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Restructuring Activities - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2014 | Jun. 30, 2014 | Jun. 30, 2013
EQIP [Member] |  |  |
Restructuring Cost And Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |
Expected completed date of restructuring program |  | Dec. 31, 2016 |
Asset impairment of land held for sale | $ (4) |  |
Restructuring payments |  | 72 |
Restructuring expected accrual to pay | 38 | 38 |
Restructuring expected accrual remaining to pay | 5 | 5 |
Capital expenditures |  | 10 | 0
EQIP [Member] | Minimum [Member] |  |  |
Restructuring Cost And Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |
Reduction in headcount, employees | 750 | 750 |
Expected associated cost related to restructuring |  | 190 |
Capital expenditures related to restructuring and associated activities |  | 50 |
EQIP [Member] | Minimum [Member] | Severance and Termination Benefits [Member] |  |  |
Restructuring Cost And Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |
Expected associated cost related to restructuring |  | 105 |
EQIP [Member] | Minimum [Member] | Facility Relocation and Closures [Member] |  |  |
Restructuring Cost And Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |
Expected associated cost related to restructuring |  | 85 |
EQIP [Member] | Maximum [Member] |  |  |
Restructuring Cost And Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |
Reduction in headcount, employees | 900 | 900 |
Expected associated cost related to restructuring |  | 210 |
Capital expenditures related to restructuring and associated activities |  | 55 |
EQIP [Member] | Maximum [Member] | Severance and Termination Benefits [Member] |  |  |
Restructuring Cost And Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |
Expected associated cost related to restructuring |  | 120 |
EQIP [Member] | Maximum [Member] | Facility Relocation and Closures [Member] |  |  |
Restructuring Cost And Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |
Expected associated cost related to restructuring |  | 90 |
IOP [Member] |  |  |
Restructuring Cost And Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |
Capital expenditures |  | 1 | 7
Cumulative cash payments | $ 205 | $ 205 |

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