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TRANSACTIONS WITH AGILENT (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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Jan. 31, 2015 | Oct. 31, 2014
Agilent [Member] |  |
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] |  |
Increase (decrease) in accounts payable, trade | $ (25) |
Agilent [Member] | Affiliated Entity [Member] |  |
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] |  |
Percentage of ownership after transaction |  | 100.00%

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