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Description Of Business Segments Sales of Principle Products (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2020 | Sep. 30, 2019 | Sep. 30, 2020 | Sep. 30, 2019
Consolidated |  |  |  |
Net Sales | $ 4,683 | $ 4,640 | $ 14,304 | $ 13,867
Consumer Tissue Products |  |  |  |
Consolidated |  |  |  |
Net Sales | 1,600 | 1,500 | 5,000 | 4,500
Baby and Child Care Products |  |  |  |
Consolidated |  |  |  |
Net Sales | 1,600 | 1,600 | 4,800 | 4,700
Away-from-home Professional Products |  |  |  |
Consolidated |  |  |  |
Net Sales | 700 | 800 | 2,300 | 2,500
All Other |  |  |  |
Consolidated |  |  |  |
Net Sales | $ 800 | $ 700 | $ 2,200 | $ 2,200

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