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Supplemental Information (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2012
Dec. 31, 2011
Dec. 31, 2010
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts
     
Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward]      
Balance at beginning of year $ 29 [1] $ 25 [1] $ 24 [1]
Additions charged to expense 4 11 6
Deductions (8) (7) (5)
Balance at end of year 25 29 [1] 25 [1]
Inventory Valuation
     
Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward]      
Balance at beginning of year 39 [1] 33 [1] 43 [1]
Additions charged to expense 9 17 9
Deductions (10) (11) (19)
Balance at end of year $ 38 $ 39 [1] $ 33 [1]
[1] During the fourth quarter of 2012, the Company changed its method of accounting for those inventories which were accounted for under the LIFO method to the FIFO method. See Note 1 for discussion of this accounting change and its related impact.