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Inventories
6 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2012
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]  
Inventory Disclosure [Text Block]

11. Inventories

     Inventories are stated at the lower of cost (using FIFO or average methods) or market (determined on the basis of estimated realizable values) and are summarized as follows (in millions):

March 31,September 30,
     2012     2011
Finished goods $202$183
Work in process4863
Raw materials, parts and supplies 239 214
       Total$      489$      460