Business Segments (Segment information) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013
Business Segment Information
Net sales	$ 7,831	$ 7,634
Operating Income	1,716	1,646
Assets	33,547		33,550
Depreciation and amortization	350	336
Business Segments | Industrial
Business Segment Information
Net sales	2,776	2,693
Operating Income	618	579
Business Segments | Safety and Graphics
Business Segment Information
Net sales	1,423	1,399
Operating Income	318	332
Business Segments | Electronics and Energy
Business Segment Information
Net sales	1,311	1,277
Operating Income	227	196
Business Segments | Health Care
Business Segment Information
Net sales	1,374	1,311
Operating Income	427	404
Business Segments | Consumer
Business Segment Information
Net sales	1,079	1,081
Operating Income	228	237
Corporate and Unallocated
Business Segment Information
Net sales	3	2
Operating Income	(72)	(74)
Elimination of Dual Credit
Business Segment Information
Net sales	(135)	(129)
Operating Income	$ (30)	$ (28)