EMPLOYEE BENEFITS (Details 6) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
U.S. Pension Plans
DEFINED BENEFIT PLAN DISCLOSURE
Fair value of plan assets	$ 3,720	$ 3,432	$ 3,425
U.S. Pension Plans | Cash & cash equivalents
DEFINED BENEFIT PLAN DISCLOSURE
Fair value of plan assets	229	9
U.S. Pension Plans | Equity securities - U.S.
DEFINED BENEFIT PLAN DISCLOSURE
Fair value of plan assets	1,346	1,462
U.S. Pension Plans | Equity securities - International
DEFINED BENEFIT PLAN DISCLOSURE
Fair value of plan assets	308	321
U.S. Pension Plans | U.S. government and government sponsored entities
DEFINED BENEFIT PLAN DISCLOSURE
Fair value of plan assets	774	795
U.S. Pension Plans | Non-U.S. government
DEFINED BENEFIT PLAN DISCLOSURE
Fair value of plan assets	112
U.S. Pension Plans | Fixed maturity securities: U.S. and international high yield
DEFINED BENEFIT PLAN DISCLOSURE
Fair value of plan assets	134	104
U.S. Pension Plans | Fixed maturity securities: Mortgage and other asset-backed securities
DEFINED BENEFIT PLAN DISCLOSURE
Fair value of plan assets	59	116
U.S. Pension Plans | Other investment types: Hedge funds
DEFINED BENEFIT PLAN DISCLOSURE
Fair value of plan assets	334	345
U.S. Pension Plans | Commodity contracts
DEFINED BENEFIT PLAN DISCLOSURE
Fair value of plan assets	170	26
U.S. Pension Plans | Other investment types: Private equity funds
DEFINED BENEFIT PLAN DISCLOSURE
Fair value of plan assets	225	223
U.S. Pension Plans | Other investment types: Insurance contracts
DEFINED BENEFIT PLAN DISCLOSURE
Fair value of plan assets	29	31
U.S. Pension Plans | Other investment types: Annuity contracts | US Life
DEFINED BENEFIT PLAN DISCLOSURE
Fair value of plan assets	29	31
U.S. Pension Plans | Level 1
DEFINED BENEFIT PLAN DISCLOSURE
Fair value of plan assets	1,850	1,763
U.S. Pension Plans | Level 1 | Cash & cash equivalents
DEFINED BENEFIT PLAN DISCLOSURE
Fair value of plan assets	229	9
U.S. Pension Plans | Level 1 | Equity securities - U.S.
DEFINED BENEFIT PLAN DISCLOSURE
Fair value of plan assets	1,331	1,449
U.S. Pension Plans | Level 1 | Equity securities - International
DEFINED BENEFIT PLAN DISCLOSURE
Fair value of plan assets	290	305
U.S. Pension Plans | Level 2
DEFINED BENEFIT PLAN DISCLOSURE
Fair value of plan assets	1,634	1,409
U.S. Pension Plans | Level 2 | Equity securities - U.S.
DEFINED BENEFIT PLAN DISCLOSURE
Fair value of plan assets	15	13
U.S. Pension Plans | Level 2 | Equity securities - International
DEFINED BENEFIT PLAN DISCLOSURE
Fair value of plan assets	18	16
U.S. Pension Plans | Level 2 | U.S. government and government sponsored entities
DEFINED BENEFIT PLAN DISCLOSURE
Fair value of plan assets	763	794
U.S. Pension Plans | Level 2 | Non-U.S. government
DEFINED BENEFIT PLAN DISCLOSURE
Fair value of plan assets	112
U.S. Pension Plans | Level 2 | Fixed maturity securities: U.S. and international high yield
DEFINED BENEFIT PLAN DISCLOSURE
Fair value of plan assets	134	104
U.S. Pension Plans | Level 2 | Fixed maturity securities: Mortgage and other asset-backed securities
DEFINED BENEFIT PLAN DISCLOSURE
Fair value of plan assets	59	80
U.S. Pension Plans | Level 2 | Other investment types: Hedge funds
DEFINED BENEFIT PLAN DISCLOSURE
Fair value of plan assets	334	345
U.S. Pension Plans | Level 2 | Commodity contracts
DEFINED BENEFIT PLAN DISCLOSURE
Fair value of plan assets	170	26
U.S. Pension Plans | Level 2 | Other investment types: Insurance contracts
DEFINED BENEFIT PLAN DISCLOSURE
Fair value of plan assets	29	31
U.S. Pension Plans | Level 3
DEFINED BENEFIT PLAN DISCLOSURE
Fair value of plan assets	236	260	290
U.S. Pension Plans | Level 3 | U.S. government and government sponsored entities
DEFINED BENEFIT PLAN DISCLOSURE
Fair value of plan assets	11	1
U.S. Pension Plans | Level 3 | Fixed maturity securities: Mortgage and other asset-backed securities
DEFINED BENEFIT PLAN DISCLOSURE
Fair value of plan assets		36	80
U.S. Pension Plans | Level 3 | Other investment types: Private equity funds
DEFINED BENEFIT PLAN DISCLOSURE
Fair value of plan assets	225	223	209
Non U.S. Pension Plans
DEFINED BENEFIT PLAN DISCLOSURE
Fair value of plan assets	727	683	954
Non U.S. Pension Plans | Cash & cash equivalents
DEFINED BENEFIT PLAN DISCLOSURE
Fair value of plan assets	113	114
Non U.S. Pension Plans | Equity securities - U.S.
DEFINED BENEFIT PLAN DISCLOSURE
Fair value of plan assets	22	19
Non U.S. Pension Plans | Equity securities - International
DEFINED BENEFIT PLAN DISCLOSURE
Fair value of plan assets	240	243
Non U.S. Pension Plans | Non-U.S. government
DEFINED BENEFIT PLAN DISCLOSURE
Fair value of plan assets	169	139
Non U.S. Pension Plans | Fixed maturity securities: U.S. and international high yield
DEFINED BENEFIT PLAN DISCLOSURE
Fair value of plan assets	96	88
Non U.S. Pension Plans | Other fixed maturity securities
DEFINED BENEFIT PLAN DISCLOSURE
Fair value of plan assets	44	41
Non U.S. Pension Plans | Other investment types: Insurance contracts
DEFINED BENEFIT PLAN DISCLOSURE
Fair value of plan assets	43	39
Non U.S. Pension Plans | Level 1
DEFINED BENEFIT PLAN DISCLOSURE
Fair value of plan assets	374	375
Non U.S. Pension Plans | Level 1 | Cash & cash equivalents
DEFINED BENEFIT PLAN DISCLOSURE
Fair value of plan assets	113	114
Non U.S. Pension Plans | Level 1 | Equity securities - U.S.
DEFINED BENEFIT PLAN DISCLOSURE
Fair value of plan assets	21	19
Non U.S. Pension Plans | Level 1 | Equity securities - International
DEFINED BENEFIT PLAN DISCLOSURE
Fair value of plan assets	240	242
Non U.S. Pension Plans | Level 2
DEFINED BENEFIT PLAN DISCLOSURE
Fair value of plan assets	283	268
Non U.S. Pension Plans | Level 2 | Equity securities - U.S.
DEFINED BENEFIT PLAN DISCLOSURE
Fair value of plan assets	1
Non U.S. Pension Plans | Level 2 | Equity securities - International
DEFINED BENEFIT PLAN DISCLOSURE
Fair value of plan assets		1
Non U.S. Pension Plans | Level 2 | Non-U.S. government
DEFINED BENEFIT PLAN DISCLOSURE
Fair value of plan assets	169	139
Non U.S. Pension Plans | Level 2 | Fixed maturity securities: U.S. and international high yield
DEFINED BENEFIT PLAN DISCLOSURE
Fair value of plan assets	96	88
Non U.S. Pension Plans | Level 2 | Other fixed maturity securities
DEFINED BENEFIT PLAN DISCLOSURE
Fair value of plan assets	17	40
Non U.S. Pension Plans | Level 3
DEFINED BENEFIT PLAN DISCLOSURE
Fair value of plan assets	70	40	34
Non U.S. Pension Plans | Level 3 | Other fixed maturity securities
DEFINED BENEFIT PLAN DISCLOSURE
Fair value of plan assets	27	1
Non U.S. Pension Plans | Level 3 | Other investment types: Insurance contracts
DEFINED BENEFIT PLAN DISCLOSURE
Fair value of plan assets	$ 43	$ 39	$ 34