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DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS AND BUSINESS DIVESTITURES (DETAILS) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
1 Months Ended 3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Aug. 08, 2013
Aug. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2015
Sep. 30, 2015
Jun. 30, 2015
Mar. 31, 2015
Dec. 31, 2014
Sep. 30, 2014
Jun. 30, 2014
Mar. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2015
Dec. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations                          
Proceeds from the sale of Brazilian fertilizer distribution business                         $ 750
Gain on divestiture pre-tax                     $ 47    
Gain on divestiture, net of tax                         112
Results from discontinued operations                          
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax     $ (1) $ 21 $ 1 $ 14 $ (5) $ 27 $ 15 $ (5) $ 35 $ 32 97
Brazilian fertilizer business                          
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations                          
Proceeds from the sale of Brazilian fertilizer distribution business   $ 750                      
Gain on divestiture, net of tax $ 112                        
Brazilian fertilizer business | Discontinued operations                          
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations                          
Selling price for the sale of Brazilian fertilizer distribution business   750                      
Proceeds from the sale of Brazilian fertilizer distribution business   750                      
Gain on divestiture pre-tax   148                      
Gain on divestiture, net of tax   112                      
Transaction costs incurred in connection with the divestiture   7                      
Cumulative translation adjustment in connection with the divestiture   $ 41                      
Results from discontinued operations                          
Net sales                         1,217
Cost of goods sold                         (1,138)
Gross profit                         79
Selling, general and administrative expenses                         (64)
Interest income                         14
Interest expense                         (9)
Foreign exchange gain (loss)                         (7)
Other income (expenses)-net                         (12)
Gain on sale of Brazilian fertilizer business                         148
Income (loss) from discontinued operations before income tax                         149
Income tax (expense) benefit                         (52)
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax                         $ 97