Commitments and Contingencies (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions		1 Months Ended
	Feb. 03, 2014	Nov. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2017
Accrual for Environmental Loss Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Accrual for Environmental Loss Contingencies, Net			$ 46
Enzo Biochem, Enzo Life Sciences and Yale Univ [Member]
Loss Contingency [Abstract]
Loss Contingency Accrued			61
Enzo Biochem, Enzo Life Sciences and Yale Univ [Member] | Life Technologies Corporation [Member]
Loss Contingency [Abstract]
Damages Awarded		$ 49
Prejudgment Interest Awarded		$ 12
Loss Contingency Accrued	$ 61
Promega Corp and Max-Plank-Gesellschaft [Member]
Loss Contingency [Abstract]
Loss Contingency Accrued			$ 52
Promega Corp and Max-Plank-Gesellschaft [Member] | Life Technologies Corporation [Member]
Loss Contingency [Abstract]
Damages Awarded	52
Loss Contingency Accrued	$ 52