COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENT LIABILITIES (Asbestos-Related Matters of Union Carbide Corporation) (Table and Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Sep. 30, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Liability for Asbestos Claims and Defense Costs Gross	$ 1,398	$ 1,490
Percentage of recorded asbestos liability related to pending claims	15.00%
Percentage of recorded asbestos liability related to future claims	85.00%

Carrying amount as of the balance sheet date of reserves for the costs of settling insured claims and costs incurred in the claims settlement process, and reserves for defense and processing costs attributable to asbestos claims

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