Divestitures and Other Transactions (Narrative) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified		3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2014 GLS/Vinyls [Member]	Mar. 31, 2014 Performance Chemicals [Member]	Mar. 31, 2013 Performance Coatings [Member]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Proceeds from sale of business - net	$ 543
Separation related transaction costs		16
Pre-tax gain on sale of discontinued operation			2,683
After-tax gain on sale of discontinued operation			$ 1,942

The cash inflow expected to be received from the sale of a portion of a company's business, for example a segment, division, branch or other business.

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Separation related transaction costs primarily relate to professional fees associated with preparation of regulatory filings and separation activities.

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Amount of gain (loss), before tax expense or benefit and not previously recognized, resulting from the sale of a business component.

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Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef

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-Name Accounting Standards Codification

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Amount of gain (loss), after tax expense or benefit and not previously recognized, resulting from the sale of a business component.

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