Eastman Chemical (EMN) 10-Q5 May 172017 Q1 Quarterly reportFinancial data

Company Profile

Document and Entity Information

Document and Entity Information - USD ($)	3 Months Ended
Document and Entity Information - USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]
Entity Registrant Name	EASTMAN CHEMICAL CO
Entity Central Index Key	915,389
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-31
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	Yes
Entity Voluntary Filers	No
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Entity Public Float		$ 9,903,245,691
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding	145,827,050
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2,017
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q1
Document Type	10-Q
Amendment Flag	false
Document Period End Date	Mar. 31, 2017

UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED STATEMEN

UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS, COMPREHENSIVE INCOME AND RETAINED EARNINGS - USD ($) $ in Millions		3 Months Ended
		Mar. 31, 2017		Mar. 31, 2016
Income Statement [Abstract]
Sales		$ 2,303		$ 2,236
Cost of sales		1,678		1,602
Gross profit		625		634
Selling, general and administrative expenses		174		183
Research and development expenses		54		54
Asset impairments and restructuring gains, net		0		(2)
Operating earnings		397		399
Net interest expense		60		64
Other (income) charges, net		(4)		12
Earnings before income taxes		341		323
Provision for income taxes		62		72
Net earnings		279		251
Less: Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest		1		0
Net earnings attributable to Eastman		$ 278		$ 251
Basic earnings per share attributable to Eastman
Basic earnings per share attributable to Eastman		$ 1.90		$ 1.70
Diluted earnings per share attributable to Eastman
Diluted earnings per share attributable to Eastman		$ 1.89		$ 1.69
Comprehensive Income
Net earnings including noncontrolling interest		$ 279		$ 251
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Change in cumulative translation adjustment		7		106
Defined benefit pension and other postretirement benefit plans:
Amortization of unrecognized prior service credits included in net periodic costs	[1]	(7)		(7)
Derivatives and hedging:
Unrealized loss during period	[2]	(21)		(18)
Reclassification adjustment for (gains) losses included in net income, net	[2]	(4)		4
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax		(25)		85
Comprehensive income including noncontrolling interest		254		336
Less: Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest		1		0
Comprehensive income attributable to Eastman		253		336
Retained Earnings
Retained earnings at beginning of period		5,721		5,146
Net earnings attributable to Eastman		278		251
Cash dividends declared		(74)	[3]	(67)
Retained earnings at end of period		$ 5,925		$ 5,330

[1]	Included in the calculation of net periodic benefit costs for pension and other postretirement benefit plans. See Note 7, "Retirement Plans".
[2]	For additional information regarding the impact of reclassifications into earnings, see Note 6, "Derivative and Non-Derivative Financial Instruments".
[3]	Cash dividends declared includes cash dividends paid and dividends declared, but unpaid.

UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED STATEME3

UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION - USD ($) $ in Millions		Mar. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents		$ 197	$ 181
Trade receivables, net of allowance for doubtful accounts		982	812
Miscellaneous receivables		423	399
Inventories		1,495	1,404
Other current assets		68	70
Total current assets		3,165	2,866
Properties
Properties and equipment at cost		11,780	11,699
Less: Accumulated depreciation		6,459	6,423
Net properties		5,321	5,276
Goodwill		4,484	4,461
Intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization		2,434	2,469
Other noncurrent assets		351	385
Total assets	[1]	15,755	15,457
Current liabilities
Payables and other current liabilities		1,332	1,512
Borrowings due within one year		305	283
Total current liabilities		1,637	1,795
Long-term borrowings		6,578	6,311
Deferred income tax liabilities		1,269	1,206
Post-employment obligations		1,009	1,018
Other long-term liabilities		535	519
Total liabilities		11,028	10,849
Stockholders' equity
Common stock ($0.01 par value – 350,000,000 shares authorized; shares issued – 217,989,425 and 217,707,600 for 2017 and 2016, respectively)		2	2
Additional paid-in capital		1,930	1,915
Retained earnings		5,925	5,721
Accumulated other comprehensive loss		(306)	(281)
Stockholder's Equity before Treasury Stock		7,551	7,357
Less: Treasury stock at cost (72,213,173 shares for 2017 and 71,269,474 shares for 2016)		2,900	2,825
Total Eastman stockholders' equity		4,651	4,532
Noncontrolling interest		76	76
Total equity		4,727	4,608
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity		$ 15,755	$ 15,457

[1]	Segment assets include accounts receivable, inventory, fixed assets, goodwill, and intangible assets. Segment asset balances for shared fixed assets within the CI and Fibers segments as of December 31, 2016 have been reclassified to conform to current period allocation methodology.

UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED STATEME4

UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION (Parenthetical) - $ / shares	Mar. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Stockholders' equity
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares)	350,000,000	350,000,000
Common stock, shares issued (in shares)	217,989,425	217,707,600
Treasury stock at cost (in shares)	72,213,173	71,269,474

UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED STATEME5

UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2016
Operating activities
Net earnings	$ 279	$ 251
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	145	147
Provision for deferred income taxes	31	9
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of effect of acquisitions and divestitures:
(Increase) decrease in trade receivables	(149)	(144)
(Increase) decrease in inventories	(82)	(2)
Increase (decrease) in trade payables	(26)	(62)
Pension and other postretirement contributions (in excess of) less than expenses	(36)	(23)
Variable compensation (in excess of) less than expenses	(84)	(109)
Other items, net	(26)	(16)
Net cash provided by operating activities	52	51
Investing activities
Additions to properties and equipment	(133)	(110)
Proceeds from sale of assets	1	6
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired	(4)	(21)
Other items, net	0	(1)
Net cash used in investing activities	(136)	(126)
Financing activities
Net increase in commercial paper and other borrowings	0	82
Proceeds from borrowings	250	0
Repayment of borrowings	0	(10)
Dividends paid to stockholders	(75)	(68)
Treasury stock purchases	(75)	(20)
Proceeds from stock option exercises and other items, net	2	0
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	102	(16)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	(2)	0
Net change in cash and cash equivalents	16	(91)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	181	293
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$ 197	$ 202

BASIS OF PRESENTATION

BASIS OF PRESENTATION	3 Months Ended
BASIS OF PRESENTATION	Mar. 31, 2017
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
BASIS OF PRESENTATION	BASIS OF PRESENTATION The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements have been prepared by Eastman Chemical Company ("Eastman" or the "Company") in accordance and consistent with the accounting policies stated in the Company's 2016 Annual Report on Form 10-K and should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements in Part II, Item 8 of the Company's 2016 Annual Report on Form 10-K. The December 31, 2016 financial position data included herein was derived from the audited consolidated financial statements included in the 2016 Annual Report on Form 10-K but does not include all disclosures required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States ("GAAP"). The unaudited consolidated financial statements are prepared in conformity with GAAP and of necessity include some amounts that are based upon management estimates and judgments. Future actual results could differ from such current estimates. The unaudited consolidated financial statements include assets, liabilities, sales revenue, and expenses of all majority-owned subsidiaries and joint ventures in which a controlling interest is maintained. Eastman accounts for other joint ventures and investments where it exercises significant influence on the equity basis. Intercompany transactions and balances are eliminated in consolidation. Certain prior period data has been reclassified in the consolidated financial statements and accompanying footnotes to conform to current period presentation.
Basis of Accounting, Policy [Policy Text Block]	The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements have been prepared by Eastman Chemical Company ("Eastman" or the "Company") in accordance and consistent with the accounting policies stated in the Company's 2016 Annual Report on Form 10-K and should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements in Part II, Item 8 of the Company's 2016 Annual Report on Form 10-K. The December 31, 2016 financial position data included herein was derived from the audited consolidated financial statements included in the 2016 Annual Report on Form 10-K but does not include all disclosures required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States ("GAAP"). The unaudited consolidated financial statements are prepared in conformity with GAAP and of necessity include some amounts that are based upon management estimates and judgments. Future actual results could differ from such current estimates. The unaudited consolidated financial statements include assets, liabilities, sales revenue, and expenses of all majority-owned subsidiaries and joint ventures in which a controlling interest is maintained. Eastman accounts for other joint ventures and investments where it exercises significant influence on the equity basis. Intercompany transactions and balances are eliminated in consolidation. Certain prior period data has been reclassified in the consolidated financial statements and accompanying footnotes to conform to current period presentation.

INVENTORIES

INVENTORIES	3 Months Ended
INVENTORIES	Mar. 31, 2017
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
INVENTORIES	INVENTORIES March 31, December 31, (Dollars in millions) 2017 2016 Finished goods $ 1,058 $ 997 Work in process 213 198 Raw materials and supplies 488 473 Total inventories at FIFO or average cost 1,759 1,668 Less: LIFO reserve 264 264 Total inventories $ 1,495 $ 1,404 Inventories valued on the last-in, first-out ("LIFO") method were approximately 60 percent of total inventories at both March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016 .

PAYABLES AND OTHER CURRENT LIAB

PAYABLES AND OTHER CURRENT LIABILITIES	3 Months Ended
PAYABLES AND OTHER CURRENT LIABILITIES	Mar. 31, 2017
Payables and Accruals [Abstract]
PAYABLES AND OTHER CURRENT LIABILITIES	PAYABLES AND OTHER CURRENT LIABILITIES March 31, December 31, (Dollars in millions) 2017 2016 Trade creditors $ 668 $ 704 Accrued payrolls, vacation, and variable-incentive compensation 110 196 Post-employment obligations 88 110 Accrued taxes 76 106 Other 390 396 Total payables and other current liabilities $ 1,332 $ 1,512 The "Other" above consists primarily of accruals for dividends payable, hedging liability, interest payable, the current portion of environmental liabilities, and miscellaneous accruals.

PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES

PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES	3 Months Ended
PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES	Mar. 31, 2017
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES	PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES First Quarter (Dollars in millions) 2017 2016 $ % $ % Provision for income taxes and tax rate $ 62 18 % $ 72 22 % The first quarter 2017 effective tax rate includes adjustments to the tax provision to reflect planned amendments to and finalization of prior years' income tax returns. The first quarter 2016 effective tax rate includes a $9 million tax benefit primarily due to adjustments to the tax provision to reflect the finalization of 2014 foreign income tax returns.

BORROWINGS

BORROWINGS	3 Months Ended
BORROWINGS	Mar. 31, 2017
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
BORROWINGS	BORROWINGS March 31, December 31, (Dollars in millions) 2017 2016 Borrowings consisted of: 5.5% notes due November 2019 $ 249 $ 249 2.7% notes due January 2020 796 796 4.5% notes due January 2021 184 184 3.6% notes due August 2022 740 741 1.50% notes due May 2023 797 786 7 1/4% debentures due January 2024 197 197 7 5/8% debentures due June 2024 43 43 3.8% notes due March 2025 689 689 1.875% notes due November 2026 527 519 7.60% debentures due February 2027 195 195 4.8% notes due September 2042 492 493 4.65% notes due October 2044 871 870 Credit facilities borrowings 799 549 Commercial paper borrowings 295 280 Capital leases and other 9 3 Total borrowings 6,883 6,594 Borrowings due within one year 305 283 Long-term borrowings $ 6,578 $ 6,311 Credit Facility and Commercial Paper Borrowings In December 2014, Eastman borrowed $1 billion under a five-year term loan ("2019 Term Loan"). As of March 31, 2017 , the 2019 Term Loan agreement balance outstanding was $250 million with an interest rate of 2.23 percent . As of December 31, 2016 , the 2019 Term Loan agreement balance outstanding was $250 million with an interest rate of 2.02 percent . In December 2016, the Company borrowed $300 million under a second five-year term loan ("2021 Term Loan"). As of March 31, 2017 , the 2021 Term Loan agreement balance outstanding was $299 million with an interest rate of 2.23 percent . As of December 31, 2016 , the 2021 Term Loan balance outstanding was $299 million , net of debt issue costs, with an interest rate of 1.95 percent . Borrowings under the 2019 Term Loan and 2021 Term Loan agreements are subject to interest at varying spreads above quoted market rates. The Company has access to a $1.25 billion revolving credit agreement (the "Credit Facility") that expires October 2021. Borrowings under the Credit Facility are subject to interest at varying spreads above quoted market rates and a commitment fee is paid on the total unused commitment. The Credit Facility provides liquidity support for commercial paper borrowings and general corporate purposes. Commercial paper borrowings are classified as short-term. At March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, the Company had no outstanding borrowings under the Credit Facility. At March 31, 2017 , the Company's commercial paper borrowings were $295 million with a weighted average interest rate of 1.24 percent . At December 31, 2016, the Company's commercial paper borrowings were $280 million with a weighted average interest rate of 1.12 percent . The Company has access to a $ 250 million accounts receivable securitization agreement (the "A/R Facility") that expires April 2019. Eastman Chemical Financial Corporation ("ECFC"), a subsidiary of the Company, has an agreement to sell interests in trade receivables under the A/R Facility to a third party purchaser. Third party creditors of ECFC have first priority claims on the assets of ECFC before those assets would be available to satisfy the Company's general obligations. Borrowings under the A/R Facility are subject to interest rates based on a spread over the lender's borrowing costs, and ECFC pays a fee to maintain availability of the A/R Facility. In first quarter 2017 , the entire $250 million available under the A/R Facility was borrowed and remained outstanding at March 31, 2017 with an interest rate of 1.77 percent . At December 31, 2016, the Company had no borrowings under the A/R Facility. The Credit and A/R Facilities and other borrowing arrangements contain a number of customary covenants and events of default, including requirements to maintain certain financial ratios that determine the amounts available and terms of borrowings. The Company was in compliance with all covenants at both March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016. Fair Value of Borrowings The Company has classified its long-term borrowings at March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016 , under the fair value hierarchy as defined in the accounting policies in Note 1, "Significant Accounting Policies" , to the consolidated financial statements in Part II, Item 8 of the Company's 2016 Annual Report on Form 10-K. The fair value for fixed-rate debt securities is based on current market prices and is classified as Level 1. The fair value for the Company's other borrowings under the Term Loans and the A/R Facility equals the carrying value and is classified as Level 2. Fair Value Measurements at March 31, 2017 (Dollars in millions) Recorded Amount Total Fair Value Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) Long-term borrowings $ 6,578 $ 6,898 $ 6,099 $ 799 $ — Fair Value Measurements at December 31, 2016 (Dollars in millions) Recorded Amount Total Fair Value Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) Long-term borrowings $ 6,311 $ 6,586 $ 6,036 $ 550 $ —

DERIVATIVE AND NON-DERIVATIVE F

DERIVATIVE AND NON-DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS	3 Months Ended
DERIVATIVE AND NON-DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS	Mar. 31, 2017
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
DERIVATIVES	DERIVATIVE AND NON-DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS Overview of Hedging Programs The Company is exposed to market risks, such as changes in foreign currency exchange rates, commodity prices, and interest rates. To mitigate these market risks and their effects on the cash flows of the underlying transactions and investments in foreign subsidiaries, the Company uses various derivative and non-derivative financial instruments when appropriate in accordance with the Company's hedging strategy and policies. Designation is performed on a specific exposure basis to support hedge accounting. The Company does not enter into derivative transactions for speculative purposes. For further information on hedging programs, see Note 10, "Derivative and Non-Derivative Financial Instruments" , to the consolidated financial statements in Part II, Item 8 of the Company's 2016 Annual Report on Form 10-K. Cash Flow Hedges Cash flow hedges are derivative instruments designated as and used to hedge the exposure to variability in expected future cash flows that are attributable to a particular risk. The derivative instruments that are designated and qualify as a cash flow hedge are reported on the balance sheet at fair value and the changes in fair value of these hedging instruments are offset in part or in whole by corresponding changes in the anticipated cash flows of the underlying exposures being hedged. The effective portion of qualifying hedges are reported as a component of "Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)" ("AOCI") located in the Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Financial Position and reclassified into earnings in the same period or periods during which the hedged transaction affects earnings. Gains and losses on the derivatives representing either hedge ineffectiveness or hedge components excluded from the assessment of effectiveness are recognized in current earnings. Fair Value Hedges Fair value hedges are defined as derivative or non-derivative instruments designated as and used to hedge the exposure to changes in the fair value of an asset or a liability or an identified portion thereof that is attributable to a particular risk. The derivative instruments that are designated and qualify as fair value hedges are reported on the balance sheet at fair value and the changes in fair value of these hedging instruments are offset in part or in whole by corresponding changes in the anticipated cash flows of the underlying exposures being hedged. The effective portion of qualifying hedges are reclassified into earnings in the same period or periods during which the hedged transaction affects earnings. Gains and losses on the derivatives representing hedge ineffectiveness are recognized in current earnings. Net Investment Hedges Net investment hedges are defined as derivative or non-derivative instruments designated as and used to hedge the foreign currency exposure of the net investment in certain foreign operations. The effective portion of the gain or loss on the net investment hedges are reported as a component of "Change in cumulative translation adjustment" within "Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax" ("OCI") located in the Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Earnings, Comprehensive Income and Retained Earnings. Gains and losses representing either hedge ineffectiveness or hedge components excluded from the assessment of effectiveness are recognized in current earnings. The designated foreign currency-denominated borrowings are included as part of "Long-term borrowings'" within the Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Financial Position. Summary of Financial Position and Financial Performance of Hedging Instruments The following table shows the notional amounts outstanding at March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016 associated with the Company's hedging programs. Notional Outstanding March 31, 2017 December 31, 2016 Derivatives designated as cash flow hedges: Foreign Exchange Forward and Option Contracts (in millions) EUR/USD (in EUR) €336 €378 EUR/USD (in approximate USD equivalent) $359 $398 JPY/USD (in JPY) ¥1,350 ¥1,800 JPY/USD (in approximate USD equivalent) $12 $15 Commodity Forward and Collar Contracts Feedstock (in million barrels) 10 11 Energy (in million million british thermal units) 23 23 Derivatives designated as fair value hedges: Fixed-for-floating interest rate swaps (in millions) $75 $75 Non-derivatives designated as net investment hedges: Foreign Currency Net Investment Hedges (in millions) EUR/USD (in EUR) €1,239 €1,238 The following table shows the financial assets and liabilities valued on a gross basis as of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016 . Additionally, the table below indicates where the derivatives are reported on the Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Financial Position. During the periods presented, there were no transfers between fair value hierarchy levels. The Financial Position and Gross Fair Value Measurements of Hedging Instruments (Dollars in millions) Derivative Type Statements of Financial Position Classification March 31, 2017 Level 2 December 31, 2016 Level 2 Derivatives designated as cash flow hedges: Commodity contracts Other current assets $ 2 $ 5 Commodity contracts Other noncurrent assets 1 2 Foreign exchange contracts Other current assets 47 49 Foreign exchange contracts Other noncurrent assets 34 47 Derivatives designated as fair value hedges: Fixed-for-floating interest rate swap Other current assets — 1 Total Derivative Assets on Gross Basis $ 84 $ 104 Derivatives designated as cash flow hedges: Commodity contracts Payables and other current liabilities $ 72 $ 62 Commodity contracts Other long-term liabilities 74 69 Derivatives designated as fair value hedges: Fixed-for-floating interest rate swap Long-term borrowings 4 4 Total Derivative Liabilities on Gross Basis $ 150 $ 135 Total Net Derivative Liabilities on Gross Basis $ 66 $ 31 In addition to the fair value associated with derivative instruments designated as cash flow hedges and fair value hedges noted in the table above, the Company had a carrying value of $1.3 billion associated with non-derivative instruments designated as foreign currency net investment hedges at both March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016 . The designated foreign currency-denominated borrowings are included in the "Long-term borrowings" line item of the Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Financial Position. All of the Company's derivative contracts are subject to master netting arrangements, or similar agreements, which provide for the option to settle contracts on a net basis when they settle on the same day and in the same currency. In addition, these arrangements provide for a net settlement of all contracts with a given counterparty in the event that the arrangement is terminated due to the occurrence of default or a termination event. The Company has elected to present the derivative contracts on a gross basis in the Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Financial Position. Had it chosen to present the derivatives contracts on a net basis, it would have a derivative in a net asset position of $84 million and a derivative in a net liability position of $150 million as of March 31, 2017 . The Company does not have any cash collateral due under such agreements. Fair Value Measurements For additional fair value measurement information, see Note 1, "Significant Accounting Policies" , and Note 10, "Derivative and Non-Derivative Financial Instruments" , to the consolidated financial statements in Part II, Item 8 of the Company's 2016 Annual Report on Form 10-K. All of the Company's derivative assets and liabilities are currently classified as Level 2. Level 2 fair value is based on estimates using standard pricing models. These standard pricing models use inputs which are derived from or corroborated by observable market data such as interest rate yield curves and currency spot and forward rates. The fair value of commodity contracts is derived using forward curves supplied by an industry recognized and unrelated third party. In addition, on an ongoing basis, the Company tests a subset of its valuations against valuations received from the transaction's counterparty to validate the accuracy of its standard pricing models. Counterparties to these derivative contracts are highly rated financial institutions which the Company believes carry minimal risk of nonperformance. The Company diversifies its positions among such counterparties in order to reduce its exposure to counterparty risk and credit losses and monitors the creditworthiness of its counterparties on an on-going basis. The Company had no credit losses during first quarter 2017 and 2016 . The table below presents the effect of hedging instruments on OCI and the financial performance for first quarter 2017 and 2016 : (Dollars in millions) Change in amount of after tax gain/(loss) recognized in OCI on Derivatives (effective portion) Pre-tax amount of gain/(loss) reclassified from Accumulated OCI into income (effective portion) Additional pre-tax gain/(loss) recognized in earnings (effective portion) First Quarter First Quarter First Quarter Hedging Relationships 2017 2016 2017 2016 2017 2016 Income Statement Classification Derivatives in cash flow hedging relationships: Commodity contracts $ (16 ) $ 30 $ (7 ) $ (20 ) $ — $ — Cost of sales Foreign exchange contracts (10 ) (26 ) 12 15 — — Sales Forward starting interest rate and treasury lock swap contracts 1 (18 ) (1 ) (2 ) — — Net interest expense Derivatives in fair value hedging relationships: Fixed-for-floating interest rate swaps — — — — 1 3 Net interest expense Non-derivatives in net investment hedging relationships: Net investment hedges (pre-tax) (18 ) — — — — — N/A Nonqualifying derivatives (1) : Foreign Exchange Contracts — — — — (6 ) 9 Other (income) charges, net (1) The gains or losses on nonqualifying derivatives or derivatives that are not designated as hedges are marked to market and represent foreign exchange derivatives denominated in multiple currencies and are transacted and settled in the same quarter. Pre-tax monetized positions and mark-to-market gains and losses from raw materials and energy, currency, and certain interest rate hedges that were included in AOCI included losses of $116 million at March 31, 2017 and losses of $400 million at March 31, 2016 . Losses in AOCI decreased March 31, 2017 compared to March 31, 2016 primarily as a result of an increase in commodity prices, particularly propane, and a decrease in foreign currency exchange rates, particularly the euro. If realized, approximately $30 million in pre-tax losses, as of March 31, 2017 , will be reclassified into earnings during the next 12 months. Any ineffective portions of the hedging programs are immediately recognized in earnings. The Company recognized pre-tax losses for ineffectiveness of the commodity hedging portfolio of $1 million and $2 million during first quarter 2017 and 2016 , respectively. With the exception of the ineffectiveness on the commodity hedging portfolio, there was no material ineffectiveness of the remaining hedging programs during first quarter 2017 and 2016 .

RETIREMENT PLANS

RETIREMENT PLANS	3 Months Ended
RETIREMENT PLANS	Mar. 31, 2017
Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]
RETIREMENT PLANS	RETIREMENT PLANS Defined Benefit Pension Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Eastman maintains defined benefit pension plans that provide eligible employees with retirement benefits. In addition, Eastman provides life insurance for eligible retirees hired prior to January 1, 2007. Eastman provides a subsidy for pre-Medicare health care and dental benefits to eligible retirees hired prior to January 1, 2007 that will end on December 31, 2021. Company funding is also provided for eligible Medicare retirees hired prior to January 1, 2007 with a health reimbursement arrangement. Costs recognized for these benefits are estimated amounts, which may change as actual costs derived for the year are determined. For additional information regarding retirement plans, see Note 11, "Retirement Plans" , to the consolidated financial statements in Part II, Item 8 of the Company's 2016 Annual Report on Form 10-K. Components of net periodic benefit (credit) cost were as follows: First Quarter Pension Plans Other Postretirement Benefit Plans 2017 2016 2017 2016 (Dollars in millions) U.S. Non-U.S. U.S. Non-U.S. Components of net periodic benefit (credit) cost: Service cost $ 9 $ 3 $ 10 $ 3 $ 1 $ 2 Interest cost 17 5 18 6 6 7 Expected return on assets (35 ) (8 ) (34 ) (8 ) (2 ) (2 ) Amortization of: Prior service credit, net (1 ) — (1 ) — (10 ) (10 ) Net periodic benefit (credit) cost $ (10 ) $ — $ (7 ) $ 1 $ (5 ) $ (3 )

COMMITMENTS

COMMITMENTS	3 Months Ended
COMMITMENTS	Mar. 31, 2017
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
COMMITMENTS	COMMITMENTS AND OFF BALANCE SHEET ARRANGEMENTS Purchase Obligations and Lease Commitments The Company had various purchase obligations at March 31, 2017 , totaling approximately $3 billion over a period of approximately 30 years for materials, supplies, and energy incident to the ordinary conduct of business. The Company also had various lease commitments for property and equipment under cancelable, noncancelable, and month-to-month operating leases totaling $272 million over a period of approximately 40 years . Of the total lease commitments, approximately 45 percent relate to real property, including office space, storage facilities, and land; approximately 40 percent relate to railcars; and approximately 15 percent relate to machinery and equipment, including computer and communications equipment and production equipment. Guarantees The Company has operating leases with terms that require the Company to guarantee a portion of the residual value of the leased assets upon termination of the lease as well as other guarantees. Disclosures about each group of similar guarantees are provided below. Residual Value Guarantees The Company has operating leases with terms that require the Company to guarantee a portion of the residual value of the leased assets upon termination of the lease. These residual value guarantees totaled $88 million at March 31, 2017 and consist primarily of leases for railcars that will expire beginning in second quarter 2017. Residual guarantee payments that become probable and estimable are recognized as rent expense over the remaining life of the applicable lease. Management's current expectation is that the likelihood of material residual guarantee payments is remote. Other Guarantees Guarantees and claims also arise during the ordinary course of business from relationships with customers, suppliers, joint venture partners, and other parties when the Company undertakes an obligation to guarantee the performance of others if specified triggering events occur. Non-performance under a contract could trigger an obligation of the Company. The Company's current other guarantees include guarantees relating to intellectual property, environmental matters, and other indemnifications and have arisen through the normal course of business. The ultimate effect on future financial results is not subject to reasonable estimation because considerable uncertainty exists as to the final outcome of these claims, if they were to occur. These other guarantees have terms up to 30 years with maximum potential future payments of approximately $35 million in the aggregate, with none of these guarantees being individually significant to the Company's operating results, financial position, or liquidity. Management's current expectation is that future payment or performance related to non-performance under other guarantees is remote. Other Off Balance Sheet Arrangements The Company has rights and obligations under non-recourse factoring facilities that have a combined limit of €150 million ( $160 million ) as of March 31, 2017 and are committed until December 2017. These arrangements include receivables in the United States, Belgium, and Finland, and are subject to various eligibility requirements. The Company sells the receivables at face value but receives funding (approximately 85 percent ) net of a deposit amount until collections are received from customers for the receivables sold. The total amounts of cumulative receivables sold in first three months 2017 and 2016 were approximately $250 million and $235 million , respectively. As part of the program, the Company continues to service the sold receivables at market rates with no servicing assets or liabilities recognized. The amounts of sold receivables outstanding under the non-recourse factoring facilities were $120 million and $99 million at March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016 , respectively. The fair value of the receivables sold equals the carrying value at the time of the sale, and no gain or loss is recognized. The Company is exposed to a credit loss of up to 10 percent on sold receivables.

ENVIRONMENTAL MATTERS AND ASSET

ENVIRONMENTAL MATTERS AND ASSET RETIREMENT OBLIGATIONS	3 Months Ended
ENVIRONMENTAL MATTERS AND ASSET RETIREMENT OBLIGATIONS	Mar. 31, 2017
Accrual for Environmental Loss Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Environmental Matters	ENVIRONMENTAL MATTERS AND ASSET RETIREMENT OBLIGATIONS Certain Eastman manufacturing sites generate hazardous and nonhazardous wastes, the treatment, storage, transportation, and disposal of which are regulated by various governmental agencies. In connection with the cleanup of various hazardous waste sites, the Company, along with many other entities, has been designated a potentially responsible party ("PRP") by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act, which potentially subjects PRPs to joint and several liability for such cleanup costs. In addition, the Company will incur costs for environmental remediation and closure and post-closure under the federal Resource Conservation and Recovery Act. Reserves for environmental contingencies have been established in accordance with Eastman's policies described in Note 1, "Significant Accounting Policies", to the consolidated financial statements in Part II, Item 8 of the Company's 2016 Annual Report on Form 10-K. Although the resolution of uncertainties related to these environmental matters may have a material adverse effect on the Company's consolidated results of operations in the period recognized, because of the availability of legal defenses, the Company's preliminary assessment of actions that may be required, and if applicable the expected sharing of costs, management does not believe that the Company's liability for these environmental matters, individually or in the aggregate, will be material to the Company's consolidated financial position or cash flows. The Company's total reserve for environmental contingencies was $318 million and $321 million at March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016 , respectively. At both March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016 , this reserve included $8 million related to sites previously closed and impaired by Eastman and sites that have been divested by Eastman but for which the Company retains the environmental liability related to these sites. The Company's total environmental reserve that management believes to be probable and estimable for environmental contingencies, including remediation costs and asset retirement obligations, is included as part of "Payables and other current liabilities" and "Other long-term liabilities" in the Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Financial Position as follows: (Dollars in millions) March 31, 2017 December 31, 2016 Environmental contingent liabilities, current $ 30 $ 30 Environmental contingent liabilities, long-term 288 291 Total $ 318 $ 321 Remediation Estimated future environmental expenditures for undiscounted remediation costs ranged from the best estimate or minimum of $291 million to the maximum of $497 million and from the best estimate or minimum of $295 million to the maximum of $503 million at March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016 , respectively. The estimated future costs are considered to be reasonably possible and include the amounts recognized at both March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016 . Reserves for environmental remediation include liabilities expected to be paid within approximately 30 years . The amounts charged to pre-tax earnings for environmental remediation and related charges are included within "Cost of sales" in the Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Earnings, Comprehensive Income and Retained Earnings. Changes in the reserves for environmental remediation liabilities during first three months 2017 are summarized below: (Dollars in millions) Environmental Remediation Liabilities Balance at December 31, 2016 $ 295 Changes in estimates recognized in earnings and other 2 Cash reductions (6 ) Balance at March 31, 2017 $ 291 Closure/Post-Closure An asset retirement obligation is an obligation for the retirement of a tangible long-lived asset that is incurred upon the acquisition, construction, development, or normal operation of that long-lived asset. The Company recognizes asset retirement obligations in the period in which they are incurred if a reasonable estimate of fair value can be made. The asset retirement obligations are discounted to expected present value and subsequently adjusted for changes in fair value. The associated estimated asset retirement costs are capitalized as part of the carrying value of the long-lived assets and depreciated over their useful life. Environmental asset retirement obligations consist primarily of closure and post-closure costs. For sites that have environmental asset retirement obligations, the best estimate recognized to date over the sites' estimated useful lives for these environmental asset retirement obligation costs was $27 million and $26 million at March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016 , respectively. Other The Company has contractual asset retirement obligations not associated with environmental liabilities. Eastman's non-environmental asset retirement obligations are primarily associated with the future closure of leased manufacturing assets at Pace, Florida and Oulu, Finland. These recognized non-environmental asset retirement obligations were $46 million at both March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016 .

LEGAL MATTERS

LEGAL MATTERS	3 Months Ended
LEGAL MATTERS	Mar. 31, 2017
Loss Contingency, Information about Litigation Matters [Abstract]
LEGAL MATTERS	LEGAL MATTERS From time to time, the Company and its operations are parties to, or targets of, lawsuits, claims, investigations and proceedings, including product liability, personal injury, asbestos, patent and intellectual property, commercial, contract, environmental, antitrust, health and safety, and employment matters, which are being handled and defended in the ordinary course of business. While the Company is unable to predict the outcome of these matters, it does not believe, based upon currently available facts, that the ultimate resolution of any such pending matters will have a material adverse effect on its overall financial condition, results of operations, or cash flows.

STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY	3 Months Ended
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY	Mar. 31, 2017
Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract]
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY	STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY A reconciliation of the changes in stockholders' equity for first three months 2017 is provided below: (Dollars in millions) Common Stock at Par Value Paid-in Capital Retained Earnings Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Treasury Stock at Cost Total Stockholders' Equity Attributed to Eastman Noncontrolling Interest Total Stockholders' Equity Balance at December 31, 2016 $ 2 $ 1,915 $ 5,721 $ (281 ) $ (2,825 ) $ 4,532 $ 76 $ 4,608 Net Earnings — — 278 — — 278 1 279 Cash Dividends Declared (1) ($0.51 per share) — — (74 ) — — (74 ) — (74 ) Other Comprehensive Income — — — (25 ) — (25 ) — (25 ) Share-Based Compensation Expense (2) — 14 — — — 14 — 14 Stock Option Exercises — 6 — — — 6 — 6 Other — (5 ) — — — (5 ) (1 ) (6 ) Share Repurchases — — — — (75 ) (75 ) — (75 ) Balance at March 31, 2017 $ 2 $ 1,930 $ 5,925 $ (306 ) $ (2,900 ) $ 4,651 $ 76 $ 4,727 (1) Cash dividends declared includes cash dividends paid and dividends declared, but unpaid. (2) Share-based compensation expense is the fair value of share-based awards. Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax (Dollars in millions) Cumulative Translation Adjustment Benefit Plans Unrecognized Prior Service Credits Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Derivative Instruments Unrealized Losses on Investments Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Balance at December 31, 2015 $ (284 ) $ 129 $ (234 ) $ (1 ) $ (390 ) Period change (97 ) 34 172 — 109 Balance at December 31, 2016 (381 ) 163 (62 ) (1 ) (281 ) Period change 7 (7 ) (25 ) — (25 ) Balance at March 31, 2017 $ (374 ) $ 156 $ (87 ) $ (1 ) $ (306 ) Amounts of other comprehensive income (loss) are presented net of applicable taxes. The Company recognizes deferred income taxes on the cumulative translation adjustment related to branch operations and income from other entities included in the Company's consolidated U.S. tax return. No deferred income taxes are provided on the cumulative translation adjustment of other subsidiaries outside the United States, as such cumulative translation adjustment is considered to be a component of indefinitely invested, unremitted earnings of these foreign subsidiaries. Components of other comprehensive income recognized in the Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Earnings, Comprehensive Income and Retained Earnings are presented below, before tax and net of tax effects: First Quarter 2017 2016 (Dollars in millions) Before Tax Net of Tax Before Tax Net of Tax Other comprehensive income (loss) Change in cumulative translation adjustment $ 7 $ 7 $ 106 $ 106 Defined benefit pension and other postretirement benefit plans: Amortization of unrecognized prior service credits included in net periodic costs (1) (11 ) (7 ) (11 ) (7 ) Derivatives and hedging: (2) Unrealized loss during period (34 ) (21 ) (30 ) (18 ) Reclassification adjustment for (gains) losses included in net income, net (6 ) (4 ) 7 4 Total other comprehensive income (loss) $ (44 ) $ (25 ) $ 72 $ 85 (1) Included in the calculation of net periodic benefit costs for pension and other postretirement benefit plans. See Note 7, "Retirement Plans" . (2) For additional information regarding the impact of reclassifications into earnings, see Note 6, "Derivative and Non-Derivative Financial Instruments" .

EARNINGS AND DIVIDENDS PER SHAR

EARNINGS AND DIVIDENDS PER SHARE	3 Months Ended
EARNINGS AND DIVIDENDS PER SHARE	Mar. 31, 2017
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
EARNINGS AND DIVIDENDS PER SHARE	EARNINGS AND DIVIDENDS PER SHARE The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share ("EPS"): First Quarter (In millions, except per share amounts) 2017 2016 Numerator Earnings attributable to Eastman: Earnings, net of tax $ 278 $ 251 Denominator Weighted average shares used for basic EPS 146.2 147.8 Dilutive effect of stock options and other awards 1.0 1.0 Weighted average shares used for diluted EPS 147.2 148.8 (Calculated using whole dollars and shares) EPS Basic $ 1.90 $ 1.70 Diluted $ 1.89 $ 1.69 In first quarter 2017 and 2016 , options to purchase 1,008,667 and 1,081,423 shares of common stock, respectively, were excluded from the shares treated as outstanding for computation of diluted earnings per share because the total market value of option exercises for these awards was less than the total cash proceeds that would be received for these exercises. First quarter 2017 and 2016 reflect the impact of share repurchases of 943,699 and 287,281 , respectively. The Company declared cash dividends of $0.51 and $0.46 per share in first quarter 2017 and 2016 , respectively.

ASSETS IMPAIRMENTS AND RESTRUCT

ASSETS IMPAIRMENTS AND RESTRUCTURING	3 Months Ended
ASSETS IMPAIRMENTS AND RESTRUCTURING	Mar. 31, 2017
Restructuring Costs and Asset Impairment Charges [Abstract]
ASSET IMPAIRMENTS AND RESTRUCTURING	ASSET IMPAIRMENTS AND RESTRUCTURING In first quarter 2017, there were no asset impairment and restructuring charges. In first quarter 2016, there was a gain of $2 million in the Additives & Functional Products segment for the sale of previously impaired assets at the Crystex ® insoluble sulfur R&D site in France. Changes in Reserves for Asset Impairments, Restructuring Charges, Net, and Severance Charges The following table summarizes the changes in asset impairments and restructuring charges and gains, the non-cash reductions attributable to asset impairments, and the cash reductions in restructuring reserves for severance costs and site closure costs paid in first three months 2017 and full year 2016 : (Dollars in millions) Balance at January 1, 2017 Provision/ Adjustments Non-cash Reductions/ Cash Reductions Balance at March 31, 2017 Severance costs $ 42 $ — $ — $ (17 ) $ 25 Site closure and restructuring costs 13 — — — 13 Total $ 55 $ — $ — $ (17 ) $ 38 (Dollars in millions) Balance at January 1, 2016 Provision/ Adjustments Non-cash Reductions/ Additions Cash Reductions Balance at December 31, 2016 Non-cash charges $ — $ 12 $ (12 ) $ — $ — Severance costs 55 32 — (45 ) 42 Site closure and restructuring costs 11 1 4 (3 ) 13 Total $ 66 $ 45 $ (8 ) $ (48 ) $ 55 Substantially all severance costs remaining are expected to be applied to the reserves within one year.

SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION AWARDS

SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION AWARDS	3 Months Ended
SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION AWARDS	Mar. 31, 2017
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION AWARDS	SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION AWARDS The Company utilizes share-based awards under employee and non-employee director compensation programs. These share-based awards may include restricted and unrestricted stock, restricted stock units, stock options, and performance shares. In first quarter 2017 and 2016 , $14 million and $13 million , respectively, of compensation expense before tax were recognized in "Selling, general and administrative expenses" in the Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Earnings, Comprehensive Income and Retained Earnings for all share-based awards of which $3 million in both periods related to stock options. The compensation expense is recognized over the substantive vesting period, which may be a shorter time period than the stated vesting period for qualifying termination eligible employees as defined in the forms of award notice. For both first quarter 2017 and 2016 , $2 million of stock option compensation expense was recognized due to qualifying termination eligibility preceding the requisite vesting period. The impact on first quarter 2017 and 2016 net earnings of $9 million and $8 million , respectively, is net of deferred tax expense related to share-based award compensation for each period. Stock Option Grants In first quarter 2017 and 2016 , the number of stock options granted under the 2012 Omnibus Stock Compensation Plan were approximately 746,000 and 550,000 , respectively. Options have an exercise price equal to the closing price of the Company's stock on the date of grant. The term of options is 10 years with vesting periods that vary up to three years. Vesting usually occurs ratably over the vesting period or at the end of the vesting period. The Company utilizes the Black Scholes Merton option valuation model which relies on certain assumptions to estimate an option's fair value. The assumptions used in the determination of fair value for stock options granted in first quarter 2017 and 2016 are provided in the table below: First Quarter Assumptions 2017 2016 Expected volatility rate 20.45% 23.71% Expected dividend yield 2.64% 2.31% Average risk-free interest rate 1.91% 1.23% Expected term years 5.1 5.0 The grant date exercise price and fair value of options granted during first quarter 2017 were $80.25 and $11.79 , respectively, and during first quarter 2016 were $65.16 and $10.97 , respectively. For options unvested at March 31, 2017 , $8 million in compensation expense will be recognized over the next three years. Other Share-Based Compensation Awards In addition to stock option grants, the Company has awarded long-term performance share awards, restricted stock and restricted stock unit awards, and stock appreciation rights. The long-term performance share awards are based upon actual return on capital compared to a target return on capital and total stockholder return compared to a peer group ranking by total stockholder return over a three year performance period. The awards are valued using a Monte Carlo Simulation based model and vest pro-ratably over the three year performance period. The number of long-term performance share target awards during first quarter 2017 and 2016 for the 2017-2019 and 2016-2018 periods were approximately 360,000 and 400,000 , respectively. The target shares awarded are assumed to be 100 percent. At the end of the three-year performance period, the actual number of shares awarded can range from zero percent to 250 percent of the target shares based on the award notice. The number of restricted stock unit awards during first quarter 2017 and 2016 were approximately 150,000 and 160,000 , respectively. The fair value of a restricted stock unit award is equal to the closing stock price of the Company's stock on the award date and normally vests over a period of three years. In first quarter 2017 and 2016 , $11 million and $10 million , respectively, was recognized as compensation expense before tax for these other share-based awards and was included in the total compensation expense noted above for all share-based awards. The unrecognized compensation expense before tax for these same type awards at March 31, 2017 was $86 million and will be recognized primarily over a period of three years. For additional information regarding share-based compensation plans and awards, see Note 18, "Share-Based Compensation Plans and Awards" , to the consolidated financial statements in Part II, Item 8 of the Company's 2016 Annual Report on Form 10-K.

SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMAT

SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION	3 Months Ended
SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION	Mar. 31, 2017
Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract]
SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION	SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION Included in the line item "Other items, net" of the "Operating activities" section of the Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows are the following changes to Unaudited Consolidated Statement of Financial Position: (Dollars in millions) First Three Months 2017 2016 Other current assets $ 5 $ — Other noncurrent assets 9 38 Payables and other current liabilities (36 ) 24 Long-term liabilities and equity (4 ) (78 ) Total $ (26 ) $ (16 ) The above changes resulted primarily from accrued taxes, deferred taxes, environmental liabilities, monetized positions from raw material and energy, currency, and certain interest rate hedges, prepaid insurance, miscellaneous deferrals, value-added taxes, and other miscellaneous accruals.

SEGMENT INFORMATION

SEGMENT INFORMATION	3 Months Ended
SEGMENT INFORMATION	Mar. 31, 2017
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
SEGMENT INFORMATION	SEGMENT INFORMATION The Company's products and operations are managed and reported in four operating segments: Additives & Functional Products ("AFP"), Advanced Materials ("AM"), Chemical Intermediates ("CI"), and Fibers. For additional financial and product information for each segment, see Part 1, Item 1, Business -- Business Segments and Part II, Item 8, Note 20, "Segment Information" , in the Company's 2016 Annual Report on Form 10-K. First Quarter (Dollars in millions) 2017 2016 Sales Additives & Functional Products $ 773 $ 737 Advanced Materials 634 589 Chemical Intermediates 670 620 Fibers 213 280 Total Sales by Segment 2,290 2,226 Other 13 10 Total Sales $ 2,303 $ 2,236 First Quarter (Dollars in millions) 2017 2016 Operating Earnings (Loss) Additives & Functional Products $ 152 $ 153 Advanced Materials 121 108 Chemical Intermediates 82 67 Fibers 52 86 Total Operating Earnings by Segment 407 414 Other Growth initiatives and businesses not allocated to segments (28 ) (18 ) Pension and other postretirement benefits income, net not allocated to operating segments 18 12 Acquisition integration and transaction costs — (9 ) Total Operating Earnings $ 397 $ 399 March 31, December 31, (Dollars in millions) 2017 2016 Assets by Segment (1) Additives & Functional Products $ 6,397 $ 6,255 Advanced Materials 4,318 4,247 Chemical Intermediates 2,971 2,927 Fibers 955 920 Total Assets by Segment 14,641 14,349 Corporate Assets 1,114 1,108 Total Assets $ 15,755 $ 15,457 (1) Segment assets include accounts receivable, inventory, fixed assets, goodwill, and intangible assets. Segment asset balances for shared fixed assets within the CI and Fibers segments as of December 31, 2016 have been reclassified to conform to current period allocation methodology.

RECENTLY ISSUED ACCOUNTING STAN

RECENTLY ISSUED ACCOUNTING STANDARDS	3 Months Ended
RECENTLY ISSUED ACCOUNTING STANDARDS	Mar. 31, 2017
Recently Issued Accounting Standards [Abstract]
Recently Issued Accounting Standards [Text Block]	RECENTLY ISSUED ACCOUNTING STANDARDS In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") and International Accounting Standards Board jointly issued new principles-based accounting guidance for revenue recognition that provides a five-step process to the principles-based guidance. In August 2015, the FASB issued new guidance to delay the effective date of the new revenue standard by one year. The deferral results in the new revenue standard being effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2017. Early application is permitted under the original effective date of fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2016. In April 2016, the FASB issued clarifying guidance to the 2014 revenue standard in regards to the identification of performance obligations and licensing. In May 2016, the FASB issued narrow-scope improvements and practical expedients to the new revenue standard that include clarification of the collectability criterion, specification for the measurement of noncash considerations, clarifies a completed contract for transition purposes and clarification in regards to the retrospective application, as well as, policy elections, and practical expedients. In December 2016, the FASB issued additional corrections and improvements that affect various narrow aspects of the guidance. The effective date for all amendments is the same as that of the revenue standard stated above. Management does not expect that changes in its accounting required by this new guidance will materially impact the Company's financial position or results of operations and related disclosures. Management plans to adopt the new guidance January 1, 2018, and anticipates adopting retrospectively to each prior reporting period presented with the election of applicable practical expedients. In February 2016, the FASB issued guidance on lease accounting. The new guidance establishes two types of leases for lessees: finance and operating. Both finance and operating leases will have associated right-of-use assets and liabilities initially measured at the present value of the lease payments. This guidance is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2018, including interim periods within that reporting period and early adoption is permitted. The new guidance is to be applied under a modified retrospective approach wherein practical expedients have been allowed that will not require reassessment of current leases at the effective date. Management is currently evaluating the impact on the Company's financial position and results of operations and related disclosures. In June 2016, the FASB issued guidance relating to credit losses. The amendments require a financial asset (including trade receivables) to be presented at the net amount expected to be collected through the use of allowances for credit losses valuation account. The income statement will reflect the measurement of credit losses for newly recognized financial assets, as well as the expected increases or decreases of expected credit losses that have taken place during the period. This guidance is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2019, including interim periods within that reporting period and early adoption is permitted, including adoption in an interim period, beginning after December 15, 2018. The new guidance application is mixed among the various elements that include modified retrospective and prospective transition methods. Management is currently evaluating the impact on the Company's financial position and results of operations and related disclosures. In October 2016, the FASB issued guidance as a part of its simplification initiative in regards to income tax of intra-entity asset transfers. The release requires an entity to recognize the income tax consequences of an intra-entity transfer of an asset other than inventory when the transfer occurs. Consequently, the amendments eliminate the exception for an intra-entity transfer of an asset other than inventory that prohibited recognizing current and deferred income tax consequences for an intra-entity asset transfer until the asset or assets have been sold to an outside party. This guidance is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017, including interim periods within those annual reporting periods and early adoption is permitted as of the beginning of an annual reporting period for which financial statements (interim or annual) have not been issued or made available for issuance. The new guidance is to be applied on a modified retrospective basis through a cumulative-effect adjustment directly to retained earnings as of the beginning of the period of adoption. Management is currently evaluating the impact on the Company's related disclosures. In January 2017, the FASB issued guidance clarifying the definition of a business that provides a two-step analysis in the determination of whether an acquisition or derecognition is a business or an asset. The update removes the evaluation of whether a market participant could replace any missing elements and provides a framework to assist entities in evaluating whether both an input and a substantive process are present. This guidance is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017, including interim periods within those annual reporting periods and early adoption is permitted for transactions that meet specified criteria. This guidance is to be applied on a prospective basis for transactions that occur after the effective date. In January 2017, the FASB issued guidance as a part of its simplification initiative that bases the impairment of goodwill on any difference for which the carrying value is greater than the fair value of the reporting unit. This guidance is effective for annual reporting periods, or interim period testing performed, beginning after December 15, 2019. Early adoption is permitted for interim or annual goodwill impairment testing performed after January 1, 2017. This guidance is to be applied on a prospective basis for goodwill testing that occur after the effective date. In February 2017, the FASB issued guidance that clarifies the scope of nonfinancial asset derecognition and the accounting for partial sales of nonfinancial assets. This guidance is effective at the same time as the amendments in the revenue recognition standard stated above, for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2017, and must be applied in conjunction with that standard. Adoption can be applied either on a retrospective or modified retrospective approach. Management is currently evaluating the impact on the Company's financial position and results of operations and related disclosures. In March 2017, the FASB issued guidance to improve the presentation of net periodic pension and postretirement benefit costs that will require the reporting of the service cost component in the same line item or items as other compensation costs arising from services rendered by the pertinent employees during the period. The other components of net benefit cost (interest cost, expected return on plan assets, curtailment gains or losses, amortization of prior service costs or credits, and mark-to-market gains or losses) are to be presented in the income statement separately from the service cost component and outside the subtotal of income from operations. In addition, the amendment prescribes only the service cost component to be eligible for capitalization. This guidance is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017, including interim periods within those annual reporting periods and early adoption is permitted as of the beginning of an annual period for which financial statements (interim or annual) have not been issued or made available for issuance. The new guidance is to be applied retrospectively for income statement effect and prospectively for balance sheet effects. Management is currently evaluating the impact on the Company's financial position and results of operations and related disclosures.

INVENTORIES (Tables)

INVENTORIES (Tables)	3 Months Ended
INVENTORIES (Tables)	Mar. 31, 2017
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of inventories	March 31, December 31, (Dollars in millions) 2017 2016 Finished goods $ 1,058 $ 997 Work in process 213 198 Raw materials and supplies 488 473 Total inventories at FIFO or average cost 1,759 1,668 Less: LIFO reserve 264 264 Total inventories $ 1,495 $ 1,404

PAYABLES AND OTHER CURRENT LI24

PAYABLES AND OTHER CURRENT LIABILITIES (Tables)	3 Months Ended
PAYABLES AND OTHER CURRENT LIABILITIES (Tables)	Mar. 31, 2017
Payables and Accruals [Abstract]
Schedule of payables and other current liabilities	March 31, December 31, (Dollars in millions) 2017 2016 Trade creditors $ 668 $ 704 Accrued payrolls, vacation, and variable-incentive compensation 110 196 Post-employment obligations 88 110 Accrued taxes 76 106 Other 390 396 Total payables and other current liabilities $ 1,332 $ 1,512

PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES (Tab

PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES (Tables)	3 Months Ended
PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES (Tables)	Mar. 31, 2017
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit) [Table Text Block]	First Quarter (Dollars in millions) 2017 2016 $ % $ % Provision for income taxes and tax rate $ 62 18 % $ 72 22 %

BORROWINGS (Tables)

BORROWINGS (Tables)	3 Months Ended
BORROWINGS (Tables)	Mar. 31, 2017
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Long-term Borrowings	March 31, December 31, (Dollars in millions) 2017 2016 Borrowings consisted of: 5.5% notes due November 2019 $ 249 $ 249 2.7% notes due January 2020 796 796 4.5% notes due January 2021 184 184 3.6% notes due August 2022 740 741 1.50% notes due May 2023 797 786 7 1/4% debentures due January 2024 197 197 7 5/8% debentures due June 2024 43 43 3.8% notes due March 2025 689 689 1.875% notes due November 2026 527 519 7.60% debentures due February 2027 195 195 4.8% notes due September 2042 492 493 4.65% notes due October 2044 871 870 Credit facilities borrowings 799 549 Commercial paper borrowings 295 280 Capital leases and other 9 3 Total borrowings 6,883 6,594 Borrowings due within one year 305 283 Long-term borrowings $ 6,578 $ 6,311
Fair Value of Borrowings	Fair Value Measurements at March 31, 2017 (Dollars in millions) Recorded Amount Total Fair Value Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) Long-term borrowings $ 6,578 $ 6,898 $ 6,099 $ 799 $ — Fair Value Measurements at December 31, 2016 (Dollars in millions) Recorded Amount Total Fair Value Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) Long-term borrowings $ 6,311 $ 6,586 $ 6,036 $ 550 $ —

DERIVATIVE AND NON-DERIVATIVE27

DERIVATIVE AND NON-DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Schedule of Notional Amounts of Outstanding Derivative Positions [Table Text Block]	The following table shows the notional amounts outstanding at March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016 associated with the Company's hedging programs. Notional Outstanding March 31, 2017 December 31, 2016 Derivatives designated as cash flow hedges: Foreign Exchange Forward and Option Contracts (in millions) EUR/USD (in EUR) €336 €378 EUR/USD (in approximate USD equivalent) $359 $398 JPY/USD (in JPY) ¥1,350 ¥1,800 JPY/USD (in approximate USD equivalent) $12 $15 Commodity Forward and Collar Contracts Feedstock (in million barrels) 10 11 Energy (in million million british thermal units) 23 23 Derivatives designated as fair value hedges: Fixed-for-floating interest rate swaps (in millions) $75 $75 Non-derivatives designated as net investment hedges: Foreign Currency Net Investment Hedges (in millions) EUR/USD (in EUR) €1,239 €1,238
Derivative Instrument Gain Loss in Statement of Financial Performance	The table below presents the effect of hedging instruments on OCI and the financial performance for first quarter 2017 and 2016 : (Dollars in millions) Change in amount of after tax gain/(loss) recognized in OCI on Derivatives (effective portion) Pre-tax amount of gain/(loss) reclassified from Accumulated OCI into income (effective portion) Additional pre-tax gain/(loss) recognized in earnings (effective portion) First Quarter First Quarter First Quarter Hedging Relationships 2017 2016 2017 2016 2017 2016 Income Statement Classification Derivatives in cash flow hedging relationships: Commodity contracts $ (16 ) $ 30 $ (7 ) $ (20 ) $ — $ — Cost of sales Foreign exchange contracts (10 ) (26 ) 12 15 — — Sales Forward starting interest rate and treasury lock swap contracts 1 (18 ) (1 ) (2 ) — — Net interest expense Derivatives in fair value hedging relationships: Fixed-for-floating interest rate swaps — — — — 1 3 Net interest expense Non-derivatives in net investment hedging relationships: Net investment hedges (pre-tax) (18 ) — — — — — N/A Nonqualifying derivatives (1) : Foreign Exchange Contracts — — — — (6 ) 9 Other (income) charges, net (1) The gains or losses on nonqualifying derivatives or derivatives that are not designated as hedges are marked to market and represent foreign exchange derivatives denominated in multiple currencies and are transacted and settled in the same quarter.
Financial assets and liabilities valued on a recurring basis	The following table shows the financial assets and liabilities valued on a gross basis as of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016 . Additionally, the table below indicates where the derivatives are reported on the Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Financial Position. During the periods presented, there were no transfers between fair value hierarchy levels. The Financial Position and Gross Fair Value Measurements of Hedging Instruments (Dollars in millions) Derivative Type Statements of Financial Position Classification March 31, 2017 Level 2 December 31, 2016 Level 2 Derivatives designated as cash flow hedges: Commodity contracts Other current assets $ 2 $ 5 Commodity contracts Other noncurrent assets 1 2 Foreign exchange contracts Other current assets 47 49 Foreign exchange contracts Other noncurrent assets 34 47 Derivatives designated as fair value hedges: Fixed-for-floating interest rate swap Other current assets — 1 Total Derivative Assets on Gross Basis $ 84 $ 104 Derivatives designated as cash flow hedges: Commodity contracts Payables and other current liabilities $ 72 $ 62 Commodity contracts Other long-term liabilities 74 69 Derivatives designated as fair value hedges: Fixed-for-floating interest rate swap Long-term borrowings 4 4 Total Derivative Liabilities on Gross Basis $ 150 $ 135 Total Net Derivative Liabilities on Gross Basis $ 66 $ 31

RETIREMENT PLANS (Tables)

RETIREMENT PLANS (Tables)	3 Months Ended
RETIREMENT PLANS (Tables)	Mar. 31, 2017
Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]
Components of net periodic benefit cost	Components of net periodic benefit (credit) cost were as follows: First Quarter Pension Plans Other Postretirement Benefit Plans 2017 2016 2017 2016 (Dollars in millions) U.S. Non-U.S. U.S. Non-U.S. Components of net periodic benefit (credit) cost: Service cost $ 9 $ 3 $ 10 $ 3 $ 1 $ 2 Interest cost 17 5 18 6 6 7 Expected return on assets (35 ) (8 ) (34 ) (8 ) (2 ) (2 ) Amortization of: Prior service credit, net (1 ) — (1 ) — (10 ) (10 ) Net periodic benefit (credit) cost $ (10 ) $ — $ (7 ) $ 1 $ (5 ) $ (3 )

ENVIRONMENTAL MATTERS AND ASS29

ENVIRONMENTAL MATTERS AND ASSET RETIREMENT OBLIGATIONS (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017
Accrual for Environmental Loss Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of environmental liabilities, current and non-current	The Company's total environmental reserve that management believes to be probable and estimable for environmental contingencies, including remediation costs and asset retirement obligations, is included as part of "Payables and other current liabilities" and "Other long-term liabilities" in the Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Financial Position as follows: (Dollars in millions) March 31, 2017 December 31, 2016 Environmental contingent liabilities, current $ 30 $ 30 Environmental contingent liabilities, long-term 288 291 Total $ 318 $ 321
Schedule of changes to environmental remediation liabilities	The amounts charged to pre-tax earnings for environmental remediation and related charges are included within "Cost of sales" in the Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Earnings, Comprehensive Income and Retained Earnings. Changes in the reserves for environmental remediation liabilities during first three months 2017 are summarized below: (Dollars in millions) Environmental Remediation Liabilities Balance at December 31, 2016 $ 295 Changes in estimates recognized in earnings and other 2 Cash reductions (6 ) Balance at March 31, 2017 $ 291

STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (Tables)

STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (Tables)	3 Months Ended
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (Tables)	Mar. 31, 2017
Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract]
Reconciliation of the changes in stockholders' equity	A reconciliation of the changes in stockholders' equity for first three months 2017 is provided below: (Dollars in millions) Common Stock at Par Value Paid-in Capital Retained Earnings Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Treasury Stock at Cost Total Stockholders' Equity Attributed to Eastman Noncontrolling Interest Total Stockholders' Equity Balance at December 31, 2016 $ 2 $ 1,915 $ 5,721 $ (281 ) $ (2,825 ) $ 4,532 $ 76 $ 4,608 Net Earnings — — 278 — — 278 1 279 Cash Dividends Declared (1) ($0.51 per share) — — (74 ) — — (74 ) — (74 ) Other Comprehensive Income — — — (25 ) — (25 ) — (25 ) Share-Based Compensation Expense (2) — 14 — — — 14 — 14 Stock Option Exercises — 6 — — — 6 — 6 Other — (5 ) — — — (5 ) (1 ) (6 ) Share Repurchases — — — — (75 ) (75 ) — (75 ) Balance at March 31, 2017 $ 2 $ 1,930 $ 5,925 $ (306 ) $ (2,900 ) $ 4,651 $ 76 $ 4,727 (1) Cash dividends declared includes cash dividends paid and dividends declared, but unpaid. (2) Share-based compensation expense is the fair value of share-based awards.
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	(Dollars in millions) Cumulative Translation Adjustment Benefit Plans Unrecognized Prior Service Credits Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Derivative Instruments Unrealized Losses on Investments Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Balance at December 31, 2015 $ (284 ) $ 129 $ (234 ) $ (1 ) $ (390 ) Period change (97 ) 34 172 — 109 Balance at December 31, 2016 (381 ) 163 (62 ) (1 ) (281 ) Period change 7 (7 ) (25 ) — (25 ) Balance at March 31, 2017 $ (374 ) $ 156 $ (87 ) $ (1 ) $ (306 )
Schedule of components of comprehensive income (loss) before tax and net of tax effects	Components of other comprehensive income recognized in the Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Earnings, Comprehensive Income and Retained Earnings are presented below, before tax and net of tax effects: First Quarter 2017 2016 (Dollars in millions) Before Tax Net of Tax Before Tax Net of Tax Other comprehensive income (loss) Change in cumulative translation adjustment $ 7 $ 7 $ 106 $ 106 Defined benefit pension and other postretirement benefit plans: Amortization of unrecognized prior service credits included in net periodic costs (1) (11 ) (7 ) (11 ) (7 ) Derivatives and hedging: (2) Unrealized loss during period (34 ) (21 ) (30 ) (18 ) Reclassification adjustment for (gains) losses included in net income, net (6 ) (4 ) 7 4 Total other comprehensive income (loss) $ (44 ) $ (25 ) $ 72 $ 85 (1) Included in the calculation of net periodic benefit costs for pension and other postretirement benefit plans. See Note 7, "Retirement Plans" . (2) For additional information regarding the impact of reclassifications into earnings, see Note 6, "Derivative and Non-Derivative Financial Instruments" .

EARNINGS AND DIVIDENDS PER SH31

EARNINGS AND DIVIDENDS PER SHARE (Tables)	3 Months Ended
EARNINGS AND DIVIDENDS PER SHARE (Tables)	Mar. 31, 2017
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Earnings per share, basic and diluted	The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share ("EPS"): First Quarter (In millions, except per share amounts) 2017 2016 Numerator Earnings attributable to Eastman: Earnings, net of tax $ 278 $ 251 Denominator Weighted average shares used for basic EPS 146.2 147.8 Dilutive effect of stock options and other awards 1.0 1.0 Weighted average shares used for diluted EPS 147.2 148.8 (Calculated using whole dollars and shares) EPS Basic $ 1.90 $ 1.70 Diluted $ 1.89 $ 1.69

ASSETS IMPAIRMENTS AND RESTRU32

ASSETS IMPAIRMENTS AND RESTRUCTURING (Tables)	3 Months Ended
ASSETS IMPAIRMENTS AND RESTRUCTURING (Tables)	Mar. 31, 2017
Restructuring Costs and Asset Impairment Charges [Abstract]
Changes to restructuring reserve and related activities	The following table summarizes the changes in asset impairments and restructuring charges and gains, the non-cash reductions attributable to asset impairments, and the cash reductions in restructuring reserves for severance costs and site closure costs paid in first three months 2017 and full year 2016 : (Dollars in millions) Balance at January 1, 2017 Provision/ Adjustments Non-cash Reductions/ Cash Reductions Balance at March 31, 2017 Severance costs $ 42 $ — $ — $ (17 ) $ 25 Site closure and restructuring costs 13 — — — 13 Total $ 55 $ — $ — $ (17 ) $ 38 (Dollars in millions) Balance at January 1, 2016 Provision/ Adjustments Non-cash Reductions/ Additions Cash Reductions Balance at December 31, 2016 Non-cash charges $ — $ 12 $ (12 ) $ — $ — Severance costs 55 32 — (45 ) 42 Site closure and restructuring costs 11 1 4 (3 ) 13 Total $ 66 $ 45 $ (8 ) $ (48 ) $ 55

SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION AWAR33

SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION AWARDS SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION AWARDS (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Schedule of Nonvested Share Activity [Table Text Block]	First Quarter Assumptions 2017 2016 Expected volatility rate 20.45% 23.71% Expected dividend yield 2.64% 2.31% Average risk-free interest rate 1.91% 1.23% Expected term years 5.1 5.0

SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORM34

SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION (Tables)	3 Months Ended
SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION (Tables)	Mar. 31, 2017
Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract]
Schedule of Cash Flow, Supplemental Disclosures	Included in the line item "Other items, net" of the "Operating activities" section of the Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows are the following changes to Unaudited Consolidated Statement of Financial Position: (Dollars in millions) First Three Months 2017 2016 Other current assets $ 5 $ — Other noncurrent assets 9 38 Payables and other current liabilities (36 ) 24 Long-term liabilities and equity (4 ) (78 ) Total $ (26 ) $ (16 )

SEGMENT INFORMATION (Tables)

SEGMENT INFORMATION (Tables)	3 Months Ended
SEGMENT INFORMATION (Tables)	Mar. 31, 2017
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Segment Information Disclosure	First Quarter (Dollars in millions) 2017 2016 Sales Additives & Functional Products $ 773 $ 737 Advanced Materials 634 589 Chemical Intermediates 670 620 Fibers 213 280 Total Sales by Segment 2,290 2,226 Other 13 10 Total Sales $ 2,303 $ 2,236 First Quarter (Dollars in millions) 2017 2016 Operating Earnings (Loss) Additives & Functional Products $ 152 $ 153 Advanced Materials 121 108 Chemical Intermediates 82 67 Fibers 52 86 Total Operating Earnings by Segment 407 414 Other Growth initiatives and businesses not allocated to segments (28 ) (18 ) Pension and other postretirement benefits income, net not allocated to operating segments 18 12 Acquisition integration and transaction costs — (9 ) Total Operating Earnings $ 397 $ 399 March 31, December 31, (Dollars in millions) 2017 2016 Assets by Segment (1) Additives & Functional Products $ 6,397 $ 6,255 Advanced Materials 4,318 4,247 Chemical Intermediates 2,971 2,927 Fibers 955 920 Total Assets by Segment 14,641 14,349 Corporate Assets 1,114 1,108 Total Assets $ 15,755 $ 15,457 (1) Segment assets include accounts receivable, inventory, fixed assets, goodwill, and intangible assets. Segment asset balances for shared fixed assets within the CI and Fibers segments as of December 31, 2016 have been reclassified to conform to current period allocation methodology.

BASIS OF PRESENTATION Basis of

BASIS OF PRESENTATION Basis of Presentation (Details) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017USD ($)Segment	Mar. 31, 2016USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income on Derivatives [Line Items]
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax \| $	$ 7	$ 106	$ (97)
Number of Operating Segments \| Segment	4

INVENTORIES (Details)

INVENTORIES (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Mar. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
At FIFO or average cost (approximates current cost) [Abstract]
Finished goods	$ 1,058	$ 997
Work in process	213	198
Raw materials and supplies	488	473
Total inventories	1,759	1,668
Less: LIFO Reserve	264	264
Total inventories	$ 1,495	$ 1,404
Inventories valued on the LIFO method	60.00%	60.00%

PAYABLES AND OTHER CURRENT LI38

PAYABLES AND OTHER CURRENT LIABILITIES (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Mar. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Payables and Accruals [Abstract]
Trade creditors	$ 668	$ 704
Accrued payrolls, vacation, and variable-incentive compensation	110	196
Post-employment obligations	88	110
Accrued taxes	76	106
Other	390	396
Total payables and other current liabilities	$ 1,332	$ 1,512

PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES PROV

PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2016
Income Tax Examination [Line Items]
Provision for income taxes	$ 62	$ 72
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent	18.00%	22.00%
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Prior Year Income Taxes, Amount		$ 9

BORROWINGS Part 1 (Details) Sch

BORROWINGS Part 1 (Details) Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total Borrowings	$ 6,883	$ 6,594
Borrowings due within one year	305	283
Long-term borrowings	6,578	6,311
5.5% notes due November 2019 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term Debt	$ 249	249
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	5.50%
Debt Instrument, Maturity Date	Nov. 30, 2019
2.7% notes due January 2020 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term Debt	$ 796	796
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	2.70%
Debt Instrument, Maturity Date	Jan. 31, 2020
4.5% notes due January 2021 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term Debt	$ 184	184
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	4.50%
Debt Instrument, Maturity Date	Jan. 31, 2021
3.6% notes due August 2022 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term Debt	$ 740	741
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	3.60%
Debt Instrument, Maturity Date	Aug. 31, 2022
1.5% notes due May 2023 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term Debt	$ 797	786
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	1.50%
Debt Instrument, Maturity Date	May 31, 2023
7 1/4% debentures due January 2024 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term Debt	$ 197	197
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	7.25%
Debt Instrument, Maturity Date	Jan. 31, 2024
7 5/8% debentures due June 2024 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term Debt	$ 43	43
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	7.625%
Debt Instrument, Maturity Date	Jun. 30, 2024
3.8% notes due March 2025 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term Debt	$ 689	689
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	3.80%
Debt Instrument, Maturity Date	Mar. 31, 2025
1.875% notes due 2026 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term Debt	$ 527	519
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	1.875%
Debt Instrument, Maturity Date	Nov. 30, 2026
7.60% debentures due February 2027 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term Debt	$ 195	195
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	7.60%
Debt Instrument, Maturity Date	Feb. 28, 2027
4.8% notes due September 2042 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term Debt	$ 492	493
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	4.80%
Debt Instrument, Maturity Date	Sep. 30, 2042
4.65% notes due October 2044 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term Debt	$ 871	870
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	4.65%
Debt Instrument, Maturity Date	Oct. 31, 2044
Credit Facility
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term Debt	$ 799	549
Commercial Paper [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Commercial Paper	295	280
Capital Lease Obligations [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term Debt	$ 9	$ 3

BORROWINGS Part 2 (Details) Cre

BORROWINGS Part 2 (Details) Credit Facility and Commercial Paper Borrowings - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 05, 2014	Mar. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
2019 Term Loan [Member]
Credit Facilities [Abstract]
Credit Facility, Borrowing Capacity	$ 1,000
Debt Instrument, Term	5 years
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Month-end Outstanding Amount		$ 250	$ 250
Line of Credit Facility, Interest Rate During Period		2.23%	2.02%
2021 Term Loan [Member]
Credit Facilities [Abstract]
Credit Facility, Borrowing Capacity			$ 300
Debt Instrument, Term			5 years
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Month-end Outstanding Amount		$ 299	$ 299
Line of Credit Facility, Interest Rate During Period		2.23%	1.95%
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Credit Facilities [Abstract]
Credit Facility, Borrowing Capacity		$ 1,250
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Month-end Outstanding Amount		$ 0	$ 0
Line of Credit Facility, Expiration Date		Oct. 31, 2021
A/R Facility [Member]
Credit Facilities [Abstract]
Credit Facility, Borrowing Capacity		$ 250
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Month-end Outstanding Amount		$ 250	0
Line of Credit Facility, Interest Rate During Period		1.77%
Line of Credit Facility, Expiration Date		Apr. 30, 2019
Commercial Paper [Member]
Credit Facilities [Abstract]
Commercial Paper		$ 295	$ 280
Debt, Weighted Average Interest Rate		1.24%	1.12%

BORROWINGS Part 3 (Details) Fai

BORROWINGS Part 3 (Details) Fair Value - USD ($) $ in Millions	Mar. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Long-term borrowings	$ 6,578	$ 6,311
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Long-term Borrowings, Fair Value	6,898	6,586
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] \| Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Long-term Borrowings, Fair Value	6,099	6,036
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] \| Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Long-term Borrowings, Fair Value	799	550
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] \| Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Long-term Borrowings, Fair Value	$ 0	$ 0

DERIVATIVE AND NON-DERIVATIVE43

DERIVATIVE AND NON-DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS Part 1 (Details) - Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] € in Millions, ¥ in Millions, bbl in Millions, MMBTU in Millions, $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017EUR (€)bblMMBTU	Mar. 31, 2017USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2016EUR (€)bblMMBTU	Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2017JPY (¥)bblMMBTU	Mar. 31, 2017USD ($)bblMMBTU	Dec. 31, 2016JPY (¥)bblMMBTU	Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)bblMMBTU
Foreign Exchange Contract [Member] \| Euro Member Countries, Euro \| Cash Flow Hedging [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative, Notional Amount	€ 336		€ 378			$ 359		$ 398
Foreign Exchange Contract [Member] \| Japan, Yen \| Cash Flow Hedging [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative, Notional Amount					¥ 1,350	$ 12	¥ 1,800	$ 15
Commodity Contract [Member] \| Cash Flow Hedging [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative, Nonmonetary Notional Amount \| bbl	10		11		10	10	11	11
Energy Related Derivative [Member] \| Cash Flow Hedging [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative, Nonmonetary Notional Amount \| MMBTU	23		23		23	23	23	23
Interest Rate Contract [Member] \| Fair Value Hedging [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative, Notional Amount \| $						$ 75		$ 75
1.50% Notes Due 2023 and 1.875% Notes Due 2026 [Member] \| Euro Member Countries, Euro \| Net Investment Hedging [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional Amount of Nonderivative Instruments	€ 1,239	$ 1,300	€ 1,238	$ 1,300

DERIVATIVE AND NON-DERIVATIVE44

DERIVATIVE AND NON-DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS Part 2 (Details) € in Millions	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017EUR (€)	Mar. 31, 2017USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2016EUR (€)	Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)
Derivative Assets [Abstract]
Derivative Asset, Net		$ 84,000,000
Derivative Liabilities [Abstract]
Derivative Liability, Net		150,000,000
Fair Value Level Transfers		0		$ 0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] \| Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Derivative Assets [Abstract]
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Asset		0		0
Derivative Liabilities [Abstract]
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Liability		0		0
Derivative, Fair Value, Net		0		0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] \| Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Derivative Assets [Abstract]
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Asset		84,000,000		104,000,000
Derivative Liabilities [Abstract]
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Liability		150,000,000		135,000,000
Derivative, Fair Value, Net		66,000,000		31,000,000
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] \| Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] \| Commodity Contract [Member] \| Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] \| Other Current Assets [Member]
Derivative Assets [Abstract]
Cash Flow Hedge Derivative Instrument Assets at Fair Value		2,000,000		5,000,000
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] \| Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] \| Commodity Contract [Member] \| Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] \| Other Noncurrent Assets [Member]
Derivative Assets [Abstract]
Cash Flow Hedge Derivative Instrument Assets at Fair Value		1,000,000		2,000,000
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] \| Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] \| Commodity Contract [Member] \| Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] \| Other Current Liabilities [Member]
Derivative Liabilities [Abstract]
Cash Flow Hedge Derivative Instrument Liabilities at Fair Value		72,000,000		62,000,000
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] \| Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] \| Commodity Contract [Member] \| Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] \| Other Noncurrent Liabilities [Member]
Derivative Liabilities [Abstract]
Cash Flow Hedge Derivative Instrument Liabilities at Fair Value		74,000,000		69,000,000
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] \| Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] \| Foreign Exchange Contract [Member] \| Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] \| Other Current Assets [Member]
Derivative Assets [Abstract]
Cash Flow Hedge Derivative Instrument Assets at Fair Value		47,000,000		49,000,000
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] \| Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] \| Foreign Exchange Contract [Member] \| Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] \| Other Noncurrent Assets [Member]
Derivative Assets [Abstract]
Cash Flow Hedge Derivative Instrument Assets at Fair Value		34,000,000		47,000,000
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] \| Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] \| Interest Rate Contract [Member] \| Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] \| Other Current Assets [Member]
Derivative Assets [Abstract]
Fair Value Hedge Assets		0		1,000,000
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] \| Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] \| Interest Rate Contract [Member] \| Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] \| Other Noncurrent Liabilities [Member]
Derivative Liabilities [Abstract]
Fair Value Hedge Liabilities		4,000,000		4,000,000
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] \| Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Derivative Assets [Abstract]
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Asset		0		0
Derivative Liabilities [Abstract]
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Liability		0		0
Derivative, Fair Value, Net		0		0
Net Investment Hedging [Member] \| Euro Member Countries, Euro \| 1.50% Notes Due 2023 and 1.875% Notes Due 2026 [Member] \| Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Non-Derivatives, Carrying Value [Abstract]
Notional Amount of Nonderivative Instruments	€ 1,239	$ 1,300,000,000	€ 1,238	$ 1,300,000,000

DERIVATIVE AND NON-DERIVATIVE45

DERIVATIVE AND NON-DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS Part 3 (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2016
Amount After Tax of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income On Derivatives, Effective Portion [Abstract]
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, Net of Tax	$ (25)		$ 172
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Non-derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, before Tax [Abstract]
Change in cumulative translation adjustment, before tax	7	$ 106
Summary of Derivative Instruments [Abstract]
Monetized positions and mark to market in accumulated other comprehensive income before tax	116	400
Price Risk Cash Flow Hedge Unrealized Loss to be Reclassified During Next 12 Months	30
Commodity Contract [Member] \| Cash Flow Hedging [Member]
Amount After Tax of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income On Derivatives, Effective Portion [Abstract]
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, Net of Tax	(16)	30
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Non-derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, before Tax [Abstract]
Loss on Cash Flow Hedge Ineffectiveness	1	2
Commodity Contract [Member] \| Cash Flow Hedging [Member] \| Cost of Sales [Member]
Pre-tax Amount of Gain (Loss) reclassified From Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Into Income (Effective Portion) [Abstract]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Income, Effective Portion, Net	(7)	(20)
Foreign Exchange Contract [Member] \| Cash Flow Hedging [Member]
Amount After Tax of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income On Derivatives, Effective Portion [Abstract]
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, Net of Tax	(10)	(26)
Foreign Exchange Contract [Member] \| Cash Flow Hedging [Member] \| Sales [Member]
Pre-tax Amount of Gain (Loss) reclassified From Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Into Income (Effective Portion) [Abstract]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Income, Effective Portion, Net	12	15
Interest Rate Swap [Member] \| Cash Flow Hedging [Member]
Amount After Tax of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income On Derivatives, Effective Portion [Abstract]
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, Net of Tax	1	(18)
Interest Rate Swap [Member] \| Cash Flow Hedging [Member] \| Net Interest Expense
Pre-tax Amount of Gain (Loss) reclassified From Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Into Income (Effective Portion) [Abstract]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Income, Effective Portion, Net	(1)	(2)
Interest Rate Contract [Member] \| Fair Value Hedging [Member] \| Net Interest Expense
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Gain (Loss) on Fair Value Hedges Recognized in Earnings	1	3
Foreign Exchange [Member] \| Net Investment Hedging [Member]
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Non-derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, before Tax [Abstract]
Change in cumulative translation adjustment, before tax	(18)	0
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Gain (Loss), Net	$ (6)	$ 9

RETIREMENT PLANS (Details)

RETIREMENT PLANS (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
RETIREMENT PLANS (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Mar. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2016
United States Pension Plans of US Entity, Defined Benefit [Member]
Components of net periodic benefit cost [Abstract]
Service cost	$ 9	$ 10
Interest cost	17	18
Expected return on assets	(35)	(34)
Prior service credit, net	(1)	(1)
Net periodic benefit (credit) cost	(10)	(7)
Foreign Pension Plans, Defined Benefit [Member]
Components of net periodic benefit cost [Abstract]
Service cost	3	3
Interest cost	5	6
Expected return on assets	(8)	(8)
Prior service credit, net	0	0
Net periodic benefit (credit) cost	0	1
Post Retirement Welfare Plans [Member]
Components of net periodic benefit cost [Abstract]
Service cost	1	2
Interest cost	6	7
Expected return on assets	(2)	(2)
Prior service credit, net	(10)	(10)
Net periodic benefit (credit) cost	$ (5)	$ (3)

COMMITMENTS (Details)

COMMITMENTS (Details) € in Millions, $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
COMMITMENTS (Details) € in Millions, $ in Millions	Mar. 31, 2017USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2016USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2017EUR (€)	Mar. 31, 2017USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)
Other Commitments [Line Items]
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Purchases	$ 3,000
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Term	30 years
Lease commitments [Abstract]
Operating Lease Commitments, Cancelable Noncancelable and Month-to-month				$ 272
Lessee Leasing Arrangements, Operating Leases, Term of Contract	40 years
Guarantees [Abstract]
Operating Lease Residual Value Guarantees				88
Term, other guarantees	30 years
Maximum potential future payment, other guarantees				35
Transfers and Servicing of Financial Assets [Abstract]
Transfers of Financial Assets Accounted for as Sale, Initial Fair Value of Assets Obtained as Proceeds			€ 150	160
Percent of funding for sold receivables net of deposit	85.00%
Receivable Sold Under Factoring Arrangement	$ 250	$ 235
Continuing Involvement with Derecognized Transferred Financial Assets, Amount Outstanding				$ 120	$ 99
Servicing Assets and Servicing Liabilities at Fair Value, Assumptions Used to Estimate Fair Value, Expected Credit Losses	10.00%
Land and Building [Member]
Lease commitments [Abstract]
Percent of total lease commitments			45.00%	45.00%
Railcars [Member]
Lease commitments [Abstract]
Percent of total lease commitments			40.00%	40.00%
Machinery and Equipment [Member]
Lease commitments [Abstract]
Percent of total lease commitments			15.00%	15.00%

ENVIRONMENTAL MATTERS AND ASS48

ENVIRONMENTAL MATTERS AND ASSET RETIREMENT OBLIGATIONS (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Site Contingency [Line Items]
Portion Of Environmental Reserve Related To Previously Closed, Impaired, And Divested Sites	$ 8	$ 8
Accrual for Environmental Loss Contingencies [Roll Forward]
Beginning of period	321
End of period	318
Accrual for Environmental Loss Contingencies, Balance Sheet Classification [Abstract]
Accrued Environmental Loss Contingencies, Current	30	30
Accrued Environmental Loss Contingencies, Noncurrent	288	291
Environmental Remediation [Member]
Accrual for Environmental Loss Contingencies [Roll Forward]
Beginning of period	295
Changes in estimates recognized in earnings and other	2
Cash reductions	(6)
End of period	$ 291
Expected Payment Period of Environmental Contingencies	approximately 30 years
Environmental ARO [Member]
Site Contingency [Line Items]
Best Estimate Accrued to-date For Asset Retirement Obligation	$ 27	26
Non Environmental ARO [Member]
Site Contingency [Line Items]
Best Estimate Accrued to-date For Asset Retirement Obligation	46	46
Minimum [Member] \| Environmental Remediation [Member]
Site Contingency [Line Items]
Loss Contingency, Estimate of Possible Loss	291	295
Maximum [Member] \| Environmental Remediation [Member]
Site Contingency [Line Items]
Loss Contingency, Estimate of Possible Loss	$ 497	$ 503

STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY STOCKHOLDE

STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY Part 1 (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions		3 Months Ended			12 Months Ended
		Mar. 31, 2017		Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2016
Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract]
Dividends, Per Share		$ 0.51		$ 0.46
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent		$ 4,651			$ 4,532
Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest		4,727			4,608
Net earnings attributable to Eastman		278		$ 251
Net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interest		1		0
Net earnings including noncontrolling interest		279		251
Cash dividends declared		(74)	[1]	(67)
Other Comprehensive Income		(25)		85	109
Share-based Compensation Expense	[2]	14
Stock Option Exercises		6
Stockholders' Equity, Other		(6)
Share Repurchases		(75)
Change in cumulative translation adjustment		7		$ 106	(97)
Common Stock [Member]
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent		2			2
Net earnings attributable to Eastman		0
Cash dividends declared	[1]	0
Other Comprehensive Income		0
Share-based Compensation Expense	[2]	0
Stock Option Exercises		0
Stockholders' Equity, Other		0
Share Repurchases		0
Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent		1,930			1,915
Net earnings attributable to Eastman		0
Cash dividends declared	[1]	0
Other Comprehensive Income		0
Share-based Compensation Expense	[2]	14
Stock Option Exercises		6
Stockholders' Equity, Other		(5)
Share Repurchases		0
Retained Earnings [Member]
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent		5,925			5,721
Net earnings attributable to Eastman		278
Cash dividends declared	[1]	(74)
Other Comprehensive Income		0
Share-based Compensation Expense	[2]	0
Stock Option Exercises		0
Stockholders' Equity, Other		0
Share Repurchases		0
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member]
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent		(306)			(281)
Net earnings attributable to Eastman		0
Cash dividends declared	[1]	0
Other Comprehensive Income		(25)
Share-based Compensation Expense	[2]	0
Stock Option Exercises		0
Stockholders' Equity, Other		0
Share Repurchases		0
Treasury Stock [Member]
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent		(2,900)			(2,825)
Net earnings attributable to Eastman		0
Cash dividends declared	[1]	0
Other Comprehensive Income		0
Share-based Compensation Expense	[2]	0
Stock Option Exercises		0
Stockholders' Equity, Other		0
Share Repurchases		(75)
Parent [Member]
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent		4,651			4,532
Net earnings attributable to Eastman		278
Cash dividends declared	[1]	(74)
Other Comprehensive Income		(25)
Share-based Compensation Expense	[2]	14
Stock Option Exercises		6
Stockholders' Equity, Other		(5)
Share Repurchases		(75)
Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent		76			$ 76
Net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interest		1
Cash dividends declared	[1]	0
Other Comprehensive Income		0
Share-based Compensation Expense	[2]	0
Stock Option Exercises		0
Stockholders' Equity, Other		(1)
Share Repurchases		$ 0

[1]	Cash dividends declared includes cash dividends paid and dividends declared, but unpaid.
[2]	Share-based compensation expense is the fair value of share-based awards.

STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY STOCKHOL50

STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY Part 2 AOCI (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions		3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
		Mar. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Cumulative Translation Adjustment		$ (374)		$ (381)	$ (284)
Change in cumulative translation adjustment		7	$ 106	(97)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Arising During Period, before Tax		(7)		34
Benefit Plans Unrecognized Prior Service Credits		156		163	129
Amortization of unrecognized prior service credits included in net periodic costs	[1]	(7)	(7)
Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Derivative Instruments		(87)		(62)	(234)
Change in Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Derivative Instruments		(25)		172
Unrealized Losses on Investments		(1)		(1)	(1)
Change in Unrealized Losses on Investments		0		0
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax		(306)		(281)	$ (390)
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax		$ (25)	$ 85	$ 109

[1]	Included in the calculation of net periodic benefit costs for pension and other postretirement benefit plans. See Note 7, "Retirement Plans".

STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY STOCKHOL51

STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY Part 3 OCI (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions		3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
		Mar. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2016
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Tax [Abstract]
Change in cumulative translation adjustment, before tax		$ 7	$ 106
Amortization of unrecognized prior service credits included in net periodic costs, before tax	[1]	(11)	(11)
Unrealized gain (loss), before tax	[2]	(34)	(30)
Reclassification adjustment for (gain) loss included in net income, before tax	[2]	(6)	7
Total other comprehensive income (loss), before tax		(44)	72
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]
Change in cumulative translation adjustment		7	106	$ (97)
Amortization of unrecognized prior service credits included in net periodic costs	[1]	(7)	(7)
Unrealized gain (loss)	[2]	(21)	(18)
Reclassification adjustment for (gains) losses included in net income, net	[2]	(4)	4
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax		$ (25)	$ 85	$ 109

[1]	Included in the calculation of net periodic benefit costs for pension and other postretirement benefit plans. See Note 7, "Retirement Plans".
[2]	For additional information regarding the impact of reclassifications into earnings, see Note 6, "Derivative and Non-Derivative Financial Instruments".

EARNINGS AND DIVIDENDS PER SH52

EARNINGS AND DIVIDENDS PER SHARE (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2016
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Earnings, net of tax	$ 278	$ 251
Weighted average shares used for basic EPS (in shares)	146,200,000	147,800,000
Dilutive effect of stock options and other awards	1,000,000	1,000,000
Weighted average shares used for diluted EPS (in shares)	147,200,000	148,800,000
Earnings, basic	$ 1.90	$ 1.70
Earnings, diluted	$ 1.89	$ 1.69
Underlying options excluded from the computation of diluted earnings per share (in shares)	1,008,667	1,081,423
Shares repurchased (in shares)	943,699	287,281
Cash dividends declared (per share)	$ 0.51	$ 0.46

ASSETS IMPAIRMENTS AND RESTRU53

ASSETS IMPAIRMENTS AND RESTRUCTURING (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2016
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring, Settlement and Impairment Provisions	$ 0	$ (2)
Restructuring Charge [Roll Forward]
Balance at Beginning of Period	55	66	$ 66
Provision / Adjustments	0		45
Restructuring Reserve, Accrual Adjustment	0
Non-cash Reductions			(8)
Cash Reductions	(17)		(48)
Balance at End of Period	38		55
Facility Closing [Member]
Restructuring Charge [Roll Forward]
Balance at Beginning of Period	13	11	11
Provision / Adjustments	0		1
Restructuring Reserve, Accrual Adjustment	0		4
Cash Reductions	0		(3)
Balance at End of Period	13		13
Employee Severance [Member]
Restructuring Charge [Roll Forward]
Balance at Beginning of Period	42	55	55
Provision / Adjustments	0		32
Restructuring Reserve, Accrual Adjustment	0		0
Cash Reductions	(17)		(45)
Balance at End of Period	25		42
Non-Cash Charges [Member]
Restructuring Charge [Roll Forward]
Balance at Beginning of Period	$ 0	0	0
Provision / Adjustments			12
Non-cash Reductions			(12)
Cash Reductions			0
Balance at End of Period			$ 0
Crystex R&D facility in France [Member] \| Additives And Functional Products [Member]
Restructuring Charge [Roll Forward]
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Assets		$ 2

SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION AWAR54

SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION AWARDS (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2016
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based compensation expense before tax	$ 14	$ 13
Share-based compensation expense, retirement eligibility preceding the requisite vesting period	2	2
Share-based compensation net of deferred tax expense	9	8
Employee Stock Option [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based compensation expense before tax	$ 3	$ 3
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Net of Forfeitures	746,000	550,000
Share based compensation Term life of options	10
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period	3 years
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Volatility Rate	20.45%	23.71%
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Dividend Rate	2.64%	2.31%
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Risk Free Interest Rate	1.91%	1.23%
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Term	5 years 1 month	5 years
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$ 80.25	$ 65.16
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value	$ 11.79	$ 10.97
Nonvested Options [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized	$ 8
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition	3 years
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period	3 years
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period	150,000	160,000
Other Share-Based compensations Awards [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based compensation expense before tax	$ 11	$ 10
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized	$ 86
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition	3 years
Long term performance shares award 2017-2019 cycle [Member] \| Performance Shares [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period	360,000
Long term performance shares award 2016-2018 cycle [Member] \| Performance Shares [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period	400,000

SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORM55

SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2016
Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract]
Other current assets	$ 5	$ 0
Other noncurrent assets	9	38
Payables and other current liabilities	(36)	24
Long-term liabilities and equity	(4)	(78)
Total	$ (26)	$ (16)

SEGMENT INFORMATION (Details)

SEGMENT INFORMATION (Details) $ in Millions		3 Months Ended
SEGMENT INFORMATION (Details) $ in Millions		Mar. 31, 2017USD ($)Segment	Mar. 31, 2016USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Number of Operating Segments \| Segment		4
Sales [Abstract]
Sales		$ 2,303	$ 2,236
Operating Earnings (loss) [Abstract]
Operating Income (Loss)		397	399
Segment Reporting Information, Additional Information [Abstract]
Assets by Segment	[1]	15,755		$ 15,457
Operating Segments [Member]
Sales [Abstract]
Sales		2,290	2,226
Operating Earnings (loss) [Abstract]
Operating Income (Loss)		407	414
Segment Reporting Information, Additional Information [Abstract]
Assets by Segment	[1]	14,641		14,349
Corporate, Non-Segment [Member]
Sales [Abstract]
Sales		13	10
Segment Reporting Information, Additional Information [Abstract]
Assets by Segment	[1]	1,114		1,108
Growth Initiatives and Businesses not Allocated to Segments [Member] \| Corporate, Non-Segment [Member]
Operating Earnings (loss) [Abstract]
Operating Income (Loss)		(28)	(18)
Pension and OPEB Costs Not Allocated to Operating Segments [Member] \| Corporate, Non-Segment [Member]
Operating Earnings (loss) [Abstract]
Operating Income (Loss)		18	12
Acquisition integration and transaction costs [Member] \| Corporate, Non-Segment [Member]
Operating Earnings (loss) [Abstract]
Operating Income (Loss)		0	(9)
Additives And Functional Products [Member] \| Operating Segments [Member]
Sales [Abstract]
Sales		773	737
Operating Earnings (loss) [Abstract]
Operating Income (Loss)		152	153
Segment Reporting Information, Additional Information [Abstract]
Assets by Segment	[1]	6,397		6,255
Advanced Materials [Member] \| Operating Segments [Member]
Sales [Abstract]
Sales		634	589
Operating Earnings (loss) [Abstract]
Operating Income (Loss)		121	108
Segment Reporting Information, Additional Information [Abstract]
Assets by Segment	[1]	4,318		4,247
Chemical Intermediates [Member] \| Operating Segments [Member]
Sales [Abstract]
Sales		670	620
Operating Earnings (loss) [Abstract]
Operating Income (Loss)		82	67
Segment Reporting Information, Additional Information [Abstract]
Assets by Segment	[1]	2,971		2,927
Fibers [Member] \| Operating Segments [Member]
Sales [Abstract]
Sales		213	280
Operating Earnings (loss) [Abstract]
Operating Income (Loss)		52	$ 86
Segment Reporting Information, Additional Information [Abstract]
Assets by Segment	[1]	$ 955		$ 920

[1]	Segment assets include accounts receivable, inventory, fixed assets, goodwill, and intangible assets. Segment asset balances for shared fixed assets within the CI and Fibers segments as of December 31, 2016 have been reclassified to conform to current period allocation methodology.