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ACCOUNTING POLICIES - Receivables (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016
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Receivables |  |
Certain receivables allowances including allowances for doubtful accounts | $ 44 | $ 40

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Data Type: | xbrli:monetaryItemType
Balance Type: | credit
Period Type: | instant

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Balance Type: | na
Period Type: | duration