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COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Dow Silicones Chapter 11 Related Matters) (Details) - Dow Silicones Corporation [Member] - Breast Implant and Other Products Liability Claims [Member] - USD ($) $ in Millions | Sep. 30, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021
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Product Liability Contingency [Line Items] |  |
Product Liability Contingency, Payments Incurred To Date | $ 1,835 |
Loss Contingency Accrual, Product Liability, Net | $ 87 | $ 130

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