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Restructuring and Related Implementation Charges - Summary of Restructuring and Related Costs (Details) - Global Growth and Efficiency Program - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2018	Mar. 31, 2017
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Total Global Growth and Efficiency Program charges, pretax	$ 28	$ 46
Total Global Growth and Efficiency Program charges, aftertax	20	31
Cost of sales
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Total Global Growth and Efficiency Program charges, pretax	6	14
Selling, general and administrative expenses
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Total Global Growth and Efficiency Program charges, pretax	5	21
Other (income) expense, net
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Total Global Growth and Efficiency Program charges, pretax	13	10
Non-service related postretirement costs
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Total Global Growth and Efficiency Program charges, pretax	$ 4	$ 1

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