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Commitments and Contingencies (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Feb. 03, 2014	Mar. 31, 2018
Accrual for Environmental Loss Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Accrual for Environmental Loss Contingencies, Net		$ 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