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Contingencies And Commitments (Environmental Matters) (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended 1 Months Ended 3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended 12 Months Ended 3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2012
Dec. 31, 2011
Jun. 30, 2003
Massena West, NY [Member]
Nov. 30, 2008
Grasse River [Member]
Mar. 31, 2012
Grasse River [Member]
Dec. 31, 2010
Grasse River [Member]
Mar. 24, 2010
Grasse River [Member]
Dec. 31, 2005
East St. Louis, IL [Member]
Dec. 31, 2009
Fusina [Member]
Dec. 31, 2009
Portovesme [Member]
Mar. 31, 2012
Other Sites [Member]
Mar. 31, 2012
Recurring Costs Of Managing Hazardous Substances And Environmental Programs [Member]
Mar. 31, 2012
Maximum [Member]
Mar. 31, 2012
Minimum [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]                            
Number of cleanup locations more than 100                          
Remediation reserve balance $ 344 $ 347                        
Remediation reserve balance, classified as a current liability 56 58                        
Remediation reserve increase       40 1 2   15 12 3 2      
Remediation reserve adjustment             17              
Period of time between potential phenomenon occurrences, years     10                      
Payments related to remediation expenses applied against the reserve 6                          
Percentage of cost of goods sold                       2.00%    
Recommended capping remedy range                         100 20
Increase in reserves due to effects of foreign currency translation $ 1