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Contingencies, Commitments and Guarantees (details) - Loss Contingencies (Asbestos Direct Action Litigation [Member], USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
1 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2015
Asbestos Direct Action Litigation [Member]
 
Loss Contingencies  
Settlement amount $ 502us-gaap_LitigationSettlementAmount
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Total settlement amount 579us-gaap_GainLossRelatedToLitigationSettlement
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Interest related to settlement award $ 77us-gaap_LitigationSettlementInterest
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