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Restructuring and Other (Narrative) (Details) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended |
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Sep. 30, 2016 USD ($) | Sep. 30, 2016 USD ($) employee facility | Dec. 31, 2015 USD ($)
Asia-Pacific [Member] |  |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |
Restructuring accrual | $ 3 | $ 3 |
2015 European Division Actions [Member] |  |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |
Number of facilities closed | facility |  | 2 |
Restructuring accrual | 13 | $ 13 | $ 17
Other Actions [Member] |  |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |
Restructuring accrual | 13 | 13 |
Write-down of Carrying Value Fixed Assets [Member] | Asia-Pacific [Member] |  |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |
Restructuring costs | 3 | 3 |
Termination Benefits [Member] | Asia-Pacific [Member] |  |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |
Restructuring costs | 3 | 3 |
Termination Benefits [Member] | 2015 European Division Actions [Member] |  |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |
Restructuring costs |  | $ 17 |
Reduction in number of employees | employee |  | 280 |
Restructuring and related cost, expected cost to incur | 3 | $ 3 |
Restructuring accrual | $ 13 | $ 13 | $ 17

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