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COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Dow Silicones Chapter 11 Related Matters) (Details) - Dow Silicones Corporation - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jun. 01, 2016	Dec. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Indemnification asset		$ 98	$ 95
Indemnification percentage	50.00%
Between May 31, 2018 and May 31, 2023
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Indemnification loss cap	$ 1,000
After May 31, 2023
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Indemnification loss cap	$ 0
Breast Implant and Other Products Liability Claims
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Payments for product liabilities		1,846
Product liability		$ 16	$ 130