Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011
Net income	$ 347	$ 367	$ 1,040	$ 991
Less net income for noncontrolling interests	(2)	(2)	(2)	(3)
Net income attributable to Eaton common shareholders	345	365	1,038	988
Foreign currency translation and related hedging instruments	146	(449)	47	(111)
Pensions and other postretirement benefits	22	34	93	69
Cash flow hedges	4	(20)	16	(25)
Other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Eaton common shareholders	172	(435)	156	(67)
Total comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Eaton common shareholders	$ 517	$ (70)	$ 1,194	$ 921