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Document and Entity Information - USD ($)
 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2016
Dec. 31, 2015
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   $ 12,041,772,344
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding 147,711,985  
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2016  
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q2  
Document Type 10-Q  
Amendment Flag false  
Document Period End Date Jun. 30, 2016