XML 54 R1.htm IDEA: XBRL DOCUMENT v3.3.0.814
Document and Entity Information - USD ($)
 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2015
Dec. 31, 2014
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]    
Entity Registrant Name EASTMAN CHEMICAL CO  
Entity Central Index Key 0000915389  
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-31  
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer Yes  
Entity Voluntary Filers No  
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes  
Entity Filer Category Large Accelerated Filer  
Entity Public Float   $ 12,933,550,862
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding 148,607,527  
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2015  
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q3  
Document Type 10-Q  
Amendment Flag false  
Document Period End Date Sep. 30, 2015