Contingencies (Details 1) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Asbestos-related liabilities	$ 16	$ 19
Maremont Asbestos
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Pending and future claims	73	73
Billed but unpaid claims	2	3
Asbestos-related liabilities	75	76
Asbestos-related insurance recoveries	45	49
Rockwell Asbestos
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Pending and future claims	48	48
Billed but unpaid claims	2	2
Asbestos-related liabilities	50	50
Asbestos-related insurance recoveries	$ 11	$ 11

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Accrual For Environmental Loss Contingencies, Pending And Future Claims

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Total costs accrued as of the balance sheet date for environmental loss contingencies.

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Carrying amount as of the balance sheet date of amounts expected to be recovered under the terms of insurance contracts.

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