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Document and Entity Information - USD ($)
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2017
Dec. 31, 2016
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]    
Entity Registrant Name EASTMAN CHEMICAL CO  
Entity Central Index Key 0000915389  
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-31  
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer Yes  
Entity Voluntary Filers No  
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes  
Entity Filer Category Large Accelerated Filer  
Entity Public Float   $ 9,903,245,691
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding 144,879,098  
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2017  
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q2  
Document Type 10-Q  
Amendment Flag false  
Document Period End Date Jun. 30, 2017