Line items represent financial concepts included in a table. These concepts are used to disclose reportable information associated with domain members defined in one or many axes to the table.

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Carrying amount of reserve for known or estimated probable loss from litigation, which may include attorneys' fees and other litigation costs, which is expected to be paid within one year of the date of the statement of financial position.

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Amount awarded from other party in judgment or settlement of litigation.

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Cash received for the settlement of litigation during the current period.

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COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Nova Patent Infringement Matter) (Details) - Dow V. Nova Chemicals Corporation Patent Infringement Matter [Member] $ in Millions, $ in Millions	Jul. 06, 2017 USD ($)	Jun. 29, 2017 CAD ($)	Sep. 30, 2022 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2021 USD ($)
Gain Contingencies [Line Items]
Litigation Settlement, Amount Awarded from Other Party		$ 645
Proceeds from Legal Settlements	$ 501
Estimated Litigation Liability, Current			$ 341	$ 341