INCOME TAXES (Details) (USD $) In Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2011	Sep. 30, 2010	Sep. 30, 2011	Sep. 30, 2010
INCOME TAXES
Deferred Tax Assets, Valuation Allowance	$ 10	$ 14	$ 10	$ 14
Net decrease in unrecognized tax benefits with a corresponding income tax benefit				6
INCOME TAXES
Income tax expense (benefit)	55	41	111	46
Tax benefit on loss due to early extinguishment of debt			2	17
Loss on extinguishment of debt	(2)	(7)	(5)	(169)
Income tax expense (benefit) excluding tax benefit on loss due to early extinguishment of debt			123	83
HUNTSMAN INTERNATIONAL LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES
INCOME TAXES
Income tax expense (benefit)	55	40	111	56
Tax benefit on loss due to early extinguishment of debt			2	9
Loss on extinguishment of debt	(2)	(7)	(5)	(23)
Income tax expense (benefit) excluding tax benefit on loss due to early extinguishment of debt			123	85
Textile Effects and Advanced Materials
INCOME TAXES
Income tax expense (benefit)			(2)
Restructuring, impairment and plant closing costs			$ 160