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Commitments and Contingencies (Details 1) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2012 | Mar. 31, 2011
Net asbestos charges |  |
Pre tax asbestos charges from continued operations | $ 13 | $ 16
Post tax asbestos charges from continued operations | 8 | 12
Pre tax asbestos charges from discontinued operations | 0 | 3
After tax asbestos charges from discontinued operations | 0 | 2
Total pre tax asbestos charges | 13 | 19
Total after tax asbestos charges | $ 8 | $ 14

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- Definition After tax asbestos charges from discontinued operations. + References No definition available. + Details
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- Definition Pre tax asbestos charges. + References No definition available. + Details
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