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GOODWILL, OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS AND RESTRUCTURING (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | 3 Months Ended |
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Mar. 31, 2014 segment | Dec. 31, 2013
GOODWILL, OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS AND RESTRUCTURING |  |
Number of segments that contain reporting units with goodwill and intangible assets | 2 |
Changes made to goodwill by reportable segment |  |
Gross goodwill at the beginning of the period | $ 1,969.1 |
Foreign currency translation adjustment | (8.0) |
Gross goodwill at the end of the period | 1,961.1 |
Accumulated impairment losses at the end of the period | (205.9) | (205.9)
Net goodwill at the end of the period | 1,755.2 | 1,763.2
Chlorovinyls |  |
Changes made to goodwill by reportable segment |  |
Gross goodwill at the beginning of the period | 1,808.8 |
Foreign currency translation adjustment | (8.0) |
Gross goodwill at the end of the period | 1,800.8 |
Accumulated impairment losses at the end of the period | (55.5) | (55.5)
Net goodwill at the end of the period | 1,745.3 | 1,753.3
Building Products |  |
Changes made to goodwill by reportable segment |  |
Gross goodwill at the beginning of the period |  | 160.3
Gross goodwill at the end of the period | 160.3 | 160.3
Accumulated impairment losses at the end of the period | (150.4) | (150.4)
Net goodwill at the end of the period | $ 9.9 | $ 9.9

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