Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Current Assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 33	$ 18
Accounts receivable:
Trade (net of allowance for doubtful receivables - 2013: $-; 2012: $-)	25	35
Related companies	393	330
Other	98	86
Notes receivable from related companies	2,143	2,346
Inventories	425	420
Deferred income taxes and other current assets	96	95
Total current assets	3,213	3,330
Investments
Investments in related companies	840	840
Investments in nonconsolidated affiliates	7	106
Other investments	8	8
Noncurrent receivables	25	45
Noncurrent receivables from related companies	172	189
Total investments	1,052	1,188
Property
Property	7,096	7,211
Less accumulated depreciation	5,838	5,877
Net property	1,258	1,334
Other Assets
Intangible assets (net of accumulated amortization 2013: $73; 2012: $72)	8	7
Deferred income tax assets - noncurrent	776	775
Asbestos related insurance receivables noncurrent	160	155
Deferred charges and other assets	52	49
Total other assets	996	986
Total Assets	6,519	6,838
Current Liabilities
Notes payable related companies	34	40
Accounts payable:
Trade	233	299
Related companies	419	411
Other	31	15
Income taxes payable	27	59
Asbestos related liabilities current	99	85
Accrued and other current liabilities	180	146
Total current liabilities	1,023	1,055
Long Term Debt	471	471
Other Noncurrent Liabilities
Pension and other postretirement benefits - noncurrent	1,079	1,270
Asbestos related liabilities noncurrent	483	530
Other noncurrent obligations	109	188
Total other noncurrent liabilities	1,671	1,988
Stockholder's Equity
Common stock (authorized and issued: 1,000 shares of $0.01 par value each)	0	0
Additional paid-in capital	312	312
Retained earnings	4,362	4,355
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(1,322)	(1,345)
Union Carbide Corporation's stockholder's equity	3,352	3,322
Noncontrolling interests	2	2
Total equity	3,354	3,324
Total Liabilities and Equity	$ 6,519	$ 6,838