Revenue - Disaggregated Revenue (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2022	Jun. 30, 2021	Jun. 30, 2022	Jun. 30, 2021
Disaggregation of Revenue
Net Sales	$ 8,702	$ 8,950	$ 17,531	$ 17,801
Corporate and Unallocated
Disaggregation of Revenue
Net Sales	1	1	2	(1)
Net Sales	1	1	2	(1)
Americas
Disaggregation of Revenue
Net Sales	4,751	4,582	9,189	8,910
UNITED STATES
Disaggregation of Revenue
Net Sales	3,900	3,800	7,500	7,400
Asia Pacific
Disaggregation of Revenue
Net Sales	2,447	2,655	5,217	5,424
Europe, Middle East and Africa
Disaggregation of Revenue
Net Sales	1,504	1,714	3,125	3,469
Other Unallocated
Disaggregation of Revenue
Net Sales	0	(1)	0	(2)
Safety and Industrial | Operating Segments
Disaggregation of Revenue
Net Sales	2,924	3,029	5,975	6,128
Net Sales	2,924	3,029	5,975	6,128
Safety and Industrial | Abrasives | Operating Segments
Disaggregation of Revenue
Net Sales	346	326	675	649
Safety and Industrial | Automotive Aftermarket | Operating Segments
Disaggregation of Revenue
Net Sales	289	294	584	588
Safety and Industrial | Closure and Masking Systems | Operating Segments
Disaggregation of Revenue
Net Sales	270	254	528	497
Safety and Industrial | Electrical Markets | Operating Segments
Disaggregation of Revenue
Net Sales	336	313	645	614
Safety and Industrial | Industrial Adhesives and Tapes | Operating Segments
Disaggregation of Revenue
Net Sales	586	599	1,207	1,197
Safety and Industrial | Personal Safety | Operating Segments
Disaggregation of Revenue
Net Sales	972	1,125	2,099	2,354
Safety and Industrial | Roofing Granules | Operating Segments
Disaggregation of Revenue
Net Sales	125	121	237	229
Safety and Industrial | Other Safety and Industrial | Operating Segments
Disaggregation of Revenue
Net Sales	0	(3)	0	0
Transportation and Electronics | Operating Segments
Disaggregation of Revenue
Net Sales	2,268	2,355	4,608	4,751
Net Sales	2,268	2,355	4,608	4,751
Transportation and Electronics | Advanced Materials | Operating Segments
Disaggregation of Revenue
Net Sales	307	302	612	617
Transportation and Electronics | Automotive and Aerospace | Operating Segments
Disaggregation of Revenue
Net Sales	428	443	888	931
Transportation and Electronics | Commercial Solutions | Operating Segments
Disaggregation of Revenue
Net Sales	448	441	902	868
Transportation and Electronics | Electronics | Operating Segments
Disaggregation of Revenue
Net Sales	863	913	1,786	1,864
Transportation and Electronics | Transportation Safety | Operating Segments
Disaggregation of Revenue
Net Sales	222	257	420	472
Transportation and Electronics | Other Transportation and Electronics | Operating Segments
Disaggregation of Revenue
Net Sales	0	(1)	0	(1)
Health Care | Operating Segments
Disaggregation of Revenue
Net Sales	2,179	2,165	4,303	4,234
Health Care | Food Safety | Operating Segments
Disaggregation of Revenue
Net Sales	89	94	181	181
Health Care | Health Information Systems | Operating Segments
Disaggregation of Revenue
Net Sales	309	299	609	588
Health Care | Medical Solutions | Operating Segments
Disaggregation of Revenue
Net Sales	1,169	1,166	2,297	2,259
Health Care | Oral Care | Operating Segments
Disaggregation of Revenue
Net Sales	357	363	711	723
Health Care | Separation and Purification Sciences | Operating Segments
Disaggregation of Revenue
Net Sales	255	247	505	487
Health Care | Other Health Care | Operating Segments
Disaggregation of Revenue
Net Sales	0	(4)	0	(4)
Consumer | Operating Segments
Disaggregation of Revenue
Net Sales	1,330	1,400	2,643	2,689
Net Sales	1,330	1,400	2,643	2,689
Consumer | Consumer Health and Safety | Operating Segments
Disaggregation of Revenue
Net Sales	145	157	306	301
Consumer | Home Care | Operating Segments
Disaggregation of Revenue
Net Sales	261	268	535	540
Consumer | Home Improvement | Operating Segments
Disaggregation of Revenue
Net Sales	582	645	1,191	1,249
Consumer | Stationery and Office | Operating Segments
Disaggregation of Revenue
Net Sales	342	332	611	600
Consumer | Other Consumer | Operating Segments
Disaggregation of Revenue
Net Sales	$ 0	$ (2)	$ 0	$ (1)