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Restructuring Plans (Details) $ in Millions | 6 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2016 USD ($)
Restructuring Plan 2016, 2015 and 2014 |
Restructuring reserve activity |
Restructuring reserve, beginning balance of the period | $ 100
Restructuring charges | 13
Payments and other adjustments | (25)
Restructuring reserve, ending balance of the period | 88
Restructuring Plan 2016, 2015 And 2014 |
Restructuring costs |
Accelerated depreciation and product transfer costs | 2
Restructuring Plan 2016, 2015 And 2014 | Cost of products sold |
Restructuring reserve activity |
Restructuring charges | 7
Restructuring Plan 2016, 2015 And 2014 | Selling, general and administrative expense |
Restructuring reserve activity |
Restructuring charges | 6
Restructuring Plan 2013 to 2015 |
Restructuring reserve activity |
Restructuring reserve, beginning balance of the period | 88
Restructuring charges | 12
Payments and other adjustments | (46)
Restructuring reserve, ending balance of the period | 54
Restructuring Plan 2013 and Prior Years |
Restructuring reserve activity |
Restructuring reserve, beginning balance of the period | 11
Payments and other adjustments | (4)
Restructuring reserve, ending balance of the period | $ 7

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