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Earnings (Loss) Per Share (Schedule of Earnings (Loss) Per Share) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified |
3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||
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Sep. 30, 2014
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Sep. 30, 2013
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Sep. 30, 2014
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Sep. 30, 2013
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| Amounts attributable to Celanese Corporation | ||||
| Earnings (loss) from continuing operations | $ 258 | $ 171 | $ 713 | $ 445 |
| Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations | (5) | 1 | (5) | 2 |
| Net earnings (loss) | $ 253 | $ 172 | $ 708 | $ 447 |
| Weighted average shares - basic | 154,427,554 | 158,501,075 | 155,552,777 | 159,282,314 |
| Dilutive stock options | 125,259 | 230,110 | 150,099 | 229,920 |
| Dilutive restricted stock units | 621,715 | 364,346 | 622,635 | 334,359 |
| Weighted average shares - diluted | 155,174,528 | 159,095,531 | 156,325,511 | 159,846,593 |