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Segment Information (Summary of Sales by Major Product) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |  |
Net sales | $ 8,698 | $ 8,284 | $ 8,762
Metal beverage cans and ends |  |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |  |
Net sales | 5,085 | 4,834 | 4,957
Metal food cans and ends |  |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |  |
Net sales | 2,331 | 2,213 | 2,410
Other metal packaging |  |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |  |
Net sales | 887 | 877 | 977
Other products |  |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |  |
Net sales | $ 395 | $ 360 | $ 418

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