| Component: (Network and Table) | |
|---|---|
| Network | 41301 - Disclosure - ASSET RETIREMENT OBLIGATIONS (Details) (http://www.huntsman.com/role/DisclosureAssetRetirementObligationsDetails)  | 
| Table | (Implied) | 
| Reporting Entity [Axis] | 0001307954 (http://www.sec.gov/CIK) | 
| ASSET RETIREMENT OBLIGATIONS | Period [Axis] | |
|---|---|---|
2016-01-01 - 2016-12-31  | 2015-01-01 - 2015-12-31  | |
ASSET RETIREMENT OBLIGATIONS  | ||
Asset retirement obligations at beginning of year  | ||
Accretion expense  | ||
Liabilities assumed in connection with the Rockwood Acquisition  | ||
Liabilities settled  | (  | (  | 
Foreign currency effect on reserve balance  | (  | (  | 
Asset retirement obligations at end of year  | 52,000,000    | |