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Reclassifications out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2014 | Jun. 30, 2013 | Jun. 30, 2014 | Jun. 30, 2013
Reclassifications out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Cost of products sold | $ 3,895 | $ 3,931 | $ 7,503 | $ 7,453
Accumulated Net Gain (Loss) from Designated or Qualifying Cash Flow Hedges |  |  |  |
Reclassifications out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Cost of products sold | (1) |  | 0 |
Accumulated Pension and Postretirement Benefits Adjustment |  |  |  |
Reclassifications out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Cost of Products Sold/Selling, General and Administrative Expenses | $ 3 |  | $ 5 |

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