Consolidated Statements of Income - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016
Net trade sales	$ 31	$ 27	$ 113	$ 77
Net sales to related companies	1,184	1,221	3,722	3,644
Total Net Sales	1,215	1,248	3,835	3,721
Cost of sales	991	957	3,056	2,726
Research and development expenses	4	5	14	14
Selling, general and administrative expenses	1	1	4	5
Restructuring and asset related charges - net	8	0	10	2
Integration and separation costs	1	0	1	0
Equity in earnings of nonconsolidated affiliate	0	0	0	3
Sundry income (expense) - net	(8)	(10)	6	20
Interest expense and amortization of debt discount	6	7	20	18
Income Before Income Taxes	196	268	736	979
Provision for income taxes	152	82	337	380
Net Income Attributable to Union Carbide Corporation	44	186	399	599
Depreciation	45	39	132	120
Capital Expenditures	$ 47	$ 55	$ 145	$ 173