Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $) In Millions	Sep. 30, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Current Assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 23	$ 22
Accounts receivable:
Trade (net of allowance for doubtful receivables - 2011: $1; 2010: $1)	28	27
Related companies	408	403
Other	114	159
Notes receivable from related companies	3,753	4,335
Inventories	224	194
Other current assets and deferred income taxes	85	87
Total current assets	4,635	5,227
Investments
Investments in related companies	972	972
Investments in nonconsolidated affiliates	135	131
Other investments	11	10
Noncurrent receivables	45	46
Noncurrent receivables from related companies	126	125
Total investments	1,289	1,284
Property
Property	7,042	7,080
Less accumulated depreciation	5,695	5,640
Net property	1,347	1,440
Other Assets
Intangible assets (net of accumulated amortization 2011: $140; 2010: $140)	8	7
Deferred income tax assets - noncurrent	606	579
Asbestos related insurance receivables noncurrent	206	220
Deferred charges and other assets	52	67
Total other assets	872	873
Total Assets	8,143	8,824
Current Liabilities
Notes payable related companies	14	3
Long term debt due within one year	37	0
Accounts payable:
Trade	235	267
Related companies	485	527
Other	31	30
Income taxes payable	60	140
Asbestos related liabilities current	68	78
Accrued and other current liabilities	194	185
Total current liabilities	1,124	1,230
Long Term Debt	470	571
Other Noncurrent Liabilities
Pension and other postretirement benefits - noncurrent	820	894
Asbestos related liabilities noncurrent	635	663
Other noncurrent obligations	189	188
Total other noncurrent liabilities	1,644	1,745
Stockholder's Equity
Common stock (authorized and issued: 1,000 shares of $0.01 par value each)	0	0
Additional paid in capital	312	312
Retained earnings	5,570	5,990
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(979)	(1,026)
Union Carbide Corporation's stockholder's equity	4,903	5,276
Noncontrolling interests	2	2
Total equity	4,905	5,278
Total Liabilities and Equity	$ 8,143	$ 8,824