Revenue - Disaggregated Revenue (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2023	Jun. 30, 2022	Jun. 30, 2023	Jun. 30, 2022
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	$ 8,325	$ 8,702	$ 16,356	$ 17,531
Corporate and Unallocated
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	1	1	1	2
Net sales	1	1	1	2
Americas
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	4,678	4,751	9,077	9,189
Asia Pacific
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	2,134	2,447	4,314	5,217
Europe, Middle East and Africa
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	1,513	1,504	2,965	3,125
Safety and Industrial | Operating Segments
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	2,765	2,924	5,544	5,975
Net sales	2,765	2,924	5,544	5,975
Safety and Industrial | Abrasives | Operating Segments
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	334	346	675	675
Safety and Industrial | Automotive Aftermarket | Operating Segments
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	305	289	617	584
Safety and Industrial | Closure and Masking Systems | Operating Segments
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	241	270	486	528
Safety and Industrial | Electrical Markets | Operating Segments
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	329	336	653	645
Safety and Industrial | Industrial Adhesives and Tapes | Operating Segments
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	545	586	1,089	1,207
Safety and Industrial | Personal Safety | Operating Segments
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	878	972	1,781	2,099
Safety and Industrial | Roofing Granules | Operating Segments
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	133	125	243	237
Transportation and Electronics | Operating Segments
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	2,191	2,268	4,241	4,608
Net sales	2,191	2,268	4,241	4,608
Transportation and Electronics | Advanced Materials | Operating Segments
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	305	307	606	612
Transportation and Electronics | Automotive and Aerospace | Operating Segments
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	477	428	939	888
Transportation and Electronics | Commercial Solutions | Operating Segments
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	455	448	887	902
Transportation and Electronics | Electronics | Operating Segments
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	714	863	1,386	1,786
Transportation and Electronics | Transportation Safety | Operating Segments
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	240	222	423	420
Health Care | Operating Segments
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	2,075	2,179	4,085	4,307
Health Care | Food Safety | Operating Segments
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	0	89	0	181
Health Care | Health Information Systems | Operating Segments
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	302	309	602	609
Health Care | Medical Solutions | Operating Segments
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	1,161	1,169	2,284	2,297
Health Care | Oral Care | Operating Segments
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	351	350	692	698
Health Care | Separation and Purification Sciences | Operating Segments
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	247	262	479	522
Health Care | Other Health Care | Operating Segments
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	14	0	28	0
Consumer | Operating Segments
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	1,293	1,330	2,485	2,639
Net sales	1,293	1,330	2,485	2,639
Consumer | Construction and Home Improvement Markets | Operating Segments
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	542	560	1,071	1,163
Consumer | Home, Health and Auto Care | Operating Segments
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	428	428	828	865
Consumer | Stationery and Office | Operating Segments
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	$ 323	$ 342	$ 586	$ 611