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GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS (Details 3) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended |
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Jun. 30, 2013 | Jun. 30, 2012 | Jun. 30, 2013 | Jun. 30, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2012
Changes made to finite-lived intangible assets by reportable segment |  |  |  |  |
Gross carrying amounts | $ 1,270.6 |  | $ 1,270.6 |  | $ 52.6
Accumulated amortization | (48.1) |  | (48.1) |  | (18.3)
Foreign currency translation adjustment |  |  | (4.3) |  |
Net carrying amounts | 1,218.2 |  | 1,218.2 |  | 34.3
Amortization expense for the definite-lived intangible assets | 18.20 | 0.80 | 29.80 | 1.70 |
Total definite-lived intangible asset estimated annual amortization expense for the next five fiscal years |  |  |  |  |
Year one | 70.9 |  | 70.9 |  |
Year two | 70.9 |  | 70.9 |  |
Year three | 70.9 |  | 70.9 |  |
Year four | 70.9 |  | 70.9 |  |
Year five | 70.9 |  | 70.9 |  |
Customer relationships |  |  |  |  |
Changes made to finite-lived intangible assets by reportable segment |  |  |  |  |
Gross carrying amounts | 1,232.3 |  | 1,232.3 |  | 35.2
Accumulated amortization | (37.3) |  | (37.3) |  | (8.7)
Foreign currency translation adjustment |  |  | (4.3) |  |
Net carrying amounts | 1,190.7 |  | 1,190.7 |  | 26.5
Customer relationships | Weighted average |  |  |  |  |
Changes made to finite-lived intangible assets by reportable segment |  |  |  |  |
Weighted average estimated useful life |  |  | 18 years |  |
Technology |  |  |  |  |
Changes made to finite-lived intangible assets by reportable segment |  |  |  |  |
Gross carrying amounts | 32.3 |  | 32.3 |  | 17.4
Accumulated amortization | (10.7) |  | (10.7) |  | (9.6)
Net carrying amounts | 21.6 |  | 21.6 |  | 7.8
Technology | Weighted average |  |  |  |  |
Changes made to finite-lived intangible assets by reportable segment |  |  |  |  |
Weighted average estimated useful life |  |  | 16 years |  |
Definite-lived trade names |  |  |  |  |
Changes made to finite-lived intangible assets by reportable segment |  |  |  |  |
Gross carrying amounts | 6.0 |  | 6.0 |  |
Accumulated amortization | (0.1) |  | (0.1) |  |
Net carrying amounts | 5.9 |  | 5.9 |  |
Definite-lived trade names | Weighted average |  |  |  |  |
Changes made to finite-lived intangible assets by reportable segment |  |  |  |  |
Weighted average estimated useful life |  |  | 17 years |  |
Chlorovinyls |  |  |  |  |
Changes made to finite-lived intangible assets by reportable segment |  |  |  |  |
Gross carrying amounts | 1,218.0 |  | 1,218.0 |  | 0
Accumulated amortization | (28.1) |  | (28.1) |  |
Foreign currency translation adjustment |  |  | (4.3) |  |
Net carrying amounts | 1,185.6 |  | 1,185.6 |  |
Chlorovinyls | Customer relationships |  |  |  |  |
Changes made to finite-lived intangible assets by reportable segment |  |  |  |  |
Gross carrying amounts | 1,197.1 |  | 1,197.1 |  |
Accumulated amortization | (27.7) |  | (27.7) |  |
Foreign currency translation adjustment |  |  | (4.3) |  |
Net carrying amounts | 1,165.1 |  | 1,165.1 |  |
Chlorovinyls | Technology |  |  |  |  |
Changes made to finite-lived intangible assets by reportable segment |  |  |  |  |
Gross carrying amounts | 14.9 |  | 14.9 |  |
Accumulated amortization | (0.3) |  | (0.3) |  |
Net carrying amounts | 14.6 |  | 14.6 |  |
Chlorovinyls | Definite-lived trade names |  |  |  |  |
Changes made to finite-lived intangible assets by reportable segment |  |  |  |  |
Gross carrying amounts | 6.0 |  | 6.0 |  |
Accumulated amortization | (0.1) |  | (0.1) |  |
Net carrying amounts | 5.9 |  | 5.9 |  |
Building Products |  |  |  |  |
Changes made to finite-lived intangible assets by reportable segment |  |  |  |  |
Gross carrying amounts | 52.6 |  | 52.6 |  | 52.6
Accumulated amortization | (20.0) |  | (20.0) |  | (18.3)
Net carrying amounts | 32.6 |  | 32.6 |  | 34.3
Building Products | Customer relationships |  |  |  |  |
Changes made to finite-lived intangible assets by reportable segment |  |  |  |  |
Gross carrying amounts | 35.2 |  | 35.2 |  | 35.2
Accumulated amortization | (9.6) |  | (9.6) |  | (8.7)
Net carrying amounts | 25.6 |  | 25.6 |  | 26.5
Building Products | Technology |  |  |  |  |
Changes made to finite-lived intangible assets by reportable segment |  |  |  |  |
Gross carrying amounts | 17.4 |  | 17.4 |  | 17.4
Accumulated amortization | (10.4) |  | (10.4) |  | (9.6)
Net carrying amounts | 7.0 |  | 7.0 |  | 7.8
Aromatics |  |  |  |  |
Changes made to finite-lived intangible assets by reportable segment |  |  |  |  |
Gross carrying amounts | $ 0 |  | $ 0 |  | $ 0

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