Operating Segments Operating Segments Level 4 (Details) - EBITDA by Segment (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions |
2 Months Ended | 10 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Dec. 31, 2014 |
Oct. 24, 2014 |
Dec. 31, 2016 |
Dec. 31, 2015 |
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| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||||
| Other Depreciation and Amortization | $ (22) | $ (147) | $ (185) | $ 153 |
| Segment EBITDA | 46 | 192 | 240 | 195 |
| Silicones [Member] | ||||
| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||||
| Other Depreciation and Amortization | 18 | 127 | 156 | 127 |
| Segment EBITDA | 44 | 213 | 257 | 201 |
| Quartz [Member] | ||||
| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||||
| Other Depreciation and Amortization | 4 | 20 | 29 | 26 |
| Segment EBITDA | 6 | 17 | 20 | 27 |
| Corporate and Other [Member] | ||||
| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||||
| Segment EBITDA | (4) | (38) | (37) | (33) |
| Parent Company [Member] | ||||
| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||||
| Segment EBITDA | $ 46 | $ 192 | 238 | 194 |
| Parent Company [Member] | Corporate and Other [Member] | ||||
| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||||
| Segment EBITDA | $ (39) | $ (34) | ||