Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Narrative) (Details) (USD $) In Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2011	Sep. 30, 2010	Sep. 30, 2011	Sep. 30, 2010	Dec. 31, 2010
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets
Goodwill	$ 5,493		$ 5,493		$ 2,617
Aggregate pre-tax amortization expense	58	32	195	142
Pre-tax amortization expense, 2011			284
Pre-tax amortization expense, 2012			334
Pre-tax amortization expense, 2013			333
Pre-tax amortization expense, 2014			322
Pre-tax amortization expense, 2015			290
Pre-tax amortization expense, 2016			202
Danisco [Member]
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets
Pre-tax amortization expense, 2012			115
Pre-tax amortization expense, 2013			115
Pre-tax amortization expense, 2014			115
Pre-tax amortization expense, 2015			115
Pre-tax amortization expense, 2016			$ 115