Segment Data (Operating Results For Each Segment) (Details) (USD $) In Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2011	Jun. 30, 2010	Jun. 30, 2011	Jun. 30, 2010
Total Net Sales	$ 543	$ 502	$ 1,052	$ 950
Total Profit (Loss)	136	127	271	235
Depreciation and amortization	(31)	(28)	(63)	(55)
Interest expense	(26)	(36)	(54)	(74)
Loss on debt extinguishment or modification	0	0	(2)	(89)
Net Income attributable to noncontrolling interest	2	0	3	1
Income from Continuing Operations Before Income Taxes	81	63	155	18
Advanced Interlayers [Member]
Net Sales	232	208	445	394
Profit (Loss)	52	43	101	91
Performance Films [Member]
Net Sales	86	73	162	125
Profit (Loss)	19	18	38	27
Technical Specialties [Member]
Net Sales	225	217	445	423
Profit (Loss)	82	80	180	157
Reportable Segment [Member]
Net Sales	543	498	1,052	942
Profit (Loss)	153	141	319	275
Unallocated And Other [Member]
Net Sales	0	4	0	8
Profit (Loss)	$ (17)	$ (14)	$ (48)	$ (40)