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Accounting Policies Narrative (Details) - Net sales - Geographic Concentration Risk	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2025	Jun. 30, 2024	Jun. 30, 2025	Jun. 30, 2024
K-C Argentina
Accounting Policies
Net sales of K-C Argentina and Turkiye, percent	1.00%	1.00%	1.00%	1.00%
Turkey
Accounting Policies
Net sales of K-C Argentina and Turkiye, percent	1.00%	1.00%	1.00%	1.00%

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