Consolidated Statements of Income - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014
Net trade sales	$ 18	$ 27	$ 61	$ 77
Net sales to related companies	1,442	1,711	4,466	5,109
Total Net Sales	1,460	1,738	4,527	5,186
Cost of sales	1,094	1,426	3,598	4,485
Research and development expenses	5	4	15	15
Selling, general and administrative expenses	2	2	6	7
Restructuring charges	0	0	18	0
Equity in earnings of nonconsolidated affiliates	1	2	3	6
Sundry income (expense) - net	(17)	54	(28)	42
Interest income	3	2	6	8
Interest expense and amortization of debt discount	7	8	21	23
Income Before Income Taxes	339	356	850	712
Provision for income taxes	91	109	262	223
Net Income Attributable to Union Carbide Corporation	248	247	588	489
Depreciation	40	45	118	133
Capital Expenditures	$ 71	$ 34	$ 185	$ 98