PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011	Dec. 31, 2011
Property Plant And Equipment [Line Items]
Gross property, plant and equipment	$ 9,282		$ 8,381
Less accumulated depreciation	(3,985)		(3,860)
Property, plant and equipment	5,297		4,521
Depreciation	274	333
Land [Member]
Property Plant And Equipment [Line Items]
Gross property, plant and equipment	114		137
Buildings [Member]
Property Plant And Equipment [Line Items]
Gross property, plant and equipment	4,897		4,545
Machinery, equipment and fixtures [Member]
Property Plant And Equipment [Line Items]
Gross property, plant and equipment	3,648		3,437
Construction in progress [Member]
Property Plant And Equipment [Line Items]
Gross property, plant and equipment	$ 623		$ 262

The cumulative amount of depreciation, depletion and amortization (related to property, plant and equipment, but not including land) that has been recognized in the income statement.

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The amount of expense recognized in the current period that reflects the allocation of the cost of tangible assets over the assets' useful lives. Includes production and non-production related depreciation.

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Gross amount of long-lived physical assets used in the normal conduct of business and not intended for resale. Examples include, but are not limited to, land, buildings, machinery and equipment, office equipment, furniture and fixtures, and computer equipment.

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Amount, net of accumulated depreciation, depletion and amortization, of long-lived physical assets used in the normal conduct of business and not intended for resale. Examples include, but are not limited to, land, buildings, machinery and equipment, office equipment, furniture and fixtures, and computer equipment.

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