REPOSITIONING AND OTHER CHARGES 3 (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Pretax Impact Of Total Net Repositioning And Other Charges By Segment [Line Items]
Total net repositioning charges	$ 598	$ 663	$ 443
Aerospace [Member]
Pretax Impact Of Total Net Repositioning And Other Charges By Segment [Line Items]
Total net repositioning charges	193	235	192
Automation and Control Solutions [Member]
Pretax Impact Of Total Net Repositioning And Other Charges By Segment [Line Items]
Total net repositioning charges	80	68	13
Performance Materials And Technologies [Member]
Pretax Impact Of Total Net Repositioning And Other Charges By Segment [Line Items]
Total net repositioning charges	33	56	17
Corporate [Member]
Pretax Impact Of Total Net Repositioning And Other Charges By Segment [Line Items]
Total net repositioning charges	$ 292	$ 304	$ 221