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Commitments and Contingencies (Details 3) (EUR €)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2014
Claimant
Claim
Product Liability - Filters
 
Product Liability Litigation  
Number of customers who obtained an order in the French Courts against SAS 3M Purification 1
Number of customers who filed a lawsuit against 3M Deutshland GmbH 1
Number of other customers the Company has resolved claims with 2
Product Liability Litigation - EDF
 
Product Liability Litigation  
Number of lawsuits filed 1
Amount of potential damages EDF incurred as stated by court appointed expert witness € 100
Product Liability Litigation - EDF | Maximum
 
Product Liability Litigation  
Estimated time commercial court may take to render decision 1 year
Product Liability Litigation - EDF | Minimum
 
Product Liability Litigation  
Estimated time commercial court may take to render decision 6 months