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COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Asbestos-Related Matters of Union Carbide Corporation) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Jun. 30, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021
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Loss Contingencies [Line Items] |  |
Liability for Asbestos and Environmental Claims, Gross | $ 977 | $ 1,016
Percentage of recorded asbestos liability related to pending claims | 27.00% |
Percentage of recorded asbestos liability related to future claims | 73.00% |

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