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Restructuring - Recorded Restructuring Activities (Detail) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]    
Restructuring reserve, period expense $ 7us-gaap_RestructuringCharges $ 5us-gaap_RestructuringCharges
Cost of Sales [Member]    
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]    
Restructuring reserve, period expense 2us-gaap_RestructuringCharges
/ us-gaap_IncomeStatementLocationAxis
= us-gaap_CostOfSalesMember
5us-gaap_RestructuringCharges
/ us-gaap_IncomeStatementLocationAxis
= us-gaap_CostOfSalesMember
Selling and Administrative Expenses [Member]    
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]    
Restructuring reserve, period expense $ 5us-gaap_RestructuringCharges
/ us-gaap_IncomeStatementLocationAxis
= cbt_SellingAndAdministrativeExpensesMember