PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2012
Property Plant And Equipment [Line Items]
Gross property, plant and equipment	$ 9,373		$ 9,383
Less accumulated depreciation	(4,114)		(4,050)
Property, plant and equipment	5,259		5,333
Depreciation	108	85
Land [Member]
Property Plant And Equipment [Line Items]
Gross property, plant and equipment	113		114
Buildings [Member]
Property Plant And Equipment [Line Items]
Gross property, plant and equipment	5,028		4,963
Machinery, equipment and fixtures [Member]
Property Plant And Equipment [Line Items]
Gross property, plant and equipment	3,806		3,695
Construction in progress [Member]
Property Plant And Equipment [Line Items]
Gross property, plant and equipment	$ 426		$ 611

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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