Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2012	Mar. 31, 2011
Net income	$ 311	$ 286
Adjustment for net loss for noncontrolling interests	0	1
Net income attributable to Eaton common shareholders	311	287
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
Foreign currency translation and related hedging instruments	172	217
Pensions and other postretirement benefits	38	16
Cash flow hedges	16	(1)
Other comprehensive income	226	232
Adjustment for other comprehensive income for noncontrolling interests	0	(1)
Other comprehensive income attributable to Eaton common shareholders	226	231
Total comprehensive income attributable to Eaton common shareholders	$ 537	$ 518