COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENT LIABILITIES (Asbestos-Related Matters of Union Carbide Corporation) (Table and Narrative) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2002
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Liability for asbestos claims, gross	$ 462		$ 462		$ 501	$ 602	$ 2,200
Percentage of recorded asbestos liability related to pending claims	24.00%		24.00%		19.00%
Percentage of recorded asbestos liability related to future claims	76.00%		76.00%		81.00%
Receivables for asbestos-related costs	84		84		91		1,350
Defense and resolution costs for asbestos related claims	32	26	86	77
Estimated Insurance Recoveries of Defense and Resolution Costs [Member] [Domain]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Receivables for asbestos-related costs	61		61		66
Receivables for insurance recoveries - carriers without settlement agreements
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Receivables for asbestos-related costs	$ 23		$ 23		$ 25