Consolidated Statements of Income - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2016
Net trade sales	$ 57	$ 26
Net sales to related companies	1,266	1,186
Total Net Sales	1,323	1,212
Cost of sales	1,041	833
Research and development expenses	2	4
Selling, general and administrative expenses	2	2
Equity in earnings of nonconsolidated affiliate	0	2
Sundry income (expense) - net	(12)	(13)
Interest income	4	3
Interest expense and amortization of debt discount	7	6
Income Before Income Taxes	263	359
Provision for income taxes	90	119
Net Income Attributable to Union Carbide Corporation	173	240
Depreciation	45	40
Capital Expenditures	$ 50	$ 53