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Commitments and Contingencies (Details 1) (USD $) In Millions | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2011 | Sep. 30, 2010 | Sep. 30, 2011 | Sep. 30, 2010
Net asbestos charges |  |  |  |
Continuing operations | $ 59 | $ 341 | $ 91 | $ 368
Discontinued operations | (9) | (10) | (6) | (10)
Total | $ 50 | $ 331 | $ 85 | $ 358

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