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Revenue Recognition (Details) $ in Billions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2018 USD ($)
Minimum |
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items] |
General payment terms | 30 days
Maximum |
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items] |
General payment terms | 60 days
Up front customer loyalty programs and volume commitment programs |
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items] |
Estimation of future revenues | $ 1.3

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