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Description of Business, Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details Textual) (USD $) In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified | 12 Months Ended |  |
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Dec. 31, 2011 Y | Oct. 31, 2011 | Dec. 31, 2010
Additional description of Business, Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Textual) [Abstract] |  |  |
Stockholders equity note reverse stock split conversion ratio |  | 0.50 |
Common stock, par value | $ 1 | $ 1 | $ 1
Measurement date to calculate long term expected return plan asset | over the last five year |  |
Share-based compensation costs period | 3 |  |
Time over which accrued for current pending claims and unasserted claims to be filed | next 10 years |  |
Period beyond which additional costs for claims to be incurred | beyond next 10 years |  |
Expenses to be recorded over rolling period | 10 years |  |
Minimum percentage of realized ultimate settlement | 50.00% |  |
Maximum maturities period to consider investment as cash equivalent | 3 months |  |
Percentage of LIFO inventory as compare to total inventory | 17.60% |  | 12.80%
LIFO inventory reserve amount recorded | $ 8 |  | $ 7
Total amount of company's investments in COLI policies | 79 |  | 76
Investments for utilizing as long term funding source for deferred compensation obligations | $ 20 |  | $ 16
Acquisition measurement period | Not to Exceed 12 months |  |
Building and improvements [Member] |  |  |
Description of Business, Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Textual) [Abstract] |  |  |
Plant, property and equipment estimated useful life, minimum | 5 |  |
Plant, property and equipment estimated useful life, maximum | 40 |  |
Machinery and equipment [Member] |  |  |
Description of Business, Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Textual) [Abstract] |  |  |
Plant, property and equipment estimated useful life, minimum | 2 |  |
Plant, property and equipment estimated useful life, maximum | 10 |  |
Furniture and office equipment [Member] |  |  |
Description of Business, Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Textual) [Abstract] |  |  |
Plant, property and equipment estimated useful life, minimum | 3 |  |
Plant, property and equipment estimated useful life, maximum | 7 |  |
Other plant, property and equipment [Member] |  |  |
Description of Business, Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Textual) [Abstract] |  |  |
Plant, property and equipment estimated useful life, minimum | 5 |  |
Plant, property and equipment estimated useful life, maximum | 40 |  |
Software [Member] |  |  |
Description of Business, Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Textual) [Abstract] |  |  |
Intangible assets with a finite life amortized on a straight-line basis estimated useful life minimum | 3 |  |
Intangible assets with a finite life amortized on a straight-line basis estimated useful life maximum | 7 |  |
Intangible assets with a finite life amortized on a straight-line basis [Member] |  |  |
Description of Business, Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Textual) [Abstract] |  |  |
Intangible assets with a finite life amortized on a straight-line basis estimated useful life minimum | 15 |  |
Intangible assets with a finite life amortized on a straight-line basis estimated useful life maximum | 20 |  |

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