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EQUITY AND CASH COMPENSATION UNDER THE PPG INDUSTRIES AGREEMENTS (Details) (USD $) In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended |
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Sep. 30, 2013 | Sep. 30, 2013 | Sep. 30, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2012
Long-term Purchase Commitment [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Specified form of payment for the balance payable in cash or shares of the Company's common stock | 50.00% | 50.00% |  |
Development Agreement [Member] |  |  |  |
Long-term Purchase Commitment [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Time period (in years) |  | 5 years |  |
Supply Agreement [Member] |  |  |  |
Long-term Purchase Commitment [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Time period (in years) |  | 7 years |  |
New OLED Materials Agreement and OLED Materials Agreement [Member] |  |  |  |
Long-term Purchase Commitment [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Minimum average closing price of common stock (in dollars per share) |  |  |  | $ 20.00
Charges to expense for cash portion of reimbursement of expenses | $ 1.6 | $ 4.9 | $ 4.0 |
Shares issued for services to PPG |  | 0 | 0 |

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- Definition The minimum average closing price of the Company's common stock during a specified number of days prior to the end of each calendar half-year period ending on March 31 and September 30. If the average closing price is less than this amount, the Company is required to compensate PPG Industries in cash. + References No definition available. + Details
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