Revenue - Disaggregated Revenue (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2023	Mar. 31, 2022
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	$ 8,031	$ 8,829
Corporate and Unallocated
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	0	1
Net sales	0	1
Americas
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	4,399	4,438
Asia Pacific
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	2,180	2,770
Europe, Middle East and Africa
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	1,452	1,621
Safety and Industrial | Operating Segments
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	2,779	3,051
Net sales	2,779	3,051
Safety and Industrial | Abrasives | Operating Segments
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	341	329
Safety and Industrial | Automotive Aftermarket | Operating Segments
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	312	295
Safety and Industrial | Closure and Masking Systems | Operating Segments
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	245	258
Safety and Industrial | Electrical Markets | Operating Segments
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	324	309
Safety and Industrial | Industrial Adhesives and Tapes | Operating Segments
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	544	621
Safety and Industrial | Personal Safety | Operating Segments
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	903	1,127
Safety and Industrial | Roofing Granules | Operating Segments
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	110	112
Transportation and Electronics | Operating Segments
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	2,050	2,340
Net sales	2,050	2,340
Transportation and Electronics | Advanced Materials | Operating Segments
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	301	305
Transportation and Electronics | Automotive and Aerospace | Operating Segments
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	462	460
Transportation and Electronics | Commercial Solutions | Operating Segments
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	432	454
Transportation and Electronics | Electronics | Operating Segments
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	672	923
Transportation and Electronics | Transportation Safety | Operating Segments
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	183	198
Health Care | Operating Segments
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	2,010	2,128
Health Care | Food Safety | Operating Segments
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	0	92
Health Care | Health Information Systems | Operating Segments
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	300	300
Health Care | Medical Solutions | Operating Segments
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	1,123	1,128
Health Care | Oral Care | Operating Segments
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	341	348
Health Care | Separation and Purification Sciences | Operating Segments
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	232	260
Health Care | Other Health Care | Operating Segments
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	14	0
Consumer | Operating Segments
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	1,192	1,309
Net sales	1,192	1,309
Consumer | Home, Health and Auto Care | Operating Segments
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	400	437
Consumer | Construction and Home Improvement Markets | Operating Segments
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	529	603
Consumer | Stationery and Office | Operating Segments
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	$ 263	$ 269