Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2015
Net Income Attributable to Union Carbide Corporation	$ 173	$ 145	$ 413	$ 340
Other Comprehensive Income, Net of Tax
Translation adjustments	0	(1)	0	0
Adjustments to pension and other postretirement benefit plans	10	12	21	24
Total other comprehensive income	10	11	21	24
Comprehensive Income Attributable to Union Carbide Corporation	$ 183	$ 156	$ 434	$ 364