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Consolidated Statements of Equity (USD $)
In Millions
Total
Union Carbide Corporation's Stockholder's Equity [Member]
Common Stock [Member]
Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]
Retained Earnings [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss, Net of Tax [Member]
Accumulated Investment Gain [Member]
Cumulative Translation Adjustments [Member]
Pension and Other Postretirement Plans [Member]
Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent at Dec. 31, 2009  $ 0$ 312$ 6,131 $ 1$ (61)$ (950) 
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]          
Net Income297   297     
Dividends declared    (450)     
Translation Adjustments5      5  
Adjustments to Pension and other Postretirement Benefit Plans31       31 
Total Equity at Sep. 30, 20105,318         
Noncontrolling interests at Sep. 30, 2010         2
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent at Sep. 30, 2010 5,31603125,978(974)1(56)(919) 
Total Equity at Dec. 31, 20105,278         
Noncontrolling interests at Dec. 31, 20102         
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent at Dec. 31, 20105,276 03125,990 0(55)(971) 
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]          
Net Income255   255     
Dividends declared    (675)     
Translation Adjustments3      3  
Adjustments to Pension and other Postretirement Benefit Plans44       44 
Total Equity at Sep. 30, 20114,905         
Noncontrolling interests at Sep. 30, 20112        2
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent at Sep. 30, 2011$ 4,903$ 4,903$ 0$ 312$ 5,570$ (979)$ 0$ (52)$ (927)