Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Current Assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 994	$ 764
Accounts receivable, net	2,681	2,602
Inventories	2,368	2,356
Other current assets	549	561
Total Current Assets	6,592	6,283
Property	17,786	18,240
Less accumulated depreciation	9,809	10,191
Net Property	7,977	8,049
Investments in Equity Companies	390	338
Goodwill	3,313	3,340
Other Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill)	250	265
Long-Term Notes Receivable	394	394
Other Assets	680	704
Total Assets	19,596	19,373
Current Liabilities
Debt payable within one year	572	706
Trade accounts payable	2,371	2,388
Accrued expenses	1,898	2,026
Other current liabilities	292	277
Total Current Liabilities	5,133	5,397
Long-Term Debt	5,695	5,426
Noncurrent Employee Benefits	1,465	1,460
Other Liabilities	1,032	1,014
Redeemable Preferred and Common Securities of Subsidiaries	547	547
Stockholders' Equity
Kimberly-Clark Corporation	5,437	5,249
Noncontrolling interests	287	280
Total Stockholders' Equity	5,724	5,529
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity	$ 19,596	$ 19,373