RESTRUCTURING, IMPAIRMENT AND PLANT CLOSING COSTS - NARRATIVE (Details) - Operating segments - Textile Effects - USD ($) $ in Millions |
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Jun. 30, 2018 |
Jun. 30, 2017 |
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| Basel, Switzerland | Ìý | Ìý |
| Restructuring, impairment and plant closing costs | Ìý | Ìý |
| Restructuring charges | Ìý | $ 3 |
| Gain on sale of land | $ 5 | Ìý |
| Workforce reductions | Ìý | Ìý |
| Restructuring, impairment and plant closing costs | Ìý | Ìý |
| Restructuring charges | Ìý | $ 7 |
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- Definition Amount of gain on sale of land during the period due to restructuring. No definition available.
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- Definition Amount of expenses associated with exit or disposal activities pursuant to an authorized plan. Excludes expenses related to a discontinued operation or an asset retirement obligation. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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