Investment in TiO2 Manufacturing Joint Venture - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) |
12 Months Ended | |
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Dec. 31, 2016 |
Dec. 31, 2015 |
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| Investment In Joint Venture [Line Items] | ||
| Equity earnings of LPC | $ 0 | |
| Louisiana Pigment Company, L.P. | ||
| Investment In Joint Venture [Line Items] | ||
| Equity interest in LPC | 50.00% | |
| Products purchased from plant | 50.00% | 52.00% |
| Huntsman P&A Investments LLC | ||
| Investment In Joint Venture [Line Items] | ||
| Equity interest in LPC | 50.00% | |