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Commitments And Contingencies (Environmental Matters) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended9 Months Ended9 Months Ended3 Months Ended1 Months Ended3 Months Ended12 Months Ended12 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2011
Sep. 30, 2011
Dec. 31, 2010
Sep. 30, 2011
Recurring Costs of Managing Hazardous Substances and Environmental Programs [Member]
Sep. 30, 2011
Various Sites [Member]
Nov. 30, 2008
Grasse River [Member]
Jun. 30, 2003
Grasse River [Member]
Sep. 30, 2011
Grasse River [Member]
Dec. 31, 2010
Grasse River [Member]
Mar. 24, 2010
Grasse River [Member]
Dec. 31, 2005
East St. Louis Site [Member]
Dec. 31, 2009
Fusina Site [Member]
Dec. 31, 2009
Portovesme Site [Member]
Number of cleanup locations more than 100           
Remediation reserve balance$ 327$ 327$ 333          
Remediation reserve balance, classified as a current liability343431          
Remediation reserve increase 6  240  2 15123
Remediation reserve adjustment         17   
Payments related to remediation expenses applied against the reserve513           
Percentage of cost of goods sold   2.00%         
Recommended capping remedy, minimum       20     
Recommended capping remedy, maximum       100     
Translation adjustment functional to reporting currency$ (2)$ 1           
Frequency of sediment erosion from winter river ice formation and breakup, in years      10