RESTRUCTURING, IMPAIRMENT AND PLANT CLOSING COSTS - NARRATIVE (Details) - Operating segments - Textile Effects - USD ($) $ in Millions |
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Mar. 31, 2018 |
Mar. 31, 2017 |
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| Basel, Switzerland | 听 | 听 |
| Restructuring, impairment and plant closing costs | 听 | 听 |
| Restructuring credits | $ 5 | 听 |
| Workforce reductions | 听 | 听 |
| Restructuring, impairment and plant closing costs | 听 | 听 |
| Restructuring charges | 听 | $ 6 |
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