Debt Debt (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2017

Debt Disclosure [Abstract]

Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table Text Block]

The aggregate principal amounts of Bard notes which have been validly tendered for notes issued by the Company, since the offers were commenced, are provided below.

(Millions of dollars)
Interest Rate and Maturity	Aggregate Principal Amount		Principal Amount Accepted for Exchange
4.400% Notes due January 15, 2021	$	500	$	432
3.000% Notes due May 15, 2026	500		470
6.700% Notes due December 1, 2026	150		137
Total	$	1,150	$	1,039