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COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENT LIABILITIES (Asbestos-Related Matters of Union Carbide Corporation) (Table and Narrative) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2015
Dec. 31, 2014
Jun. 30, 2014
Jun. 30, 2015
Jun. 30, 2014
Dec. 31, 2002
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]            
Liability for asbestos claims, gross $ 461 $ 513   $ 461   $ 2,200
Asbestos Related Loss Contingency, Range of Possible Loss, Minimum   540        
Asbestos Related Loss Contingency, Range of Possible Loss, Maximum   640        
Asbestos Related Charges Credit   $ 78        
Percentage of recorded asbestos liability related to pending claims 20.00% 22.00%   20.00%    
Percentage of recorded asbestos liability related to future claims 80.00% 78.00%   80.00%    
Document Period End Date       Jun. 30, 2015    
Receivables for asbestos-related costs $ 64 $ 79   $ 64   $ 1,350
Defense and resolution costs for asbestos related claims 21   $ 29 45 $ 54  
Estimated Insurance Recoveries of Defense and Resolution Costs [Member] [Domain]            
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]            
Receivables for asbestos-related costs 54 69   54    
Receivables for insurance recoveries - carriers without settlement agreements            
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]            
Receivables for asbestos-related costs $ 10 $ 10   $ 10