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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		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2018
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Total Global Growth and Efficiency Program charges, pretax	$ 27	$ 26	$ 98	$ 115
Total Global Growth and Efficiency Program charges, aftertax	22	22	75	93
Cost of sales
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Total Global Growth and Efficiency Program charges, pretax	1	8	9	19
Selling, general and administrative expenses
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Total Global Growth and Efficiency Program charges, pretax	28	9	42	24
Other (income) expense, net
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Total Global Growth and Efficiency Program charges, pretax	(3)	8	43	64
Non-service related postretirement costs
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Total Global Growth and Efficiency Program charges, pretax	$ 1	$ 1	$ 4	$ 8

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