ACQUISITIONS (Deferred Tax Liabilities) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010	Apr. 02, 2009 Rohm And Haas [Member]
Deferred Tax Liabilities Assumed on April 1, 2009, Intangible assets	$ 1,076	$ 1,615	$ 1,754
Deferred Tax Liabilities Assumed on April 1, 2009, Property	2,265	3,084	526
Deferred Tax Liabilities Assumed on April 1, 2009, Long-term debt	726	393	191
Deferred Tax Liabilities Assumed on April 1, 2009, Inventories	289	277	80
Deferred Tax Liabilities Assumed on April 1, 2009, Other accruals and reserves	729	342	324
Total, deferred tax liabilities	$ 7,056	$ 7,491	$ 2,875

The cumulative amount of all deferred tax liabilities, which result from applying the applicable tax rate to net taxable temporary differences pertaining to each jurisdiction to which the entity is obligated to pay income tax. A taxable temporary difference is a difference between the tax basis and the carrying amount of an asset or liability in the financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles that will result in taxable amounts in one or more future periods.

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The amount as of the balance sheet date of the estimated future tax effects attributable to inventory-related costs expensed for tax purposes but capitalized in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles, which will reverse in future periods when inventory is sold but such capitalized costs cannot be deducted for tax purposes.

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The amount as of the balance sheet date of the estimated future tax effects attributable to differences between the methods used to account for financing arrangements for tax purposes and under generally accepted accounting principles which will increase future taxable income when such differences reverse.

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The cumulative amount of the estimated future tax effects attributable to the difference between the tax basis of intangible assets and the basis of intangible assets computed in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. The difference in basis, whether due to amortization or other reasons, will increase future taxable income when such difference reverses. Intangible assets include, but are not limited to, assets such as patents, trademarks and customer lists.

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The cumulative amount of the estimated future tax effects attributable to other temporary differences not otherwise specified in this taxonomy that were expensed for tax purposes but capitalized in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles, or which were recognized as revenue under GAAP but not for tax purposes, which will reverse in future periods.

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The amount as of the balance sheet date of the estimated future tax effects attributable to the difference between the tax basis of capital assets and the basis of capital assets computed in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. The difference in basis, attributable to different capitalization of costs, depreciation, or amortization methodologies, will increase future taxable income when such basis difference is realized. Capital assets include but are not limited to assets such as land, real estate, leasehold improvements, machinery and equipment and furniture and fixtures.

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