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INCOME TAXES (Details) (USD $)
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3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | |
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Jun. 30, 2010
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Jun. 30, 2011
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Jun. 30, 2010
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| INCOME TAXES | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý |
| Deferred Tax Assets, Valuation Allowance | $ 14 | $ 6 | $ 14 |
| Net decrease in unrecognized tax benefits with a corresponding income tax benefit | Ìý | (1) | 7 |
| INCOME TAXES | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý |
| Tax benefit on loss due to early extinguishment of debt | Ìý | 1 | 13 |
| Loss on extinguishment of debt | (7) | (3) | (162) |
| Income tax expense (benefit) excluding tax benefit on loss due to early extinguishment of debt | Ìý | 62 | 39 |
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HUNTSMAN INTERNATIONAL LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES
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Ìý | Ìý | Ìý |
| INCOME TAXES | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý |
| Tax benefit on loss due to early extinguishment of debt | Ìý | 1 | 5 |
| Loss on extinguishment of debt | (7) | (3) | (16) |
| Income tax expense (benefit) excluding tax benefit on loss due to early extinguishment of debt | Ìý | $ 62 | $ 42 |
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Represents the income tax expense or benefit excluding tax benefit on loss due to early extinguishment of debt.
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The sum of the portions of deferred tax assets as of the balance sheet date for which, based on the weight of available evidence, it is more likely than not will not be realized through future reductions of tax-based income. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Current period income tax expense or benefit pertaining to a gain (loss) on an extinguishment of debt. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount represents the difference between the fair value of the payments made and the carrying amount of the debt at the time of its extinguishment. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The net amount of all increases and decreases in unrecognized tax benefits for the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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