DEBT - REDEMPTIONS (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions |
1 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | ||||
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Sep. 30, 2015 |
Apr. 30, 2015 |
Jan. 31, 2015 |
Dec. 31, 2017 |
Dec. 31, 2016 |
Dec. 31, 2015 |
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| Redemption of Notes and Loss on Early Extinguishment of Debt | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý |
| Loss on Early Extinguishment of Debt | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | $ 54 | $ 3 | $ 31 |
| HUNTSMAN INTERNATIONAL LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý |
| Redemption of Notes and Loss on Early Extinguishment of Debt | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý |
| Loss on Early Extinguishment of Debt | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | $ 54 | $ 3 | $ 31 |
| Senior Subordinated Notes, March 2021 | HUNTSMAN INTERNATIONAL LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý |
| Redemption of Notes and Loss on Early Extinguishment of Debt | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý |
| Principal Amount of Notes Redeemed | $ 195 | $ 289 | $ 37 | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý |
| Amount Paid (Excluding Accrued Interest) | 204 | 311 | 40 | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý |
| Loss on Early Extinguishment of Debt | $ 7 | $ 20 | $ 3 | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý |
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- Definition Difference between the fair value of payments made and the carrying amount of debt which is extinguished prior to maturity. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition The cash outflow during the period from the repayment of aggregate short-term and long-term debt. Excludes payment of capital lease obligations. No definition available.
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