COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENT LIABILITIES (Asbestos-Related Matters of Union Carbide Corporation) (Table and Narrative) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2002
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Liability for asbestos claims, gross	$ 474		$ 474		$ 501	$ 602	$ 2,200
Percentage of recorded asbestos liability related to pending claims	22.00%		22.00%		19.00%
Percentage of recorded asbestos liability related to future claims	78.00%		78.00%		81.00%
Receivables for asbestos-related costs	88		88		91		1,350
Defense and resolution costs for asbestos related claims	29	29	54	51
Estimated Insurance Recoveries of Defense and Resolution Costs [Member] [Domain]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Receivables for asbestos-related costs	65		65		66
Receivables for insurance recoveries - carriers without settlement agreements
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Receivables for asbestos-related costs	$ 23		$ 23		$ 25