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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 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2015
Dec. 31, 2014
Sep. 30, 2014
Sep. 30, 2015
Sep. 30, 2014
Dec. 31, 2002
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]            
Liability for asbestos claims, gross $ 454 $ 513   $ 454   $ 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 19.00% 22.00%   19.00%    
Percentage of recorded asbestos liability related to future claims 81.00% 78.00%   81.00%    
Receivables for asbestos-related costs $ 61 $ 79   $ 61   $ 1,350
Defense and resolution costs for asbestos related claims 20   $ 32 65 $ 86  
Estimated Insurance Recoveries of Defense and Resolution Costs [Member] [Domain]            
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]            
Receivables for asbestos-related costs 51 69   51    
Receivables for insurance recoveries - carriers without settlement agreements            
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]            
Receivables for asbestos-related costs $ 10 $ 10   $ 10