13	(Level 1)			(Level 2)			(Level 3)
	In millions
	Cash and cash equivalents	$	3		$	304		$	—		$	307
	Equity securities:
	U.S. equity	$	388		$	143		$	—		$	531
	Non-U.S. equity - developed countries	181			85			—			266
	Emerging markets	119			67			2			188
	Total equity securities	$	688		$	295		$	2		$	985
	Fixed income securities:
	U.S. government and municipalities	$	—		$	606		$	—		$	606
	U.S. agency mortgage backed securities	—			63			—			63
	Corporates - investment grade	—			635			—			635
	Non-U.S. governments - developed countries	—			2			—			2
	Non-U.S. corporates - developed countries	—			159			—			159
	Emerging markets debt	—			22			—			22
	Other asset-backed securities	—			9			2			11
	Other fixed income funds	—			—			12			12
	High yield bonds	—			3			—			3
	Fixed income derivatives	—			(3		)	—			(3		)
	Total fixed income securities	$	—		$	1,496		$	14		$	1,510
	Alternative investments:
	Real estate	$	—		$	—		$	292		$	292
	Private equity	—			—			228			228
	Absolute return	—			127			103			230
	Total alternative investments	$	—		$	127		$	623		$	750
	Total other securities	$	—		$	12		$	22		$	34
	Total pension plan assets at fair value	$	691		$	2,234		$	661		$	3,586
	Basis of Fair Value Measurements at	Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Items			Significant Other Observable Inputs			Significant Unobservable Inputs			Total
	31-Dec-12	(Level 1)			(Level 2)			(Level 3)
	In millions
	Cash and cash equivalents	$	5		$	371		$	—		$	376
	Equity securities:
	U.S. equity	$	211		$	42		$	—		$	253
	Non-U.S. equity - developed countries	208			71			—			279
	Emerging markets	133			137			3			273
	Convertible Bonds	—			2			—			2
	Equity derivatives	—			1			—			1
	Total equity securities	$	552		$	253		$	3		$	808
	Fixed income securities:
	U.S. government and municipalities	$	—		$	733		$	—		$	733
	U.S. agency mortgage backed securities	—			115			—			115
	Corporates - investment grade	—			685			—			685
	Non-U.S. governments - developed countries	—			3			—			3
	Non-U.S. corporates - developed countries	—			104			—			104
	Emerging markets debt	—			10			—			10
	Other asset-backed securities	—			6			—			6
	Other fixed income funds	—			—			17			17
	High yield bonds	—			2			—			2
	Total fixed income securities	$	—		$	1,658		$	17		$	1,675
	Alternative investments:
	Real estate	$	—		$	—		$	248		$	248
	Private equity	—			—			230			230
	Absolute return	—			115			74			189
	Total alternative investments	$	—		$	115		$	552		$	667
	Other securities:
	Insurance contracts	$	—		$	—		$	22		$	22
	Total other securities	$	—		$	—		$	22		$	22
	Total pension plan assets at fair value	$	557		$	2,397		$	594		$	3,548
Defined Benefit Pension Plans [Member]	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'
Schedule of Assumptions Used [Table Text Block]	'
	Pension Plan Assumptions	Benefit Obligations							Net Periodic Costs
		at December 31							for the Year
		2013		2012		2011			2013		2012		2011
	Discount rate	4.75	%	3.85	%	4.85	%		3.85	%	4.85	%	5.35	%
	Rate of increase in future compensation levels	4.5	%	4.5	%	4.5	%		4.5	%	4.5	%	4.5	%
	Long-term rate of return on assets	—		—		—			6.9	%	6.9	%	7.4	%
Schedule of Accumulated Benefit Obligations in Excess of Fair Value of Plan Assets [Table Text Block]	'
	Pension Plans with Accumulated Benefit Obligations
	in Excess of Plan Assets at December 31
	In millions	2013			2012
	Projected benefit obligation	$	3,995		$	4,433
	Accumulated benefit obligation	$	3,963		$	4,383
	Fair value of plan assets	$	3,586		$	3,548
Schedule of Effect of Significant Unobservable Inputs, Changes in Plan Assets [Table Text Block]	'
	Fair Value Measurement of Level 3	Equity Securities			Fixed Income Securities			Alternative Investments			Other Investments			Total
	Pension Plan Assets
	In millions
	Balance at January 1, 2012	$	2		$	11		$	484		$	22		$	519
	Actual return on plan assets:
	Relating to assets held at Dec. 31, 2012	(1		)	—			53			—			52
	Relating to assets sold during 2012	(1		)	—			(7		)	—			(8		)
	Purchases, sales and settlements	3			6			(7		)	—			2
	Transfers into Level 3, net	—			—			29			—			29
	Balance at December 31, 2012	$	3		$	17		$	552		$	22		$	594
	Actual return on plan assets:
	Relating to assets held at Dec. 31, 2013	(2		)	—			22			—			20
	Relating to assets sold during 2013	—			—			40			—			40
	Purchases, sales and settlements	1			(3		)	9			—			7
	Balance at December 31, 2013	$	2		$	14		$	623		$	22		$	661
Other Postretirement Benefits [Member]	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'
Schedule of Assumptions Used [Table Text Block]	'
	Plan Assumptions for Other Postretirement Benefits	Benefit Obligations							Net Periodic Costs
		at December 31							for the Year
		2013		2012		2011			2013		2012		2011
	Discount rate	4.4	%	3.65	%	4.6	%		3.65	%	4.6	%	5.1	%
	Initial health care cost trend rate	7.46	%	7.85	%	8.3	%		7.85	%	8.3	%	8.72	%
	Ultimate health care cost trend rate	5	%	5	%	5	%		5	%	5	%	5	%
	Year ultimate trend rate to be reached	2020		2019		2019			2020		2019		2019

LEASED_PROPERTY_Tables

LEASED PROPERTY (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Leases [Abstract]	'
Operating Leases of Lessee Disclosure [Table Text Block]	'
	Minimum Lease Commitments
	at December 31, 2013
	In millions
	2014	$	7
	2015	6
	2016	4
	2017	3
	2018	3
	2019 and thereafter	21
	Total	$	44

INCOME_TAXES_Tables

INCOME TAXES (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Income before Income Tax, Domestic and Foreign [Table Text Block]	'
	Domestic and Foreign Components of Income (Loss) Before Income Taxes
	In millions	2013			2012			2011
	Domestic (1)	$	1,077		$	(95	)	$	303
	Foreign	(10		)	(2		)	(1		)
	Total	$	1,067		$	(97	)	$	302
Schedule of Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit) [Table Text Block]	'
	Provision for Income Taxes
					2013										2012									2011
	In millions	Current			Deferred			Total				Current			Deferred			Total			Current			Deferred			Total
	Federal	$	337		$	18		$	355			$	10		$	15		$	25		$	126		$	(41	)	$	85
	State and local	5			(47		)	(42		)		(5		)	(3		)	(8		)	(2		)	(2		)	(4		)
	Foreign	6			—			6				—			—			—			6			—			6
	Total	$	348		$	(29	)	$	319			$	5		$	12		$	17		$	130		$	(43	)	$	87
Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation [Table Text Block]	'
	Reconciliation to U.S. Statutory Rate
	In millions	2013			2012			2011
	Taxes at U.S. statutory rate	$	374		$	(34	)	$	106
	Equity earnings effect (1)	(1		)	2			—
	U.S. business credits	—			—			(6		)
	Benefit of dividend income from investments in related companies	(6		)	(9		)	(2		)
	Audit settlement and court case impact	20			—			—
	Unrecognized tax benefits	(30		)	9			(1		)
	Impairment of investment in related company	1			46			—
	Federal tax accrual adjustments (1)	(5		)	(8		)	—
	State and local tax impact	(38		)	12			(7		)
	Other - net	4			(1		)	(3		)
	Total tax provision	$	319		$	17		$	87
	Effective tax rate	29.9		%	(17.5		)%	28.8		%
	-1	The amount for the noted reconciliation item is immaterial for 2011 and has been included in the “Other - net” category.
Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Table Text Block]	'
	Deferred Tax Balances at December 31	2013							2012
	In millions	Deferred Tax Assets			Deferred Tax Liabilities				Deferred Tax Assets			Deferred Tax Liabilities
	Property	$	—		$	235			$	—		$	202
	Tax loss and credit carryforwards	95			—				103			—
	Postretirement benefit obligations	706			440				887			403
	Other accruals and reserves	656			4				595			4
	Inventory	30			—				10			1
	Long-term debt	—			1				—			1
	Investments	7			—				—			1
	Other - net	2			1				28			46
	Subtotal	$	1,496		$	681			$	1,623		$	658
	Valuation allowances	(50		)	—				(124		)	—
	Total	$	1,446		$	681			$	1,499		$	658
Schedule of Total Gross Unrecognized Tax Benefits [Table Text Block]	'
	Total Gross Unrecognized Tax Benefits
	In millions	2013			2012			2011
	Balance at January 1	$	166		$	161		$	163
	Increases related to positions taken on items from prior years	1			—			—
	Decreases related to positions taken on items from prior years	(7		)	—			(1		)
	Increases related to positions taken in current year	—			8			1
	Settlement of uncertain tax positions with tax authorities	(154		)	—			—
	Decreases due to expiration of statutes of limitations	(2		)	(3		)	(2		)
	Balance at December 31	$	4		$	166		$	161
Schedule of Tax Years Subject to Examination by Major Tax Jurisdiction	'
	Tax Years Subject to Examination by Major Tax Jurisdiction at December 31
	Jurisdiction	Earliest Open Year
		2013	2012
	United States:
	Federal income tax	2004	2004
	State and local income tax	2004	2004

ACCUMULATED_OTHER_COMPREHENSIV1

ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]	'
	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
	In millions	2013			2012			2011
	Cumulative Translation Adjustments at beginning of year	$	(56	)	$	(52	)	$	(55	)
	Translation adjustments	(1		)	(4		)	3
	Reclassification to earnings - Sundry income (expense) - net (1)	(21		)	—			—
	Balance at end of period	$	(78	)	$	(56	)	$	(52	)
	Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans at beginning of year	$	(1,289	)	$	(1,080	)	$	(971	)
	Net gain (loss) during period (net of tax of $122, $(141), $(84)) (2) (3)	263			(250		)	(166		)
	Amortization of prior service cost included in net periodic pension costs (net of tax of $2, $2, $2) (2) (3)	4			3			3
	Amortization of net loss included in net periodic pension costs (net of tax of $33, $22, $31) (2)(3)	55			38			54
	Balance at end of period	$	(967	)	$	(1,289	)	$	(1,080	)
	Total accumulated other comprehensive loss	$	(1,045	)	$	(1,345	)	$	(1,132	)
	(1)    Reclassification resulted from the divestiture of a nonconsolidated affiliate.
	(2)    See Note 15 for additional information.
	(3)    Tax amounts are included in "Provision for income taxes" in the consolidated statements of operations.

BUSINESS_AND_GEOGRAPHIC_AREAS_

BUSINESS AND GEOGRAPHIC AREAS (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Segment Reporting [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Revenue from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets, by Geographical Areas [Table Text Block]	'
	In millions	United States		Asia Pacific		Rest of World		Total
	2013
	Sales to external customers (1)	$	100	$	43	$	18	$	161
	Long-lived assets	$	1,197	$	6	$	36	$	1,239
	2012
	Sales to external customers (1)	$	98	$	64	$	15	$	177
	Long-lived assets	$	1,287	$	8	$	39	$	1,334
	2011
	Sales to external customers (1)	$	126	$	45	$	15	$	186
	Long-lived assets	$	1,322	$	9	$	23	$	1,354
	-1	Of the total sales to external customers, China represented approximately 21 percent in 2013, 21 percent in 2012 and 7 percent in 2011, and Malaysia represented approximately 4 percent in 2013, 10 percent in 2012 and 5 percent in 2011, both of which are included in Asia Pacific.

SUMMARY_OF_SIGNIFICANT_ACCOUNT2

SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
	years
Accounting Policies [Abstract]	'	'	'
Amortization Period for Cost Capitalized on Asset Retirement Obligations	10	'	'
Sales Revenue, Goods, Net, Percentage	97.00%	96.00%	99.00%
Sales Revenue, Non Goods, Net, Percentage	3.00%	4.00%	1.00%

RESTRUCTURING_Details

RESTRUCTURING (Details) (USD $)

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4Q12 Restructuring [Member]

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4Q12 Restructuring [Member]

4Q12 Restructuring [Member]

4Q12 Restructuring [Member]

4Q12 Restructuring [Member]

4Q12 Restructuring [Member]

Certain Oxygenated Solvents Manufacturing Facilities in Texas [Member]

Performance monomer manufacturing facility in South Charleston West Virginia [Member]

Other Assets Written-Off associated with Plant Closures [Member]

Nippon Unicar Company Limited [Member]

Nippon Unicar Company Limited [Member]

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Charges against reserve

'

'

'

-8

'

0

'

-2

'

-6

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Restructuring Reserve

'

'

'

15

23

0

0

11

13

4

10

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Entity Number of Employees

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

21

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Equity Method Investment, Other than Temporary Impairment

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$9

'

'

'

Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

50.00%

'

'

DIVESTITURES_Polypropylene_Det

DIVESTITURES (Polypropylene) (Details) (Polypropylene Divestiture [Member], USD $)	1 Months Ended	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2011	Dec. 31, 2011	Sep. 30, 2011	Dec. 31, 2011
Polypropylene Divestiture [Member]	'	'	'	'
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Proceeds from sales of property	$19	'	'	'
Assets divested, inventories	2	'	2	'
Assets divested, net property	12	'	12	'
Assets, total assets divested	14	'	14	'
Disposal Group, Not Discontinued Operation, Gain (Loss) on Disposal	'	'	5	'
Disposal Group not discontinued operation gain (loss) on disposal net of postclosing adjustments	'	'	'	4
Post Closing Adjustments	'	$1	'	'

DIVESTITURES_DIVESTITURES_Poly

DIVESTITURES DIVESTITURES (Polypropylene Licensing and Catalysts Business) (Details) (Polypropylene Licensing and Catalyst Business [Member], USD $)	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013		Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 02, 2013
Polypropylene Licensing and Catalyst Business [Member]	'	'		'	'	'
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]	'	'		'	'	'
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Accounts, Notes and Loans Receivable, Net	'	'		'	'	$4
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Inventory	'	'		'	'	19
Assets divested, net property	'	'		'	'	7
Assets, total assets divested	'	'		'	'	30
Proceeds from Divestiture of Businesses	398	368	[1]	0	0	'
Disposal Group, Not Discontinued Operation, Gain (Loss) on Disposal	368	'		'	'	'
Disposal Group, Not Discontinued Operation, Gain (Loss) on Disposal, Net of Tax	$233	'		'	'	'
[1]	See Note 4 for additional information.

INVENTORIES_Schedule_of_Invent

INVENTORIES (Schedule of Inventories) (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'
Finished goods	$233	$263
Work in process	31	33
Raw materials	50	46
Supplies	90	78
Total inventories	404	420
Inventory, LIFO Reserve	$132	$150
Percentage of LIFO Inventory	70.00%	75.00%

PROPERTY_Schedule_of_Property_

PROPERTY (Schedule of Property) (Details) (USD $)

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

In Millions, unless otherwise specified

Land [Member]

Land [Member]

Land and waterway improvements [Member]

Land and waterway improvements [Member]

Buildings [Member]

Buildings [Member]

Machinery and equipment [Member]

Machinery and equipment [Member]

Utility and Supply Lines [Member]

Utility and Supply Lines [Member]

Other property [Member]

Other property [Member]

Construction in Progress [Member]

Construction in Progress [Member]

Maximum [Member]

Maximum [Member]

Maximum [Member]

Maximum [Member]

Maximum [Member]

Minimum [Member]

Minimum [Member]

Minimum [Member]

Minimum [Member]

Minimum [Member]

Land and waterway improvements [Member]

Buildings [Member]

Machinery and equipment [Member]

Utility and Supply Lines [Member]

Other property [Member]

Land and waterway improvements [Member]

Buildings [Member]

Machinery and equipment [Member]

Utility and Supply Lines [Member]

Other property [Member]

Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'25 years

'50 years

'20 years

'20 years

'30 years

'15 years

'5 years

'3 years

'5 years

'3 years

Property

$7,079

$7,211

$51

$50

$204

$202

$412

$412

$5,862

$5,915

$157

$153

$291

$285

$102

$194

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

PROPERTY_Schedule_of_Other_Ite

PROPERTY (Schedule of Other Items Related to Property) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]	'	'	'
Depreciation expense	$204	$217	$236
Manufacturing maintenance and repair costs	304	324	280
Capitalized interest	$5	$8	$6

NONCONSOLIDATED_AFFILIATES_Nar

NONCONSOLIDATED AFFILIATES (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)

3 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

In Millions, unless otherwise specified

Sep. 30, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2013

Sep. 30, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Sep. 30, 2013

Sep. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2013

Principal Nonconsolidated Affiliates [Member]

Principal Nonconsolidated Affiliates [Member]

Principal Nonconsolidated Affiliates [Member]

Nippon Unicar Company Limited [Member]

Nippon Unicar Company Limited [Member]

Nippon Unicar Company Limited [Member]

Univation Technologies, LLC [Member]

Univation Technologies, LLC [Member]

Univation Technologies, LLC [Member]

Univation Technologies, LLC [Member]

Union Carbide Subsidiary C, Inc. [Member]

Nippon Unicar Company Limited [Member]

Nippon Unicar Company Limited [Member]

Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Investments in nonconsolidated affiliates

'

$6

$106

'

$0

$97

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Equity Method Investment, Dividends

'

62

72

73

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Undistributed Earnings of Nonconsolidated Affiliates

'

0

21

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0.00%

50.00%

50.00%

0.00%

'

50.00%

50.00%

'

'

50.00%

Equity in earnings of nonconsolidated affiliates

'

82

59

69

84

59

65

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Sale price per agreement

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

13

'

Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI, Realized upon Sale or Liquidation, Net of Tax

20

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Parent

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

100.00%

'

'

Dividend, Noncash, Ownership interest in Subsidiary

$70

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$70

'

'

'

'

'

NONCONSOLIDATED_AFFILIATES_Sum

NONCONSOLIDATED AFFILIATES (Summary of Financial Information) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013		Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]	'		'	'
Equity in earnings of nonconsolidated affiliates	$82		$59	$69
Investments in nonconsolidated affiliates	6		106	'
Principal Nonconsolidated Affiliates [Member]	'		'	'
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]	'		'	'
Current Assets	0		311	'
Noncurrent Assets	0		165	'
Total Assets	0		476	'
Current Liabilities	0		164	'
Noncurrent Liabilities	0		86	'
Total Liabilities	0		250	'
Sales	452	[1]	773	715
Gross Profit	208	[1]	209	244
Net Income	142	[1]	112	145
Equity in earnings of nonconsolidated affiliates	84		59	65
Investments in nonconsolidated affiliates	$0		$97	'
Nippon Unicar Company Limited [Member]	'		'	'
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]	'		'	'
Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage	0.00%		50.00%	50.00%
Univation Technologies, LLC [Member]	'		'	'
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]	'		'	'
Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage	0.00%		50.00%	50.00%
[1]	Income statement information for Nippon Unicar Company, Limited is for the six month period ended June 30, 2013 and income statement information for Univation Technologies, LLC is for the nine month period ended September 30, 2013.

INVESTMENTS_IN_RELATED_COMPANI2

INVESTMENTS IN RELATED COMPANIES (Details) (USD $)

12 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

In Millions, unless otherwise specified

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dow International Holdings Company [Member]

Dow International Holdings Company [Member]

Dow Quimica Argentina S.A. [Member]

Dow Quimica Argentina S.A. [Member]

GWN Holding, Inc. [Member]

GWN Holding, Inc. [Member]

Dow Quimica Mexicana S.A. de C.V. [Member]

Dow Quimica Mexicana S.A. de C.V. [Member]

Other Investments [Member]

Other Investments [Member]

Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]

Dow Quimica Argentina S.A. [Member]

Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring [Member]

Schedule of Cost-method Investments [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Ownership Interest Percentage, Related Company

'

'

'

19.00%

19.00%

23.00%

23.00%

6.00%

6.00%

15.00%

15.00%

'

0.00%

'

Cost Method Investments

'

'

'

$807

$807

$0

$17

$10

$10

$5

$5

$1

$1

'

Investments in related companies

823

840

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Cost-method Investments, Other than Temporary Impairment

$25

[1]

$131

[1]

$0

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$25

[1]

See Note 17 for additional information.

INTANGIBLE_ASSETS_Intangible_A

INTANGIBLE ASSETS (Intangible Assets) (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross	$82	$79
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization	-72	-72
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net	10	7
Licensing Agreements [Member]	'	'
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross	33	33
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization	-33	-33
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net	0	0
Software [Member]	'	'
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross	49	46
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization	-39	-39
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net	$10	$7

INTANGIBLE_ASSETS_Schedule_of_

INTANGIBLE ASSETS (Schedule of Amortization Expense of Intangible Assets) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'	'
Amortization Expense, software, included in 'cost of sales'	$2	$2	$3

INTANGIBLE_ASSETS_Schedule_of_1

INTANGIBLE ASSETS (Schedule of Future Amortization Expense of Intangible Assets) (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Estimated Amortization Expense, 2014	$2
Estimated Amortization Expense, 2015	2
Estimated Amortization Expense, 2016	2
Estimated Amortization Expense, 2017	1
Estimated Amortization Expense, 2018	$1

FINANCIAL_INSTRUMENTS_Investme

FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (Investments) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Financial Instruments [Abstract]	'	'	'
Investing Results, Proceeds from sales of available-for-sale securities	$0	$0	$9

FINANCIAL_INSTRUMENTS_Fair_Val

FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (Fair Value of Financial Instruments) (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013		Dec. 31, 2012
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Long-term Debt [Member]	'		'
Financial Instruments [Line Items]	'		'
Financial Instruments, Cost	($471)		($471)
Financial Instruments, Gross Unrealized Gains	0		0
Financial Instruments, Gross Unrealized Loss	-85		-116
Financial Instruments, Fair Value	-556		-587
Debt Securities [Member]	'		'
Financial Instruments [Line Items]	'		'
Financial Instruments, Cost	5	[1]	5	[1]
Financial Instruments, Gross Unrealized Gains	0	[1]	0	[1]
Financial Instruments, Gross Unrealized Loss	0	[1]	0	[1]
Financial Instruments, Fair Value	5	[1]	5	[1]
Total Marketable Securities [Member]	'		'
Financial Instruments [Line Items]	'		'
Financial Instruments, Cost	5	[1]	5	[1]
Financial Instruments, Gross Unrealized Gains	0	[1]	0	[1]
Financial Instruments, Gross Unrealized Loss	0	[1]	0	[1]
Financial Instruments, Fair Value	$5	[1]	$5	[1]
[1]	Included in bOther investmentsb in the consolidated balance sheets.

FAIR_VALUE_MEASUREMENTS_Basis_

FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS (Basis of Fair Value Measurements on a Recurring Basis) (Details) (Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member], Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member], USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013		Dec. 31, 2012
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'		'
Long-term Debt, Fair Value	$556	[1]	$587	[1]
Debt Securities [Member]	'		'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'		'
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value Disclosure	$5	[2]	$5	[2]
[1]	See Note 10 for information on fair value measurements of long-term debt.
[2]	Included in bOther investmentsb in the consolidated balance sheets.

FAIR_VALUE_MEASUREMENTS_FAIR_V

FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS FAIR VALUE MEASURMENTS (Basis of Fair Value Measurements on a Nonrecurring Basis) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013		Dec. 31, 2012		Dec. 31, 2011
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'		'		'
Other than Temporary Impairment Losses, Investments	'		($179)		'
Impairment of investment in related company	25	[1]	131	[1]	0
Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]	'		'		'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'		'		'
Equity Method Investments, Fair Value Disclosure	'		42		'
Nippon Unicar Company Limited [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]	'		'		'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'		'		'
Equity Method Investments, Fair Value Disclosure	'		33		'
Modeland International Holdings, Inc [Member]	'		'		'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'		'		'
Impairment of investment in related company	'		131		'
Modeland International Holdings, Inc [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]	'		'		'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'		'		'
Other Assets, Fair Value Disclosure	'		9		'
4Q12 Restructuring [Member] | Impairment of Long-Lived Assets and Other Assets [Member]	'		'		'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'		'		'
Other Asset Impairment Charges	'		$48		'
[1]	See Note 17 for additional information.

SUPPLEMENTARY_INFORMATION_Sund

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION (Sundry Income, Net) (Details) (USD $)

1 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

In Millions, unless otherwise specified

Mar. 22, 2011

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Net Commission Expense [Member]

Net Commission Expense [Member]

Net Commission Expense [Member]

Dividend Income [Member]

Dividend Income [Member]

Dividend Income [Member]

Administrative and overhead fees [Member]

Administrative and overhead fees [Member]

Administrative and overhead fees [Member]

Polypropylene Licensing and Catalyst Business [Member]

Polypropylene Licensing and Catalyst Business [Member]

Polypropylene Licensing and Catalyst Business [Member]

Polypropylene Licensing and Catalyst Business [Member]

The Dow Chemical Company [Member]

The Dow Chemical Company [Member]

The Dow Chemical Company [Member]

Supplementary Information [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Gain (Loss) on Sale of Property Plant Equipment

'

$0

$5

$4

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Total sundry income (expense) - net

'

308

-182

-96

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Impairment of investment in related company

'

25

[1]

131

[1]

0

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Loss on early extinguishment of debt

-6

0

0

-6

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Foreign exchange gain (loss)

'

-2

0

-1

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Related Party Transaction, Expenses from Transactions with Related Party

'

'

'

'

-17

[1]

-35

[1]

-34

[1]

'

'

'

-25

[1]

-32

[1]

-48

[1]

'

'

'

'

Proceeds from Divestiture of Businesses

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

398

368

[2]

0

0

Related Party Transaction, Other Revenues from Transactions with Related Party

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

16

[1]

25

[1]

7

[1]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Other - net

'

($7)

($14)

($18)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

[1]

See Note 17 for additional information.

[2]

See Note 4 for additional information.

SUPPLEMENTARY_INFORMATION_Accr

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION (Accrued and other current liabilities) (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Accrued and other current liabilities	$182	$146
Accrued and Other Current Liabilities [Member]	'	'
Accrued Environmental Loss Contingencies, Current	$58	$48

SUPPLEMENTARY_INFORMATION_Othe

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION (Other Income Statement and Cash Flow Information) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Supplementary Information [Abstract]	'	'	'
Cash payments for interest	$37	$37	$41
Cash payments (refunds) for income taxes	$292	($94)	$316

COMMITMENTS_AND_CONTINGENT_LIA1

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENT LIABILITIES (Environmental Matters) (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013							Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]	'							'	'
Environmental Loss Contingency Disclosure [Text Block]	'							'	'
	Accrued Liability for Environmental Matters
	In millions	2013			2012
	Balance at January 1	$	95		$	101
	Additional accruals	80			31
	Charges against reserve	(49		)	(37		)
	Balance at December 31	$	126		$	95
Receivables for Asbestos-Related Costs	'							'	'
	Receivables for Asbestos-Related Costs at December 31	2013			2012
	In millions
	Receivables for defense and resolution costs - carriers with settlement agreements	$	66		$	154
	Receivables for insurance recoveries - carriers without settlement agreements	25			25
	Total	$	91		$	179
Fixed and determinable portion of take or pay obligations (table text block)	'							'	'
	Fixed and Determinable Portion of Take-or-Pay Obligations
	at December 31, 2013
	In millions
	2014	$	29
	2015	29
	2016	27
	2017	27
	2018	24
	2019 and beyond	90
	Total	$	226
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]	'							'	'
Environmental Remediation Expense	$80							$31	$41
Capital expenditures for environmental protection	2							7	4
Accrual for Environmental Loss Contingencies [Roll Forward]	'							'	'
Accrual for Environmental Loss Contingencies, beginning balance	95							101	'
Accrual for Environmental Loss Contingencies, Provision for New Losses	80							31	'
Accrual For Environmental Loss Contingencies Charges Against Reserve	-49							-37	'
Accrual for environmental loss contingencies, ending balance	126							95	101
Accrual For Environmental Loss Contingencies Superfund Sites [Member]	'							'	'
Accrual for Environmental Loss Contingencies [Roll Forward]	'							'	'
Accrual for environmental loss contingencies, ending balance	$23							$21	'

COMMITMENTS_AND_CONTINGENT_LIA2

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENT LIABILITIES (Asbestos Related Matters) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2002
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Liability For Asbestos Claims Gross	$501	$602	$668	$2,200
Percentage of Recorded Asbests Liability Related to Pending Claims	19.00%	18.00%	'	'
Percentage of Recorded Asbestos Liability Related to Future Claims	81.00%	82.00%	'	'
Estimated Insurance Recoveries	91	179	'	1,350
Defense and Resolution Costs Asbestos Related Claims	107	100	88	'
Estimated Insurance Recoveries of Defense and Resolution Costs [Member] [Domain]	'	'	'	'
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Estimated Insurance Recoveries	66	154	'	'
Estimated Insurance Recoveries Carriers Without Settlement Agreements [Member]	'	'	'	'
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Estimated Insurance Recoveries	$25	$25	'	'

COMMITMENTS_AND_CONTIGENT_LIAB

COMMITMENTS AND CONTIGENT LIABILITIES (Purchase Commitments) (Details) (Inventories [Member], USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013
Inventories [Member]	'
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation [Line Items]	'
Long-term Purchase Commitment, Time Period (in years)	'two to fourteen
Fixed and Determinable Portion of Take or Pay Obligations under Purchase, Due 2014	$29
Fixed and Determinable Portion of Take or Pay Obligations under Purchase, Due 2015	29
Fixed and Determinable Portion of Take or Pay Obligations under Purchase, Due 2016	27
Fixed and Determinable Portion of Take or Pay Obligations under Purchase, Due 2017	27
Fixed and Determinable Portion of Take or Pay Obligations under Purchase, Due 2018	24
Fixed and Determinable Portion of Take or Pay Obligations under Purchase, Due 2019 and beyond	90
Fixed and Determinable Portion of Take or Pay Obligations under Purchase, Total	$226

COMMITMENTS_AND_CONTINGENT_LIA3

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENT LIABILITIES (Asset Retirement Obligations) (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]	'	'
Asset Retirement Obligation Discount rate	0.88%	0.87%
Asset Retirement Obligation Unconditional [Member]	'	'
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]	'	'
Asset Retirement Obligation	4	4
Asset Retirement Obligation Conditional [Member]	'	'
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]	'	'
Asset Retirement Obligation	8	7

NOTES_PAYABLE_AND_LONGTERM_DEB2

NOTES PAYABLE AND LONG-TERM DEBT (Schedule of Notes Payable) (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'
Notes payable - related companies	$34	$40
Period-end average interest rates	0.92%	0.86%

NOTES_PAYABLE_AND_LONGTERM_DEB3

NOTES PAYABLE AND LONG-TERM DEBT (Schedule of Long-Term Debt) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'
Long-Term Debt	$471	$471
Unamortized debt discount	-1	-1
Final Maturity 2023 [Member]	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'
Average Interest Rate in Period	7.88%	7.88%
Long-Term Debt	175	175
Final Maturity 2025 (a) [Member]	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'
Average Interest Rate in Period	6.79%	6.79%
Long-Term Debt	12	12
Final Maturity 2025 (b) [Member]	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'
Average Interest Rate in Period	7.50%	7.50%
Long-Term Debt	150	150
Final Maturity 2096 [Member]	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'
Average Interest Rate in Period	7.75%	7.75%
Long-Term Debt	$135	$135

NOTES_PAYABLE_AND_LONGTERM_DEB4

NOTES PAYABLE AND LONG-TERM DEBT (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	1 Months Ended	12 Months Ended			1 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 22, 2011	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Jan. 31, 2012	Mar. 22, 2011	Mar. 22, 2011
					Redemption of Notes [Member]	Redemption of Notes [Member]	Tender Offer of Long Term Debt [Member]
Notes Payable and Long-Term Debt [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Repayments of Notes Payable	'	'	'	'	$37	'	'
Redemption of Debt	'	'	'	'	'	65	65
Net loss on early extinguishment of debt	$6	$0	$0	$6	'	'	'

PENSION_PLANS_AND_OTHER_POSTRE2

PENSION PLANS AND OTHER POSTRETIREMENT BENEFITS (Pension Plans) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Pension contributions	$158	$158	$48
Defined Benefit Plan, Pension Plans with Accumulated Benefit Obligations in Excess of Plan Assets, Aggregate Projected Benefit Obligation	3,995	4,433	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Pension Plans with Accumulated Benefit Obligations in Excess of Plan Assets, Aggregate Accumulated Benefit Obligation	3,963	4,383	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Pension Plans with Accumulated Benefit Obligations in Excess of Plan Assets, Aggregate Fair Value of Plan Assets	3,586	3,548	'
Defined Benefit Pension Plans [Member]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation	$3,995	$4,433	$4,037
Discount rate - benefit obligations	4.75%	3.85%	4.85%
Rate of increase in future compensation levels - benefit obligations	4.50%	4.50%	4.50%
Discount rate - net periodic costs	3.85%	4.85%	5.35%
Rate of increase in future compensation levels - net periodic costs	4.50%	4.50%	4.50%
Expected long-term rate of return on plan assets - net periodic costs	6.90%	6.90%	7.40%
Minimum [Member]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Benefit Obligation, Discount Rate Support, Bond Indices	'60	'	'
Maximum [Member]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Benefit Obligation, Discount Rate Support, Bond Indices	'90	'	'

PENSION_PLANS_AND_OTHER_POSTRE3

PENSION PLANS AND OTHER POSTRETIREMENT BENEFITS (Other Postretirement Benefits) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Pension Plans, Defined Benefit [Member]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Discount rate - benefit obligations	4.75%	3.85%	4.85%
Discount rate - net periodic costs	3.85%	4.85%	5.35%
Rate of increase in future compensation levels - benefit obligations	4.50%	4.50%	4.50%
Rate of increase in future compensation levels - net periodic costs	4.50%	4.50%	4.50%
Expected long-term rate of return on plan assets - net periodic costs	6.90%	6.90%	7.40%
Employer Group Waiver Plan [Member]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Adjustment, before Tax	55	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Estimated Future Net Periodic Benefit Cost in Next Year	10	'	'
Other Postretirement Benefits [Member]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Discount rate - benefit obligations	4.40%	3.65%	4.60%
Initial health care cost trend rate - benefit obligations	7.46%	7.85%	8.30%
Ultimate health care cost trend rate - benefit obligations	5.00%	5.00%	5.00%
Year ultimate trend rate to be reached - benefit obligations	'2020	'2019	'2019
Discount rate - net periodic costs	3.65%	4.60%	5.10%
Initial health care cost trend rate - net periodic costs	7.85%	8.30%	8.72%
Ultimate health care cost trend rate - net periodic costs	5.00%	5.00%	5.00%
Year ultimate trend rate to be reached - net periodic costs	'2020	'2019	'2019
Defined Benefit Plan, Effect of One Percentage Point Increase on Accumulated Postretirement Benefit Obligation	4	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Effect of One Percentage Point Decrease on Accumulated Postretirement Benefit Obligation	4	'	'

PENSION_PLANS_AND_OTHER_POSTRE4

PENSION PLANS AND OTHER POSTRETIREMENT BENEFITS (Net Periodic Benefit Cost and Other Changes in Plan Assets and Benefit Obligations Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income for All Significant Plans) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Defined Benefit Pension Plans [Member]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Service cost	$31	$28	$25
Interest cost	165	189	200
Expected return on plan assets	-232	-235	-255
Amortization of prior service cost (credit)	7	7	7
Amortization of net loss	88	60	85
Net periodic benefit cost (credit)	59	49	62
Net (gain) loss	-283	375	254
Amortization of prior service (cost) credit	-7	-7	-7
Amortization of net loss	-88	-60	-85
Total recognized in other comprehensive (income) loss	-378	308	162
Total recognized in net periodic benefit cost and other comprehensive loss	-319	357	224
Other Postretirement Benefits [Member]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Service cost	2	2	2
Interest cost	14	17	19
Expected return on plan assets	0	0	0
Amortization of prior service cost (credit)	-1	-2	-2
Amortization of net loss	0	0	0
Net periodic benefit cost (credit)	15	17	19
Net (gain) loss	-102	16	-4
Amortization of prior service (cost) credit	1	2	2
Amortization of net loss	0	0	0
Total recognized in other comprehensive (income) loss	-101	18	-2
Total recognized in net periodic benefit cost and other comprehensive loss	($86)	$35	$17

PENSION_PLANS_AND_OTHER_POSTRE5

PENSION PLANS AND OTHER POSTRETIREMENT BENEFITS (Change in Projected Benefit Obligations, Plan Assets and Funded Status of All Significant Plans) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Defined Benefit Pension Plans [Member]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost	$59	$49	$62
Defined Benefit Plan, Amortization of Net Gains (Losses)	-66	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Amortization of Net Prior Service Cost (Credit)	6	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Benefit Obligations [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Benefit Obligations, Beginning Balance	4,433	4,037	'
Service cost	31	28	25
Interest cost	165	189	200
Actuarial changes in assumptions and experience	-342	472	'
Benefits paid	-285	-286	'
Other	-7	-7	'
Benefit Obligations, Ending Balance	3,995	4,433	4,037
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Fair Value of Plan Assets [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Fair Value of Plan Assets, Beginning	3,548	3,351	'
Actual return on plan assets	174	331	'
Employer contributions	158	158	'
Asset transfer	-9	-6	'
Benefits Paid	-285	-286	'
Fair Value of Plan Assets, Ending	3,586	3,548	3,351
Funded status at end of year	-409	-885	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Amounts Recognized in Balance Sheet [Abstract]	'	'	'
Current liabilities	-1	-1	'
Noncurrent liabilities	-408	-884	'
Net amounts recognized in the consolidated balance sheets	-409	-885	'
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Tax [Abstract]	'	'	'
Net loss (gain)	1,570	1,941	'
Prior service cost (credit)	26	33	'
Pretax balance in AOCI at end of year	1,596	1,974	'
Employer Group Waiver Plan [Member]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Prescription Drug Benefit, Reduction in Accumulated Postretirement Benefit Obligation for Subsidy	-55	'	'
Other Postretirement Benefits [Member]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost	15	17	19
Defined Benefit Plan, Amortization of Net Prior Service Cost (Credit)	-10	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Benefit Obligations [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Benefit Obligations, Beginning Balance	414	412	'
Service cost	2	2	2
Interest cost	14	17	19
Actuarial changes in assumptions and experience	-102	16	'
Benefits paid	-26	-33	'
Other	0	0	'
Benefit Obligations, Ending Balance	302	414	412
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Fair Value of Plan Assets [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Fair Value of Plan Assets, Beginning	0	0	'
Actual return on plan assets	0	0	'
Employer contributions	0	0	'
Asset transfer	0	0	'
Benefits Paid	0	0	'
Fair Value of Plan Assets, Ending	0	0	0
Funded status at end of year	-302	-414	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Amounts Recognized in Balance Sheet [Abstract]	'	'	'
Current liabilities	-33	-36	'
Noncurrent liabilities	-269	-378	'
Net amounts recognized in the consolidated balance sheets	-302	-414	'
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Tax [Abstract]	'	'	'
Net loss (gain)	-107	-5	'
Prior service cost (credit)	-1	-2	'
Pretax balance in AOCI at end of year	($108)	($7)	'

PENSION_PLANS_AND_OTHER_POSTRE6

PENSION PLANS AND OTHER POSTRETIREMENT BENEFITS (Estimated Future Benefit Payments) (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Defined Benefit Pension Plans [Member]	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Estimated Future Benefit Payments [Abstract]	'
2014	$281
2015	276
2016	276
2017	274
2018	274
2019 through 2023	1,334
Total	2,715
Other Postretirement Benefits [Member]	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Estimated Future Benefit Payments [Abstract]	'
2014	33
2015	32
2016	29
2017	26
2018	25
2019 through 2023	106
Total	$251

PENSION_PLANS_AND_OTHER_POSTRE7

PENSION PLANS AND OTHER POSTRETIREMENT BENEFITS (Plan Assets) (Details) (USD $)

12 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

In Millions, unless otherwise specified

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Defined Benefit Pension Plans [Member]

Defined Benefit Pension Plans [Member]

Defined Benefit Pension Plans [Member]

Equity Securities [Member]

Equity Securities [Member]

Equity Securities [Member]

Debt Securities [Member]

Debt Securities [Member]

Debt Securities [Member]

Alternative Investments [Member]

Alternative Investments [Member]

Alternative Investments [Member]

Other Pension Plan Asset Category [Member]

Defined Benefit Pension Plans [Member]

Defined Benefit Pension Plans [Member]

Defined Benefit Pension Plans [Member]

Defined Benefit Pension Plans [Member]

Defined Benefit Pension Plans [Member]

Defined Benefit Pension Plans [Member]

Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Defined Benefit Plan, Target Plan Asset Allocations

100.00%

'

'

'

25.00%

'

'

45.00%

'

'

25.00%

'

'

5.00%

Fair value of plan assets

'

$3,586

$3,548

$3,351

'

$985

$808

'

$1,510

$1,675

'

$750

$667

'

PENSION_PLANS_AND_OTHER_POSTRE8

PENSION PLANS AND OTHER POSTRETIREMENT BENEFITS (Basis of Fair Value Measurements of Pension Plan Assets) (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Defined Benefit Pension Plans [Member]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	$3,586	$3,548	$3,351
Defined Benefit Pension Plans [Member] | Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Items (Level 1) [Member]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	691	557	'
Defined Benefit Pension Plans [Member] | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	2,234	2,397	'
Defined Benefit Pension Plans [Member] | Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	661	594	519
Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Defined Benefit [Member]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	0	0	0
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Member] | Defined Benefit Pension Plans [Member]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	307	376	'
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Member] | Defined Benefit Pension Plans [Member] | Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Items (Level 1) [Member]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	3	5	'
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Member] | Defined Benefit Pension Plans [Member] | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	304	371	'
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Member] | Defined Benefit Pension Plans [Member] | Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	0	0	'
Equity Securities [Member] | Defined Benefit Pension Plans [Member]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	985	808	'
Equity Securities [Member] | Defined Benefit Pension Plans [Member] | Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Items (Level 1) [Member]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	688	552	'
Equity Securities [Member] | Defined Benefit Pension Plans [Member] | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	295	253	'
Equity Securities [Member] | Defined Benefit Pension Plans [Member] | Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	2	3	2
U.S. Equity [Member] | Defined Benefit Pension Plans [Member]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	531	253	'
U.S. Equity [Member] | Defined Benefit Pension Plans [Member] | Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Items (Level 1) [Member]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	388	211	'
U.S. Equity [Member] | Defined Benefit Pension Plans [Member] | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	143	42	'
U.S. Equity [Member] | Defined Benefit Pension Plans [Member] | Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	0	0	'
Non-U.S. Equity - Developed Countries [Member] | Defined Benefit Pension Plans [Member]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	266	279	'
Non-U.S. Equity - Developed Countries [Member] | Defined Benefit Pension Plans [Member] | Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Items (Level 1) [Member]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	181	208	'
Non-U.S. Equity - Developed Countries [Member] | Defined Benefit Pension Plans [Member] | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	85	71	'
Non-U.S. Equity - Developed Countries [Member] | Defined Benefit Pension Plans [Member] | Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	0	0	'
Emerging Markets Equity [Member] | Defined Benefit Pension Plans [Member]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	188	273	'
Emerging Markets Equity [Member] | Defined Benefit Pension Plans [Member] | Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Items (Level 1) [Member]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	119	133	'
Emerging Markets Equity [Member] | Defined Benefit Pension Plans [Member] | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	67	137	'
Emerging Markets Equity [Member] | Defined Benefit Pension Plans [Member] | Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	2	3	'
Equity Derivatives [Member] | Defined Benefit Pension Plans [Member]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	'	1	'
Equity Derivatives [Member] | Defined Benefit Pension Plans [Member] | Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Items (Level 1) [Member]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	'	0	'
Equity Derivatives [Member] | Defined Benefit Pension Plans [Member] | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	'	1	'
Equity Derivatives [Member] | Defined Benefit Pension Plans [Member] | Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	'	0	'
Fixed Income Securities [Member] | Defined Benefit Pension Plans [Member]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	1,510	1,675	'
Fixed Income Securities [Member] | Defined Benefit Pension Plans [Member] | Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Items (Level 1) [Member]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	0	0	'
Fixed Income Securities [Member] | Defined Benefit Pension Plans [Member] | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	1,496	1,658	'
Fixed Income Securities [Member] | Defined Benefit Pension Plans [Member] | Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	14	17	11
U.S. government and municipalities [Member] | Defined Benefit Pension Plans [Member]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	606	733	'
U.S. government and municipalities [Member] | Defined Benefit Pension Plans [Member] | Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Items (Level 1) [Member]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	0	0	'
U.S. government and municipalities [Member] | Defined Benefit Pension Plans [Member] | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	606	733	'
U.S. government and municipalities [Member] | Defined Benefit Pension Plans [Member] | Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	0	0	'
U.S. agency and agency mortgage backed securities [Member] | Defined Benefit Pension Plans [Member]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	63	115	'
U.S. agency and agency mortgage backed securities [Member] | Defined Benefit Pension Plans [Member] | Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Items (Level 1) [Member]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	0	0	'
U.S. agency and agency mortgage backed securities [Member] | Defined Benefit Pension Plans [Member] | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	63	115	'
U.S. agency and agency mortgage backed securities [Member] | Defined Benefit Pension Plans [Member] | Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	0	0	'
Corporate Bonds - Investment Grade [Member] | Defined Benefit Pension Plans [Member]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	635	685	'
Corporate Bonds - Investment Grade [Member] | Defined Benefit Pension Plans [Member] | Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Items (Level 1) [Member]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	0	0	'
Corporate Bonds - Investment Grade [Member] | Defined Benefit Pension Plans [Member] | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	635	685	'
Corporate Bonds - Investment Grade [Member] | Defined Benefit Pension Plans [Member] | Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	0	0	'
Non-U.S. Governments - Developed Countries [Member] | Defined Benefit Pension Plans [Member]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	2	3	'
Non-U.S. Governments - Developed Countries [Member] | Defined Benefit Pension Plans [Member] | Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Items (Level 1) [Member]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	0	0	'
Non-U.S. Governments - Developed Countries [Member] | Defined Benefit Pension Plans [Member] | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	2	3	'
Non-U.S. Governments - Developed Countries [Member] | Defined Benefit Pension Plans [Member] | Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	0	0	'
Non-U.S. Corporate Bonds - Developed Countries [Member] | Defined Benefit Pension Plans [Member]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	159	104	'
Non-U.S. Corporate Bonds - Developed Countries [Member] | Defined Benefit Pension Plans [Member] | Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Items (Level 1) [Member]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	0	0	'
Non-U.S. Corporate Bonds - Developed Countries [Member] | Defined Benefit Pension Plans [Member] | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	159	104	'
Non-U.S. Corporate Bonds - Developed Countries [Member] | Defined Benefit Pension Plans [Member] | Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	0	0	'
Emerging Market Debt [Member] | Defined Benefit Pension Plans [Member]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	22	10	'
Emerging Market Debt [Member] | Defined Benefit Pension Plans [Member] | Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Items (Level 1) [Member]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	0	0	'
Emerging Market Debt [Member] | Defined Benefit Pension Plans [Member] | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	22	10	'
Emerging Market Debt [Member] | Defined Benefit Pension Plans [Member] | Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	0	0	'
Other Asset-backed Securities [Member] | Defined Benefit Pension Plans [Member]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	11	6	'
Other Asset-backed Securities [Member] | Defined Benefit Pension Plans [Member] | Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Items (Level 1) [Member]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	0	0	'
Other Asset-backed Securities [Member] | Defined Benefit Pension Plans [Member] | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	9	6	'
Other Asset-backed Securities [Member] | Defined Benefit Pension Plans [Member] | Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	2	0	'
Convertible Debt Securities [Member] | Defined Benefit Pension Plans [Member]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	'	2	'
Convertible Debt Securities [Member] | Defined Benefit Pension Plans [Member] | Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Items (Level 1) [Member]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	'	0	'
Convertible Debt Securities [Member] | Defined Benefit Pension Plans [Member] | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	'	2	'
Convertible Debt Securities [Member] | Defined Benefit Pension Plans [Member] | Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	'	0	'
Other Fixed Income Funds [Member] | Defined Benefit Pension Plans [Member]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	12	17	'
Other Fixed Income Funds [Member] | Defined Benefit Pension Plans [Member] | Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Items (Level 1) [Member]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	0	0	'
Other Fixed Income Funds [Member] | Defined Benefit Pension Plans [Member] | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	0	0	'
Other Fixed Income Funds [Member] | Defined Benefit Pension Plans [Member] | Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	12	17	'
High Yield Bonds [Member] | Defined Benefit Pension Plans [Member]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	3	2	'
High Yield Bonds [Member] | Defined Benefit Pension Plans [Member] | Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Items (Level 1) [Member]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	0	0	'
High Yield Bonds [Member] | Defined Benefit Pension Plans [Member] | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	3	2	'
High Yield Bonds [Member] | Defined Benefit Pension Plans [Member] | Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	0	0	'
Fixed Income Derivatives [Member] | Defined Benefit Pension Plans [Member]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	-3	'	'
Fixed Income Derivatives [Member] | Defined Benefit Pension Plans [Member] | Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Items (Level 1) [Member]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	0	'	'
Fixed Income Derivatives [Member] | Defined Benefit Pension Plans [Member] | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	-3	'	'
Fixed Income Derivatives [Member] | Defined Benefit Pension Plans [Member] | Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	0	'	'
Alternative Investments [Member] | Defined Benefit Pension Plans [Member]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	750	667	'
Alternative Investments [Member] | Defined Benefit Pension Plans [Member] | Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Items (Level 1) [Member]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	0	0	'
Alternative Investments [Member] | Defined Benefit Pension Plans [Member] | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	127	115	'
Alternative Investments [Member] | Defined Benefit Pension Plans [Member] | Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	623	552	484
Real Estate [Member] | Defined Benefit Pension Plans [Member]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	292	248	'
Real Estate [Member] | Defined Benefit Pension Plans [Member] | Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Items (Level 1) [Member]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	0	0	'
Real Estate [Member] | Defined Benefit Pension Plans [Member] | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	0	0	'
Real Estate [Member] | Defined Benefit Pension Plans [Member] | Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	292	248	'
Private Equity [Member] | Defined Benefit Pension Plans [Member]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	228	230	'
Private Equity [Member] | Defined Benefit Pension Plans [Member] | Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Items (Level 1) [Member]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	0	0	'
Private Equity [Member] | Defined Benefit Pension Plans [Member] | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	0	0	'
Private Equity [Member] | Defined Benefit Pension Plans [Member] | Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	228	230	'
Absolute Return [Member] | Defined Benefit Pension Plans [Member]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	230	189	'
Absolute Return [Member] | Defined Benefit Pension Plans [Member] | Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Items (Level 1) [Member]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	0	0	'
Absolute Return [Member] | Defined Benefit Pension Plans [Member] | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	127	115	'
Absolute Return [Member] | Defined Benefit Pension Plans [Member] | Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	103	74	'
Other Securities [Member] | Defined Benefit Pension Plans [Member]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	34	22	'
Other Securities [Member] | Defined Benefit Pension Plans [Member] | Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Items (Level 1) [Member]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	0	0	'
Other Securities [Member] | Defined Benefit Pension Plans [Member] | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	12	0	'
Other Securities [Member] | Defined Benefit Pension Plans [Member] | Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	22	22	'
Insurance contracts [Member] | Defined Benefit Pension Plans [Member]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	'	22	'
Insurance contracts [Member] | Defined Benefit Pension Plans [Member] | Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Items (Level 1) [Member]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	'	0	'
Insurance contracts [Member] | Defined Benefit Pension Plans [Member] | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	'	0	'
Insurance contracts [Member] | Defined Benefit Pension Plans [Member] | Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	'	$22	'

PENSION_PLANS_AND_OTHER_POST_R

PENSION PLANS AND OTHER POST RETIREMENT BENEFITS (Fair Value of Level 3 Pension Plan Assets) (Details) (Pension Plans, Defined Benefit [Member], USD $)

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

In Millions, unless otherwise specified

Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]

Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]

Equity Securities [Member]

Equity Securities [Member]

Equity Securities [Member]

Equity Securities [Member]

Fixed Income Securities [Member]

Fixed Income Securities [Member]

Fixed Income Securities [Member]

Fixed Income Securities [Member]

Alternative Investments [Member]

Alternative Investments [Member]

Alternative Investments [Member]

Alternative Investments [Member]

Other Investment Plan Assets [Member]

Other Investment Plan Assets [Member]

Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]

Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]

Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]

Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]

Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]

Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]

Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]

Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]

Pension Plan, Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Fair Value of Plan Assets, Beginning

$3,586

$3,548

$3,351

$594

$519

$985

$808

$3

$2

$1,510

$1,675

$17

$11

$750

$667

$552

$484

$22

$22

Relating to assets held during the period

'

'

'

20

52

'

'

-2

-1

'

'

0

0

'

'

22

53

0

0

Relating to assets sold during the period

'

'

'

40

-8

'

'

0

-1

'

'

0

0

'

'

40

-7

0

0

Purchases, sales, and settlements

'

'

'

7

2

'

'

1

3

'

'

-3

6

'

'

9

-7

0

0

Transfers into Level 3, net

'

'

'

'

29

'

'

'

0

'

'

'

0

'

'

'

29

'

0

Fair Value of Plan Assets, Ending

$3,586

$3,548

$3,351

$661

$594

$985

$808

$2

$3

$1,510

$1,675

$14

$17

$750

$667

$623

$552

$22

$22

LEASED_PROPERTY_Leased_Propert

LEASED PROPERTY (Leased Property) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Leases [Abstract]	'	'	'
Leases, Rental Expense	$31	$35	$31
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due [Abstract]	'	'	'
Future minimum operating lease commitments due during 2014	7	'	'
Future minimum operating lease commitments due during 2015	6	'	'
Future minimum operating lease commitments due during 2016	4	'	'
Future minimum operating lease commitments due during 2017	3	'	'
Future minimum operating lease commitments due during 2018	3	'	'
Future minimum operating lease commitments due during 2019 and thereafter	21	'	'
Total future minimum operating lease commitments	$44	'	'

RELATED_PARTY_TRANSACTIONS_Det

RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS (Details) (USD $)

12 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Sep. 30, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2013

Sep. 30, 2013

The Dow Chemical Company [Member]

The Dow Chemical Company [Member]

The Dow Chemical Company [Member]

Modeland International Holdings, Inc [Member]

General and Administrative Expense [Member]

General and Administrative Expense [Member]

General and Administrative Expense [Member]

Estimated Federal Tax Liability, Related Party [Member]

Estimated Federal Tax Liability, Related Party [Member]

Estimated Federal Tax Liability, Related Party [Member]

Purchases from Dow [Member]

Purchases from Dow [Member]

Purchases from Dow [Member]

Activity Based Costs [Member]

Activity Based Costs [Member]

Activity Based Costs [Member]

Retained Earnings [Member]

Retained Earnings [Member]

Retained Earnings [Member]

Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]

Union Carbide Subsidiary C, Inc. [Member]

The Dow Chemical Company [Member]

The Dow Chemical Company [Member]

The Dow Chemical Company [Member]

The Dow Chemical Company [Member]

The Dow Chemical Company [Member]

The Dow Chemical Company [Member]

Cost of Sales [Member]

Cost of Sales [Member]

Cost of Sales [Member]

Cost of Sales [Member]

Cost of Sales [Member]

Cost of Sales [Member]

Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring [Member]

The Dow Chemical Company [Member]

The Dow Chemical Company [Member]

The Dow Chemical Company [Member]

The Dow Chemical Company [Member]

The Dow Chemical Company [Member]

The Dow Chemical Company [Member]

Dow Quimica Argentina S.A. [Member]

Related Party Transaction [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Related Party Transaction, Expenses from Transactions with Related Party

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$25,000,000

$32,000,000

$48,000,000

'

'

'

$2,900,000,000

$3,100,000,000

$3,500,000,000

$46,000,000

$51,000,000

$35,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

Service Fee with Parent

'

'

'

'

10.00%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Notes Receivable, Related Parties

'

'

'

'

2,400,000,000

2,300,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity

'

'

'

'

1,000,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Notes Receivable, Related Parties, Noncurrent

'

'

'

'

843,000,000

820,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Impairment of investment in related company

25,000,000

[1]

131,000,000

[1]

0

'

'

'

'

131,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

25,000,000

'

Dividends declared

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

9,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

661,000,000

784,000,000

951,000,000

'

'

Dividend, Noncash, Ownership interest in Subsidiary

'

'

'

70,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Payments of Dividends

591,000,000

775,000,000

950,000,000

'

591,000,000

775,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Ownership Interest, Subsidiary

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

100.00%

Proceeds from Dividends Received

'

'

'

'

16,000,000

25,000,000

7,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Related Party Transaction, Tax Payment

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$163,000,000

$0

$227,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

[1]

See Note 17 for additional information.

INCOME_TAXES_Narrative_Details

INCOME TAXES (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended						3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013
					Expiration in 2013 through 2017 [Member]	Expiration 2014 through 2018 [Member]	Provision (credit) for income taxes [Domain]	Provision (credit) for income taxes [Domain]	Polypropylene Licensing and Catalyst Business [Member]
Income Tax Note [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Disposal Group, Not Discontinued Operation, Gain (Loss) on Disposal	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	$368
Operating loss carryforwards	1,188	1,255	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Deferred Tax Assets, Operating Loss Carryforwards, Subject to Expiration	'	'	'	'	584	'	'	'	'
Tax credit carryforwards, net of uncertain tax positions	7	39	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Tax Credit Carryforward, Subject to expiration	'	'	'	'	'	2	'	'	'
Deferred Tax Liability Not Recognized, Amount of Unrecognized Deferred Tax Liability, Undistributed Earnings of Foreign Subsidiaries	48	53	63	'	'	'	'	'	'
Valuation allowance, deferred tax assets	50	124	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Effective tax rate	29.90%	-17.50%	28.80%	'	'	'	'	'	'
Unrecognized Tax Benefits	4	166	161	163	'	'	'	'	'
Unrecognized Tax Benefits that Would Impact Effective Tax Rate	3	158	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Income Tax Penalties and Interest Expense	-15	-1	-2	'	'	'	'	'	'
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Income Tax Penalties and Interest Accrued	1	4	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Tax charge related to adjusted uncertain tax position	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	41	'
Tax Adjustments, Settlements, and Unusual Provisions	'	'	'	'	'	'	($22)	'	'

INCOME_TAXES_Schedule_of_Domes

INCOME TAXES (Schedule of Domestic and Foreign Components of Income Before Income Taxes and Tax Reconciliation) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013		Dec. 31, 2012		Dec. 31, 2011
Income Tax Disclosures [Abstract]	'		'		'
Income (Loss) Before Income Taxes, Domestic	$1,077	[1]	($95)		$303
Income (Loss) Before Income Taxes, Foreign	-10		-2		-1
Income (Loss) Before Income Taxes	1,067		-97		302
Taxes at U.S. statutory rate	374		-34		106
Equity earnings effect	-1	[2]	2	[2]	0	[2]
U.S. business credits	0		0		-6
Benefit of dividend income from investments in related companies	-6		-9		-2
Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Audit settlement and court case	20		0		0
Unrecognized tax benefits	-30		9		-1
Impairment of investment in related company	1		46		0
Federal tax accrual adjustments	-5	[2]	-8	[2]	0	[2]
State and local tax impact	-38		12		-7
Other - net	4		-1		-3
Total tax provision (credit)	$319		$17		$87
Effective tax rate	29.90%		-17.50%		28.80%
[1]	In 2013, the domestic component of "Income Before Income Taxes" included a gain of $368B million for the sale of Dow's Polypropylene Licensing and Catalysts business.
[2]	The amount for the noted reconciliation item is immaterial for 2011 and has been included in the bOther - netb category.

INCOME_TAXES_Schedule_of_Provi

INCOME TAXES (Schedule of Provision (Credit) for Income Taxes) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations [Abstract]	'	'	'
Federal, current	$337	$10	$126
State and local, current	5	-5	-2
Foreign, current	6	0	6
Total, current	348	5	130
Federal, deferred	18	15	-41
State and local, deferred	-47	-3	-2
Foreign, deferred	0	0	0
Total, deferred	-29	12	-43
Federal	355	25	85
State and local	-42	-8	-4
Foreign	6	0	6
Total tax provision (credit)	$319	$17	$87

INCOME_TAXES_Schedule_of_Defer

INCOME TAXES (Schedule of Deferred Tax Balances) (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations [Abstract]	'	'
Property, Deferred Tax Assets	$0	$0
Loss and Credit Carryforwards, Deferred Tax Assets	95	103
Postretirement benefit obligations, deferred tax assets	706	887
Other accruals and reserves, deferred tax assets	656	595
Inventory, deferred tax assets	30	10
Long-term Debt, Deferred Tax Assets	0	0
Investments, Deferred Tax Assets	7	0
Other - net, deferred tax assets	2	28
Subtotal, deferred tax assets	1,496	1,623
Valuation allowances, deferred tax assets	-50	-124
Total, deferred tax assets	1,446	1,499
Property, deferred tax liabilities	235	202
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Loss and credit carryforward	0	0
Postretirement Benefits, Deferred Tax Liabilities	440	403
Other accruals and Reserves, Deferred Tax Liabilities	4	4
Inventory, deferred tax liabilities	0	1
Long-term debt, deferred tax liabilities	1	1
Investments, Deferred Tax Liabilities	0	1
Other - net, deferred tax liabilities	1	46
Total, deferred tax liabilities	$681	$658

INCOME_TAXES_Uncertain_Tax_Pos

INCOME TAXES (Uncertain Tax Position) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Reconciliation of Total Gross Unrecognized Tax Benefits [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Gross unrecognized tax benefits, beginning balance	$166	$161	$163
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Increase Resulting from Prior Period Tax Positions	1	0	0
Decreases related to positions taken on items from prior years	-7	0	-1
Increases related to positions taken in the current year	0	8	1
Settlement of uncertain tax positions with tax authorities	-154	0	0
Decreases due to expiration of statutes of limitations	-2	-3	-2
Gross unrecognized tax benefits, ending balance	4	166	161
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Income Tax Penalties and Interest Expense	-15	-1	-2
Significant Change in Unrecognized Tax Benefits is Reasonably Possible, Estimated Range of Change, Lower Bound	0	'	'
Significant Change in Unrecognized Tax Benefits is Reasonably Possible, Estimated Range of Change, Upper Bound	4	'	'
Federal Income Tax [Member]	'	'	'
Reconciliation of Total Gross Unrecognized Tax Benefits [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Earliest open year	'2004	'2004	'
State and Local Income Tax [Member]	'	'	'
Reconciliation of Total Gross Unrecognized Tax Benefits [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Earliest open year	'2004	'2004	'
Non-Income Tax Contingencies Related To Issues In US And Foreign Locations [Member]	'	'	'
Reconciliation of Total Gross Unrecognized Tax Benefits [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Loss Contingency, Estimate of Possible Loss	$0	$8	'

ACCUMULATED_OTHER_COMPREHENSIV2

ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) (Details) (USD $)

3 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

In Millions, unless otherwise specified

Sep. 30, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2010

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2010

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2010

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member]

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member]

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member]

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member]

Accumulated Translation Adjustment [Member]

Accumulated Translation Adjustment [Member]

Accumulated Translation Adjustment [Member]

Accumulated Translation Adjustment [Member]

Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans and Other Post Retirement Adjustment [Member]

Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans and Other Post Retirement Adjustment [Member]

Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans and Other Post Retirement Adjustment [Member]

Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans and Other Post Retirement Adjustment [Member]

Impact to Sundry income (expense) [Domain]

Impact to Sundry income (expense) [Domain]

Impact to Sundry income (expense) [Domain]

Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent

'

$3,709

$3,322

'

($1,045)

($1,345)

($1,132)

($1,026)

($78)

($56)

($52)

($55)

($967)

($1,289)

($1,080)

($971)

'

'

'

Translation adjustments

'

-22

-4

3

'

'

'

'

-1

-4

3

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Reclassification to earnings - Sundry income (expense) - net

20

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-21

[1]

0

0

Net gain (loss) during period (net of tax of $122, $(141), $(84))

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

263

[2],[3]

-250

[2],[3]

-166

[2],[3]

'

'

'

'

Amortization of prior service cost included in net periodic pension costs (net of tax of $2, $2, $2)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-4

[2],[3]

-3

[2],[3]

-3

[2],[3]

'

'

'

'

Amortization of net loss included in net periodic pension costs (net of tax of $33, $22, $31)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$55

[2],[3]

$38

[2],[3]

$54

[2],[3]

'

'

'

'

[1]

(1) Reclassification resulted from the divestiture of a nonconsolidated affiliate.

[2]

(2) See Note 15 for additional information.

[3]

(3) Tax amounts are included in "Provision for income taxes" in the consolidated statements of operations.

ACCUMULATED_OTHER_COMPREHENSIV3

ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) (Other Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]	'	'	'
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net Unamortized Gain (Loss) Arising During Period, Tax	$122	($141)	($84)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Amortization Adjustment from AOCI, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, for Net Prior Service (Cost) Credit, Tax	2	2	2
Other comprehensive income amortization of net loss included in net periodic pension costs, tax	($33)	($22)	($31)

BUSINESS_AND_GEOGRAPHIC_AREAS_1

BUSINESS AND GEOGRAPHIC AREAS (Schedule of Revenue by Geographic Area and Other Details) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013		Dec. 31, 2012		Dec. 31, 2011
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]	'		'		'
Sales to external customers	$161		$177		$186
Long-lived assets	1,239		1,334		'
UNITED STATES	'		'		'
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]	'		'		'
Sales to external customers	100	[1]	98	[1]	126	[1]
Long-lived assets	1,197		1,287		1,322
ASIA PACIFIC	'		'		'
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]	'		'		'
Sales to external customers	43	[1]	64	[1]	45	[1]
Long-lived assets	6		8		9
CHINA	'		'		'
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]	'		'		'
Percentage of total sales related to a specific country in a geographic area	21.00%		21.00%		7.00%
MALAYSIA	'		'		'
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]	'		'		'
Percentage of total sales related to a specific country in a geographic area	4.00%		10.00%		5.00%
REST OF WORLD	'		'		'
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]	'		'		'
Sales to external customers	18	[1]	15	[1]	15	[1]
Long-lived assets	$36		$39		$23
[1]	Of the total sales to external customers, China represented approximately 21 percent in 2013, 21 percent in 2012 and 7 percent in 2011, and Malaysia represented approximately 4 percent in 2013, 10 percent in 2012 and 5 percent in 2011, both of which are included in Asia Pacific.