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EQUITY AND CASH COMPENSATION UNDER THE PPG AGREEMENTS (Details) (USD $) In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2014 | Mar. 31, 2013
Long-term Purchase Commitment [Line Items] |  |
Percent Of Services Payable In Cash Or Shares | 50.00% |
Issuance of common stock in connection with materials and license agreements (in shares) | 0 |
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 | $ 3.5 | $ 2.3

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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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