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Inventories, Net (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
Inventory, Net [Abstract]      
Raw materials $ 329us-gaap_InventoryRawMaterialsNetOfReserves $ 320us-gaap_InventoryRawMaterialsNetOfReserves  
Work-in-process 77us-gaap_InventoryWorkInProcessNetOfReserves 24us-gaap_InventoryWorkInProcessNetOfReserves  
Finished goods 303us-gaap_InventoryFinishedGoodsNetOfReserves 310us-gaap_InventoryFinishedGoodsNetOfReserves  
Materials and supplies, net 118us-gaap_InventoryRawMaterialsAndSuppliesNetOfReserves [1] 105us-gaap_InventoryRawMaterialsAndSuppliesNetOfReserves [1]  
Total 827trox_InventoryNetTotal 759trox_InventoryNetTotal  
Less: Inventories, net - non-current (57)us-gaap_InventoryNoncurrent 0us-gaap_InventoryNoncurrent  
Inventories, net - current 770us-gaap_InventoryNet 759us-gaap_InventoryNet  
Inventory on consignment to others 42us-gaap_OtherInventoryMaterialsSuppliesAndMerchandiseUnderConsignment 48us-gaap_OtherInventoryMaterialsSuppliesAndMerchandiseUnderConsignment  
Inventory obsolescence reserves 14us-gaap_InventoryValuationReserves 13us-gaap_InventoryValuationReserves  
Net lower of cost or market charge (benefit) $ 3us-gaap_InventoryWriteDown $ (20)us-gaap_InventoryWriteDown $ 47us-gaap_InventoryWriteDown
[1] Consists of processing chemicals, maintenance supplies, and spare parts, which will be consumed directly and indirectly in the production of our products.