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Supplementary Financial Statement Information (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2017
Dec. 31, 2016
Dec. 31, 2015
Temporary Investments $ 661 $ 757  
Percentage of inventories valued using last-in, first-out inventory method 71.00%    
Excess of replacement or current costs over stated LIFO value $ 293 290  
Depreciation expense 1,243 1,031 $ 1,086
Interest payments 782 682 $ 680
Asset retirement obligation $ 86 $ 83  
Building [Member] | Minimum [Member]      
Property, plant and equipment, useful life 20 years    
Building [Member] | Maximum [Member]      
Property, plant and equipment, useful life 40 years    
Machinery and Equipment [Member] | Minimum [Member]      
Property, plant and equipment, useful life 3 years    
Machinery and Equipment [Member] | Maximum [Member]      
Property, plant and equipment, useful life 20 years