COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Asbestos-Related Matters of Union Carbide Corporation) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Sep. 30, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Liability for Asbestos and Environmental Claims, Gross	$ 958	$ 1,016
Percentage of recorded asbestos liability related to pending claims	25.00%
Percentage of recorded asbestos liability related to future claims	75.00%

Carrying amount as of the balance sheet date of reserves for the costs of settling insured claims and costs incurred in the claims settlement process attributable to asbestos and environmental claims, before estimated recoveries from reinsurers.

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