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Description Of Business And Significant Accounting Policies (Schedule Of Estimated Useful Lives Of Assets) (Details) | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2011 years
Buildings And Improvements [Member] |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] |
Property, plant and equipment, useful life, maximum (in years) | 25
Plant And Equipment [Member] |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] |
Property, plant and equipment, useful life, maximum (in years) | 25
Ethylene Pipeline [Member] |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] |
Property, plant and equipment, useful life, maximum (in years) | 35
Other [Member] |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] |
Property, plant and equipment, useful life, minimum (in years) | 3
Property, plant and equipment, useful life, maximum (in years) | 10

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- Definition The maximum useful life of long-lived, physical assets used in the normal conduct of business and not intended for resale. Examples include land, buildings, machinery and equipment, and other types of furniture and equipment including, but not limited to, office equipment, furniture and fixtures, and computer equipment and software. + References No definition available. + Details
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- Definition The minimum useful life of long lived, physical assets used in the normal conduct of business and not intended for resale. Examples include land, buildings, machinery and equipment, and other types of furniture and equipment including, but not limited to, office equipment, furniture and fixtures, and computer equipment and software. + References No definition available. + Details
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