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Commitments and Contingencies (Details Textual) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | 3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended |  |  |  |  |  |
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Mar. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2009 | Dec. 31, 2011 | Mar. 31, 2012 Xylem [Member] | Mar. 31, 2012 Exelis [Member] | Mar. 31, 2012 Asbestos Issue [Member] Claim | Dec. 31, 2011 Asbestos Issue [Member] Claim | Mar. 31, 2011 Asbestos Issue [Member] Claim | Dec. 31, 2010 Asbestos Issue [Member] Claim | Mar. 31, 2012 Mississippi Dockets [Member] Claim
Commitments and Contingencies (Textual) [Abstract] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Number of claims in Mississippi placed on inactive dockets |  |  |  |  |  | 95,682 | 105,486 | 103,678 | 103,575 | 29,429
Number of dismissed claims |  |  |  |  |  | 95,682 |  |  |  | 10,000
Percentage of cost shared by bondholders | 21.00% |  |  | 40.00% | 39.00% |  |  |  |  |
Commitments and Contingencies (Additional Textual) [Abstract] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Tenure to be used to file undiscounted Asbestos liability including legal fees and claims | Next 10 years |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Estimated asbestos exposure, net of expected recoveries from insurers and other responsible parties | $ 711 |  | $ 714 |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Face value of bond issued |  | $ 500 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Interest rate on senior notes |  | 6.125% |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Amount of damages allege in excess by Plaintiffs | excess of 5 million |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Amount of damages allege in excess by all holders of bonds | excess of 15 million |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |

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