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