Consolidated Statements of Income - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Net trade sales	$ 108	$ 87	$ 82
Net sales to related companies	4,811	5,755	6,835
Total Net Sales	4,919	5,842	6,917
Cost of sales	3,713	4,506	5,922
Research and development expenses	18	20	20
Selling, general and administrative expenses	7	8	9
Asbestos-related charge	(1,113)	0	(78)
Restructuring charges (credits)	(4)	(19)	3
Equity in earnings of nonconsolidated affiliates	2	4	7
Sundry income (expense) - net	2	(30)	14
Interest income	14	8	11
Interest expense and amortization of debt discount	25	28	32
Income Before Income Taxes	57	1,243	891
Provision for income taxes	(32)	435	304
Net Income Attributable to Union Carbide Corporation	$ 89	$ 808	$ 587