COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Asbestos-Related Matters of Union Carbide Corporation) (Table and Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Sep. 30, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Liability for Asbestos and Environmental Claims, Gross	$ 884	$ 947
Percentage of recorded asbestos liability related to pending claims	23.00%
Percentage of recorded asbestos liability related to future claims	77.00%